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Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity

gameactive52 mentionsFirst seen Feb 21, 2022Last seen Mar 14, 2025

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Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity is a Multimorphic P3 platform pinball game themed around Weird Al Yankovic, featuring 5 flippers, physical ball-locking mechanics, 12 themed environments, and 17 Weird Al songs. Designed by a creative team including Stephen Silver (creative director), Matt Andrews (art), Scott Denise (sound), and Colin McAlpine/Bowen Cairns (rules), the game debuted at The Pinball Festival 2022 to widespread acclaim, winning multiple awards including Best Callouts, Best Innovation, and Best Toys. Limited Edition units sold out at launch with standard kits priced at $3,000.

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  • manufacturesMultimorphicMultimorphic manufactures the P3 platform on which this game is builtmedium
  • designedStephen SilverStephen Silver served as creative director for the gamemedium
  • designedMatt AndrewsMatt Andrews created the artwork for the gamemedium
  • designedScott DeniseScott Denise composed the sound design for the gamemedium
  • designedColin McAlpineColin McAlpine co-authored the game rules

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Claims (14)

  • factualhigh

    Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity won Best Callouts with over 33% of vote

    Source: HostThe Pinball Show Ep 122 Part 2: Witch’s Poutine
  • factualhigh

    Code update 0.9.6.2 delivers 'You Make Me' mini-wizard mode, Drink From The Firehose, and enhanced UHF multiball

    Source: Official code release notesMultimorphic Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity Pinball Production Update, Price Increase, Code
  • factualmedium

    Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity is already out over a year on pre-orders

    Source: DennisEpisode 164 - 2022 TPF Debrief
  • factualhigh

    Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity had strong player demand at Texas Pinball Festival with lines around the venue

Recent Mentions (52)

  • First-party Multimorphic P3 title developed by Michael Ocean

    Episode 476 - Dungeon Door Defender with Michael Ocean - 4-28-24May 1, 2024
  • P3 game; mentioned as introducing Neil Wilson to the P3 platform around its release

    Episode 478 - Young Martial Artist with Neil Wilson - 1-10-25Mar 14, 2025
  • New Multimorphic P3 licensed title featuring Weird Al Yankovic; announced with teaser campaign; features repeatable ramp shots and 50-pound playfield module

    The Pinball Show Ep 92: Weird Al Is Such A TeaseFeb 24, 2022
  • Multimorphic title; game of the show at TPF; upgraded flipper mechanics improved reception; LE pre-orders strong based on improvements

    The Pinball Show Ep 96: Return Of The ZachApr 11, 2022
  • New Multimorphic P3 game announced, sold out of LEs (227 units)

    Ep 80: Catching UpMar 4, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 modular game announced Monday, highly divisive among collectors, theme receiving 162 'no' vs 11 'yes' votes on Patreon poll

    Episode 651: "My Weird Al Thoughts"

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  • affiliated_withSpooky Pinball LLCGame won Best Callouts and other awards in Spooky Pinball competitionmedium
  • Source: Knapp Arcade authorHeist and Weird Al’s Hidden Secret
  • factualhigh

    Each Weird Al song is represented by a museum exhibit with its own mini-game

    Source: Knapp ArcadeReplay of Buffalo Pinball's Reveal of Multimorphic's New Weird Al Pinball Machine
  • factualhigh

    The 'My Bologna' mode uses Simpsons Pinball Party-style mechanics for building bologna sandwiches on the playfield screen

    Source: Knapp ArcadeReplay of Buffalo Pinball's Reveal of Multimorphic's New Weird Al Pinball Machine
  • factualhigh

    Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity Limited Edition versions sold out within one week of release

    Source: Drew (host)Episode 114
  • factualhigh

    Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity features 9 shots and 2 ramps in its playfield layout

    Source: DrewEpisode 114
  • factualhigh

    The game took approximately one year from license acquisition to launch

    Source: Stephen Silver / Michael OceanPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2022 recap
  • factualhigh

    All 227 limited edition kits sold out within hours of 9am Central Time launch

    Source: Jonathan HewsonPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2022 recap
  • opinionhigh

    The museum exhibit hall theme was chosen to unify Weird Al's diverse musical catalog across 12 different gameplay environments

    Source: Stephen Silver / Michael OceanPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2022 recap
  • opinionmedium

    The P3 platform's spiral up ramp in Weird Al's Museum represents an engineering innovation previously unseen in the system

    Source: Stephen SilverPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2022 recap
  • factualhigh

    Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity P3 module will have 227 limited edition units available

