Pinball machine Gonzo previously owned; analogous to Star Wars Pro in terms of multiplier-focused gameplay once rules were understood

Pinball machine used in tournaments; very fast game with quick skill shots; used in both PAPA Circuit Final and Heads Up Championship

Stern Pinball title; receiving frequent code updates; recent update allows continuing modes with higher shot values

Stern pinball machine; $8,000+ pricing, criticized for slow/long ball times, praised for animation and backbox design, decal quality good

Stern limited edition; reskin of Dark Knight; praised for art package by Franchi and coding; $7,500 price point successful

Modern premium pinball game that Zach dislikes despite quality; cited as example of his critical independence despite financial interests.

Jersey Jack game praised by Kaneda as perfectly designed code, highly immersive; Kaneda owns Super Limited Edition and regrets past sale of earlier Batman 66

Stern game favored by Raymond for casual fun; chosen over Guardians of the Galaxy in Stern Showdown

Stern licensed title, three-tier pricing (Pro/Premium/Super LE at $15k for 80 units), software incomplete at Expo (non-playable), subject of Pinball News criticism leading to media ban

Stern pinball machine released late 2016, designed by George Gomez, first Spike 2 LCD system game, themed after 1960s Batman TV show

Pinball game coded by Lyman Sheets; praised by Kaneda as model for player-selectable gameplay paths

Stern Pinball; Premium models available on secondary market at ~$7,200-$7,600; version 0.90+ code with positive reception

Stern Pinball; cited as gold standard for LCD screen and movie asset integration

Stern pinball machine in active development, v0.94 code, villain modes in development, high secondary market pricing ($6k-$7k+), Christopher Franchi art

Pinball machine with bat signal projection effect on topper; cited as effective low-cost ambiance innovation

Stern release that has gained popularity as code evolved over 1.5 years; becoming collector's item; rumored Catwoman variant possibly in development

Stern pinball game with Catwoman variant announced; Adam West theme

Gomez design; praised for LCD video footage integration and carousel ball recovery mechanic; community nostalgia benchmark

Reference point for Stern's last 'wow' moment; multiple editions wheeled out at factory; cited as peak creative achievement in recent Stern history

Stern Premium and LE, Premium recommended sell-high due to remake likelihood, LE more stable

Referenced for its perk system that inspired Jurassic Park's design; captures lead to perks for rest of game.

Referenced in discussion of tournament modifications; Escher achieved 46 billion points with modified inline posts

Pinball game in George Fisher's collection, potentially to be replaced if Stranger Things is released by Stern

Pinball machine at the festival positioned in the sun

Upcoming Stern Pinball game; Super LE tier priced at $15,000; artist backlash/discussion about translite artwork quality

Pinball reference point for lockdown bar button feature that allows switching between video assets and shot displays

Stern title; used as benchmark for show integration and code quality superiority to The Munsters

Pinball machine Sally played twice at the Ladies Flip Wisconsin tournament

Stern Pinball's 30th anniversary game based on 1960s TV series; features redesigned playfield retaining only crane toy from Dark Knight; two LCD displays; 240 LE units planned; $500 Premium and $2,000 LE deposits; November 2016 first shipments; jointly branded with Kapow Pinball.

Upcoming Stern Pinball release expected at Expo

Stern licensed pinball; LE cost $14,500 AUD; Ryan C. cancelled after viewing gameplay despite pre-paying

Stern pinball game with artwork by Christopher Franchi; received zero licensor changes; criticized for code quality at launch

Stern Pinball machine with defective lock mechanism; selected by podcast listeners in poll; Bruce's current home machine with significant repair needs

Licensed game; Kaminkow worked with George Gomez to redesign; Kaminkow owns a 1966 Batmobile and knew Adam West; also exists as slot machine and social game

New Stern pinball game with early gameplay reveal via American Pinball; features oversized mechanical toy; has scoring and animation placeholder issues in early code

