Wonka is a pinball game released by Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP), featuring code developed by Joe Katz. The game experienced documented playfield quality issues in early production units, particularly affecting machines distributed to Australia. It represents a significant JJP release from the late 2010s and served as a predecessor to subsequent Jersey Jack titles.
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Wonka has a weak vertical up-kicker in the subway mechanism
Wonka machines arriving in Australia have the same playfield rippling and chipping issues as earlier global batches despite 6-8 weeks ocean transit time
Wonka defective pinballs would accelerate playfield damage if used in affected machines
Historical pricing reference (~$7,500 for standard edition); used as comparison for standard vs. premium pricing strategy
Pinball machine with apparent quality control issues mentioned in episode
Jersey Jack Pinball's current sole production title; Standard editions shipped by end of June; LEs shipping next; mentioned home edition planned
Newer pinball title; Bill's coworkers hadn't experienced it before his pinball night event
Machine Ron played at Pintastic; experienced weak flipper issues
Recent Jersey Jack title that introduced gameplay differences between Pro and LE/CE models; positive market reception; benchmark for upcoming pricing and tier strategy.
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Potential future Stern game George considers purchasing but hesitates on due to Toy Story's imminent release
Upcoming pinball game mentioned positively by Raymond as 'looking great.'
Referenced as comparable game with rockin' music theme and updated flipper power
Jersey Jack pinball machine being played; features multiball, Wonka bar locks, purple ramp shots; specific unit belongs to Greg Creech
Jersey Jack pinball machine; experiencing reverse-FOMO pricing cycle; Standard edition rare on location
Jersey Jack title; described negatively by speakers; used as comparison point for Toy Story expectations
Jersey Jack Pinball game, praised for film call-outs, subject of criticism and defense in community discussions
Previous Jersey Jack Pinball release; criticized for difficult-to-access wizard mode, leading to 2.0 code update
Jersey Jack title; currently in residual production/shipping phase at new facility
Recent release; contemporary comparison for gameplay design
Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Pat Lawlor. Released before Guns N' Roses (next anticipated JJP game).
Referenced as example of poor art execution with repeated same-pose character artwork
JJP game released approximately one year before GNR; Dennis dislikes art package but considers it JJP's second-best playing game
Jersey Jack game; currently in Kerry's basement storage for friend; described as deep game with good features like built-in manual and switch error diagnostics
Jersey Jack Pinball game that experienced massive pre-release hype; used as cautionary example of overhype backlash
Jersey Jack pinball game by Eric Menyer; referenced in flow comparison
Pinball criticized for clip art usage; same Wonka pose repeated in four locations; promo photos from DVD cases
Stern Pinball title; compared to Jurassic Park by hosts; described as beautiful and deep; Ken has less playtime on Wonka than Jurassic Park.
Upcoming pinball machine (Willy's Wonka or Chocolate Factory); expected to arrive at Flippin' Out Pinball; hosts want to acquire
Pinball machine (Willy's Wonka); in Ken's collection; discussed regarding optional post installation for playfield difficulty
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Joe Catz worked on as programmer; referenced as precedent for end-game scoring mechanic (chocolate bar -> House Cup)
Jersey Jack Pinball title (CE - Collectors Edition); both Joe Fox and Zach recently purchased units; Joe Fox sold CE in early 2020 during COVID panic, now repurchasing
JJP game used as baseline for 'approachability' and multiball comparison; considered easier and more forgiving by hosts
JJP standard-body game; sold well; Eric Menyer discussed conceptual feel-out process
Jersey Jack Pinball title; machines shipped to Australia; initially speculated by community to be Guns N' Roses but confirmed via investigation.
Jersey Jack Pinball; Brad plans to play at Expo
Jersey Jack Pinball game; briefly referenced in discussion
Jersey Jack game; Kaneda criticizes muted clips and missed potential for musical movie scene integration
First Jersey Jack game Bill worked on; developed rules for Wonder Vader multiball, Gobstopper lock mechanic, Pure Imagination wizard mode
Pinball machine owned by Amanda and Morg; one of four machines in their collection; referenced in aesthetic discussion regarding cabinet matching
Previous Jersey Jack Pinball game used as comparison point for gameplay smoothness and feature tier differentiation
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Standard edition priced at $7,500 (lower than previous standards)
JGP game; used at Pinberg 2019 final bank; mentioned as rare example of JGP game in competitive circuit.
Jersey Jack Pinball game; at 1.0 code
Jersey Jack Pinball game; hosts discussed potential re-theming to new Wonka prequel movie
Pinball machine referenced for dated call-out voice quality; example of impersonal generic callout vs themed character voices
Jersey Jack Pinball recent release; mentioned as predecessor to next anticipated JJP game
One of two machines Jeff plans to keep; may need to sell if financial situation worsens
JJP game coded by Joe Katz; code quality superior to Keith Johnson's work despite Jack not providing movie clip assets
Recent Jersey Jack release with documented playfield quality issues affecting early production units globally, particularly problematic in Australia