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Jack Guarnieri

personactive275 mentionsFirst seen Jun 9, 2007Last seen Aug 1, 2026

Profile

Jack Guarnieri is the founder and owner of Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP), a New Jersey-based pinball manufacturer established in 2011 that revitalized the modern pinball industry. He transitioned from being a pinball operator and distributor (Pinball Sales) to founding JJP, pioneering a crowdfunded business model and quality-first manufacturing philosophy. Known for his hands-on involvement in licensing decisions, game creative direction, and industry mentorship, Guarnieri hosts the 'Drinks with Jack' video series featuring prominent pinball designers and industry figures. With 50+ years of combined industry experience, he has shaped JJP's portfolio including iconic games like Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter, and Pokemon, while maintaining innovative approaches to game presentation and transparent design methodologies.

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Relationships

  • affiliated_withHobbitJack Guarnieri at Jersey Jack Pinball discussed Hobbit development and player feedbackmedium
  • foundedJersey Jack PinballFounded Jersey Jack Pinball in 2011medium
  • ownsJersey Jack PinballOwner and operator of Jersey Jack Pinballmedium
  • works_atEric MeunierRecruited Eric Meunier to Jersey Jack Pinball; collaborated on Harry Potter licensing and game designmedium
  • works_atButch Peel

Facts

  • achievementFormer pinball operator and distributor (Pinball Sales)highuntil 2011
  • achievementCreated Wizard of Oz pinball machinehighfrom 2012
  • achievementLearned CAD and mechanical design under George Gomez's mentorship during early Stern projectsmedium
  • achievementPioneered crowdfunded pinball company modelhighfrom 2011
  • achievementPursued and secured Harry Potter pinball licensehighfrom 2025
  • attribute50+ years of industry experiencemediumfrom 2024

Claims (283)

  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri purchased his first pinball machine (Bally Wizard!) for $1,800 and placed it at The Brook Sun and Swim Club around 1978.

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, autobiographical accountJersey Jack – August 2026
  • opinionhigh

    Work ethic and seizing opportunities lead to favorable life outcomes and 'destiny.'

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, editorial philosophyJersey Jack – August 2026
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri wanted to make a Sonic pinball machine since the late 1990s when he worked at Mondial Distributing

    Source: Direct quote in articleJersey Jack Pinball – Cover Story – August 2026
  • predictionhigh

    The Arcade Edition ($9,999) will be Jersey Jack Pinball most widely accepted machine to date

Recent Mentions (253)

  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; began servicing electro-mechanical pinball machines in 1975, operated amusement centers in NYC, founded PinballSales.com distributorship in 1999.

    Jersey Jack – August 2026Aug 1, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, pursued Sonic license since late 1990s at Mondial Distributing

    Jersey Jack Pinball – Cover Story – August 2026Aug 1, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball in 2011; vision to serve Gen X collectors with premium pinball art

    The Best Thing to Come Out of The Hobbit Trilogy Is a Pinball Machine (Jersey Jack, 2016)Jun 26, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, author of the article, reflecting on dress codes at trade shows

    Jersey Jack – July 2026Jul 2, 2026
  • Founder and operator of Jersey Jack Pinball; strategic decision-maker on production, pricing, and distribution

    JUNE 2026 PINCASTJul 3, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; discusses production strategy, licensing partnerships with Sega, and market positioning.

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast June 2026 recap

Contradictions

  • Existing: Jack Guarnieri is the founder of Jersey Jack PinballvsConflicting: Mention 27 describes Brett Abess as 'JJP Owner' while also referencing Jack Guarnieri as founder
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Jack Guarnieri is the founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball (multiple mentions)vsConflicting: Brett Abess is described as 'JJP Owner' in episode title (mention 27), suggesting shared or different ownership structure
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Jack Guarnieri is described as having 50+ years of industry experience (mention 25)vsConflicting: Jersey Jack Pinball was established in 2011 (mention 26), making the company only ~14 years old as of 2025
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Personally recruited and mentored Butch Peel at Jersey Jack Pinball
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  • works_atJim PatlaJim Patla serves as Chief Operating Officer at Jersey Jack Pinball under Guarnieri's leadershipmedium
  • designedWizard of OzCredited with creating the Wizard of Oz machine that revitalized the modern pinball industrymedium
  • designedHarry Potter PinballDrove the acquisition and creative direction of Harry Potter Pinball licensingmedium
  • designedPokemon PinballJJP founder involved in Pokemon game design reflecting his personal game preferencesmedium
  • hostsDrinks with JackHost and moderator of the 'Drinks With Jack' video series interviewing pinball designers and industry figuresmedium
  • affiliated_withRyan WhiteAppeared alongside at EAG 2019 Pinball Heaven booth as Chicago Gaming Company representativemedium
  • attributeInterested in open-source transparent design methodologymedium
  • intelligence_frequency_spikenoexpertfrom 2026-03-02
  • locationBased in New Jerseyhighfrom 2011
  • roleHandles all licensing decisions for Jersey Jack Pinballhigh
  • roleHost of 'Drinks with Jack' video serieshighfrom 2022
  • roleOwner of Jersey Jack Pinballhighfrom 2011
  • roleCEO of Jersey Jack Pinballhighfrom 2011
  • roleFounder of Jersey Jack Pinballhighfrom 2011
  • Source: Direct quote in articleJersey Jack Pinball – Cover Story – August 2026
  • factualhigh

    The Sonic game features 6,000 speech calls from original voice actors

    Source: Direct quote in articleJersey Jack Pinball – Cover Story – August 2026
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball started development of Sonic the Hedgehog in 2022 and spent two-and-a-half years on licensing negotiations

    Source: Direct quote in articleJersey Jack Pinball – Cover Story – August 2026
  • factualhigh

    All three Sonic models (Arcade, Special, Collector's Edition) have identical playfield features and rules

    Source: June 2026 PINcast interviewJUNE 2026 PINCAST
  • predictionhigh

    Harry Potter Collector's Edition production is ending soon and collectors should act quickly

    Source: June 2026 PINcast interviewJUNE 2026 PINCAST
  • predictionhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball is planning to end Harry Potter Collector's Edition production soon

    Source: Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast interviewPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast June 2026 recap
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri began servicing electro-mechanical pinball machines in 1975

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, author bioJersey Jack – July 2026
  • opinionmedium

    Post-COVID work-from-home culture has reduced expectations for formal business dress

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, article bodyJersey Jack – July 2026
  • opinionhigh

    Formal dress at trade shows (suit and tie) is no longer a standard or expected norm; casual wear now dominates

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, article bodyJersey Jack – July 2026
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri attended the License Expo in Las Vegas in May 2026

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, article bylineJersey Jack – July 2026
  • factualhigh

    JJP retains the Elton John license for another couple of years

    Source: Under the Glass Launch Party event, 6/28/2026Transformers Limited Edition on the Line at Stern Pinball; Sonic the Hedgehog & Transformers First Impressions; Dune Topper Update
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball sold 1,300 Sonic the Hedgehog units over the first three days

    Source: Under the Glass Launch Party event, 6/28/2026Transformers Limited Edition on the Line at Stern Pinball; Sonic the Hedgehog & Transformers First Impressions; Dune Topper Update
  • factualhigh

    JJP is ramping Sonic production to likely 25 games per day

    Source: Under the Glass Launch Party event, 6/28/2026Transformers Limited Edition on the Line at Stern Pinball; Sonic the Hedgehog & Transformers First Impressions; Dune Topper Update
  • factualhigh

    Sonic is being made on JJP's second production line, in tandem with Harry Potter

    Source: Under the Glass Launch Party event, 6/28/2026Transformers Limited Edition on the Line at Stern Pinball; Sonic the Hedgehog & Transformers First Impressions; Dune Topper Update
  • predictionhigh

    JJP will probably build more Elton John machines given demand

    Source: Under the Glass Launch Party event, 6/28/2026Transformers Limited Edition on the Line at Stern Pinball; Sonic the Hedgehog & Transformers First Impressions; Dune Topper Update
  • factualhigh

    JJP will never build Pirates of the Caribbean again

    Source: Under the Glass Launch Party event, 6/28/2026Transformers Limited Edition on the Line at Stern Pinball; Sonic the Hedgehog & Transformers First Impressions; Dune Topper Update
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter licensing took ten years of repeated requests to finalize

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball began development on Sonic license in 2022

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interview, June 2026A Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • factualhigh

    JJP's typical concept-to-production timeline is approximately two years

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • factualhigh

    The Matrix license was essentially unusable because it contained only a logo and single image with no character likenesses

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • opinionmedium

    Tom Cruise has rejected all pinball pitches from multiple manufacturers across the industry for years

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • factualhigh

    The claim that J.K. Rowling opposed pinball due to gambling associations was a false rumor started by someone unable to secure the license

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • predictionhigh

    JJP's next two games after Sonic are scheduled for late 2026 and fall 2027 releases

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • factualhigh

    Willy Wonka required negotiating with both Roald Dahl's and Gene Wilder's estates, including a weeks-long negotiation just to use a photo of Wilder

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • factualhigh

    JJP spent six figures on the Sonic reveal video production

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • opinionhigh

    JJP prefers producing several thousand units per title rather than limited runs to maximize revenue for future game funding

    Source: Delta Fringe Podcast interviewA Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & More
  • factualhigh

    A Yankees game outing with two kids costs $1,000-$1,400 for a couple hours of entertainment

    Source: Replay Magazine columnJersey Jack – June 2026
  • opinionhigh

    Social media and AI tools enable effective laser-targeted customer acquisition for location-based businesses

    Source: Replay Magazine columnJersey Jack – June 2026
  • opinionhigh

    Operators should prioritize identifying and understanding their core customer demographics before attempting marketing

    Source: Replay Magazine columnJersey Jack – June 2026
  • predictionhigh

    Gas prices staying high and economic tightening will reduce consumer visits to location-based entertainment venues