Referenced as design/tone comparison point for James Bond

Recommended for single-pin collection; non-linear game with deep rule set; appealing to multiple age groups

Stern pinball; subject of detailed pricing analysis; three tiers: Premium ($8,500), Limited Edition ($10,000), Super LE ($15,000); features Batman theme with decorative vehicle toys, illuminated toppers, multiple translites

Classic pinball machine referenced as example of code style that could potentially be replicated by AI

Stern title with delayed code updates; George Gomez acknowledged overselling update frequency

Jersey Jack Pinball machine; absent from IAPP and Freeplay Florida shows; expected to ship November but experiencing delays

DC Comics theme, Stern pinball machine with unfinished code at time of discussion, ball search issues in multiplayer, premium version $8,000+.

Stern pinball game that received major code update with 2,162 new video clips

Pinball game referenced for better video mode design strategy

Stern pinball machine; released code version 1.0 after long development; hosts debate risk-reward mechanics in new code

Stern LE; secondary market listings include Premium versions fraudulently topped with LE topper at $17,000 (Premium ~$8-9k base)

2016 Stern game; established historical standard for releasing all physical components (topper, art) at launch; baseline for comparison

Pinball game designed by Kaminkow with George B. Farris. Licensed Batman 66 IP. Modified George B. Farris's original game design. One of final projects Adam West participated in before his death.

Stern machine coded by Lyman Sheets; SLE units selling for $18-19k on secondary market; Kaneda repurchased SLE unit

Stern title cited as model for elegant player-choice UI and villain selection architecture

Stern pinball reference point for Boutique pricing strategy

Referenced as one of few Stern LCD machines alongside Iron Maiden that has been emulated

Williams/Stern title; used as case study for long code improvement timeline (2.5 years)

Recent Stern release with SuperLE variant limited to 30 units, requiring application process for purchase

Stern Pinball Limited Edition; originally $10,000, now $19,999 asking price—100% appreciation

Stern Pinball machine; historical precedent cited by hosts as initially poor reception ('landed like a lead balloon') but became successful long-term with continued production

Stern Pinball machine featuring backlit translite panel, minor villain modes recently added improving gameplay variety and strategy

Example of mediocre shooter saved by exceptional code/software; illustrates importance of software to game quality regardless of design quality

Licensed Batman game; features large point explosions and multipliers; Raymond's favorite LCD game; lacks super wizard mode tying mechanics together according to host

Reference point for movie clip sequencing in pinball; labor-intensive approach Kaneda expects Bond will replicate

Stern title; 5-6 years old; Premium Edition priced ~$700 higher than standard; no available units in NYC locations; highly desired by Martín Gonzalez

Historical reference point for premature game reveal to meet 50th anniversary deadline; used as comparison for James Bond strategy

Spooky Pinball game featuring Christopher Franchi artwork; cited as part of his portfolio

Most recent pinball game designed by George Gomez; confirmed coming at end of summer 2018

Stern/Batman pinball game praised as successful nostalgia-driven title; contrasted with Dark Knight as more desirable to core demographic

Stern Pinball machine nominated in multiple categories including best animations and best theme integration

Pinball machine owned by Christopher Franchi; listed in game collection

Stern pinball machine; criticized for poor official topper design (2D, non-interactive); Jared owns bat signal light mod

Pinball game title; in host's top-5 favorite games alongside Elvira's House of Horrors, Willy Wonka, Guardians of the Galaxy, and others

Stern pinball machine with flipper failure issues during Manu's stream

Previous VPin Workshop table project that impressed the community and led to Iron Maiden

V-Pin release launched during host's vacation; version 1.0 currently available; full DMD/3-screen capable; back glass hand-scanned at 4K resolution by host; positive community reception despite early version status

Upcoming pinball machine arriving at host's location within two weeks; community anticipation noted

Referenced pinball game; MBT3K's son recently scored 900 million on it

Stern game subject to $500 price increase; orders canceled and customers forced to reorder

