Original Stern pinball game from 2012-2013 with 7-year production run; being remastered by Raymond Davidson and John Borg in 2025

Stern Pinball title released during Pinball Expo week; featured in 2024 Stern Army Appreciation Party with custom event badge

Stern Pinball machine mentioned as one of the games Neil has in his collection

Part of Stephanie's 'Holy Trinity', Premium version at Rock Fantasy and Bruce's basement, uses Lyman software

Stern Pinball remaster praised as exemplary remake improving on original

Pinball title; ranked among top hype games at Expo 2024 alongside X-Men

Recent Stern release, recently achieved #1 ranking on Pinside, cited as example of 'top of mind' new release

2013 Stern machine at Buttermilk Bar; one of oldest Sterns in lineup, replaced a 90s Williams game

Modern pinball machine with Sparky multiball starter, ramp-piston combo; first game in finals

Upcoming all-new Stern Pinball design by John Borg on Spike 3; takes eight months of production; will create secondary market dynamics with older D&D Metallica LEs.

Pinball machine with inline drop targets; cited by Orby as exemplary of quality mechanical feature design

DMD-era Stern game; on host's vault remake wishlist

Stern's rumored next release; speculated to be Vault Edition with Raymond Davidson porting Lyman Sheets code to LCD; ~6,000 units in circulation; re-release may frustrate existing owners

Historic Data East pinball machine; speculation about potential remaster or remake; Electric Bat had Pro version that was removed due to amplifier failure

Pinball machine used in tournament selection; mentioned as part of Ron's Western NY finals strategy

Borg-designed Stern machine; cited as example of difficult/punishing shot layout

Stern pinball; coming to Don's location soon; replacing previous game; performing well with Sharky Ball mod

Stern Pinball machine featuring Lyman F. Sheats Jr. code and Dirty Donny art; lost Slam the Top 100 debate to Jurassic Park

Referenced as a modern game that elevated player experience and created 'wow' moments for its fan base

Stern Pinball game; Kaneda uses as example of game that received multiple premium variants destroying collector value

Upcoming John Borg design on Spike 3 platform; either remake or all-new game TBD

Planned Stern Pinball remake; predicted for July 2025 release; tied to Ride the Lightning anniversary

Stern pinball; owned by Drew with Color DMD upgrade; excellent replay value despite non-Monster fan preference; contrasted with standard red DMD version at Round One arcade.

Music-themed pinball machine; referenced as performing well at Tommy's location, indicating audience receptiveness to rock/metal IP

Stern Pinball title with Premium and LE tier options; ordered by Electric Bat Arcade; Retro Ralph achieved GC on it during Expo

Stern pinball machine; retheme of Earthshaker by Tanya Kleiss with James Hetfield (Metallica lead singer) involvement and ownership. Referenced for Kleiss's previous work quality.

Pinball machine being streamed at Stern arcade during Ken and Bill's visit

John Borg-designed Stern game; cited as one of his best works with decent development timeframe.

Stern release; Sparky Multiball discussed as unavoidably slow non-interactive sequence; magnet cannot be disabled

Music-themed pinball game mentioned among recent quality releases

Stern pinball machine; featured in tournament at Pinfest; had significant flipper power issues during competition

Stern title; Dennis has owned multiple times but never connects with it long-term; prefers AC/DC

Stern Pinball designed by Borg (Premium version ranked ~15th); proposed by host to replace Elvira in top 10

Stern remaster example cited as having kickass artwork; potentially announced before Pinball Expo

Pinball machine at Dead Flip; appears to have recently replaced World Cup Soccer

Stern two-flipper machine; Jeff considers it Stern's best game ever; noted as high-quality despite flipper limitation

Stern machine; host announced purchase incoming; requires Venom to be sold; highlighted as notable at Expo

Stern Pinball machine coded by Lyman Sheets, described as the standard for best Stern machine ever made

Rumored Stern release on Spike 3 hardware; expected to have new art but same layout as Spike 2 predecessor; highly anticipated by hosts

Original 2012-2013 Stern title; 40th Anniversary edition announced for July 2024 (Ride the Lightning album anniversary), planned as premium non-LE, expected LCD migration from DMD

Stern pinball reference; Joel compares GNR's risk/reward mechanics to Metallica favorably

Pinball machine designed by John Borg; features Left Right ramps, Lady Justice mode, Sparky toy

Pinball with Premium tier; features snake mechanic with closed/open mouth on higher tiers

Drew's previous machine (Stern design); opto board and trough issues caused early ball ending; traded out this episode for Hobbit Gold Smog

Modern pinball machine in museum; one of the newer games in rotation.

Pinball machine referenced as having similar mechanics/quirks to Guardians despite different appearance

Pinball machine referenced for strategy discussion regarding combo shots and risk management in pin golf format

Pinball machine at tournament with Crank It Up strategy focus

Pinball machine; George previously obtained through trade with Colorado Pinball

Stern pinball game; 40th anniversary edition rumored alongside Ghostbusters anniversary

Stern Pinball remake that maintains secondary market value ($15,000+); outlier in LE depreciation

Stern Metallica LE/Premium Edition pinball machine

Stern remaster; exception cited for holding value; examples of limited-edition strategy success

Recent Stern pinball machine designed by John Borg

Heavy metal band whose music and IP is featured in the pinball machine.

