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Blues Brothers

gameactive25 mentionsFirst seen Apr 21, 2024Last seen Jan 25, 2026

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Blues Brothers is a licensed pinball game manufactured by HomePin and released in 2025, based on the iconic Blues Brothers IP. The machine has been displayed at multiple major pinball expos (Texas Pinball Festival, Chicago Pinball Expo, Melbourne Pinball Expo) throughout 2025, positioned as a premium title at a $7,000 price point. The game features three licensed songs and a Blues Brothers theme, though it has received mixed reception regarding theme immersion and manufacturing quality.

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  • affiliationManufactured by Home Pinhigh
  • attributeMade in Chinahigh
  • attributeLicensed gamehigh
  • attributeShips with three licensed songshigh
  • attributeRetail price of $7,000highfrom 2025
  • attributeExperienced continuous ball save hardware/software issue in early prototypehighfrom 2025-10
  • attributeNon-functional flipper problems reported at Chicago Pinball Expo 2025high

Claims (5)

  • opinionhigh

    Blues Brothers is priced at $7,000 and prioritizes music/theme immersion over gameplay innovation

    Source: GonzoMelbourne Pinball Expo 2025 Tour
  • factualhigh

    Blues Brothers MSRP is $5,000 with poor build quality and manufacturing

    Source: Nitro Pinball sales rep / DonDPP #182 "TPF wrap up. I wanna like Portal!"
  • factualmedium

    Blues Brothers creator designed the game for people who don't like pinball

    Source: Don (reporting creator's statement)DPP #182 "TPF wrap up. I wanna like Portal!"
  • predictionmedium

    Blues Brothers will sell a few hundred units at best, not a blockbuster.

Recent Mentions (25)

  • Described as reliable but poor quality game; Don plans to play at Expo despite its flaws

    Don's Pinball Podcast Sunday Livestream 10/12/2025Oct 13, 2025
  • Pinball Brothers release criticized by hosts for poor design, borrowing layout from EM-era Stars without innovation; expected to sell very few units

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 11May 9, 2024
  • Licensed IP acquired by Home Pin Pinball for pinball game production; host skeptical of Home Pin's execution quality

    Episode 940: "How To Avoid Pinball Scams"Apr 22, 2024
  • Pinball machine being developed by Home Pin Pinball, announced as open source

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 45 - Wii Suck At PINBALL!Apr 24, 2024
  • Newly announced pinball based on film; manufactured by Jean-Paul de Win's boutique company; George highly critical of manufacturer's prior releases and predicted Blues Brothers sales/quality.

    #117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball PodcastAug 6, 2024
  • Home Pin game with recent gameplay footage; example of smaller manufacturer viability in pinball market

    Pinball Omnibus Episode 12

Contradictions

  • Existing: Multiple proto-models displayed at Chicago Pinball Expo with non-functional flippersvsConflicting: Mention 5 describes it as a 'rare title being brought to Expo for playable display' and Mention 6 references it as a 'licensed game' with a $7,000 price point, suggesting commercial release
    Unresolved
  • Existing: HomePin machine released in 2025 with three licensed songsvsConflicting: Mention 3 references it as 'unreleased/unsuccessful pinball game with potential IP issues'
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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from 2025-10
  • attributeCriticized for lacking immersion despite captivating music and thememediumfrom 2025-11
  • statusManufacturing quality issues observed at Expohighfrom 2025-10
  • statusReleased in 2025highfrom 2025
  • Source: George
    #117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • factualhigh

    Blues Brothers pinball game borrowed its layout directly from the 1970s Stars EM machine

    Source: Scott Rundle and Neil McRae discussionThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 11
  • Sep 17, 2024
  • Home Pin's new pinball machine based on Blues Brothers film; features open-source rules, numeric displays, simplified layout, poor artwork at prototype stage

    Episode 218 - Open Source BluesApr 28, 2024
  • Home Pin's unreleased pinball machine; revealed at Taiwan expo as non-playable early version; based on Stern Stars layout; planned for Pinball Expo Chicago showcase; facing skepticism about delivery

    DPP #118 "Jaws bili, Wick coming, and some Blues"Apr 27, 2024
  • Upcoming HomePin title; licensed from Danny Aykroyd/John Belushi film; marketing to casual/family market; under $5K price point; open-source code strategy

    DPP #117 "Pinball Blues! Brother, that's a bad title"Apr 21, 2024
  • Home Pins game; Don prefers it over Spinal Tap

    DPP #187 "The Don is back! Game reviews; Dune, Kong!"Apr 24, 2025
  • American Pinball release criticized as poorly made; $5,000 MSRP; designed for non-pinball players; mechanical issues noted

    DPP #182 "TPF wrap up. I wanna like Portal!"Mar 24, 2025
  • Home Pin's open-source pinball machine; licensed from film; announced with approximately $5,000 price point and custom programmable rules

    Episode 227 – Better Late Than NeverApr 23, 2024
  • HomePin game; Walt compares Alice negatively to this title; categorized similarly in terms of game quality concerns

    happy saturday yo..where's the new pins? wonderful alice check..top/bottom 100 pinside check lets goDec 6, 2025
  • Home Pin 2025 release; heavily criticized for poor drain design and lack of fun; Hardy could not enjoy completing balls

    Rapid Pinball Review on the Games of 2025!Jan 25, 2026
  • Upcoming HomePen licensed pinball game based on 1970s film; features music, nostalgia licensing appeal

    The Pinball Show Ep 151: How Many People Are Buying New Pinball Machines?Apr 22, 2024
  • HomePin title in development using Stars playfield as base with spinner removed and ramp added; license is for Blues Brothers act, not movie; music status uncertain

    Episode 228 – Shoot To ThrillMay 14, 2024
  • Open-source pinball game; based on Stars game with Stargazer additions; no movie license connection; Dick Hamill coding

    Episode 234 – Bruce Is RightAug 29, 2024
  • New pinball game from Taiwan manufacturer; featured at TPF with severe reliability, art quality, and visibility issues

    Episode 248 – Find The EditApr 1, 2025
  • Licensed game; captivating music and theme but lacks immersion; $7,000 price point; Gonzo expresses hope for more theme-immersive version

    Melbourne Pinball Expo 2025 TourNov 25, 2025
  • Home Pin game (made in China); rare title being brought to Expo for playable display

    Rob Berk InterviewSep 26, 2025
  • Homebrew that was non-functional entire Expo weekend; broken on arrival day one

    Chicago Pinball Expo 2025 Review. We chat and show videos of the latest games!Oct 24, 2025
  • Referenced as example of unreleased/unsuccessful pinball game with potential IP issues

    Let's go thru some of your lovely comments on my last vid... #pinball TALK BABYOct 3, 2025
  • Multi-unit show presence at Expo; multiple proto-models with non-functional flippers and offline status throughout show; criticized for manufacturing quality

    Episode 258 – Goodbye StrangerOct 31, 2025
  • HomePin machine; early prototype played at Texas Pinball Festival had continuous ball save issue (combination of hardware/software problem); ships with three licensed songs

    The Seasoned Vet Keith ElwinOct 3, 2025
  • Home Pin 2025 release; no unboxings observed; industry positioned beyond this title

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast 2025 Kudos Awards ShowJan 3, 2026