Stern pinball machine with artwork by Christopher Franchi; selected by Scott Ian over Guardians of the Galaxy in bracket

Classic machine at Pinball Hall of Fame with turntable Bat Phone reveal and opponent selection

George Gomez design; Lyman Sheats code; cited as comparable high-quality modern Gomez game with better rule encouragement structure

Pinball machine admired by Gonzo for its simple, elegant ruleset designed by Lyman Sheets; features Commissioner Gordon target mechanic

High-ranking game in Gonzo's top 50; son enjoyed playing it; considered one of George Gomez's strong designs

Stern Premium Edition game; had launch tournament at Fantasy with scoring and head-to-head brackets; Robin/Catwoman bobblehead prizes

Referenced for VPX accuracy comparison; described as 97-98% accurate

Pinball game with rules by Lyman Sheets; described as fun with youth-oriented design

Previous virtual vs physical duel game between Manu and Flipstream; they split 1-1 record with rematch pending

Pinball machine arriving Wednesday/Thursday to replace Spider-Man; host expresses excitement about depth of gameplay

Stern Pinball game listed as one of Manu's top three favorite modern pinball machines

Pinball game George owns

Virtual pinball recreation that impressed both Manu and CoolToy; features full LCD screen implementation representing advancement in virtual pinball technology

Pinball machine in Pinball Jones tournament lineup.

Stern machine referenced as notably long-playing like Deadpool

Stern pinball machine previously owned by host; traded to Kevin at Pinball Classic for Tron

Pinball machine currently owned by Don't Panic Flip, being traded for Tron with cash added

Stern pinball, George Gomez took over design during theme shift cycle

Pinball game in George's collection

Stern Pinball machine being played and analyzed; based on Batman '66 TV series IP

Stern pinball machine reviewed in this episode; based on 1960s Batman TV series; released approximately one month before this review with significant code and mechanical issues

Compared against The Hobbit; hosts criticize George Gomez's design choices

Previously reviewed by hosts; defended as worthy of early-stage review despite incomplete code

Stern pinball game with exceptional art package but poor code; Dirty Donnie's Aerosmith art compared favorably to Batman 66's hand-painted aesthetic

Reference game used to illustrate difference in tone; described as light-hearted and dismissible, contrasting with Rob Zombie's more serious/frustrating design

Stern game being coded concurrently by Lyman Sheets; mentioned as near-completion reference point

Sam Stern title; compared to Elvira's House of Horrors as less smooth shooter

Ranked #6; features Sam Stern topper with Batman and Robin in Batmobile plus bat signal projection; hosts note tight integration with game theme

Game under code salvage; Zach optimistic code will improve it; Greg skeptical

Stern pinball game; cited as historical example of incomplete launch code affecting community perception and sales

Stern Pinball machine; updated scores B+ (3.49 Greg) and B-- (2.88 Jon); Jon dropped enjoyability to C, making it one of his lowest-rated games

Game from tournament; Ralph placed 1st

Stern Pinball machine; first game reviewed by SDTM; underwent most significant rating changes in year-end review, improving from mixed C-/C to B/B+ composite.

Stern pinball game; coded by Lyman Sheets; praised as exemplar of shot design and transformation of a poorly-shooting game

Stern Pinball title; used as benchmark for narrative cohesion and thematic integration

Stern Pinball game, 2017 Twippies nominee for Best Animations and Display and Best Theme

Stern Pinball game; recently released; features LCD screen and theme integration; played by Seth at show

Pinball machine criticized by Kaneda as lazy Dark Knight reskin lacking original design foundation, though acknowledged for strong theme recognition

Stern Pinball reference title; used to illustrate gameplay equivalence between Premium and Limited Edition variants

Referenced as example of campy, humorous pinball machine that made players laugh

Flat screen era pinball game, 13th seed in group 2, received 10 points and advanced to Sweet 16

Stern pinball with artwork by Christopher Franchi, created on tight 2-week timeline

Premium Edition recently acquired by host; now considered personal favorite; praised for code and mods