Heavy metal band whose IP is featured in the pinball machine

Modern pinball machine; acquired by Bruce's father in swap for Sea Witch

Pinball machine used in 2019 Pinburgh finals

Pinball machine that Jamie played during his awakening moment learning about game strategy; pivotal in his onboarding

Rock-themed pinball machine; former top-rated Stern game; designed by Steve Ritchie; compared with other rock machines

Stern pinball machine; Burrell's first new in-box purchase (bought two); routed at Buffalo Billiards initially, then Fanny Ann's; has payback timeline of ~4 years and is still earning well

Stern game referenced as example of past content-rich machine at lower price point; used in comparison to justify current pricing criticism

Stern pinball game; one of greatest-selling machines; featured art by Dirty Donnie

Classic 2008 Stern pinball game being remade on Spike3 hardware for holiday season with new art, animations, concert footage, and code updates

Recommended for single-pin collection; features Sparky center bash toy; offers mass appeal with beginner and veteran depth

Stern Pinball release (Premium/Elite editions); criticized for poor topper design despite high-quality playfield art

Williams/Stern game purchased by Nick for $4,400 at Allentown; performing well on route with good theme appeal

Pinball machine used in Upstate NY Championship finals, one of the games where Steve Bowden defeated Jeff Teolis.

Stern pinball machine; referenced as design comparison point for upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy; features open playfield design elements

Stern music-themed pinball, hand-drawn stylized art direction influenced by Ghostbusters Yeti, band-approved design

Stern pinball machine; received code version 1.80 with multiple rule adjustments including Crank It Up difficulty increase

Referenced as example of drop target stiffness issues that resolve with play-in and spring adjustment

Existing Stern pinball machine (original); subject of rumor about new complete redesign coming on Spike 3

Upcoming Stern title; speculated to be subject of future LE buyer trust-breaking via upgraded versions in 2024

Rumored rerun with LCD screen upgrade; speculated to be unveiled at Midwest Gaming Classic in April

John Borg design; watershed moment for illustrated artwork in pinball; best-seller for Stern; Gary Stern initially opposed

Stern game planned for anniversary edition release in 2025 per Kaneda speculation

Heavily rumored Stern remake on Spike 3 platform for summer 2024; rumored to be overseen by John Borg

Stern game from same era as Walking Dead, referenced as part of strong output period

Stern pinball machine, original 2013 release, receiving remaster with updated features

Stern game announced at recent expo with new art, stereo sound, expression lighting, stronger flippers; incorporates 72 Seasons album; host's likely next home purchase

Stern game; priced at ~$5,645 (year unspecified); used in inflation-adjusted comparison showing James Bond is 34.6% more expensive

Stern Pinball Limited Edition; originally $7,000, now $17,000-$18,000—demonstrates extreme 140%+ appreciation

Stern Pinball title; speculated to receive 40th Anniversary variant as part of upcoming release pipeline

Stern pinball machine at Back to the Arcade Media; George reports not enjoying the machine

Stern arcade title; predicted by Kaneda to receive vault remake to capitalize on nostalgia

Rumored Stern remake on Spike 3 platform, reportedly not one-to-one but reimagined version

Pinball machine being remade on Spike 3 with new artwork, tightened layout, 500 LE units, unlimited Premium Edition

Premium Edition pinball machine; Don picked up unboxed copy and was restoring it

Rumored Stern Pinball title that may have been displaced by X-Men as next Cornerstone release

Referenced as precedent for remake; original LE reportedly dropped $10,000 in value after remake announcement

Referenced as past masterpiece example of quality bar for modern pinball machines

Pinball machine; #5 in 2024 rankings; relocated from TISC full-time to upstairs at Hot Rods, previously top 3-4

Referenced for lower playfield design with passive ball mechanics (coffin feature)

Stern Pinball game referenced as having a diverter feature, designed by John Borg

Pinball machine being relocated to home after TISC closure; Jake wants to play it; John unhappy about relocation

Rumored Stern remake moving to Spike 3 with cabinet redesign; Jason focuses on stereo sound as critical improvement

Referenced in context of James Cameron Avatar Limited Edition speculation; implied as investment-focused game

Stern pinball game; Jason expresses nostalgia and hopes they don't change it too much; planning to record with it

Stern Pinball game; rumored to receive remaster/remake; Jason hopes for Spike 3 upgrade with improved audio (was mono on original)

Stern rock music game cited as successful seller; used as comparison point for Rush and Foo Fighters; mentioned as top performer alongside AC/DC

Digital pinball title by Zen Studios/Zaccaria used in men's national finals with piston-based strategy and grave marker multiball

Stern pinball machine; praised as excellent music-themed pin with integrated theming; discussed as underutilizing band's catalog; compared favorably to Led Zeppelin

Stern DMD machine designed by Lyman Sheets; Ryan Kuiper sold his copy after mixed experience; characterized as 'wood choppy' gameplay

Stern Pinball machine with 52 available mods; record for most mod availability

Stern game on Martin's top-10 wishlist; secondary market price recently dropped to $5,000 range; Martin waiting for price tiers to buy used

Heavy metal band; performed concert attended by hosts in Melbourne on Saturday night during Expo weekend; 16-song setlist; flamethrower stage effects; three-opening act lineup with Suicidal Tendencies and Evanescence.

Recent Stern remaster; features new modes including Ride the Lightning and Outland Ball Save; Jared uninterested as he owns original version

Pinball machine referenced for comparison of difficult far-left shot

Stern machine; Jarrod's game of the month; he's competing to beat Nathan's score

Stern pinball machine owned by Jared; has Sparky mod with electroluminescent wire and snake tongue sticker

Pinball game referenced for shaker motor effectiveness during hammer-drop moment

Pinball machine; hosts recently played it; features hammer mechanism that drops ball into coffin for multiball—described as 'awesome' discovery by host

Pinball machine; Drew previously equipped with subwoofer that he later moved to Alice, now considering for Jurassic Park.