    Source: Replay Magazine columnJersey Jack – June 2026
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri confirmed Mark Seiden's redesigned Jersey Jack game shoots amazing and is a great shooting game

    Source: Jack Guarnieri statement at Pintastic seminarPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast April 2026 recap
  • factualmedium

    Nintendo does not license pinball as a category

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, Pintastic presentationInformation on Jersey Jack Pinball's Next Two Games and more from Pintastic New England
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack filed a patent covering AI for pinball and gaming broadly

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, Pintastic presentationInformation on Jersey Jack Pinball's Next Two Games and more from Pintastic New England
  • opinionhigh

    True business success comes from differentiation and reputation-building, not from collecting awards

    Source: Opinion piece contentJersey Jack – March 2026
  • opinionmedium

    Award-winning restaurants may deliver poor experiences if staff and management have changed since the award was won

    Source: General observation in opinion pieceJersey Jack – March 2026
  • factualhigh

    PinballSales.com was founded in 1999 as a distributorship selling coin-op to the consumer market

    Source: Author bioJersey Jack – March 2026
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball was founded in January 2011

    Source: Author bioJersey Jack – March 2026
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri started servicing electro-mechanical pinball machines in 1975

    Source: Author bioJersey Jack – March 2026
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball builds award-winning, full-featured, coin-op pinball machines

    Source: Author bio in Replay MagazineJersey Jack – March 2026
  • factualhigh

    Some marketing companies charge money to bestow fake awards or titles of recognition

    Source: Guarnieri recounts personal experienceJersey Jack – March 2026
  • factualmedium

    Jack Guarnieri did not attend Melbourne Expo due to illness

    Source: Matthew (referencing reason for absence)PINBALL OZ WIDE : EPISODE 11 - MELBOURNE PINBALL EXPO WRAP UP
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri accepted the award on behalf of Elton John

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball News article citing Gary FlowerElton John Inducted Into Pinball HOFs
  • opinionhigh

    Guarnieri still maintains the same passion for the industry after 50 years

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball News article, direct quoteCongrats, Jersey Jack Guarnieri! Pinball Maven Has Spent 50 Years in the Industry
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri founded Jersey Jack Pinball in January 2011

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball News articleCongrats, Jersey Jack Guarnieri! Pinball Maven Has Spent 50 Years in the Industry
  • factualhigh

    Guarnieri served as CEO and minority owner of Elaut for a period

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball News articleCongrats, Jersey Jack Guarnieri! Pinball Maven Has Spent 50 Years in the Industry
  • factualhigh

    Guarnieri launched pinballsales.com in 1999 to sell commercial pinball machines to consumers

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball News articleCongrats, Jersey Jack Guarnieri! Pinball Maven Has Spent 50 Years in the Industry
  • factualhigh

    Guarnieri began his career as a pinball mechanic repairing electromechanical machines in NYC college game rooms

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball News articleCongrats, Jersey Jack Guarnieri! Pinball Maven Has Spent 50 Years in the Industry
  • factualhigh

    It costs approximately $2 million to develop a single pinball game.

    Source: Direct quote in articleAre Pinball Machines the New Picassos?
  • opinionmedium

    Cold-weather states are hotbeds for Jersey Jack machines due to indoor recreation patterns.

    Source: Direct quote in articleAre Pinball Machines the New Picassos?
  • opinionhigh

    Licensed IP titles outperform original games in sales volume.

    Source: Implicit in article narrative; Dialed In underperformed vs. licensed titlesAre Pinball Machines the New Picassos?
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack has three designers, each with a staff of electrical and mechanical engineers.

    Source: Article description of company structureAre Pinball Machines the New Picassos?
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter licensing took a decade to obtain.

    Source: Direct statement in articleAre Pinball Machines the New Picassos?
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack sold over 5,000 units of the Guns N' Roses machine.

    Source: Article statement attributed to JJPAre Pinball Machines the New Picassos?
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack pinball machines average around $12,000 in price, with collector's editions reaching $15,000.

    Source: Direct quote in articleAre Pinball Machines the New Picassos?
  • opinionhigh

    Jack Guarnieri believes Harry Potter is one of the top five pinball machines ever made

    Source: Jack GuarnieriJersey Jack Pinball Harry Potter – August 2025
  • opinionhigh

    Harry Potter game is generating exceptional venue revenue compared to recent pinball releases

    Source: Jack GuarnieriJersey Jack Pinball Harry Potter – August 2025
  • factualhigh

    Arcade Edition pricing strategy is designed to penetrate venue operator market where JJP lacks footprint

    Source: Jack GuarnieriJersey Jack Pinball Harry Potter – August 2025
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri has wanted to license Harry Potter for Jersey Jack Pinball for more than a decade

    Source: Article summaryJersey Jack Pinball Harry Potter – August 2025
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri's 'no AI use' statement was based on a narrow definition of AI as full generative artwork, not compositing or blending tools

    Source: Follow-up interview with KineticistAn Update on Harry Potter and the Order of AI-Gate
  • predictionmedium

    Future Harry Potter production runs may feature revised artwork, making early AI-art versions potentially more collectible due to rarity

    Source: Interview with KineticistAn Update on Harry Potter and the Order of AI-Gate
  • factualmedium

    JJP's core customer base does not prioritize production process transparency and primarily cares about gameplay experience

    Source: Interview with KineticistAn Update on Harry Potter and the Order of AI-Gate
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter pinball won game of the year at SFGE

    Source: Interview with KineticistAn Update on Harry Potter and the Order of AI-Gate
  • opinionhigh

    Had Harry Potter been revealed in January, Jack Guarnieri would have been in London at EAG Expo instead of attending Pinball Heaven

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball News articlePINBALL HEAVEN OPEN HOUSE
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri, founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, attended the Pinball Heaven Open House to present the Harry Potter game.

    Source: Pinball News articlePINBALL HEAVEN OPEN HOUSE
  • factualhigh

    AI was not used in Harry Potter artwork and no corners were cut

    Source: Direct quote to KineticistWhat’s Going on With JJP’s Harry Potter and the AI Art Controversy?
  • predictionhigh

    AI will revolutionize everything in pinball and create new jobs

    Source: 2024 Pintastic New England panelWhat’s Going on With JJP’s Harry Potter and the AI Art Controversy?
  • factualhigh

    Artists in JJP licensed games can only interpret Style Guide artwork fractionally due to approval requirements

    Source: Direct quote to KineticistWhat’s Going on With JJP’s Harry Potter and the AI Art Controversy?
  • factualhigh

    All Harry Potter pinball artwork was hand-drawn over hundreds of hours, weeks and months

    Source: Direct quote to KineticistWhat’s Going on With JJP’s Harry Potter and the AI Art Controversy?
  • factualhigh

    The Game Changer QR code/fob feature was conceived by Jack 15 years ago but could not be implemented until Dialed In!

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    All Harry Potter playfields are mechanically identical; only difference is cosmetic sparkle finish on Collector's Edition

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter pinball has sold hundreds of games within 3-4 days of announcement

    Source: Direct statementJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri has pursued Harry Potter license since 2011-2012 (company founding)

    Source: Direct statementJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Warner Brothers IP holders played The Hobbit and indicated Harry Potter game interest based on that experience in February 2023

    Source: Direct recountingJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter was in development since approximately May 2023

    Source: Direct statementJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    JJP built Collector's Edition models first before other tiers to showcase premium version to distributors

    Source: Direct statementJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    All Harry Potter playfields are mechanically identical across tiers; only cosmetics differ (CE has sparkle glitter)

    Source: Direct statementJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Eric Mounier designed Harry Potter to be the fastest, best-flowing game he has made

    Source: Direct statement about MounierJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Joe Katz worked without a day off for approximately 1.5 years on Harry Potter development

    Source: Direct statementJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    JJP pursued Harry Potter license continuously from 2011-2012 until February 2023 when it became available

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Eric Meunier designed Harry Potter to be fast and flowing, and it is the fastest and best-flowing game he has made

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    JJP has three games in confirmed development: Steve Richie, Mark Seidman, and Eric Mounier each leading one project

    Source: Direct statementJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • predictionmedium

    Harry Potter production will dominate JJP factory for potentially 2-3 years, delaying other game releases

    Source: Direct statement ('three years when we're done building Harry Potter')Jack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter pinball has sold hundreds of units within 3-4 days of announcement

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    JJP does not operate on fixed deadlines or budgets; production schedule is demand and supply-chain driven

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Warner Brothers executives were convinced to pursue Harry Potter pinball licensing after playing JJP's Hobbit machine

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    JJP built Collector's Edition games first as a deliberate strategy to prioritize premium buyers

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Steve Ritchie, Mark Seidman, and Eric Meunier are each working on future JJP games

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualmedium

    Pinball industry sales were 'glum' at 11:59 AM announcement day but experienced massive surge by 12:05 PM

    Source: direct speakerJack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to Life
  • factualhigh

    Eric Menear is the lead designer of Harry Potter pinball and is a Harry Potter expert

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter game incorporates all eight Harry Potter films and John Williams licensed music

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • opinionhigh

    I would choose Bally Strikes and Spins as my desert island pinball if not a Jersey Jack game

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball was founded January 1st, 2011 with The Wizard of Oz as the first game

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualmedium

    Toy Story was the #1 earning game on Replay Magazine chart for 11 months out of 12 last year

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualhigh

    Joe Katz and Duncan Brown implemented Game Changer on their own time as a surprise

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack's Game Changer difficulty system was conceived 15 years ago but required camera technology to implement

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter Arcade Edition is priced at $9,999.99 and maintains the same playfield as the Wizard Edition

