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Guns N Roses

gameactive27 mentionsFirst seen May 11, 2005Last seen Apr 28, 2026

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Guns N Roses is a pinball game produced by Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP), featuring a licensed theme based on the iconic rock band. The game is notable for its implementation of a large display screen, cited as an example of proper screen utilization in pinball design. With only 500 Collectible Editions produced, it represents a limited release compared to other major JJP titles like Harry Potter.

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  • Jersey Jack pinball game; Sithar built a custom guitar from a Guns and Roses playfield in collaboration with Jersey Jack; another custom guitar being created for customer John

    These Pinball Guitars Are Incredible!Feb 26, 2026
  • Pinball machine expected to arrive in streamer's collection in late November/early December

    Stern Pinball's 24 - Master Agent Wizard ModeApr 28, 2026
  • Eric Meunier creation; Canada held leaked playfield photos for ~1 year to protect designer's reveal moment

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep29 - Chris Kooluris - Kaneda's Pinball Podcast - Say What You MeanApr 14, 2026
  • Jersey Jack game referenced as example of problematic complexity; Kaneda uses it as comparison point for overengineered code

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular April 11Apr 12, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Eric Menear, described as not fast-playing

    Take away from JJP seminar Pintastic 2025Mar 14, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball title; complex code; multiball-heavy; reference point for Harry Potter comparison

    The United Kingdom of Pinball - Xmas special!

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Dec 24, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball machine; Don owned this as his second game after trading in a Stern Dark Knight

    Don's Pinball Podcast Sunday Livestream 10/26/2025Oct 27, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball title with reported playfield quality issues

    Episode 34 - A TALE OF TWO HAMMERSMay 28, 2021
  • Game referenced by Kaneda as example of preferring great theme over perfect gameplay mechanics

    Episode 1107: "So What Predator Game Did People Order?"Jun 23, 2025
  • Mentioned as Jersey Jack Pinball upcoming release (possibly with Sex Pistols)

    Bram Strokers Dracula (Williams 1992)Jul 18, 2019
  • Data East pinball game with design meetings that Orin witnessed on his first week of work in November 1993.

    TOPCast 53: Orin DayFeb 20, 2008
  • Jersey Jack machine that received WiFi bug fix update the morning of this stream

    Wonka with DontPanicFlip, Scorbit and MPT3kMay 23, 2021
  • Jersey Jack Pinball title; had subway system removed by Pat Lawler; had drop bank target removed; serves as example of design compromise

    Episode 765: "New Pulp Fiction Details"Jan 31, 2023
  • Past Stern release; Kaneda previously confirmed with photo evidence on his phone

    Episde 965v2: "Beetlejuice NOT NEXT...UGH!"Jun 6, 2024
  • Jersey Jack title; code remains unfinalized after 3+ years in market; symbolic of JJP's lack of commitment to product support

    Kaneda's Super Awesome Free Show For TWIPY Eligibilty #1: "Cost vs Creativity"Sep 8, 2023
  • Jersey Jack machine; ~6,000 units in circulation; subject of flipper weakness complaints addressed by $400 driver board upgrade

    Episode 902: "Did Looney Tunes Trump JAWS?"Jan 12, 2024
  • Referenced negatively for short plunge skill shot mechanic; player dislikes this shot type

    So, I Played John Wick Pinball...May 23, 2024
  • Described as moment-rich from plunge; all lights going off immediately upon plunge creates accessible moment for casual players

    #40 - Pinball Moments Are RealJan 29, 2021
  • Jersey Jack release 8 months prior (still shipping); featured heavy asset integration; caused Stern to recalibrate design approach

    Stern Pinball Mandalorian MANIA (Ep. 53)May 10, 2021
  • Jersey Jack Pinball game criticized for delayed code updates; received recent update years after release

    Episode 10: “The Uncanny X-Men is here!” - Initial Reaction!Sep 4, 2024
  • Recent acquisition by Kevin Strasser; cited as potential top-5 game if book were written today

    In PrintMay 11, 2005
  • Jersey Jack Pinball licensed game; described as newest JJP title; author's first location play at Helicon

    ARCADE REPORT: Helicon Brewing - Oakdale, PA (July 2021)Aug 21, 2021
  • Previous special episode example with designer/artist/coder participation

    THE SUPER AWESOME PINBALL SHOW 2021 UPDATEApr 20, 2021
  • JJP game by Eric Mercer; mentioned for immersion; considered for top-5 ranking

    Top 5 Greatest Pinball Machines From Jersey Jack Pinball (SDTM, 2025)Mar 11, 2025
  • Data East game; designed with Slash input (G/R ramps, snake pit); extended as wide-body with rose plunger; Borg completed design in ~2 days

    Fireside Chat with John BorgFeb 12, 2025
  • Jersey Jack game in Pinside #3 spot, Collector's Edition selling $18,000-$20,000