    Source: Glenn WechterThe Pinball Show Ep 93: Keepin’ It Real With P3, JJP 7 Release, CCr Updates, & Cornerstoned By Stern
  • factualhigh

    Weird Al theme received 162 'no' and 11 'yes' responses on Kaneda's Patreon poll for dream theme status

    Source: KanedaEpisode 651: "My Weird Al Thoughts"
  • Feb 22, 2022
  • New Multimorphic P3 title released with sold-out Limited Edition; features Weird Al Yankovic theme

    Episode 114Mar 5, 2022
  • Latest Multimorphic P3 game; features 17 Weird Al songs; has sold more units than The Princess Bride in 1-2 weeks

    Episode 115 Multimorphic SuperStarMar 17, 2022
  • Upcoming P3 Multimorphic game themed around Weird Al Yankovic with $3,000 modulation system cost

    Multimorphic Pinball Revealed Their Best Game YetFeb 25, 2022
  • P3 game module launched February 2024; available for $3,000 to existing P3 owners; includes limited edition artwork pack with James Cameron Avatar theme option

    P3 Technology DemoDec 30, 2022
  • Multimorphic pinball machine themed around Weird Al Yankovic and his works; features multiple modes and multiball mechanics

    Weird Als Museum of Natural Hilarity Pinball Game by MultimorphicFeb 24, 2022
  • New Multimorphic pinball machine with Weird Al Yankovic theme

    Weird Als Museum of Natural Hilarity Pinball Game by MultimorphicNov 29, 2023
  • P3 pinball title; won three Pinball Awards; Scott Denise did sound work

    Episode 186 - Big Bang PlungeFeb 5, 2023
  • P3 platform exclusive game; new full game reveal at TPF 2022; by Multimorphic; features LCD screen gameplay modes and music-based themes

    Episode 164 - 2022 TPF DebriefApr 3, 2022
  • Licensed pinball game for P3 platform featuring museum-themed playfield with five exhibit halls and 17 Weird Al songs

    WEIRD AL’S MUSEUM OF NATURAL HILARITYFeb 24, 2022
  • Previous Multimorphic P3 game; creative reference point (Stephen Silver as Creative Director, Matt Andrews as artist)

    THE PRINCESS BRIDE REVEALEDFeb 19, 2024
  • Multimorphic P3 pinball; displayed as latest title at TPF 2022

    TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL 2022Mar 24, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 game module in active production during March 2023 visit; features animated topper with positive community reception

    MULTIMORPHIC VISIT 2023Apr 10, 2023
  • Previous P3 game on which Michael Ocean worked as lead developer

    New Multimorphic P3 Downloadable Game Revealed - Dungeon Door Defender Sep 18, 2023
  • Multimorphic game; being showcased at Southern Fried Game Expo

    Multimorphic Pinball Increases Production Speed; Delays Final Resistance A Few WeeksJul 17, 2023
  • Licensed P3 module whose sales record was broken by Final Resistance

    New Multimorphic P3 Pinball Module Final Resistance Breaks Sales Records Set by Weird AlMay 9, 2023
  • Previous Multimorphic P3 game module; production priority before Final Resistance

    Video Reveal of "Final Resistance!" New Scott Danesi Directed Game for Multimorphic P3 PlatformMar 6, 2023
  • Multimorphic P3 module; confirmed; will be playable at TPF

    Knapp Arcade Will Have Full Coverage of the HUGE Upcoming Show, Texas Pinball FestivalFeb 9, 2023
  • Multimorphic P3 module in production with significant backlog

    Major Pinball Industry Production Update - Late January 2023 UPDATEDJan 27, 2023
  • Multimorphic P3 module currently installed at Living the Dream Brewery

    Play the Rarely Seen On Location Multimorphic P3 Pinball Machine at Living the Dream BreweryOct 13, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 module that received recent code update

    Multimorphic Pinball Plans to Release Two New Games in 2023Oct 12, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 pinball module based on Weird Al Yankovic; received v1.0 code with final wizard mode

    Multimorphic Pinball Launches New Code for Weird Al that Includes Final Wizard ModeAug 29, 2022
  • Latest Multimorphic game with modules shown in factory video

    Multimorphic Shares a Peek Inside Its Pinball FactoryAug 24, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 module; subject of $500 price increase and major code update

    Multimorphic Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity Pinball Production Update, Price Increase, CodeAug 2, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 module based on Weird Al Yankovic theme

    Sneak Peek at Upcoming Multimorphic Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity LED Attract KitJun 14, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 module; in production with parts available