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualhigh

    Warner Brothers became interested in Jersey Jack Pinball for Harry Potter after seeing The Hobbit game quality

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualhigh

    I tried getting a Harry Potter license about 10 years ago and was initially told they weren't licensing the amusement games category

    Source: Jack Guarnieri on Indie Arcade Wave interviewHarry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169
  • factualhigh

    JJP's prior limited editions (125 standard Guns N' Roses, 150 standard Wizard of Oz, 135 standard Pirates) did not reach $30-50k secondary market prices despite rarity

    Source: Direct statement explaining rationale for unlimited modelPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recap
  • factualhigh

    David Thiel created over 100 original songs for Harry Potter

    Source: Direct statement during interviewPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recap
  • predictionmedium

    The Harry Potter license will not discount soon given demand and property stature

    Source: Direct statement: 'I don't think you're going to start to see this game selling at a discount anytime soon'Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recap
  • factualhigh

    JJP shipped approximately 50-60 games to distributors at launch

    Source: Direct statement during interviewPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recap
  • predictionmedium

    Harry Potter is Jersey Jack Pinball's biggest seller to date

    Source: Implied through discussion of unprecedented positive reception and sales responsePinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recap
  • opinionhigh

    The Collector's Edition Mina Lima artwork has a 'sparkle effect' that is 'strikingly beautiful'

    Source: Direct statement during game descriptionPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recap
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter achieved the most positive reception of any Jersey Jack Pinball game launch to date

    Source: Direct statement: 'when was the last time this many people said good things about your games at a launch and I had to think and I said never'Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recap
  • factualhigh

    Acquiring the Harry Potter license cost JJP 'millions.'

    Source: Jack Guarnieri, cited by KineticistJersey Jack Launches Harry Potter Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter license took approximately 10 years to secure

    Source: Jack GuarnieriJersey Jack Launches Harry Potter Pingame
  • opinionhigh

    Game Changer difficulty adjustment is something Jack Guarnieri has wanted to do since the early days of Jersey Jack Pinball

    Source: Jack GuarnieriJersey Jack Launches Harry Potter Pingame
  • factualmedium

    This is the first time ever on a pinball machine that players can choose their own difficulty level

    Source: Jack GuarnieriJersey Jack Launches Harry Potter Pingame
  • opinionhigh

    Harry Potter franchise has lived in the hearts of fans for over two decades

    Source: Official Jersey Jack Pinball press releaseJersey Jack Pinball and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products Announce Harry Potter™ Pinball
  • opinionhigh

    Harry Potter Pinball represents a landmark moment for the pinball industry

    Source: Official Jersey Jack Pinball press releaseJersey Jack Pinball and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products Announce Harry Potter™ Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Harry Potter Pinball is Jersey Jack Pinball most eagerly awaited release to date

    Source: Official Jersey Jack Pinball press releaseJersey Jack Pinball and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products Announce Harry Potter™ Pinball
  • opinionhigh

    Jack Guarnieri calls Harry Potter 'a landmark moment for the industry'

    Source: Press release quoteHARRY POTTER REVEALED
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Sales sold approximately 1,000 pinball machines annually at its peak in the late 1990s-early 2000s

    Source: David Dennis citing Jack's statementEven Jersey Jack Pinball Left New Jersey
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri confirmed Harry Potter as the next Jersey Jack Pinball title at Texas Pinball Festival

    Source: Ron Hallett, reporting from TPFEven Jersey Jack Pinball Left New Jersey
  • factualhigh

    By 2010, Pinball Sales only sold 50 machines for the year due to lack of product inventory

    Source: David Dennis citing Jack's statementEven Jersey Jack Pinball Left New Jersey
  • factualmedium

    Jack Guarnieri lobbied Stern to produce limited edition runs of machines like Spider-Man Black and Lord of the Rings

    Source: David Dennis, citing industry knowledgeEven Jersey Jack Pinball Left New Jersey
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball had to fight for the Harry Potter license

    Source: Official JJP announcementJersey Jack Pinball Teases Harry Potter
  • opinionhigh

    Demand for Harry Potter pinball has been unprecedented

    Source: Official JJP announcementJersey Jack Pinball Teases Harry Potter
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball has been working on Harry Potter pinball for years

    Source: Official JJP announcementJersey Jack Pinball Teases Harry Potter
  • opinionhigh

    The pinball community has weathered difficult times recently

    Source: Official JJP announcementJersey Jack Pinball Teases Harry Potter
  • opinionhigh

    Harry Potter Pinball release represents 'a once-in-a-lifetime moment' for Jersey Jack Pinball company and the pinball community

    Source: Official founder messageTEASE TIME
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball has been developing Harry Potter Pinball for years, fighting for the license behind the scenes

    Source: Jack Guarnieri's official messageTEASE TIME
  • factualhigh

    We've worked for years behind the scenes—refining every detail, fighting for the license, and staying true to the spirit of the Wizarding World

    Source: Jack Guarnieri's public message to fansTEASE TIME
  • opinionhigh

    The pinball community has weathered difficult times lately with uncertainty and challenges in keeping the art form alive

    Source: Jack Guarnieri's public message to fansTEASE TIME
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri worked on redemption games and patent development prior to founding Jersey Jack Pinball

    Source: Jack Guarnieri (self-reported)Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast November 2024 recap
  • opinionhigh

    Melbourne Pinball Expo inaugural event attendance of 1,200-1,400 across multiple day/time sessions was 'one of the best pinball shows I've ever been to'

    Source: Jack GuarnieriPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast November 2024 recap
  • factualhigh

    Wizard of Oz features 139 RGB LEDs while Elton John features approximately 1,600 RGB LEDs

    Source: Direct statement with specific numbersJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    The Hobbit required a complete redesign and cost over $1 million extra due to Paramount withholding movie assets before release

    Source: Personal accountJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    RGB LED costs decreased from $2.65 each to approximately $0.70 each following Moore's Law technology progression

    Source: Direct statementJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Al Pacino's image and likeness on the Godfather pinball game was his first appearance on a consumer product

    Source: Direct statementJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • opinionmedium

    Dutch Pinball Open Expo has superior venue quality to Pinball Expo, particularly with food/drink integration and carpeted floors

    Source: Opinion/personal comparisonJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawlor joined Jersey Jack Pinball on September 16, 2013 after meeting Jack during a roof repair crisis at the development office

    Source: Personal anecdoteJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack handles most licensing negotiations with one person working part-time, whereas other manufacturers employ 5-6 dedicated licensing staff

    Source: Direct statementJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Wizard of Oz pinball was displayed at the Smithsonian Museum for two years starting December 2013 and was played continuously by museum visitors and security guards

    Source: Personal accountJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    First Jersey Jack Pinball game shipped April 29, 2013 via R&L Carriers

    Source: Direct statement with specific date and carrierJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball philosophy is based on Nolan Bushnell's principle that 'all the best games are easy to learn and difficult to master'

    Source: Direct statementJersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • opinionhigh

    Avatar is designed for players of all ages and skill levels

    Source: Official press releaseThe Battle for Pandora is Here! Meet Avatar, Jersey Jack’s Latest Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri will donate merchandise and materials to the Dutch Pinball Museum

    Source: Direct statement in videoJack Guarnieri visiting the Dutch Pinball Museum (2024)
  • opinionhigh

    Both Jack Guarnieri and Gerard have dedicated their professional lives to pinball

    Source: Guarnieri's closing reflectionJack Guarnieri visiting the Dutch Pinball Museum (2024)
  • opinionhigh

    The museum's construction and curation spared no cost, detail, or time

    Source: Direct observation during tourJack Guarnieri visiting the Dutch Pinball Museum (2024)
  • opinionhigh

    The Dutch Pinball Museum is the greatest representation of pinball in the universe

    Source: Direct statement during museum tourJack Guarnieri visiting the Dutch Pinball Museum (2024)
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri, as JJP founder, donated the two machines for the charity auction

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball NewsElton John Pinball Machines Bring Big Money at Auctions
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball released two major machines in 2023: The Godfather and Elton John

    Source: Jeff Teolis citing manufacturer performanceEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualmedium

    Elton John has pinball machines in his personal collection and bought multiple Captain Fantastic units when they were released.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball pricing has increased from ~$6,500 for early Wizard of Oz units to $9,000-$9,500 for Ruby Red 75th Anniversary editions, driven by economy, licensing, and development costs.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Steve Ritchie initially reacted with skepticism ('Really?') when offered the Elton John license, preferring high-power themes like cars or jets, but came to love the project by completion.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Jack attended an Elton John concert in January/February 2019 and was inspired to create the pinball machine after seeing Elton John with distinctive glasses and keyboard reflection.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Guns N' Roses is Jersey Jack Pinball's best-selling game to date.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack negotiated full-length, worldwide music licensing for all 16 songs in Elton John, not 15-30 second clips, to prevent loop fatigue.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Steve Ritchie joined Jersey Jack Pinball on August 2nd (2023), approximately one week after departing Stern Pinball after 16 years.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    The Elton John pinball machine contains 12-14 separate licenses including music, concert footage, Tommy film clips, and Gottlieb pinball machine imagery.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • factualmedium

    Wizard of Oz was universally dismissed as a 'terrible theme' by industry insiders, with predictions it would not sell well.

    Source: LoserKid Pinball Podcast Ep 122Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack Guarnieri
  • opinionmedium

    Jack Guarnieri (JJP VP) personally selected Godfather as the theme, not other team members

    Source: KanedaSaturday Morning Spectacular, July 29: Kaneda on Fire!
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri previously owned pinballsales.com before founding Jersey Jack Pinball.