    The Pinball Show Ep 50: Entering A New Pinball EraMar 1, 2021
  • Referenced as example of scoop that provides kinetic satisfaction through ball return; mentioned positively by Travis

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 1: Off the Record, On the RecordMay 19, 2021
  • Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Eric; internal codename was 'Slasher' (reference to guitarist Slash)

    Five Minutes to Tilt #3 – Eric Meunier on Secrecy, Family & the Harry Potter CodenameFeb 18, 2026
  • Jersey Jack title; LE at 7K, Standard Edition 5,100; JJP offering LE for 9K new in box

    This Month's Pinball Market April 2025Mar 31, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Standard Edition down 5%; pre-Harry Potter depreciation

    This Month's Pinball Market June 2025Jun 4, 2025
  • Data East game; license obtained through contact with Slash, who owns 20-25 pinball games in his house

    TOPCast 57: John BorgApr 16, 2008
  • Data East pinball game that Sheets worked on

    TOPCast 50: Lyman SheatsSep 12, 2007
  • Data East widebody in collection; features cobra mechanic and G/R shaped ramps

    Tour of Crazy Pinball, Arcade & Sign Collection!Jan 24, 2026
  • Stern game praised for display/screen design; now selling for ~$10,000; lost commercial demand

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Sept 27Sep 27, 2025
  • Stern game Kaneda claims Pokémon will replace in his home collection; used as marker of confidence level.

    Kaneda Reacting to Pokemon LIVE for the First Time!Feb 14, 2026
  • Game host has been playing for 6-8 months; referenced as comparison point for Evil Dead's superiority

    Kaneda Pinball SMSApr 5, 2025
  • Jersey Jack title; criticized as great jukebox but poor pinball; oversupply driving toward $5,000 secondary pricing

    Kaneda's Sunday Morning Service!May 26, 2025
  • Stern pinball game that reportedly sold 7,000 units; referenced as benchmark for license recoupment

    Dirty Pool Podcast Ep07 – Davey of Stumblor Mods / The Art of The Pinball ModdingJun 11, 2025
  • Jersey Jack title; bestselling JJP game ever; divides community; host owns collector edition with extra playfields; discussing selling for $11k firm

    SMS - March 15Mar 16, 2025
  • Stern game owned by Kaneda; used as example of reliable Stern product with no mechanical failures over 1.5 years

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Dec 13Dec 14, 2025
  • Jersey Jack best-seller with strong gameplay reception despite initial theme resistance

    Saturday Morning Spectacular Jan 18Jan 19, 2025
  • Stern music-themed pin. Kaneda owns it. Criticized for outlane/slingshot drain tendency, requiring post-launch outlane post lowering. Called 'playing a very expensive jukebox' without rewarding storyline.

    Spooky Pinball Evil Dead PraiseNov 23, 2024
  • Stern game criticized for 35-37 patches making gameplay overly complex; praised for code quality generally but complexity issues noted

    Saturday Morning SpectacularNov 24, 2024
  • Previous Jersey Jack release cited as example of design flaws (soft plunge, criticisms Kaneda believes Harry Potter addresses)

    Let's Talk Potter PlayfieldJun 4, 2025
  • Jersey Jack title; ~5,000-6,000 units produced (overproduction); market value ~$7,500; secondary market saturated; significant inventory in dealer warehouses

    Saturday Morning Metallica Spectacular - Oct 26Oct 27, 2024
  • Stern game referenced for flipper board quality discussion and recent improvements

    Harry Potter - The Good, The Bad, The Muggly.Jun 5, 2025
  • Stern Pinball title criticized for excessive outlane drains and repetitive gameplay despite beautiful aesthetics

    Kaneda Discusses Barrels and Stern Launching On Top of Each Other.Apr 7, 2025
  • Stern game criticized for excessive complexity and harsh ball physics

    Kaneda's Tuesday Night Pinball PartyApr 9, 2025
  • Pinball machine visible behind host during broadcast setup

    The 2024 Kaneda Kudos Pinball Awards / Saturday Morning Spectacular!Dec 28, 2024
  • JJP game cited as one of two examples of proper screen utilization with their large display

    Saturday Morning Spectacular! June 7Jun 8, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball title; cited as best-executed JJP game for theme integration and code quality; limited to 500 units

    Saturday Morning Spectacular Take 2Jun 21, 2025
  • Jersey Jack game with only 500 CEs produced, compared to expected higher Potter production

    Saturday Morning SpectacularJun 29, 2025
  • Stern Pinball game used as contrast example for superior code clarity and player understanding

    Saturday Morning Spectacular!Jun 14, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball game with 35 patches; criticized for excessive complexity and poor patch implementation; compared favorably to Potter in code quality

    Kaneda Sunday Morning SpectacularJul 7, 2025
  • Discussed during stream as example of game design philosophy; criticized for requiring 40+ minutes to experience full content

    Kaneda JAWS 50th Pinball Live ReactionJul 2, 2025