Reference machine for metallic artwork comparison to Iron Maiden LE

Data East title; excellent theme integration and code criticized as not fun to shoot; personal ownership experience contradicted aesthetic praise

Stern Pinball machine that improved significantly through code development post-launch

Vintage pinball game in Gonzo's collection; rarely streamed; Gonzo considers it un-sellable

Stern pinball machine with code entirely by Sheets; first studio title on Spike 2 LCD system; took longest of any game Sheets worked on; featured Super LE with personalized serial number callouts

Previous work by Christopher Franchi as artist

Stern pinball game used for tournament matches; featured objectives including villain multiball, Catwoman capture, and Bat-Turn mode

Jersey Jack Pinball title referenced by Jack and George; shares the Catwoman ramp design with Deadpool, showing design cross-pollination

Pinball machine selected for birthday gameplay session

Referenced as having the same programmer who worked on movie clips in Elvira

Stern Pinball pinball machine being played; complex mode-based game with villain sequences and multiplier mechanics

Stern pinball game; planned secret stream tomorrow featuring updated Wizard mode code from factory floor

Pinball machine at Penn Stack as part of their lineup

Pinball machine with crane mechanic used as comparison point; crane has fixed ball interaction

Stern pinball game requiring specialized apron kit for Insider Connected retrofit

Pinball game where Escher Lefkoff achieves extreme scores (50+ billion); used as example of score maximization through rule-set mastery

George Gomez design; cited as part of his design legacy

Batman-themed Stern Pinball game; features clips from classic TV show; discussed for theme integration

Stern Pinball machine released with code by Lyman Sheets; praised for improvements over Batman Dark Knight

Stern release used as comparison for limited edition demand; mentioned as smaller brand than Beatles

Predicted to be playable at Pinball Expo; mentioned in discussion of upcoming show expectations

New Stern pinball machine announced; based on Batman Dark Knight with modified layout, two LCD screens, Adam West voicework

Reference game for Stern's non-cornerstone LE model (Batman did premium + LE with no limit); coded by Lyman Sheets

Stern boutique pin; $500 price increase; mentioned as example of pricing strategy alongside Elvira

Stern Limited Edition pinball machine; #69 serial; over 200 produced; signed by Adam West

Stern Pinball game receiving V1.0 code update announcement

Premium tier pinball machine at NickelRama #1

Stern pinball game for which Sheats designed an updated ruleset

Previous Stern game that established the three-tier variant pricing model (Pro/Limited Edition/Signature) adopted for Elvira's House of Horrors

Stern Pinball game; Premium model exhibited; players felt it was more Pro-level in features

Pinball machine scheduled for rotation into Logan Arcade

Stern 2016 pinball machine at Bremen Cafe; pricing $1

Earlier Stern/Ka-Pow collaboration establishing the precedent of re-versioning classic playfield designs for licensed IP

New Stern Pinball game based on 1960s TV series; landmark title with LCD display and Spike 2 board

Pinball machine produced by Kapow and Stern Pinball; featured on Christopher Franchi's mural; one of two confirmed machine adaptations from the mural

Stern Pinball machine at Quinnz Pinz

First Spike 2 release with LCD screen; new entry to Electric Bat's top-five earners for November 2023

Stern Pinball Premium machine at Starport (2016)

Stern Spike 2 pinball (first Spike 2 game); 7-8 years old; #7 earner at Electric Bat in 2024

Stern game (#9 earnings); designed by Lyman Sheets and George Gomez; still earning well on location

Stern Pinball, 2016; Lyman Sheets code work

Machine that was non-operational during the December 2019 visit

Pinball game at ULEK arcade; premium version; Don had solid play experience there after previous mediocre experiences

Stern pinball game receiving code update in recent release

Pinball game with artwork by Christopher Franchi, cited as favorite art package by podcast guests

Stern pinball game (2016); Franchi's breakthrough project; art was praised; established his reputation in pinball