    Source: Mark Tremonti (attributing statement to Guarnieri's history)Behind the Scenes: Recording "Speak Softly Love" with Mark Tremonti & the Frank Sinatra Band
  • speculationlow

    Jack Guarnieri leveraged his relationship with Warner Brothers to secure the license for JJP

    Source: Knapp Arcade (unverified grapevine report)The Rumored Story Behind the Mysterious Harry Potter Pinball Picture - UPDATED with New Info
  • opinionhigh

    The Godfather has been 'the ultimate collector's item' and represents a cinematic masterpiece capture in pinball form

    Source: Official announcement quoteTHE GODFATHER REVEALED
  • factualmedium

    Jack Guarnieri made a statement suggesting the next Jersey Jack game is a huge license

    Source: Knapp Arcade article (unquoted reference)Jersey Jack Pinball...Two Down, One to Go. Harry Potter Coming Soon?
  • factualhigh

    The WGN TV video features an interview with Jack Guarnieri

    Source: Knapp Arcade articleVideo Tour of Jersey Jack Pinball's Factory and Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri previously guaranteed Jersey Jack Pinball would ship or reveal two new games per year, which has not occurred

    Source: KanedaEpisode 706: "By The Power of Grayskull"
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawler is not at JJP and is unlikely to return

    Source: Pinball Magazine interviewThe Pinball Show Ep 108: Bye Buddy, Hope You Find Your Home Team
  • factualhigh

    JJP has four games in development with a mystery fourth designer

    Source: Pinball Magazine interviewThe Pinball Show Ep 108: Bye Buddy, Hope You Find Your Home Team
  • factualmedium

    Jersey Jack had Toy Story 1-3 license but renegotiated to use only Toy Story 4

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show (cited in Slam Tilt 191)Episode 191 – Hee Haw
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack worked two years on Jaws license but could only secure movie poster rights

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show (cited in Slam Tilt 191)Episode 191 – Hee Haw
  • factualmedium

    Jersey Jack passed on Rush, choosing a band that sold 110M albums vs Rush's 40M

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show (cited in Slam Tilt 191)Episode 191 – Hee Haw
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri stated on the Super Awesome Pinball Show that Jersey Jack Pinball's next game will be seen in nine months

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show (cited by Kaneda)Episode 703: "The Ritchie Rumor"
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball had to flip release order (Toy Story and Wonka) due to licensing restrictions

    Source: Saturday Morning Spectacular podcast interviewEp 89: Happy Pioneer Day
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack does not have the Sonic the Hedgehog license

    Source: Pintastic New England seminarInsight from Steve Ritchie on His First Game for Jersey Jack Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack's Standard Edition games are now the rarest they have ever built

    Source: Pintastic New England seminarInsight from Steve Ritchie on His First Game for Jersey Jack Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Eric Meunier is designing Jersey Jack's next game

    Source: Pintastic New England seminarInsight from Steve Ritchie on His First Game for Jersey Jack Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Eric Meunier's game will probably not debut in 2022

    Source: Pintastic New England seminarInsight from Steve Ritchie on His First Game for Jersey Jack Pinball
  • factualmedium

    Jack Guarnieri originally planned Toy Story 1-3 starting in 2014 but switched to Willy Wonka due to licensing window competition

    Source: Recent interview discussed by KanedaEpisode 697: "Played Toy Story 4. Why It Devastates Me"
  • predictionhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball's next game will release within nine months (Spring 2023 timeframe)

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewMore Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & More
  • predictionmedium

    Jersey Jack may add another designer to help develop its licensed game backlog

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewMore Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & More
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawlor began initial work on Toy Story pinball right after Dialed In shipped in 2017

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewMore Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & More
  • factualhigh

    Original JJP Toy Story license covered IP from Toy Story films 1, 2, and 3 only

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewMore Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & More
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawlor was not pushed out of Jersey Jack; he chose to take a break

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewMore Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & More
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawlor's original Toy Story layout was NOT recycled into Willy Wonka

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewMore Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & More
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball holds probably more than 10 licenses waiting for game development

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewMore Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & More
  • opinionhigh

    Not all 10+ licenses in JJP portfolio will necessarily become pinball games

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewMore Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & More
  • factualhigh

    Guarnieri abandoned Jaws license pursuit when learning he would only receive a movie poster as asset

    Source: The Super Awesome Pinball Show interview (paraphrased)Confirmation that Stern Pinball Has Jaws, but Not All the Assets?
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri pursued a Jaws pinball license for two years

    Source: The Super Awesome Pinball Show interviewConfirmation that Stern Pinball Has Jaws, but Not All the Assets?
  • factualmedium

    Jack (Jersey Jack Pinball founder) stated that every game after Wizard of Oz would have more mechanical content.

    Source: KanedaEpisode 686: "My First Impression of Toy Story 4"
  • predictionhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball's next game should be announced by July/August 2022

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball seminar (Friday 8pm)TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL 2022
  • predictionmedium

    It's not impossible that Jersey Jack Pinball will launch two new titles in 2022

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball seminar (Friday 8pm)TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL 2022
  • factualhigh

    Investor partnership in 2015 was necessary to move away from hand-to-mouth customer-funded business model

    Source: Fireside chat explanationMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualmedium

    Guns N' Roses sold approximately 5,000-6,000 units

    Source: Fireside chat quoteMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • predictionlow

    Jersey Jack Pinball will see 50% growth in the hobby over the next 10 years

    Source: Fireside chat predictionMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    The Three Stooges licensing was rejected by multiple parties and estate holders before pivoting to Wizard of Oz

    Source: Fireside chat quoteMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualmedium

    Stern Pinball leadership told Jack Guarnieri 'nobody at home wants to buy a pinball machine' and he'd be 'out of business in a couple of months'

    Source: Fireside chat recollectionMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Over 1,000 people pre-ordered The Wizard of Oz in January-February 2011 from a company that had never built a pinball machine

    Source: Fireside chat quoteMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualmedium

    Pinball Sales became the number one Stern Pinball distributor in the world within about three years

    Source: Fireside chat quoteMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    John Borg carried Stern Pinball during the 2008-2010 financial crisis with designs like Buck Rogers, NBA, and Iron Man

    Source: Fireside chat quoteMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball's next game is 'done, ready to go' but not yet announced

    Source: Fireside chat quoteMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • opinionhigh

    Home pinball market viability was proven against Stern Pinball's initial industry skepticism

    Source: Fireside chat assertionMartin Ayub fireside chat with Jack Guarnieri
  • opinionhigh

    Steve believes his best games are ahead of him at JJP.

    Source: Official PRNewswire announcementSTEVE RITCHIE JOINS JJP
  • factualhigh

    Eric Meunier third game design at Jersey Jack Pinball will be an original, non-rethemed IP title

    Source: Jack Guarnieri confirmation during recent Jersey Jack podcast episodeThe Pinball Show Ep 37: Did Stern Pinball Secretly Release Their Next Machine?!
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri 'B Positive' catchphrase originated from discovering his blood type is B positive

    Source: Jack GuarnieriEp 4 - The Pink Foot
  • factualhigh

    Collector's Edition Willy Wonka units are expected to ship in August.

    Source: Direct response to viewer question on streamOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Willy Wonka has been shipped to Australia, Middle East, Asia, Russia, Poland and other countries worldwide.

    Source: Direct statement about international distributionOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualmedium

    Some Willy Wonka Standard edition buyers also purchased CE units and plan to sell their Standard units at a few hundred dollars below asking price once CE arrives.

    Source: Anecdotal report from customer conversationsOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • opinionhigh

    Jersey Jack intentionally keeps rule scoring lower than competitors to make high-scoring shots feel more meaningful and accomplishment-oriented.

    Source: Design philosophy discussion on streamOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Willy Wonka's design challenges from a manufacturing/physics standpoint are significant but Jack deferred detailed explanation to Pat Lawler and the design team.

    Source: Response to question about design difficultyOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball built 150 standard Willy Wonka units in the first production batch and the units are oversold.

    Source: Direct statement on IE Pinball streamOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    The original Willy Wonka game prototype used the word 'brats' instead of 'kids' for the multiball mode, but the licensor requested a change to 'kids' due to modern sensibility

    Source: Direct interview statement explaining design change rationaleOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Willy Wonka Collectors Edition is targeted to ship in August

    Source: Confirmed via text message inquiry same day of broadcastOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack is building an additional 100-150 LAX (limited availability exclusive) units with some standard inventory held pending LE container availability

    Source: Direct statement during interviewOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack also built approximately 100-150 additional Willy Wonka units for location/arcade markets.

    Source: Direct statement on IE Pinball streamOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    The original Willy Wonka playfield featured 'Bratz Multiball' but was changed to 'Kid Multiball' due to licensing concerns and modern sensibility.

    Source: Direct explanation on streamOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball built 150 standard Willy Wonka games and they are already oversold

    Source: Direct statement during IE Pinball tournament broadcast interviewOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualmedium

    Some Willy Wonka buyers purchased both Standard and CE editions and plan to sell the Standard unit for a couple hundred dollars below market price once their CE arrives

    Source: Reported conversations with customers; market observationOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawlor and JJP design team intentionally include subtle nostalgic references and Easter eggs to classic pinball games as design philosophy

    Source: Interview explanation of design approach with specific examples (Earthshaker, Whirlwind modes, Bob targets)On Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball ships machines to Australia, Middle East, Asia, Russia, Poland and other international markets

    Source: Direct statement in response to question about furthest shipping distancesOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    The Wizard of Oz was intentionally designed with lower scoring values to maintain meaningful score progression and avoid the 'participation trophy' inflation seen in other modern games

    Source: Interview discussion of design philosophy comparing Wizard of Oz to other gamesOn Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri immediately and generously responded to John Ehrlich's fundraising request by offering multiple items including his personal Twippy Award.