Drew's personal machine; mentioned as beautiful but not surpassing Alice Cooper or Willy Wonka on complete integration

Premium Edition in Steve's collection; one of his most-played games; designated as a 'keeper game' for ongoing modifications

Stern Pinball game ranking number two in Rowan's top 10; music-themed favorite

Stern game from 2013 mentioned as having zero spinners on Pro edition, two on Premium edition

Official Stern pinball game designed by Sam Stern with art by Dirty Donny

Stern pinball game sharing same playfield design as Guardians of the Galaxy

Stern pinball machine referenced for streaming challenges; Flipper Snapper's main game

Pinball machine owned by Tim Dan Lee, featured in his tournament play with coffin multiball strategy

Pinball game; Scott Ian's comfort/style game; inspiration for his competitive song choice

Metal band; long-standing collaborative relationship with Dirty Donnie spanning 15+ years; subject of pinball machine by Stern

Stern pinball machine; mentioned as comparison for LED implementation and modding potential

Pinball game; mentioned in context of 'Brick' moments similar to Lord of the Rings; hosts play and experience tension on wizard modes

Stern pinball machine featured in bracket challenge; Scott Ian predicts it will beat Ripley's Believe It or Not

Stern pinball machine used in tournament, noted as difficult and punishing

Ryan Kuiper's machine for sale at $3,200; on market for six months; used as comparison for Willy Wonka purchase deliberation

Game used in finals, features 2X scoring mechanic and demanding wizard mode

Stern pinball machine used in IFPA 2018 tournament; disabled drop targets noted as tournament setup feature; playing surface praised by commentators

Tournament machine; configured with five of each item type; Sparky set to 14-15 shots to start; super skill shot available

Tournament game with Louis Toy box disabled for competition; notable for drop target reliability issues

Pinball machine where Escher Lefkoff beat Keith, mentioned as strong player showcase

Third game in women's finals; features sparky multiball, grave markers, snake target, captive ball; used for final scoring determination

Stern pinball machine; referenced as example of extreme secondary market pricing ($18k asking price)

Stern pinball featuring End of the Line survival-based wizard mode

Referenced pinball game used by Danni as comparison point for Batman 66' wizard mode mechanics

Pinball machine featuring Lyman's ball save code, used by Jessica as example of Lyman's legacy influence

Pinball game with 'Jack-Fucking-Pot' jackpot call-out that triggers with doubler multipliers

Stern Pinball title used for playfield design comparison to Guardians

Referenced as another game with challenging 'Kevin Hill' ramp mechanics and skill requirements

Stern Pinball machine; mentioned as rented by Jon Hey and recently arrived for testing/streaming

Stern pinball title designed by John Borg; referenced in discussion of designer philosophy

Premium Edition owned by George at friend's house, being sold

Stern Pinball Premium Edition; Rob borrowed from George for 4 months

Stern pinball machine previously owned by host; by designer John Borg

Premium Edition pinball machine that George borrowed from Colorado Pinball for ~6 months; replaced with purchased Premium Edition

Machine George owns; mentioned in context of 'End of the Line' wizard mode experience that became repetitive

Pinball machine rented by Outer Spacey Richard Tracy for streaming

Stern pinball machine; George expresses nostalgia for the game and its music composition despite not liking the band

Stern pinball designed by John Borg, referenced for comparison with Iron Maiden assignment

Stern pinball machine; George expects to purchase this weekend; indicates secondary market availability

Stern pinball machine George owns and is shipping out via truck pickup; mentioned as physically ready for delivery with funds in place

Stern pinball machine referenced for comparison (shaker/feedback comparison)

Stern Pinball game mentioned as preference for 8000+ dollar Stern purchase in Pro version

2013 Stern Pinball game; discussed for light show differences between Pro and Premium/LE

Stern game ranked #2 for Sparky bobblehead toy; simple coil mechanism that became iconic despite thematic disconnection

Stern Pinball machine; historically considered flagship title until Walking Dead; hosts debate its depth and accessibility versus Ghostbusters

Competing Stern pinball machine; compared unfavorably to Aerosmith's multiball code despite stronger mode structure; reportedly causes players to lose interest quickly

Stern Pinball machine released 2012-2013, designed by John Borg with code by Lyman Sheets. One of Stern's longest-running and most successful titles. Subject of detailed review covering art (B+), shots/layout (A/A+), rules (A-), toys/innovation (A/A+), music/callouts (A/A+), and theme (A-/A).

Stern pinball machine with song selection feature similar to Aerosmith

Stern pinball game; referenced in opening song parody; Greg expresses unfamiliarity with the theme despite hosting a pinball show

Music-themed pin; Premium Edition referenced; known for repetitive gameplay in multi-pin collections

Stern Pinball machine; scores unchanged in re-review but adjusted via weighting; Jon B, Greg B+

Stern Pinball title; limited edition release referenced in Evil Dead value comparison

Stern Pinball machine; enjoyability downgraded from A- to B due to repetitive 'chopping wood' gameplay; recommended for location operators.

Stern pinball game; coded by Lyman Sheets; received revisited code updates years after initial release

Stern title in Hoagie's current collection; regarded as 'everything you want in a game'; shot variety and flow praised; long-term keeper

Stern Pinball machine; primary game featured in stream

Referenced as likely candidate for Spike 3/LCD remake; predicted to trigger mass secondary market dumping and oversaturation

Stern Pinball game; referenced as example of collectors harmed by LE strategy/oversaturation

Stern game referenced as strong seller; mentioned in context of games people would like to repurchase new in box; compared favorably to current weak-selling titles

Stern Pinball game; Spencer's gold standard for ramp-based Stern machines; used for comparison to Aerosmith

Stern remaster featuring detailed playfield adjustments, improved artwork, new music, updated by Raymond; described as high-quality refresh comparable to cornerstone title

Stern Pinball game rumored to receive LCD screen remake; Kaneda reports from 'really good source' about planned rerelease

Rumored to be first Spike 3 title; speculation about whether it's complete redesign or same design with new artwork by Jeremy Packer

Referenced as last major FOMO-driving release in collector market; comparison point for Harry Potter demand potential.