    New Pictures of Multimorphic Weird Al Pinball Production. Parts in House. People Needed.May 15, 2022
  • Recent Multimorphic P3 game publicly debuted at Texas Pinball Festival with 9 machines on display

    Multimorphic P3 Pinball Machine Estimated Wait Time is Now Over a Year. New Game in the Works.Apr 1, 2022
  • Multimorphic game with public debut at Texas Pinball Festival; received strong player reception

    Heist and Weird Al’s Hidden SecretMar 29, 2022
  • Multimorphic pinball machine; first unit shipped; gameplay revealed by Buffalo Pinball

    THIS WEEK'S ARCADE & PINBALL NEWS - 3/25/2022Mar 25, 2022
  • Multimorphic pinball game with Limited Edition version featuring elaborate topper

    A Closer Look at Multimorphic’s Weird Al TopperMar 23, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 platform pinball game; first unit shipped; public stream debut on Saturday night

    Multimorphic Ships its First Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity MachineMar 21, 2022
  • New Multimorphic P3 pinball game featuring Weird Al Yankovic theme with song-based exhibits and mini-games

    Replay of Buffalo Pinball's Reveal of Multimorphic's New Weird Al Pinball MachineMar 21, 2022
  • Multimorphic's newest pinball game, premiering in stream tonight

    First Stream of Multimorphic’s Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity is TonightMar 19, 2022
  • New Multimorphic P3 pinball machine with Weird Al Yankovic theme

    Coming Soon...The Official Gameplay Reveal of Weird Al PinballMar 7, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 pinball module game based on Weird Al Yankovic, with LE variant sold out

    Multimorphic's Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity Limited Edition Units SOLD OUTFeb 28, 2022
  • New game title for Multimorphic P3 platform; sales opened February 28, 2022

    Sales of Multimorphic’s Weird Al Museum of Natural Hilarity Open TodayFeb 28, 2022
  • Multimorphic pinball module with breaking news pictures and details released

    THIS WEEK'S ARCADE & PINBALL NEWS - 2/25/2022Feb 25, 2022
  • New Multimorphic P3 pinball module based on Weird Al's music career; $3,000 kit, $1,800 LE upgrade, 227 copy limit

    BREAKING NEWS: New Pics, Video & Details on Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity PinballFeb 24, 2022
  • Official title of upcoming Multimorphic P3 pinball module

    MULTIMORPHIC REVEALS THE THEME OF ITS UPCOMING PINBALL MODULE...WEIRD ALFeb 21, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 module released last year; established platform credibility

    DPP #17 "Scooby is landing on location tonight! Bond 60th soon! Pinmarch is around the conrner! I drop my Dream Theme music pin idea!"Feb 18, 2023
  • P3-based pinball machine by Multimorphic; announced with 5-flipper mechanical layout, physical ball locks, crossing wire form; LE sold out, standard kit $3,000

    BDYETP 67: Weird Al Pinball Revealed, Stern Slowdown, New Games, Non-Manufacturer Updates, PinBrew 2 InterviewMar 13, 2022
  • New Multimorphic P3 licensed title featuring Weird Al Yankovic theme with hand-drawn artwork, repeatable ramp shots, and extensive toy features; ordering system non-functional at announcement

    The Pinball Show Ep 92: Weird Al Is Such A TeaseFeb 22, 2022
  • New Multimorphic P3 game making TPF debut; widely praised with long lines and positive community feedback; features hamster wheel, camera, lift ramp toys

    The Pinball Show Ep 95: Texas Two-StepMar 28, 2022
  • Multimorphic title; game of show at TPF; non-stop lines; dynamic gameplay; new thing attendees wanted to play; backed-up lines all weekend

    The Pinball Show Ep 96: Return Of The ZachApr 11, 2022
  • Spooky Pinball game winning Best Callouts (33%+), Best Innovation (60% near-runaway), Best Toys, making top three in sound and lighting

    The Pinball Show Ep 122 Part 2: Witch’s PoutineFeb 8, 2023
  • Multimorphic P3 module; creative director Stephen Silver; art by Matt Andrews; sound by Scott Denise; rules by Colin McAlpine/Bowen Cairns; 5 flippers, multiple multiballs, wizard modes, physical ball-locking mechs

    The Pinball Show Ep 93: Keepin’ It Real With P3, JJP 7 Release, CCr Updates, & Cornerstoned By SternFeb 28, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 platform game featuring 5 flippers, 12 themed environments, 17 Weird Al songs; LE units sold out at launch

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2022 recapMar 1, 2022