    Source: John EhrlichThe Pinball Show Ep 16: Pinball Mutant Ninja Podcasters: Craigonardo, Jonatello, Menyangelo, and Kriesael
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri personally drove to Brooklyn to donate items from his personal collection to Jack Bar's COVID-19 relief fundraiser

    Source: Ken Rudberg (JJP correspondent)The Pinball Show Ep 14: A Padawan Emerges From Pinball Market Trends
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball has not closed the door on producing another Pirates of the Caribbean run in the future.

    Source: Ken Rudberg, citing Jack Guarnieri interviewThe Pinball Show Ep 10: Eeyore Loves Swimming and El Fliper del Merkado de la Morda
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri will not relocate Jersey Jack Pinball manufacturing to Chicago and will maintain current New Jersey headquarters while traveling to support Chicago-based design operations.

    Source: Ken Rudberg, citing Jack Guarnieri interview on Super Awesome Pinball ShowThe Pinball Show Ep 10: Eeyore Loves Swimming and El Fliper del Merkado de la Morda
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball is proceeding with its move to Illinois while maintaining compliance with New Jersey and Illinois COVID restrictions.

    Source: Ken Rudberg reporting Jack Guarnieri's statementThe Pinball Show Ep 7: TWIPY Reactions & The Battle Of Pinball Prognostication
  • factualmedium

    Jack Guarnieri's public quotes about Jersey Jack relocation used cautious language ('we hope') rather than confident endorsement

    Source: Weplay magazine article quoted by Martin AyobePinball Industry News: February 2020 Re-cap
  • factualhigh

    1971 film lacked actor rights for modern licensing; took until 2014-2016 to secure Willy Wonka license

    Source: Direct explanation of licensing delayBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Willy Wonka was developed in approximately one year on an aggressive schedule

    Source: Direct statementBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • opinionmedium

    Willy Wonka SE at $7,500 will outperform all competing products in that price range on location

    Source: Operator/designer opinionBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • predictionhigh

    Production timeline targets early summer 2019 with no anticipated delays

    Source: Direct statement at Flip Expo May 2019Bonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    SE tier was reduced in price by $1,000 compared to previous generation games

    Source: Direct statementBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Four songs were licensed from the original Willy Wonka film

    Source: Direct statementBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Game code was 60% complete at Flip Expo reveal and will ship 1.0 complete

    Source: Direct statementBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualmedium

    No pinball machine has ever debuted in France before Willy Wonka

    Source: Jack's personal recollection (44-year industry career)Bonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • factualhigh

    Willy Wonka license negotiations began in 2011, around the same time as Wizard of Oz success

    Source: Direct statementBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack Guarnieri
  • opinionmedium

    Texas Pinball Festival is now held multiple times per year or 'two or three on a weekend' rather than just a few major conventions annually

    Source: Best Convention presentationThe 2nd Annual TWIPY Pinball Awards - LIVE
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri of Jersey Jack Pinball was at EAG to promote the company's titles and discuss future games

    Source: Pinball NewsEAG INTERNATIONAL 2019
  • factualhigh

    New code updates for Hobbit and Dialed In were in beta testing at Pinball Expo 2018

    Source: Direct statement with reference to in-hall playable buildsJack Guarnieri - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack traveled approximately 150,000 miles in 2018 visiting five continents

    Source: Direct statement with slide presentationJack Guarnieri - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball has sold and delivered thousands of games in 2018

    Source: Direct statement at Pinball Expo 2018Jack Guarnieri - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • opinionhigh

    Jersey Jack will continue focusing on family-friendly themes rather than blood-and-guts content

    Source: Response to operator question about younger audience appealJack Guarnieri - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Google Group community has 1,200-1,400 members

    Source: Direct statement during presentationJack Guarnieri - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • predictionmedium

    Future Jersey Jack games will support phone-controlled flipper features similar to Dialed In

    Source: Q&A discussion about redemption mode expansionJack Guarnieri - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualmedium

    The Polaroid camera feature concept came from Guarnieri's idea from 1977 when working as an operator

    Source: Anecdotal explanation of Dialed In camera feature genesisJack Guarnieri - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • opinionhigh

    Jack Guarnieri emphasizes family-friendly themes when selecting licenses for Jersey Jack Pinball

    Source: Jack Guarnieri seminar presentationVANCOUVER FLIPOUT PINBALL EXPO 2018
  • factualhigh

    The Hobbit production increased from 15-17 games per week to 15-17 games per day

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executiveJack Guarnieri 2016 JJP update
  • factualhigh

    Over 650 Hobbit machines built with approximately 1,000 on back order as of 2016

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executiveJack Guarnieri 2016 JJP update
  • factualhigh

    WoZ redemption machines earn $300-$700 per week, described as 'unheard of' for pinball

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executiveJack Guarnieri 2016 JJP update
  • opinionhigh

    Pinball industry is at beginning of boom period with diverse manufacturers emerging

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executiveJack Guarnieri 2016 JJP update
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawlor came out of retirement to design Jersey Jack Pinball's third game

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executiveJack Guarnieri 2016 JJP update
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri has worked in pinball for 41 years as of 2016, starting in 1975

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executiveJack Guarnieri 2016 JJP update
  • factualhigh

    Automate It owner Mike has approximately 100 Wizard of Oz games on order

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executiveJack Guarnieri 2016 JJP update
  • factualhigh

    The Wizard of Oz sold out in April 2016 after selling ~150 units at end of prior year

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executiveJack Guarnieri 2016 JJP update
  • predictionhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball will shift to showing games only one per year, closer to shipping readiness, rather than showing incomplete prototypes.

    Source: Direct quote from interviewBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • factualhigh

    Wizard of Oz took close to three years to develop instead of the initially projected one and a half years.

    Source: Direct quote from interviewBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • factualhigh

    The spinning disc mechanism will not appear in any future Black Pearl edition or any other Pirates variant.

    Source: Direct quote from interviewBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • factualmedium

    Some customers who cancelled Pirates of the Caribbean pre-orders subsequently purchased Hobbit or Dialed In instead.

    Source: Direct quote from interview citing distributor feedbackBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • factualhigh

    The triple spinning disc mechanism was removed because it was not mechanically reliable enough to warrant putting in production games.

    Source: Direct quote from interviewBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball regrets showing Pirates of the Caribbean at a show before the game was sufficiently developed.

    Source: Direct quote from interviewBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • opinionmedium

    The decision to remove the spinning disc mechanism was not cost-driven but rather quality-driven.

    Source: Direct quote: 'It's not a money thing. It's a pinball thing.'Bonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball is approximately seven to eight years old as of 2018.

    Source: Direct quote from interviewBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • factualhigh

    The spinning disc will be replaced with a virtual wheel on the LCD screen requiring hundreds of hours of programming work.

    Source: Direct quote from interviewBonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic Goblin
  • opinionmedium

    Jersey Jack Pinball is probably the only manufacturer offering one-year limited warranty on game parts

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball unboxing videoJJP Game Unboxing - Dialed In!
  • predictionhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball expects thousands of people to receive Tee'd Off

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball unboxing videoJJP Game Unboxing - Dialed In!
  • factualhigh

    Dialed In features a new cabinet base that achieves 6-degree pitch with all legs fully seated

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball unboxing videoJJP Game Unboxing - Dialed In!
  • factualhigh

    Tee'd Off uses proprietary Invisiglass non-reflective glass formulation

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball unboxing videoJJP Game Unboxing - Dialed In!
  • factualhigh

    Tee'd Off includes Bluetooth connectivity with Jersey Jack Pinball mobile app

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball unboxing video (quick-start guide section)JJP Game Unboxing - Dialed In!
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball is building handmade in America products

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball unboxing videoJJP Game Unboxing - Dialed In!
  • observationmedium

    Many new people are buying pinball machines for the first time, presenting a market expansion

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball unboxing videoJJP Game Unboxing - Dialed In!
  • predictionhigh

    Jersey Jack's third title would be unveiled at Chicago Pinball Expo weeks after Vancouver FlipOut

    Source: Article contentVANCOUVER FLIPOUT PINBALL EXPO 2016
  • opinionhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball brought on new investors and is stronger than ever

    Source: Jack Guarnieri seminarVANCOUVER FLIPOUT PINBALL EXPO 2016
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri will continue as owner of Jersey Jack Pinball with capable management team supporting operations

    Source: Jack GuarnieriVANCOUVER FLIPOUT PINBALL EXPO 2016
  • factualhigh

    The three new investors are all pinball fans and existing Jersey Jack Pinball customers

    Source: Jack Guarnieri quoteJersey Jack Pinballgets New Investors
  • factualhigh

    Scott Flanders' involvement with Playboy Enterprises does NOT signal a Playboy pinball game from Jersey Jack Pinball

    Source: Jack Guarnieri to Pinball News (explicit denial)Jersey Jack Pinballgets New Investors
  • predictionhigh

    This investment provides Jersey Jack Pinball with stable financial foundation and will enable company to deliver more great games

    Source: JJP official press release statementJersey Jack Pinballgets New Investors
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri founded Jersey Jack Pinball in 2011 after working in the amusement industry since 1975

    Source: Article bodyJersey Jack Pinballgets New Investors
  • factualhigh

    The three new investors are all pinball people and existing customers of Jersey Jack Pinball

    Source: Jack Guarnieri to Pinball NewsJersey Jack Pinballgets New Investors
  • opinionhigh

    The finished art package will set a new standard for pinball machine artwork

    Source: QuoteFirst Wizard of Oz Artwork Revealed
  • opinionmedium

    This will be an art package like none ever produced for a pinball machine before

    Source: Jersey Jack Pinball founder statementFirst Wizard of Oz Artwork Revealed
  • opinionhigh

    The Wizard of Oz game will be very special and represent the best work the team can create

    Source: Article quoteJersey Jack Latest
  • factualhigh

    Over 300 people paid the initial $250 deposit for Wizard of Oz pre-orders

    Source: Article quoteJersey Jack Latest
  • factualhigh

    Stern Pinball changed their product to sparser playfield design with simpler rules