Chicago Gaming Company remake; Christopher Franchi declared love for the game after weekend play session; praised for Lyman Sheets' rule design and humor

Kapow-manufactured pinball machine with extreme LE edition; required video submission for super-duper LE qualification

Stern Pinball upcoming release with three pricing tiers (Pro $500, Limited Edition $10k, Super Limited Edition $16k); application-only purchase for premium versions

Referenced for its crane toy as comparison point (noted as 'cute' vs Heist's crane being 'awesome')

Stern premium-priced game receiving $500 price increase for new production run

Stern game launched with bare-bones code; Bond's code quality described as 'a little bit better than Batman 66 when it launched but not much'

Stern Spike 2 game (5+ years old); host predicts anniversary/special premium edition within next year

Stern game; discussed as example of rushed Christopher Franchi artwork with high-quality translight

Stern pinball coded by Lyman Sheets; produced after Walking Dead despite Sheets' typical output levels

Catwoman Signature Edition announced as base Pro model with signed trading cards from actress Judy Neumann

Previous Stern title used as comparison for Elvira's House of Horrors' three-tier pricing model and early code reveal issues

Stern game reaching v1.00 software release in November 2018 (George Gomez promise fulfilled)

Stern pinball machine; owned by Scott Hamilton; featured at Music City Pinball

Recent George Gomez design featuring innovative mech work; redesigned with Lyman Sheets after reassessing original Dark Knight playfield

Stern pinball; released with bare-bones code due to Adam West health crisis and 30th anniversary production timeline; known exception to modern completion standards

Christopher Franchi artwork example from pre-AI era

Pinball game example; cited for having simple shot architecture that remains highly regarded

Pinball machine referenced as successful example of translating beloved media franchise into immersive theme experience

Reference point Kaneda uses to describe Dune's incomplete launch state; game felt unready when released

Stern pinball game; Jack's long-time favorite for choose-your-own-adventure design philosophy

Stern pinball game; code V1.06 released; made Insider Connected Arena debut this week

Stern game receiving $500 price increase

Stern studio title released approximately 2017-2018; subject of $500 price increase; no Pro model; premium pricing relative to cornerstone titles

Referenced as historical example of Stern retooling/modifying existing game layout and code

Stern relaunching Premium Edition in November; previously discontinued; re-upped license; small run production; previously selling well

Stern title; Lyman Sheats code praised but Dennis prefers Elvira layout; layout criticism from both hosts

Jersey Jack Pinball option offered by Zach; Travis expressed interest in this option

Referenced as example of innovative multi-mode video switching via lockdown bar button; potential design inspiration

Referenced as positive example of video clip integration, campy aesthetic, and theme-appropriate presentation

Location pinball game; Eric Stone scored $14 trillion during March Machine Mania after playing for four hours; game crashed first hour

Pinball machine in Rochester tournaments; 31 minutes 10 seconds as fifth-longest game at Stomp

Stern licensed game; final production run announced (last call); Catwoman signature edition variant released; license potentially expiring.

Game heavily modified at ECS tournament with rubbers off and outlanes removed, used as example of difficult tournament setup

Stern pinball game celebrating company's 30th anniversary; featured Adam West; created to capitalize on actor's availability; took extensive time to incorporate video footage

Stern Pinball game; features Adam West in his 80s re-recording original Batman voice lines; involved processing 120 TV episodes for audio clips; extensive EQ work to match old/new recordings.

Pinball machine for which Theißen produced technical guide available on pinballboy.de; future pin golf challenge planned between Theißen and streamer Parvis

Premium pinball game featuring code by Lyman

Stern pinball machine based on 1960s Batman TV series; Robertson owns a machine, attended launch with Adam West

Stern Pinball game designed under extreme time pressure (3 weeks); features artwork by Franchi

Stern Pinball game on which Lyman Sheets worked; released with limited code, improved significantly through post-release updates

Modern pinball game owned by Johannes; praised for recently developed code; deep rules and technical complexity appeal to him

2016 Stern release in Neil's collection; superhero-themed game praised by Neil for depth and enjoyment value

Recent Stern pinball release that Jack first saw and streamed on Dead Flip broadcast with Lyman Sheets, George Gomez, Josh Sharp. Jack later played location version and praised its shots, callouts, and animations. Code iterations still ongoing.

