Tron is a licensed pinball game with a complex history spanning both arcade and pinball formats. Originally a video game designed by George Gomez's team at Midway that sold approximately 35,000 units, it has been adapted into a pinball machine by Stern featuring modern LCD/lighting technology. The game is frequently discussed as a strong candidate for remakes and remasters, with references to potential modernizations and comparisons to other successful licensed titles.
Tron has a synced backboard display that changes based on active game modes
The Tron machine grand champion score is 250-300 million points, held by Ash
Tron is overrated relative to other Stern licensed games like Jurassic Park, Iron Maiden, and Godzilla
Tron was a Disney/video game industry partnership featuring state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery
New pinball game referenced in Hype Index as competing with Beetlejuice for community interest
Commercial pinball game cited by Kyle Smet as exemplar of strong narrative-driven design
Previously owned/played pinball machine by host; reached Portal mode multiple times but never achieved wizard mode
Tournament game at Northwest Pinball Championships; Pro model with EL wire; used in Raymond Davidson's championship final; experienced malfunction involving dual balls in play
2011 Stern Pinball game; mentioned alongside Transformers as major geek franchise license from that year.
Referenced as example of COVID-era secondary market inflation; Pro model reached $11-12k despite $4.5-5k MSRP
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Tron pinball is being traded for two unannounced games
Super skill shot on Tron requires holding left flipper on plunge to reach ramp
Tron has limited production run and is obvious collector vault choice despite inferior gameplay to Iron Man layout
Greg's fully modded Tron is worth approximately $8,500-$9,000
DMD-era game; second on host's vault/remake wishlist after Lord of the Rings
Stern LE (400 units, no premium tier); featured exclusive Daft Punk multiball and fiber optic ramps; covetable due to exclusivity; Kaneda uses as model for future remasters
Potential future licensed pinball title; host suggests it would generate market excitement
Potential Stern remaster in development; John Borg working on it. Host speculates it will be on Spike 3 with modern upgrades.
Pin golf tournament game listed on target score board
Pinball game whose gameplay style (specifically deeper single-ball rules) influenced Guns N' Roses design direction
Tournament game; Andre Massov scored 2 strokes on this game; relatively favorable game for good scoring
Stern pinball machine designed by John Borg; rumored potential remaster candidate alongside Walking Dead
Stern game; Scott owns modded version; can be modded to look like LE with lit ramps and bike details; Scott finds it beneficial from mods
Modern pinball machine; one of Raymond's favorite games; appeared in tournament with modified up post configuration
Stern Premium-tier licensed game; subject of Don's 'overrated games' segment; played multiple times on location and virtual pin; Don finds it less rewarding than community consensus suggests
Pinball machine in high stakes tournament lineup
Arcade game that host restored from a caboose in Arizona; sold for approximately $3,500 to a comic book collector
John Borg design; popular game; Jason questions if appeal is layout vs. theme/music/lights
Stern pinball machine; featured in IFPA 14 finals, site of Raymond's 90 million comeback performance
Pinball machine designed by John Borg; described as 'greatest flow game of all time that isn't two flippers' with spinning disc, scoop, amazing ramps and lighting
Referenced by Kaneda as game Stern Pinball has not yet released a vault edition of; used as humorous closing bit
Data East machine in George's collection with Total Light Show mod kit recently installed by Paul
Pinball machine in tournament; Carrie scored 835 million on ball one
Pinball game referenced as having a learning curve similar to Jack*Bot regarding rhythm and playstyle.
Modern pinball; replaced Cyclops in lineup after technical issues; described as 'nasty' and fast-playing; card-based scoring system
Pinball machine at Outer Orbit with rare NS mod, fast gameplay, disc mode, multiball, described as enjoyable but challenging
Pinball machine in George's collection that he drove to Texas to acquire; praised for rules clarity and lighting design
Game George owned but removed from collection due to irritation factor
Pinball game; one of Captain Spam's incoming acquisitions; being replaced/leaving his collection
Pinball machine IP referenced in video title
Stern game with simple layout (Congo-based), excellent sound design, high playability at Tommy's location; Tommy recently acquired
Classic Stern game; subject of speculation about remaster coinciding with Disney's Tron movie re-release in October
Rumored Vault Edition in development; Kaneda advises current owners not to sell and prospective buyers not to overpay pending confirmation
Rumored John Borg remake in development
Historical Stern LE priced at $6,000; referenced as example of early LE pricing before inflation to current $13,000 standard.