    Source: Article summary of podcast interviewNew Pinball Manufacturer
  • predictionmedium

    Jersey Jack Pinball will produce non-licensed games with source code available to community under revenue-sharing model

    Source: Original announcementNew Pinball Manufacturer
  • opinionmedium

    Elaut USA manufactures more complicated products than pinball machines

    Source: Article quoteNew Pinball Manufacturer
  • predictionmedium

    Wizard of Oz will be released in time for the 2011 holiday season

    Source: Original announcementNew Pinball Manufacturer
  • factualhigh

    Jack Guarnieri sold only nine Avatar limited edition machines in the holiday season

    Source: Spooky Pinball podcastNew Pinball Manufacturer
  • Jul 3, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; negotiated Harry Potter license; former pinball operator and technician

    Jersey Jack Pinball Harry Potter – August 2025Jul 31, 2025
  • Founder and CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball, quoted on Pinball XP product vision

    Jersey Jack Pinball Debuts Pinball XPNov 19, 2024
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, positioned Harry Potter as landmark industry moment

    Jersey Jack Pinball and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products Announce Harry Potter™ PinballJun 5, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; posted official announcement on social media

    Jersey Jack Pinball Teases Harry PotterApr 12, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, attended Pinball Heaven Open House on June 21, 2025 to present the Harry Potter game

    PINBALL HEAVEN OPEN HOUSEJun 25, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball

    The Battle for Pandora is Here! Meet Avatar, Jersey Jack’s Latest PinballSep 12, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative who accepted the HOF award on behalf of Elton John

    Elton John Inducted Into Pinball HOFsOct 24, 2025
  • 67-year-old founder and operator of Jersey Jack Pinball; negotiates major IP licenses and drives company strategy; industry figure positioned as pioneer of premium pinball collectibles market

    Are Pinball Machines the New Picassos?Aug 7, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative who announced the game and explained the Game Changer difficulty system

    Jersey Jack Launches Harry Potter PingameJun 5, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, 50-year veteran of coin-op and pinball industry, former operator and distributor

    Congrats, Jersey Jack Guarnieri! Pinball Maven Has Spent 50 Years in the IndustrySep 4, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; signs as 'Jersey Jack'; signature appears on Collector's Edition apron card

    AVATAR: THE BATTLE FOR PANDORA REVEALEDSep 12, 2024
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; donated two Elton John Collector's Edition machines to the Elton John AIDS Foundation charity auction

    Elton John Pinball Machines Bring Big Money at AuctionsMar 12, 2024
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; signature card included in Platinum Edition machines

    JERSEY JACK PINBALL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH MUSICIAL ICON ELTON JOHNOct 19, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, quoted on company philosophy and IAAPA 2023 participation

    Jersey Jack Pinball with Elton John & MoreNov 10, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; spoke at Under the Glass Launch Party event on 6/28/2026 with production and sales insights

    Transformers Limited Edition on the Line at Stern Pinball; Sonic the Hedgehog & Transformers First Impressions; Dune Topper UpdateJun 28, 2026
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball attending factory tours and booth events at Chicago Pinball Expo

    Ep 13 - We Can't Wait!Oct 17, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; provided detailed licensing and production insights in Delta Fringe Podcast interview

    A Look at Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog on the Production Line; No Matrix or Top Gun Pinball & MoreJun 25, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder, confirmed Sonic the Hedgehog announcement via staged phone recording with Pinball Magazine

    Back to the '90sJun 19, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; appearing at Arcade Under the Glass event in Red Bank with Steve Ritchie

    6/16/26... #radiogarden / TOTAN remake / JJP Sonic updates AND MOREJun 16, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; attending launch party June 27-28

    First Official Image of Jersey Jack Pinball’s Upcoming Sonic the HedgehogJun 16, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball (referenced as discussed in episode 44; not directly featured in this episode)

    The Eras Tour - Jersey Jack Pinball Part 2Jan 5, 2026
  • #1 Most Intriguing Person of 2023; founder and leader of Jersey Jack Pinball; pioneered LCD displays in pinball design with Wizard of Oz (2013)

    Episode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023Jan 27, 2024
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball, briefly contacted during Kaneda's setup via Derek's text/call.

    Episode 968: "A Very Tired Kaneda Gets GN'R"Jun 21, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; original vision included promises like no playfield differences between models; appears to have less influence than newer ownership

    Episode 157 - 2021 Year-End ReviewDec 27, 2021
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; discussed on podcast regarding Toy Story 4 licensing decisions and claims about creative autonomy

    Episode 194 - You're a Wizard, GollumMay 29, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball designer; known for remaking classic IP (Guns and Roses, Lord of the Rings, potentially Avatar)

    Episode 975: "Would JJP Avatar Sell? Kaneda Collector's Corner"Jul 12, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/owner, known for bold theme choices

    Episode 984: "The Pinball Letter of the year is -M-"Aug 12, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/representative; attended Automated Amusements event with two Elton John machines; engaged in discussion about flipper technology and game design

    Episode 883: "The Elton John Dilemma"Dec 3, 2023
  • Owner and founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, interviewee discussing Toy Story 4 launch and company strategy

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast July 2022 recapAug 2, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/owner; gave interview on Super Awesome Pinball Show about licensing deals

    Episode 191 – Hee HawAug 6, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball owner; visited Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Garden; interviewed by WGN TV about factory and job creation

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast August 2022 recapSep 1, 2022
  • Executive at Jersey Jack Pinball; conducted mid-month bonus interview with Jonathan and Martin at Flip Expo regarding Willy Wonka design and reveal strategy; present at both reveal locations.

    Pinball Industry News: April 2019 Re-capMay 1, 2019
  • Jersey Jack Pinball leadership; attended Las Vegas Licensing Expo in June 2023

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast June 2023 recapJul 4, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball designer; characterized by Kaneda as willing to greenlight unconventional themes like Margaritaville or Toy Story 4

    Episode 985: "How I Would Handle Stern's LE Problem"Aug 15, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball executive, participated in Texas Pinball Festival seminar with Steve Ritchie

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast March 2022 recapApr 3, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; mentioned in Episode 500 context regarding delays caused by waiting on designer code (Keith Elwin, Pat Lawlor)

    Episode 709: "Pinball Robs Peter To Build Paul's Game"Aug 19, 2022
  • Pinball designer; panel member for Pat Lawler's Expo 2024 talk

    Ep 140: Pinball Expo 40th with Rob BerkJun 26, 2024
  • Owner/founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, made final licensing confirmation for Harry Potter

    EP 2 - What You May Have Missed in Harry Potter PinballJun 28, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; quoted in official relocation announcement

    The Pinball Show Ep 4: RumpelstiltsDen & His Birthday Apple PieMar 3, 2020
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; discussed four games in development and Pat Lawler's status

    The Pinball Show Ep 108: Bye Buddy, Hope You Find Your Home TeamAug 9, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executive who was contacted by Ken Cromwell regarding employment opportunities.

    The Pinball Show Ep 8: Farewell My FriendsApr 6, 2020
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; described by Craig as 'wily sales veteran' who outfoxed Stern in Harry Potter licensing

    The Pinball Show Ep 128: Harry Potter & The Squirt Of PassionMay 23, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball owner/operator; described by Don as personable and accessible at IAAPA booth (contrasting with his sequined Dodgers outfit at other events)

    DPP #82 "The IAAPA episode!"Nov 19, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder (referenced indirectly); Avatar rumor subject

    DPP #138 "Chill summer vibes, and a Spooky Interview!"Jul 30, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball executive/founder; characterized Elton John as a 'love letter to Elton John'

    56: 11th Day of Balls - Ken CromwellDec 24, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; discussed Eric Meunier's design trajectory and licensing strategy in recent podcast

    The Pinball Show Ep 37: Did Stern Pinball Secretly Release Their Next Machine?!Nov 9, 2020
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/owner; father of Jen Jack Guarnieri

    WOZ Playfield Tour | Episode 2Jan 28, 2017
  • Founder/leader of Jersey Jack Pinball. Pictured in official announcement photo with Ritchie and Lawler.

    Episode 147 - New Pastures and Deep RootsAug 8, 2021
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; scheduled for Thursday 8:30 p.m. fireside chat at expo

    SDTM Episode 35: This Month In Pinside (Pre-Expo Edition)Sep 26, 2017
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder, works directly with Project Pinball on machine sourcing

    Late Breaking NewsJul 26, 2022
  • Founder and head of Jersey Jack Pinball, frequently makes competitive digs at Stern Pinball in interviews (15+ year pattern)

    Episode 216 – O BermudaOct 9, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; posted teaser photo with three character photos hinting at next game

    The Pinball Show Ep 124: Foo Fighters VS The Godfather VS GTF! VS TNA 2: Carbon CopyFeb 28, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball. Joe's mentor and friend who recruited him as distributor. Credited by Joe as catalyst for the pinball resurgence and boutique manufacturer boom.

    Joe Newhart - Pinball Expo 2023 - Pinball NewsOct 20, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; interviewed on Super Awesome Pinball Show podcast

    The First Chance in America to Play the New Queen Pinball MachineJul 17, 2022
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; teased Harry Potter machine in background of conference photo

    Episode 242 – Provisional WinnersJan 7, 2025
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; reportedly receives daily calls requesting Wizard of Oz machines

    Episode 72 - Say It's So, JoeOct 8, 2018
  • Pinball figure interviewed for documentary in May 2013; appears to be collector or industry figure

    New Pinball Documentary in ProductionJul 24, 2013
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball. Referenced for Avatar sales suppression strategy (pre-announcing Harry Potter) and production decisions.