Stern pinball game criticized by Genghis for music but otherwise appreciated

Stern Pinball title marking earliest compatible machine for Insider Connected retrofit kits.

George Gomez design; confirmed fan layout

Stern's first Spike 2 game (2017); received poor initial reception ('box of lights'), later improved with code updates

First Spike 2 machine (2016); George Gomez design; rotating turntable; LCD display; extensive theme integration; highly successful collector's item

Licensed Stern game initially poorly received but resurrected through Lyman Sheets' code work; now considered one of best recent games; getting Catwoman premium variant

Stern 2016 game by George Gomez; Jeff dislikes it ('layout sucks') despite fantastic ruleset; illustrates that rules alone don't guarantee longevity

Stern Pinball; cited as successful retro-era licensed game selling to nostalgia demographic

Previous Pincredibles project mentioned as part of their portfolio

Stern commercial game; released during early homebrew era; caused homebrew designer to abandon Batman 66 homebrew project due to competition with professional version

Designer George Gomez reference point for ambitious redesigns; used as example of potential Tron Legacy approach

Referenced as collector's personal mod project; comparison point for high-quality sculpt detail levels expected in modern pinball

Stern Pinball 2016 release, first Spike 2 machine with LCD, designed by George Gomez

Referenced for turntable/Geneva mechanism design concept that influenced Winchester's turntable feature

Stern game with rotating turntable; Winchester's turntable compared as superior to this mechanical approach

Mid-tier earner at venue; tied for third place in one week

Vintage Stern game; top 3 earner at Lumberjack Johnny's both weeks of October 2025; hosts describe as fun despite occasional frustration

Stern pinball game; recent code update discussed; featured in Limited Edition form at Brisbane Masters

Referenced for Batmobile toy; artist did not work on Batman 66 specifically

Spooky Pinball game featuring Franchi's artwork; coded by Lyman Fhats; noted for deep ruleset

Referenced as source of Beast voice actor (announcer)

Pinball game (and Aristocrat slot machine, Zynga social game) designed by Kaminkow with George Gomez; inspired by 1966 Batman television series

Stern game with new code featuring African American Catwoman scene

Stern game designed by Lyman with greatest theme integration and code quality per Kaneda

Stern licensed game featured in the Marriott Marquis pinball lounge

Stern game featuring innovative rotating turntable with Geneva mechanism; discussed for mechanical excellence

Stern game referenced by Mueller as having playfield dimpling and mechanical issues

Stern pinball LE; cited as recent quality LE; known for rotating turntable/Geneva mechanism

Reference point for ramp movement mechanics (swaying); used to justify Cosmic Carnival design criticism

First modern era pinball machine purchased by Johnny Fairplay around 2008

Comparable premium Stern game; pricing model and collector value used as reference point throughout discussion

Stern game; Kaneda purchased SLE version for $16,000 NIB, now worth ~$32,000; kept for two years

Pinball machine featured during stream play

Stern game; defeated Star Trek in Round 2 by two votes (50.3% vs 49.7%); code praised for transforming gameplay quality; discussed for both theme appeal and mechanical/code excellence

Stern game; referenced as example of high-quality code development (Lyman) and mechanical innovation (rotating turntable)

Stern game with 1.0 code release, 80 personalized callouts, complex minor villain system with strategic multiball; praised for depth

Stern game saved by Franchie with minimal time; rotating turntable with Geneva mechanism; Superle with Batmobile cited as nicest Stern machine ever

Stern game that reached version 1.0 in 2018 after major code updates

Used as positive example of synced dialogue and screen design; shows how audio/video licensing should be implemented

Classic game referenced for mechanical complexity and wow factor