Stern Pinball title with remaster; topper mechanism analyzed as having <$100 manufacturing cost sold at $900 MSRP; example of margin structure

Stern Pinball rumored for 2024 re-release of LE; Kaneda indicates strategy to re-launch successful titles

Stern release cited alongside Jaws as maintaining secondary market value; discussed in context of successful LE strategy counterexample.

DMD era pinball game by Stern, top seed in group 1, received 10 points in voting, did not advance to Sweet 16

Example of Stern music pin with superior artwork per Kaneda

Pinball machine at Buttermilk, has snake shot registration issues per Pinball Lizard

John Borg-designed game frequently compared to Guardians of the Galaxy layout; hosts defend differences

Stern Pinball title mentioned as gameplay contrast; Guardians described as not feeling like Metallica

Stern pinball machine used for rules comparison with Tron Legacy, features similar mode-stacking mechanics

Mentioned as game host is not particularly fond of; game he owns; reviewing again for anniversary show

Referenced for Sparky character creation and integration; used as model for how original character elements can be successfully incorporated into themed pinball games

Stern Pinball game by John Borg; referenced in context of layout similarity discussions

Stern Pinball game used as chopping/stacking gameplay comparison

Referenced as comparison for single magnet design and mode progression difficulty

Referenced for scoop difficulty comparison and multiball modes

Referenced as example of successful band art direction through skeleton characters rather than realistic band member depictions

Position 9; Stern Pinball; designer John Borg; known for Sparky toy and deep code; brought new art style (Sparky character) to pinball

Classic pinball game; hypothetical LCD remake would not overcome Ghostbusters preference for host

Rumored Stern remake on Spike 3; discussion of band involvement and potential licensing for music videos

Stern pinball designed by John Borg with code primarily by Sheets; developed 'Crank It Up' mode after initial release; features heavy multiball focus

Stern pinball machine; owned by Raymond Davidson; compared with Guardians of the Galaxy for playfield ergonomics

Stern pinball machine referenced for loop pass technique demonstration

Stern pinball game discussed; initially disliked but improved through code updates

Tournament machine used for matches

Stern pinball machine referenced by Jack during practice session discussion; super skill shot mentioned

Modern pinball game referenced in comparison discussion regarding artwork and visual design quality versus classic games

Pinball machine at Dead Flip studio, set up with harder-than-standard difficulty settings

Stern pinball machine featuring Sparky toy mechanic; compared favorably to Iron Man

Stern pinball machine being played and streamed by Dead Flip; subject of week-long content focus

Stern Pinball machine referenced as comparison point for Walking Dead's development trajectory; received code updates improving gameplay over time; initially launched with broken mechanics

Stern pinball machine being played in tournament format; code version 1.51 discussed with incomplete wizard mode

Stern pinball machine; compared unfavorably to AC/DC; poll winner for next week's stream

Stern pinball machine being played in Battle Week competition format

Pinball machine available at Deadflip studio for tournament

Pinball machine previously considered for Battle Week but not selected; host regrets inclusion decision

Stern pinball machine being played during Battle Week stream series, focus of gameplay and mode discussion

Pinball machine available at DeadFlip venue

Referenced pinball machine in context of tilt record (30 tilts in a week)

Pinball machine at Bottom Lounge venue available during event

Pinball machine being played on stream; frequently votes high in community polls

Stern Pinball machine referenced in context of Jack's one-handed victory during release party at Emporium

Pinball machine being played and featured in stream gameplay

Referenced as beginner-friendly game with accessible far-back middle shot for multiball

Stern pinball machine featured in week-long stream event; second time Dead Flip has dedicated a week to this game; players attempting to clear board of default mode scores

Stern pinball machine being played and analyzed during Battle Week Day 1 stream; features modes, multiball, one-handed gameplay

Available at local pinball venue

Stern pinball machine featured in 24-hour stream; Stern is re-releasing this title

Stern pinball machine; included in 24-hour stream rotation; referenced as high-intensity gameplay machine suitable for adrenaline-seeking play sessions

Stern Pinball machine being played during Battle Week streaming event; features ramp-heavy gameplay and multiball modes

Stern Pinball machine being played; gameplay session from March 2015

Stern pinball machine being streamed; game being played across multiple matches during battle week tournament in December 2014

Stern 2012 pinball machine being played on stream, subject of detailed strategy explanation

Stern pinball game referenced for comparison to Walking Dead code design philosophy regarding multiball stacking

Pinball machine being discussed in shot poll voting; leading in community votes during stream

Referenced Stern Pinball machine in hypothetical retheme discussion; mentioned in context of band-themed machines

Stern pinball machine being analyzed for gameplay mechanics, skill shots, and multiball strategies

Stern pinball machine being extensively played and discussed in this March 2015 stream

Stern pinball machine; subject of multi-day gameplay streaming series (Day 4 of series)

Stern pinball machine being played on stream; praised for incredible code

Stern pinball machine; Limited Edition sold out at 500 units; Jack planning to order a machine soon

Stern Pinball game mentioned as leading community vote choice for Dead Flip's next featured game after delay of secret unreleased title

Referenced as example of Stern game that improved significantly with code updates post-release

Stern pinball machine used as replacement when Road Show becomes unplayable

Stern pinball machine; featured throughout stream with gameplay demonstration, multiball mechanics, and tournament strategy focus

Pinball machine mentioned as having been played by a community member while drunk

Stern pinball game referenced for comparison regarding tilt sensitivity and skill shot mechanics