    The Pinball Show Ep 187 BONUS: MORE 2025 Game Sales Data & Industry Pattern AnalysisJan 14, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; previously discussed Willy Wonka production timeline

    Episode 53 - Banana In The TailpipeMay 21, 2019
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; gave interview to Replay Magazine about 2019 release plans

    Episode 81 - Killer Clowns from Metro ExodusFeb 11, 2019
  • Founder and operator of Jersey Jack Pinball; gave interview to Super Awesome Pinball Show discussing company location, licensing decisions, and future product roadmap

    The Pinball Show Ep 10: Eeyore Loves Swimming and El Fliper del Merkado de la MordaApr 20, 2020
  • Founder and owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; featured in special guest interview segment

    Pinball Industry News: April 2020 Re-capMay 2, 2020
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; donated personal collection items to support Jack Bar Brooklyn during COVID pandemic

    The Pinball Show Ep 14: A Padawan Emerges From Pinball Market TrendsMay 18, 2020
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, donated his Twippy Award to Jack Bar fundraiser auction

    The Pinball Show Ep 16: Pinball Mutant Ninja Podcasters: Craigonardo, Jonatello, Menyangelo, and KriesaelJun 1, 2020
  • Social media tribute writer, worked with Epstein on ventures

    Episode 264: Thank you, Steve EpsteinJun 17, 2020
  • Jersey Jack Pinball owner/founder; announced Pirates game shipment via social media

    Episode 10 - SPECIALWHENLICIOUS!!!Aug 22, 2018
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; introduced team at Expo seminar but minimal involvement in presentation.

    Episode 65 – Pirates Take OverOct 19, 2017
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; participated in panel discussion with podcast hosts about new game

    Episode 46 - Is The Pinball Landscape Is About To Change?Apr 9, 2019
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; started as coin-op/pinball repair person in 1970s Brooklyn, built Pinball Sales.com, founded Jersey Jack Pinball in 2011

    Even Jersey Jack Pinball Left New JerseyApr 15, 2025
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; visited during July 2016 factory event with Buffalo Pinball team

    Ep 3 - What's Better Than A Battle?Jul 3, 2020
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; appeared on Spooky Pinball Podcast episode 110 discussing collaboration history and evolution over 100 months

    Episode 51 - Are You A Pinball Pirate, Flipper, or Scallywag?May 7, 2019
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; orchestrated Harry Potter teaser campaign with wax-sealed letter

    The Pinball Show Ep 174: Trough Jam 2025 Phase 2: Dune, King Kong, & More Potter TeasesApr 21, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative; sent April 8th dealer communication about Harry Potter with pricing, images, and deposit structure; used ambiguous 'we're not taking deposits' phrasing

    The Pinball Show Ep 174 BONUS: Behind The Scenes Of Trough Jam 2025 Phase 2 Game ReleasesApr 22, 2025
  • JJP leadership; publicly advised customers to hold off purchasing until Harry Potter announcement

    Episode 1082: "Kaneda Goes Around the Horn"Apr 23, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, creator of B Positive brand/philosophy, collaborator on charitable campaign

    Ep 4 - The Pink FootAug 4, 2020
  • Associated with Jersey Jack Pinball; met with Kaneda for interview that appeared positive; speculated (without evidence) by Orbital Albert to have negotiated deal regarding criticism

    PNP Ep. 555- American NOW Threatens To SUE Yet Another PodcasterFeb 15, 2024
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; established original company philosophy favoring wide-body games

    Episode 122 - Apples and AdaptersAug 23, 2020
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; founder of early online pinball retailer pinballsales.com. Personal friend of Slash through vintage pinball sales; helped secure Guns N' Roses license approximately 7-9 years ago.

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E16Oct 5, 2020
  • Suggested Roger Sharp as guest for 'What's Cooking With?' segment two months prior

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast August 2025 recapSep 3, 2025
  • Implied reference as Jersey Jack Pinball founder/leader through discussion of JJP decisions and marketing

    Episode 758: "From Buy Now! To Why Now?"Jan 14, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball executive responsible for theme selection and marketing strategy; Kaneda questions his decisions on Godfather and other titles

    Episode 765: "New Pulp Fiction Details"Jan 31, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; officially confirmed Sonic the Hedgehog launch date of June 23rd; described as not keeping secrets on recent games.

    EP 25 - Where is your pinball money going for the rest of 2026?Jun 10, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, operator, distributor (PinballSales.com), industry veteran since 1975

    Jersey Jack – June 2026Jun 1, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball president; attended Pintastic seminar; playtest and approved Mark Seiden's redesigned game; appears in Harry Potter promotional content

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast April 2026 recapMay 5, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, author of article

    Jersey Jack – May 2026May 1, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/executive; presented at Pintastic; pursued Harry Potter license for approximately 10 years before securing it

    Information on Jersey Jack Pinball's Next Two Games and more from Pintastic New EnglandApr 13, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/owner, appeared on Kaneda's livestream

    Kaneda' Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular April 4Apr 5, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; stepped into manufacturing gap created by Gary Stern's sustained production

    Pinball Capital Opens as Chicago’s Largest Public Pinball LocationApr 9, 2026
  • Founder and principal of Jersey Jack Pinball; visiting Dutch Pinball Museum

    Jack Guarnieri visiting the Dutch Pinball Museum (2024)Aug 20, 2024
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball (2010); raised industry standards with premium games like Wizard of Oz

    Flog #31, pinball time travelling with LJ GreeneSep 5, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball principal; present at TPF; observed 'palling around' with Steve Ritchie with no major announcement

    WAP #56 "A Beetlejuice for Cengiz!!"Mar 27, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; mentioned in connection with discussion of revisiting licensed themes

    Episode 1198: "What Did I Miss?"Mar 16, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball; attended Pinball at the Beach

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33Mar 14, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball owner; known for surprise reveals (Harry Potter); rumored to have Sonic the Hedgehog in development

    Help WantedMar 13, 2026
  • Speaker at Pintastic 2022; George notes he's 'getting a lot of bad press lately' (context not elaborated)

    #86 Pintastic 2022 The Classic Pinball PodcastJun 21, 2022
  • Owner/designer at Jersey Jack Pinball; Don speculates his age and nostalgia influence theme choices (Godfather, Toy Story)

    DPP #50 "Silver Episode! Back with a juicy rumor in your general direction!"Jun 27, 2023
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; appeared on Pinball Profile interview with Steve Ritchie; discussed operator perspective on machine ROI and pricing

    DPP #70 "Mystery Pinball Co! JJP new game update!"Sep 19, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; was major Stern distributor when Chris Bucci made Family Guy unboxing video

    Episode 20 – Turkey, Biscuits & BucciNov 24, 2016
  • Owner/designer of Jersey Jack Pinball; described as always a gentleman; took Kaneda's hat without permission and signed it

    Episode 786: "Kaneda's TPF Recap"Mar 28, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; described as 'Wiley sales veteran' who outmaneuvered Cam and Camenow

    The Pinball Show Ep 128: Harry Potter & The Squirt Of PassionMay 22, 2023
  • Implied as Jersey Jack Pinball representative who made statement about Willy Wonka release timing

    Episode 127 – A Few Hours in ChicagoApr 24, 2019
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, author of this piece in Replay Magazine, veteran pinball operator and industry figure since 1975

    Jersey Jack – March 2026Mar 1, 2026
  • Founder/designer at Jersey Jack Pinball; praised for competitive pricing strategy on Speedboat LE

    Episode 22 – Kick Me In The JimmyDec 8, 2016
  • Mentioned alongside Mark Ritchie regarding Jaws game mechanical features

    Episode 850: "Your 2024 Pinball Wishes"Sep 26, 2023
  • Jersey Jack VP of Marketing; criticized by Kaneda for Godfather theme selection and marketing decisions leading to game's poor reception

    Saturday Morning Spectacular, July 29: Kaneda on Fire!Jul 31, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; involved in licensing/theme selection (Elton John mentioned as his choice)

    Episode 830: "A Damn Good Fun Friday Show"Aug 4, 2023
  • Founder/executive of Jersey Jack Pinball; criticized for poor theme selection ('market research in an Italian delicatessen') and lack of vision

    Episode 813: "Kaneda's Candid Take on JJP"Jun 20, 2023
  • Designer credited with original Wizard of Oz pinball machine concept; pitched vision to Steve Gouveia for game design

    Ep 62: Talking Mods and Rush with Steve GouveiaJun 26, 2021
  • Owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; subject of discussion regarding Pirates of the Caribbean production decisions and licensing constraints

    Ep 32.2: Past, Present and Future with Roger SharpeApr 22, 2020
  • Jersey Jack Pinball IP/licensing decision-maker; Kaneda attributes Godfather, Toy Story 4, Elton John selection to his choices

    Episode 863: "Goodbye Yellowbrick Road & AP's Next Title"Oct 20, 2023
  • Founder/leadership of Jersey Jack Pinball

    Episode 727: "Show Us The Numbers Gerry!"Sep 29, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; talks to Kaneda; referenced as manufacurer leader

    Episode 732: "Pinball Pursuit of Happiness"Oct 17, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; credited with designing Wizard of Oz, which inspired Stern's AC/DC (Premium) response

    Episode 729: "Numbers Don't Lie, We're Paying Too Much"Oct 9, 2022
  • Founder/CEO Jersey Jack Pinball; described as person 'who threw his hat into the ring' to compete with Stern

    Kaneda's Thanksgiving Podcast Spectacular!Nov 23, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; referenced by Jon Hey as not being blamed for industry problems

    62: Look Ma it's Tuesday!Feb 7, 2024
  • Founder and CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball; discussed Elton John game inspiration, design philosophy, pricing strategy, Steve Ritchie hire

    Ep 122: The Jack is Back! With Jack GuarnieriNov 10, 2023
  • CEO/founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, interviewed on Saturday Morning Spectacular podcast regarding licensing strategy and Toy Story pricing