Recent pinball release mentioned as example of game without widespread community complaints
Stern game from ~10 years prior; Kaneda cites as example of strong lighting and design innovation; used as benchmark for what he wants from John Wick
Stern Pinball game played at Disney World resort; subject of detailed gameplay criticism regarding shot design and flipper feel
Confirmed upcoming Stern remake by John Borg; expected to depreciate existing Tron machines significantly
Modern pinball game at Wedgehead featuring powerballs-only configuration
Video game designed by George Gomez at Midway Games in 1983; won Video Game of the Year; original storyboards in Strong Museum collection
Stern Pinball game; rumored candidate for remaster; Jason heard they're converting DMD to LCD for remake
Pinball title mentioned in competitive tournament context; execution-dependent scoring
Jared's game of the month; challenging wizard mode completion; features difficult gem shot described as 'probably close to one of the hardest shots in pinball'
Classic pinball machine heavily modded; features LED light strips, electroluminescent ramps, custom graphic mirror blades, mini modes; considered one of best machines to mod
In Steve's current collection; one of his top 4-5 most-played games; designated as a 'keeper game'
Stern pinball machine featured in tournament play; scoop mechanics demonstrated and analyzed
Pinball machine used in finals with variable tilt sensitivity; players compete for 15 million point target
Stern pinball machine; B-division tournament running in background; noted for excellent sound design
Pinball machine referenced in tournament; featured in practice and play during broadcast
Stern pinball machine used in tournament; has loose right flipper and multiple strategic modes
Pinball machine featured in round one gameplay; complex ruleset with light cycle, disc, and Cora multiballs
Limited Edition pinball machine being used in tournament, features drop targets and high-speed gameplay
Game being played in IFPA NA Championship finals with Drew leading Mitch 1-0
Pinball machine used in tournament; hosts plan to move coverage to this machine for upcoming matches
Licensed pinball; David Van Ness won first tournament championship on this machine, award displayed in his home office
Pinball machine in George's collection; Portal mode recently completed; Golden Cue set at 189M points; being retired Sunday and replaced with new incoming machines
Stern pinball title referenced as preferred over TMNT by host; noted for simpler rule set
Recent pinball game George played before this stream; described as 'ridiculously hard'
Pinball game mentioned in comparison; described as 'way more brutal' than Jurassic Park in terms of ball saving difficulty
Pinball machine in tournament; objective is to initiate disc multiball
Stern era table discussed for scoring comparison (40 million mentioned)
Pinball machine in George's current collection
Stern pinball machine being played; George likely trading/selling soon
Classic pinball game comparable to Ghostbusters in terms of community modification popularity
Pinball machine expected to be acquired by Don't Panic Flip on Sunday as trade for Batman 66
Pinball machine; George mentioned as potential acquisition if good condition/deal available
Stern pinball machine, Pro model, subject of gameplay and rules discussion; released 2011 or 2013
Pinball machine ordered by George; arrival in some number of months
Referenced for effective use of stand-up targets as bank shots
Pinball machine George owns and is trading to Rob in New Mexico
Pinball machine mentioned as visually impressive on A6400 camera
The pinball machine being played in dual physical/virtual format throughout the stream; features Light Cycle and Quorra multiball modes
Blast to play; price-comparable to Doctor Who; compared against Pirates of the Caribbean trio
2011 release highly praised by hosts; Greg owns fully modded version worth ~$8,500-$9,000; frequently appears in game selection comparisons
Game Zach attempted to modify with Color DMD; experienced USB-related malfunction
Pinball machine with aftermarket mod support from Hooked on Pinball, including bumper caps and light cycle toppers
Stern pinball game; coded by Lyman Sheets; listed as major work in his portfolio
Bally title in Hoagie's current collection; traded away then reacquired (same unit); described as 'one of the most beautiful Tron machines'; permanent keeper
Confirmed in development at Stern Pinball; specific details not revealed.
Stern game option for remake; would require Premium Edition, fiber optic lighting updates, and new artwork per Kaneda's analysis
Referenced for historical LE pricing comparison (showing price inflation of entry Pro now exceeds old LE costs)
Classic arcade game that Ralph mentions hearing about frequently in community discussions
John Borg game mentioned as example of his 'third flipper' layout style
Pinball machine in Greg's collection used to demonstrate Pin Stadium Lights integration with modern machines
Vintage pinball machine being played and streamed by Gonzo; features three flippers, spinning disc mechanism, and a synced backboard
1997 pinball machine; location of Colin's first tournament (launch party) in 2012; victory earmarked his entry into competitive pinball
Iconic arcade game running on MCR2 hardware; uses eight-way flight stick (contrasts with Satan's Hollow's restricted stick)
Stern pinball machine in Davidson's collection; discusses strategies for double portal farming and end of line combos
Mentioned as example of machine where stage holding is 'pointless'
Stern pinball machine; subject of two-part gameplay stream; features Portal mode, Zeus mode, U-targets
Pinball machine being played and troubleshot during stream; Williams pinball game with color DMD
Pinball machine with 'ridiculous call-outs'; host interested in acquiring via Pinside trades
Jersey Jack Pinball machine being streamed; features Portal mode, gem shots, multiball modes
Machine being removed from Deadflip (Gavin taking it on location)
Pinball machine in Brad Stark's collection; mentioned as having Super Bands
Pinball machine being streamed; complex rule set with 6 main modes leading to Portal wizard mode
Hypothetical upcoming pinball IP; Hardy speculates Stern should create Tron remaster to capitalize on new film release later in 2025.