Pinball machine referenced in conversation about tilt counts and gameplay comparison

Stern pinball game with launch tournament at Emporium in Wicker Park; Jack Danger competed while recovering from broken arm

Stern pinball machine featured in exhibit with artwork by Dirty Donny

Stern Pinball game used in comparison to Aerosmith design and gameplay; featured in location

Stern 2013 Pro Edition pinball machine being streamed; theme is the band; Jack notes recent code updates improved the title

Pinball machine mentioned in chat discussion; suggested as one-game option

Stern pinball machine being featured on stream; primary gameplay focus; band context: 'hasn't made great album after 88'

Stern Pinball machine, Premium Edition variant mentioned as recommended purchase

Mentioned as remaining music-themed pinball machine after AC/DC departure; Kiss also referenced

Stern Pinball licensed game currently in production; Premium Edition continues long recent production run; mentioned as having storage constraints that forced code compromises.

Pinball machine in Dead Flip studio collection

Stern pinball game, central to tournament, multiple editions (Premium, Pro) showcased with various upgrades

Rock band; fans of Stern Pinball; promoted Metallica pinball game on website with 30M daily visitors, crashing Stern's website for week and a half

Stern pinball game; discussed as competitive with Walking Dead in quality and difficulty rankings

Stern pinball machine, ranked #7 on Pinside Top 100, designed by John Borg, programmed by Lyman Sheets, art by Dirty Donnie. Recently received code update pre-Christmas that made it easier.

Pinball machine referenced during gameplay commentary

Modern pinball machine referenced for tilt record tracking (30 tilts in a week)

Stern pinball machine; mentioned as one of Jack Danger's favorites; become 'big favorite' recently

Stern pinball machine mentioned as in DeadFlip's arcade studio

Stern pinball machine cited as example of game with poor launch that improved dramatically with code updates

Stern Pinball machine from 2013; featured game for this stream; recently received code update with new callouts and features

Band for which Brian Allen created artwork; subject to much stricter restrictions than other clients

Stern Pinball game being examined in the video

Modern Stern pinball game referenced as having a scoop mechanism; used as example of machine variation

Stern Pinball game; Keith references Newton block from Metallica as component experimented with on Archer very target

Referenced by Robert as currently being enjoyed by Expo attendees; used as example of coordinated launch timing with Expo event.

Stern Pinball title; remastered version shown at expo; mentioned as recent release

Stern game referenced for scoop placement on left side and positive design example

Stern Pinball rock-themed game on loan to host; referenced as comparison point showing Guns N' Roses superior presentation

Stern Pinball game; example of pop culture IP that remains relevant to new consumers despite game release date

Stern music pin; host positions as high-quality benchmark comparable to expected Led Zeppelin tier

Stern game; Sparky mode (accessible near start) and End of the Line wizard mode cited as excellent, though latter far from start button

Stern pinball game with prominent Sparky bash toy up middle; popular tournament game; host discusses strategic play through grave markers and piston combos

Stern pinball machine; Dominic remembers seeing it announced during college years

Stern pinball game referenced for comparison; scoop placement and function compared to GNR.

Used as example for multiball management and mode advancement strategy (Crank It Up mode with named inserts: Grave, Sparky, Snake)

Stern pinball machine currently in the hosts' home collection; designed by John Borg

Stern Pinball machine; original release 2012-2013; Remastered Premium Edition reviewed here with John Borg design, new toys (Sparky), additional album modes, UV effects, ball saves, 500+ dialogue lines

Stern Pinball machine reviewed by Pinball Pursuit (reviewed by brother Cody and someone else, scored 16/20). Mrs. J gave it hypothetical 1/5, critical of theme and music implementation.

Stern Pinball machine; received multiple Game of the Show votes; praised for modern theme execution

Stern Pinball music-themed machine; discussed for superior ball lock design (hammer mechanism) compared to KISS

Stern release; noted for having three flippers on Pro; spinners present on Pro (before Star Trek/Guardians changes).

Stern Pinball game; artwork by Dirty Donnie; used as comparison point for Aerosmith artwork quality

John Borg design; considered potential best pinball game ever made

Stern music pin; Don customized music with 90s metal songs; improved performance and enjoyment

Stern pinball machine mentioned as benefiting significantly from Color DMD mod; cited as example of game that looks 'great' with color display upgrade

Stern Pinball machine with Lyman Sheets code; considered by Jeff to be the best Stern machine ever made; still holds standard for game design quality

Stern pinball machine featuring hand-drawn artwork by Dirty Donnie; praised for art direction; Steve Ritchie design

Alternative candidate for mystery re-release based on 'teeth' clue; Jason notes playfield heavily features skull/teeth imagery; Kale mentions Stern planning unannounced Metallica promotion

Recent Stern pinball game referenced for secondary market performance and layout comparison (approachable shots); Tony notes 'Metallica remastered' design philosophy applies to Pokémon

Stern Pinball 2013 game; ranked #1 by both hosts in game segment; highly regarded music-themed DMD-era pinball

Stern remaster; limited to 500 LE units; cited as example of reduced demand/production

Music pinball game players enjoy for layout and rules rather than purely theme/music

Band pin referenced as strong game with strong rules despite lacking narrative storyline

Recent Stern pinball release; mentioned as potential game of the year candidate

Stern Pinball game; X-Men allegedly leapfrogged it in production queue

Recent Stern Pinball release praised by Orbital Albert as having 10+ rad features; mentioned as comparison point for arcade difficulty

Stern pinball machine; host describes standing in line 8+ hours to play, experienced drain anxiety

Stern pinball machine; receiving Remastered version; designed by John Borg with original code by Lyman Sheets

Stern pinball machine played at tournament, described as hit-or-miss by hosts

Recent pinball release; great but not mode-based; more challenging than typical games; good if user is Metallica fan

Stern pinball machine; Jared expresses concern about Joel acquiring before June

Stern remaster; first major remaster success; added new songs, LCD, new modes; establishes template for future remaster viability and fan appetite.

Stern pinball machine; taken to Rubber City tattoo convention event alongside Family Guy and Dark Escape

Stern pinball machine; launch party at Unhitched; upcoming Electric Bat event; Keith Nesbitt scored 745-780 million

Pinball game created by Tanio Klyce with Wade Krause and Dirty Donny; Stern Pinball recently announced their own Metallica pinball coinciding with Klyce's hire

Limited Edition pinball machine in collection (brief mention)

Pinball game featuring artwork by 'Dirty' Donny Gillies

Stern pinball at exhibition

Stern pinball title available at Portal Pinball Arcade as of January 2020

One of 18 supported pinball titles (Pro version)

Stern Pinball title available for play in exhibition

Heavy metal band featured with Stern Pinball Metallica machine and stage clothing display

Stern title; eighth most-used in NACS with 10 instances; receives standard ball-save modifications in some venues

Pinball machine featured on free play during Silver Ball Planet event

Stern pinball machine at Moonwalker Arcade

Stern pinball machine at Brauer House; set to tournament mode (ToPS Tournament); mentioned multiple times

Rock band whose music and imagery are featured in the pinball game; formed 1981; collaboration partner on game design and licensing

Stern 2013 pinball machine featured in venue inventory

Previous Stern Pinball music-themed game in the series preceding Iron Maiden

Referenced as comparison for narrow wire divider design

Pinball machine (Pro model) at Flex; described as 'almost new'

Stern Pinball game with backglass/playfield art by Dirty Donny

Stern Pinball game with artwork by Dirty Donny

Stern pinball machine in first machine bank at Fort Worth location

Stern Pinball game; code name 'James'; playfield manufacturing visible at Churchill factory

Stern pinball machine in multiple Chicago locations

Pinball machine at multiple Chicago venues including Bottom Lounge and Brauer House

League event #6 in October at Kristoff's Entertainment Center

Stern LE machine used in Team Tournament and Winner Takes It All tournament

Referenced for coffin lock mechanism comparison

Stern pinball machine; mentioned as potential remake candidate with ongoing industry rumors

Rock band that licensed their music and imagery for the pinball game

Referenced as comparable layout design for GOTG accessibility

LE variant listed #14 in Rock Fantasy earnings

Stern Pinball, 2013; Lyman Sheets code work

Pinball machine described as favorite all-time game by attendee Rob; multiple units available to play at Pintastic 2021

Pinball machine in Jack Bar's lineup

Stern pinball machine available at Barcade Newark

Stern pinball machine available at Button Mash

Stern pinball machine (2013, Pro edition) in venue lineup

Anticipated Stern release likely within 6 months (mid-2024); referenced as potential competing release that would draw interest/budget away from delayed Jaws Premium availability.

Stern rumored for March 2024; anticipated cornerstone release in Don's 2024 roadmap

Stern pinball machine (released 2013); first Stern table released post-Pinball Arcade launch (2012); likely first with digital licensing agreement

Stern pinball title; subject of speculation about whether digital licensing falls before/after Stern's contract shift

Stern music-themed pinball table; highly sought by collectors; announced for Stern Pinball Arcade this fall via Farsight

Stern pinball table confirmed as in production backlog for Pinball Arcade app release

Tournament game at Netherworld Brisbane; features inline drop targets, captive ball (hammer) mechanic, stackable multiballs; Jared previously scored well playing this game.

Stern pinball machine owned by caller Andrew, deeply complex ruleset, subject of custom mods including powder-coated side rails and custom hammer (30 made by craftsperson in California)

Physical pinball machine with snake locker toy that influenced Zen's Son of Zeus design

Stern pinball machine available at Flip's

Pinball machine in rotating collection at The Meanwhile

Pinball machine in rotation at The Basement

Pinball machine in rotation at The Arcade

Stern pinball machine owned by RetroRalph; topper integrates with certain modes

Stern machine; referenced for recent code remaster; mentioned in context of comparisons to Jaws

Stern's remastered version released post-X-Men with Spike 3 hardware, updated graphics, band callouts, and new music; Don views it as effectively a new game despite remaster status

Heavily rumored complete remake on Spike 3 platform with new artist, larger LCD screen, concert footage, no Dirty Donnie involvement

Stern pinball machine rumored to be announced as July surprise remake with new code/art package

Stern game referenced for unlockable song feature; Venom follows similar unlock pattern with 3 playable characters

Stern Pinball LE/Premium release featuring Spike 2 upgrade, expression lighting, UV character effects; presented as visual/lighting generational upgrade with unchanged core gameplay

Stern Pinball recent release; LE sold out immediately; secondary market prices significantly higher than earlier releases

Stern Pinball game; Premium versions on display at IAAPA; Don has one pre-ordered/incoming that is already sold

Stern game with piston shot behind fuel target; referenced for comparison to D&D's dead-end shots

Stern release; topper priced $1,000 with lights-only functionality; used as pricing comparison for John Wick ($1,400) and other accessories

Stern Pinball title; referenced as example of John Borg's design style similarities

Remaster Premium shipping March; held secondary market value well; LE variant mentioned

Stern game; referenced as heavily re-released/vaulted multiple times, creating collector frustration

Speculated potential vault or Spike 3 remake for late 2024; Gomez indicated Jack Danger is next cornerstone, complicating Metallica timeline

Mentioned as risk-reward reference point similar to GNR

Stern pinball; 2021 release; had comparable secondary market FOMO to current Mandalorian demand; Sparky toy collectible (now perceived as less valuable)

Referenced in discussion of sweep combo rules and tournament considerations

Game mentioned in relation to shot difficulty and flipper configuration discussion

Referenced re: animation overuse (Sparky) and code complaint patterns

Vault 2.0 edition rumored for Premium-only release; hammer mechanism issues being addressed

Spike 2 game with custom animation; example of Spike 2 video capability; subject of remastering effort

High-volume Stern release; used as example of successful market pricing strategy

Pinball game mentioned as example of multi-ball gameplay; referenced in context of skilled play observation at crowded arcade bar.