Referenced as mechanical comparison for spinning disc feature in Jurassic Park Pinball Mayhem
Pinball machine referenced in weekend play discussion; challenging U-target mechanic
Stern Pinball game with code by Lyman Sheets
Pinball machine referenced as being at the venue temporarily (borrowed from someone named Gavin)
Pinball game featured in 4-day giveaway event at DeadFlip
Stern pinball machine in DeadFlip's studio
Pinball machine owned by DeadFlip; referenced in machine inventory
Pinball machine most commonly associated with EL Wire mods; existing mod uses drilling and zip ties
Modern Stern pinball machine; first public installation of PIN Stadium by Zach; subject of popular YouTube demonstration video
Stern Pinball game (Disney licensed); host would like to see Vault edition due to high secondary market prices
New-in-box sale for $25k; highest Stern LE secondary market price cited
Williams arcade game designed by George Gomez; preceded his pinball work
Stern Pinball game with high secondary market demand; presumed to be next Vault candidate but delayed by unclear licensing issues
Stern SAM game; high demand among players; would be practical Vault option if Stern can still source SAM components
Classic pinball machine; Jason discusses purchasing a Pro version with mods for $10,000 and having a negative experience with the seller
Stern game; collectors' choice for vaulting; Tony prefers Iron Man as better hard Borg layout; limited production run
Stern game mentioned as obvious remaster candidate alongside Lord of the Rings
Stern game; fun layout; historically one of best light shows until recent releases; remaster would have popular appeal per hosts.
Stern pinball machine available through Best Buy (Pro model)
Classic licensed game mentioned as community vault wishlist candidate alongside Lord of the Rings
Arcade game in hidden passage way of the collection
Coin-operated video game Gomez worked on at Midway Games; famous for its innovative joystick design
Heighway Tron pinball; at Outer Orbit; features Lightcycle sign; referenced as player favorite
Game referenced as linear rule set that Keith doesn't find fun for tournament play
Stern pinball; captures imagination despite similar complexity to X-Men LE; exemplar of theme-rules-music harmony
Early 1980s pinball game by Gomez that 'redefined the world' and became cultural staple; marks Gomez's entry to industry
Pinball machine whose music Roberts appreciates
Stern pinball designed by Lonnie Rapp and Lyman; cited as example of Lonnie's quality work
Rumored to be in production by Dutch Pinball; appears on Kineticist's top desired IP list
Rumored upcoming Stern remake by John Borg modernizing the original 1982 Tron machine, not Tron Legacy version
Speculated as possible John Borg cornerstone game under development at Stern
Kaneda criticizes Stern for not announcing Tron pinball despite Tron franchise resurgence in popular culture; suggests it's being overlooked for Walking Dead instead
Referenced as example of Stern's innovative game titles with great design
Existing Stern pinball machine present at Emporium venue for comparison
Pinball machine referenced for minimalist design aesthetic similar to Supreme pinball
Stern game with DMD display; Pepe's second favorite machine; praised for 'easy to learn, hard to master' design; features End of Line shot mechanic
Pinball game where Thiel worked on audio; Disney provided raw sound materials and FM synthesis layers for custom sound effect creation.
Flow-oriented pinball game in Scott's collection
John Borg-designed game featuring two-flipper layout, spinning disc, amazing lighting, and David Dennis's personal favorite
1982 Disney film and associated arcade game designed by George Gomez for Bally Midway; resulted from Disney/Bally partnership negotiated by licensing director Tom Neiman; featured state-of-the-art computer graphics
Alternative remaster candidate that Dennis argues would have been superior to Walking Dead based on timely movie release and mechanics/music beloved by community
Scott's customized machine featuring Pinnovators LED chip; experiencing GI fuse-blowing issues; featured in podcast image showing Josh playing at Scott's house
Cited as example of John Borg's successful designs alongside Walking Dead and Metallica
New pinball game in development; ranks higher than Beetlejuice (#6+) in Kineticist Hype Index
Licensed Disney video game designed by Gomez's team; sold ~35,000 units; required game to be ready when movie launched
Pinball remake machine praised for speed and cabinet quality
Arcade game with spinner controls; referenced as compatible with Cinti's spinner control panel option.
Reviewer speculates about potential Tron Legacy remake with George Gomez direction
John Borg-designed game used as comparison for excellent layout design
Arcade cabinet at Zanzibar that Robert was particularly interested in; also available at Jason Cosman's house for meetup gatherings
Predicted Stern remake for 2024; John Borg designer expected
Stern game; potential remake example with modernized LCD/lighting
Classic Stern game designed by George Gomez (video game) and Borgi (pinball); high secondary market demand in Australia
Referenced as strong candidate for remake on modern platform
Location of 2011 launch party where Colin discovered competitive pinball
Pinball game in Eric's collection; features a spinning disc; example of flowball-style gameplay
Classic title Kaneda suggests should have been remastered on Spike 3 instead of original new titles
Classic game mentioned as potential target for remake; original versions hold collector value
Arcade game designed by Gomez at Midway
Referenced as potential remaster that could fill Stern pipeline between D&D and King Kong
Not happening next; Kaneda speculates would have been better use of Spike 3 with new movie release and Daft Punk music
Stern game with higher drain rates from jets compared to Iron Maiden