Recent Stern release with expensive LE accessories including $1,000 topper, $600 expression lights, $400 side armor

Stern pinball game with new topper offering new multiball mode and 'And Justice for All' song for $1,000

Stern pinball machine. Lyman Sheets was moved to work on Metallica code instead of Star Trek, per his account

Stern Pinball machine; modified version at Pentastic playing only Yacht Rock music instead of standard audio; noted as humorous custom modification

Stern Pinball; old premium unit at RPC with epileptic LED issues (bridge rectifier failure) and coffin lock hanging problems; recent repairs underway

Stern Pinball reissue in development; expected to feature Spike 3 platform, LCD screen (original had DMD), updated content and music; later 2024 timeline

Stern Pinball game that marked a turning point in the industry's approach to hand-drawn artwork, allowing artist Dirty Donny to create traditional ink-on-paper designs for pinball machines.

Stern pinball game; example of playfield reuse/similarity strategy with Guardians of the Galaxy

Stern pinball machine; Robertson references Ryan Adams' touring road-cased Metallica machine as inspiration; discussed in context of touring with pinball.

Stern Pinball release; Josh Sharp playing with crank-it-up mode; reference point for deep rule complexity; Josh modifying play style during COVID.

Referenced as example of single-ball mini wizard modes (preferred over multiball by Ron)

Music-themed pinball machine; mentioned as continuation of quality in music-themed pins after AC/DC

Game used in Cleapin finals; critical game in Luke Nahorniak's comeback win and Louis Bevins' close second-place finish

Limited edition Stern game; subject of private factory event at Expo; Neil's wife interested despite Neil not being a metal fan; Neil canceled X-Men LE order to pursue Metallica

Stern pinball machine; Neil secured LE via order fallback; described as deep code with achievements; not for sale despite rotation strategy

Pinball game mentioned as gateway to recognizing Lyman Sheets' design style and code 'fingerprint'

Licensed Stern Pinball game; received code update over holiday weekend

Stern licensed game; well-received at Expo; mentioned as strong performer but outsold by X-Men

Referenced as Spike 3 rumor; potential future remake candidate if Ghostbusters Spike 3 strategy succeeds

Stern game by John Borg; used as design reference point in broader conversation

Stern release. Cited as less approachable than Fall of the Empire. Referenced in approachability comparison discussion.

Stern game Don references as example of high secondary market pricing (five figures)

Referenced as successful remaster with new content available at launch; contrasted favorably with Walking Dead remaster's incomplete state

Previous Stern release that John Borg worked on; mentioned in context of designer fatigue at Expo

Stern remake; AJ chose not to buy despite availability; split operator sentiment

Stern pinball that Jonathan Bergeron enjoyed playing during league play; mentioned as favorite game during certain periods.

Mentioned in remaster context with artwork improvements; host expresses concern about LCD screen implementation

Referenced as example of Stern's innovative game design alongside Tron and Iron Man

Stern pinball machine designed by Borg; considered one of the greatest pinball designs; featured extensive voice recording from band members

Stern band-themed pinball game; mentioned as another example of major IP

Referenced as revolutionary in pinball art standards; Stern release; considered superior art/evolution to Ghostbusters by some; colored palette and design set new benchmark

Pinball machine referenced as example of games with scoops that kick out and have specific ball routing mechanics

Band referenced in context of possible band member nomination

Mentioned in context of potential limited edition anniversary release speculation

Speculation about potential Spike 3 remaster as next title; host dismisses this as silly, expects cornerstone game instead

Stern Pinball game referenced in context of adult call-outs and content integration

2021 Stern release; previous Game of the Year winner; potential Twippy competitor

Pinball machine where Peck achieved dramatic tournament win at Texas Takedown with final-ball comeback

Potential upcoming Stern pinball title; hosts speculate it may be the cornerstone with Pro/Premium tiers

Recently launched pinball machine; had launch party tournament where Bruce and Zach competed

Stern pinball game; featured in trivia contest; has ball-eating snake feature

Referenced as precedent for clear window feature and lock mechanics on Rush LE/Premium.

Stern Pinball; designed by John Borg; Brendan Small voice work (Sparky character); referenced as standard for British-accented narrator convention.

Stern Pinball game that received unexpected code update; production run completed; may receive vault edition

Rock band; music used in host's custom pinball audio modifications; also Stern pinball game

Stern Pinball game; discussed as one of longest-running and successful releases; surprisingly not finalist in Showdown tournament

Stern pinball game that defeated Jurassic Park 70-30 in Stern Showdown due to coordinated fan voting on Metallica fan forums, illustrating bias in social media polling.

Stern title; small production run (~20 units estimated) observed at Stern factory despite prior statements against making more units

Stern pinball game used in women's semifinals; noted as physically demanding and causing frame drops during streaming; mystery modes discussed

Stern rock-themed pinball machine; highly rated on Pinside; selected by Tremonti in bracket competition over other rock machines.

Licensed pinball game by Ritchie; example of broad fan base appeal.

Music-themed Stern pinball machine; mentioned as favorite by Rob Ooze

Dream pinball machine Matthew wants to acquire; matches his favorite band preference; modern/outside his typical vintage collecting range

Stern pinball machine, Martha's favorite game, features multiple play strategies (Sparky, Snake Multiball, Graveyard, Coffin, Seek and Destroy), described as 'perfect game in every aspect'

Stern pinball game where Stern had production issues with snake fangs. Snake fang mods became one of Mezel Mods' best sellers.

Stern pinball machine with music theme that Ian and Jeff both enjoy. Mentioned as example of quality music-themed pinball.

John Borg-designed game featuring left-right ramps and Lady Justice multiball

Referenced as recent Stern release with custom artwork hire; LE production reduced to 500 units

Rumored upcoming Stern release; expected Spike 3 with screen showing concert footage; speculated Ride the Lightning 40th anniversary edition tying to July 2024 album anniversary; standard John Borg layout with 'Chopping Woody code'

John Borg design; fan layout often grouped with Munsters and Iron Man but plays distinctly different; frequently criticized online as derivative

Referenced as game with strong audio package where sound quality is important to play experience; used in operator relationship example

Modern pinball game featuring Sparky sculpt (electric chair); cited as example of 3D plastic sculpting in contemporary design.

Modern Stern machine mentioned as example of games new players play for years without understanding all extra ball mechanics.

Stern Pinball game by John Borg; used as comparison for shot design quality

Stern pinball machine; Elizabeth Gieske practiced drop catching technique from Crank It Up scoop; mentioned in context of difficult mechanical execution.

2008 original ranked #22 on Pinside; Metallica Remastered ranks #8, demonstrating successful remaster trajectory and sales momentum

Stern machine; hosts played at previous media day event; hosts achieved top 5% score in memorable session

Modern Stern pinball; comparison point for combo ramp difficulty and flipper mechanics

Build by Don currently on display at Northwest Pinball Show location

Stern pinball designed by Lyman; cited as significant title Zach worked alongside Lyman on at Stern; part of his extensive design portfolio

Band; influenced decision to greenlight Remastered by observing Rush's modern LCD implementation

Previous Stern game mentioned as example for side mode feature (pushed flippers to access), which Keith wants to implement in Godzilla

Stern game referenced in context of professional player techniques and shaker motor impact on multiball play.

Stern Pinball game; used in Pinburgh tournament; referenced for specific flipper techniques

Referenced for comparison regarding Sparky bash toy mechanic similar to Jaws shark design

Stern Pinball machine originally released 2013, with 2024 remaster featuring new toys, mechanics, ball saves on in-lanes, UV effects on Sparky, new album modes (72 Seasons, Hardwired), and 500+ new dialogue lines from band members

Stern remaster; Scott acquired one through Flippin' Out; represents complete code at release as comparison point

2012-2013 Stern release; designed by Lyman Sheets (code); strong secondary market value; Loser Kids contributors own and play the game

Spike 2 remaster released October 2024; LE mid-16k range ($16.5-$16.6k), Premiums low 9ks; strongest value retention of recent Stern releases

Stern remaster by John Borg; Ray Day handled code updates; cited as benchmark for successful LE edition strategy; should have been limited to 1,000 units per Josh; proves value of strong art package differentiation

Referenced as example where getting Sparky lit is a memorable moment players want to achieve

John Borg-designed game cited as successful precedent with strong code updates and secondary market value

Prior Borg design referenced for difficult scoop shot design; compared to Fall of the Empire's more approachable Vader scoop

Referenced as comparison point for wizard mode (Crank It Up) and multiball mechanics; modern pinball title

Stern game released 11 months before Star Wars; designed by John Borg; part of his three-game 12-month output

Stern Pinball remaster; successful rule set enhancement by Lyman; reference point for Walking Dead Remastered development approach

Stern's first remastered game; Erika has played it and notes improvements from original to remaster

Referenced as previous Ray Day design demonstrating code quality expectations for Star Wars

Referenced as major influence on Mad Max rule design and structure; first game studied for rules

Referenced for comparison regarding hardware tweaks in remaster approach; had small hardware tweaks but same core mechanics

Referenced for recent ball save updates in outlanes

Comparison point for red/blue/white GI lighting implementation strategy

Stern title; Mike references coming one shot away from multiball start during tournament play

Pinball machine at venue in extensive pinball catalog

Stern Pinball game used in Ontario Provincials, Mike won on this game against Teolis

Stern game referenced for scoop difficulty comparison; Fall of the Empire's scoop noted as easier to hit than Metallica

Previous Stern title designed by John Borg (Fall 2024); Star Wars development began ~1 month after Metallica completion

Stern recent release; experienced Sparky head failure issues

Stern Pinball game; remake release caused secondary market flood with approximately 18 original machines visible at PinFest as owners upgraded

Stern release featuring John Borg's signature right ramp design

Stern title; referenced for upgraded magnet strength compared to Walking Dead Remaster

Stern remastered title; Walt cites as animation quality standard; theorizes external animation team; contrasts favorably with Walking Dead Remastered

Referenced for comparison to Hoth multiball inlane drop mechanics

Stern pinball game; Walt Wood played earlier in tournament sequence referenced in commentary

Referenced as comparison for scoop placement difficulty on right side of playfield

Previous Stern remaster (John Borg design); establishes pattern for remaster series selection criteria

Stern LE; price appreciation precedent (rumored $16k+ secondary market); represents potential upside scenario that Don hopes for but distrusts

John Borg-designed remaster that 'stole the show at Expo'; used as template for Walking Dead remaster potential

Referenced for similar playfield geometry tweaks and code polish approach applied to Walking Dead Remastered

Referenced for fuel shot/penalty mechanic discussion

Referenced as precedent for minor tweaks in remaster; topper release immediately after game launch; head feature in playfield