    Ep 89: Happy Pioneer DayJul 25, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/leadership; criticized for The Godfather theme choice based on flawed assumption that success with Lord of the Rings/Sopranos will repeat

    Episode 770: "Stern's Launch Date?"Feb 17, 2023
  • CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball; repeatedly promised two games per year for six years

    Episode 673: "Too Many Designers in Pinball"Apr 29, 2022
  • Founder/CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball, referenced for unfulfilled production promises

    Episode 706: "By The Power of Grayskull"Aug 9, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; Kaneda speculates he may no longer have significant design input following company's move to Chicago

    Special Report: And Just Like That...Mar 9, 2023
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; gave recent interview about game development decisions; claims he originally planned Toy Story 1-3

    Episode 697: "Played Toy Story 4. Why It Devastates Me"Jul 18, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; characterized as more effective leader than current management; lost company to Abbes family investment

    Episode 648: "Has Kaneda Ruined It For Spooky Owners?"Feb 11, 2022
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; reportedly visiting 'We Are Pinball' imminently, suggesting imminent Toy Story announcement

    Episode 678: "JJP Rumors You Haven't Heard"May 15, 2022
  • Owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; referenced in context of rumored He-Man/Masters of the Universe project by 'Jack'

    Episode 666: "Mr. Todd Tuckey"Apr 7, 2022
  • Industry figure who attended Freeplay Florida event and gave talks

    Bonus Show #161Nov 26, 2024
  • Founder/CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball; made statement on Super Awesome Pinball Show about nine-month timeline to next game; subject of Kaneda's critique on pricing and market strategy

    Episode 703: "The Ritchie Rumor"Aug 1, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball CEO; Kaneda suggests JJP needs more sculpts in their games

    Episode 1194: "Beetlejuice is The New Gold Standard in Pinball!"Mar 2, 2026
  • CEO/founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; recently appeared on Loser Kid podcast; Don praised the interview but noted corporate messaging around inventory and market positioning

    You guys want a podcast?Nov 13, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/operator, Kaneda mentions good relationship

    Episode 996: "Kaneda's Reaction To X-Men"Sep 5, 2024
  • Founder/representative of Jersey Jack Pinball; guest during tournament broadcast discussing production, design philosophy, and licensing

    On Tilt JJP Willy Wonka Launch TournamentJun 15, 2020
  • Founder and executive of Jersey Jack Pinball; 41-year pinball industry veteran; discussing 2016 factory operations and product updates

    Jack Guarnieri 2016 JJP updateJun 3, 2018
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, former operator of Pinball Sales (1999), entrepreneur who pioneered home pinball sales

    Martin Ayub fireside chat with Jack GuarnieriNov 27, 2021
  • Owner/founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; primary presenter of unboxing tutorial

    JJP Game Unboxing - Dialed In!Jul 12, 2017
  • Founder and executive of Jersey Jack Pinball; started as pinball mechanic, became major distributor, founded JJP in 2011

    Harry Potter Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball With Jack Guarnieri | Ep 169Jun 7, 2025
  • Founder and owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; primary speaker discussing Harry Potter development and launch strategy

    Jack Guarnieri Interview | How JJP Brought Harry Potter Pinball Machine to LifeJun 10, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative; regular attendee at Pinfest to exhibit and interact with community

    The Spinner Is Lit - Episode 4: Pin-a-Go-Go we go!Apr 16, 2017
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/leadership; allegedly paired Eric Meunier with The Godfather theme against his genuine interests, resulting in passion-free design.

    Episode 1047: "All My Chips on Eric & Keith in 2025!"Jan 24, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; Kaneda critiques company's theme selection strategy and suggests accountability for failures (Louis, Toy Story, The Godfather)

    Episode 835: "Is Stern Turning Into Disney?"Aug 18, 2023
  • Jersey Jack owner; characterized as deserving a masterpiece in his 'old age' after 12 years; company survival not at risk but brand legacy is

    Episode 1085: "The Meeting Stern Needs To Call"Apr 30, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball CEO/founder (implied as 'Jack'); predicted by Kaneda to announce inflated CE order numbers while implementing unlimited production

    FREE SHOW: "Pinball Can't Survive At This Price"May 5, 2025
  • Jersey Jack founder; 'pirate king' credited on certificate; signature on box

    SDTM Unboxing/Rum Run: JJP Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball MachineDec 6, 2018
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; presented Best Convention award

    The 2nd Annual TWIPY Pinball Awards - LIVEMar 24, 2019
  • CEO and founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; primary speaker and company representative

    Jack Guarnieri - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball NewsOct 21, 2018
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; started in pinball industry in 1975, worked for Heinz Magdalensky at Jeffco Amusements, founded Jersey Jack Pinball January 1, 2011

    Jersey Jack Pinball - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball NewsNov 5, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative; appeared at expo; co-presented seminar on company and game titles

    VANCOUVER FLIPOUT PINBALL EXPO 2018Sep 7, 2018
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; keynote speaker at the expo

    VANCOUVER FLIPOUT PINBALL EXPO 2016Oct 3, 2016
  • President of Jersey Jack Pinball; announced expansion of programming team

    Ted Estes Joins Jersey JackFeb 3, 2013
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/leader; signs off on manufacturing dates on game backbox

    THE HOBBIT: IN-DEPTH REVIEWSep 20, 2016
  • Owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; previously operated Jack's Pinball Sales (major Stern distributor); presented with Steve Ritchie at Friday 8pm seminar

    TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL 2022Mar 24, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/representative who presented JJP's production updates including Dialed In!

    TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL 2017Apr 6, 2017
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; confirmed Harry Potter game at Texas Pinball Festival 2025; wrote heartfelt community message about game significance

    TEASE TIMEApr 11, 2025
  • Founder and leader of Jersey Jack Pinball; has known Steve Ritchie for 30+ years; attempted to recruit Ritchie when founding JJP over 10 years ago but reached no agreement at that time.

    STEVE RITCHIE JOINS JJPAug 2, 2021
  • Brought Lloyd Olson on board for tech support at Jersey Jack Pinball (May 9, 2013)

    SS BILLIARDS’ GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY PARTYSep 25, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; quoted in official announcement

    Pat Lawlor to Design Game for Jersey Jack PinballJan 24, 2014
  • Founder/representative of Jersey Jack Pinball; attended Printimus Pinball Cup 2017 as special guest, conducted local TV interviews, awarded prizes

    PRINTIMUS PINBALL CUP 2017Oct 3, 2017
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; founder of Pinball Sale machine sales business; presented fireside chat at Pintastic discussing company founding and game development pipeline

    PINTASTIC PINBALL & GAME ROOM EXPO 2021Nov 18, 2021
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; flew to UK to present Harry Potter game at Pinball Heaven Open House and discuss its creation with attendees.

    PINBALL HEAVEN OPEN HOUSEJun 25, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball; introduced Avatar: The Battle for Pandora presentation

    PINBALL EXPO 2024 - PART TWOOct 28, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball personnel who met with factory tour guests during Expo 2022

    PINBALL EXPO 2022Nov 1, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative; attended Pin-a-Go-Go 2016

    PIN-A-GO-GO 2016Jul 12, 2016
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; owner of Pinball Sales (major Stern distributor) and Elaut USA (coin-op manufacturer); longtime arcade industry veteran since 1975

    New Pinball ManufacturerJan 2, 2011
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; lifelong coin-op industry veteran

    MAKING PINBALL IS HARDMar 24, 2016
  • Founder and CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball; started in amusement industry in 1975 servicing electro-mechanical pinball machines; founded JJP in 2011

    Jersey Jack Pinballgets New InvestorsAug 7, 2015
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, made official statement on the partnership

    Jersey Jack Pinball Raises Extra FundsJan 15, 2014
  • Founder and head of Jersey Jack Pinball

    Jersey Jack LatestJan 30, 2011
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; negotiated and signed the Planetary Pinball licensing agreement

    Jersey Jack Agrees Deal With Planetary PinballMar 26, 2011
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; role in post-relocation company structure unclear per article speculation

    JERSEY MOVES TO ILLINOISFeb 26, 2020
  • Pinball Sales representative; facilitated machine delivery; executed surprise presentation at SS Billiards

    Holding Out for a HeroJun 9, 2007
  • Pinball professional; inducted into Hall of Fame as special guest speaker

    History of the Pinball News Hall of FameMay 30, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; described licensing role in credits

    HARRY POTTER REVEALEDJun 5, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative scheduled for Pinball University fireside chat with Ayub

    GOLDEN STATE PINBALL FESTIVAL 2018 - THURSDAYMay 18, 2018
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder commenting on the artwork quality

    First Wizard of Oz Artwork RevealedMay 28, 2011
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; signature card included with Platinum Edition

    ELTON JOHN PINBALL REVEALEDOct 19, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative at EAG 2024, pictured with Pinball Heaven owner Phil Palmer

    EAG INTERNATIONAL EXPOJan 19, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative at EAG 2019; interviewed by Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten

    EAG INTERNATIONAL 2019Jan 17, 2019
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative at EAG 2018 discussing games with visitors and European distributors

    EAG INTERNATIONAL 2018Jan 19, 2018
  • Founder/principal of Jersey Jack Pinball; orchestrated Pat Lawlor's return to the industry in 2011 by inviting him to tour JJP facilities

    DIALED IN! LAUNCH PARTYMar 8, 2017
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball and Pinball Sales; 2011 hall of fame inductee

    Current Pinball News Hall of Fame MembersMay 30, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; signs as 'Jersey Jack' on Collector's Edition apron card

    AVATAR: THE BATTLE FOR PANDORA REVEALEDSep 12, 2024
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; pioneered direct-to-home sales model that transformed the industry

    2020 VISIONMar 19, 2020
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/owner; provided transparency on playfield clearcoat issues

    2019 REVIEW OF THE YEARJan 18, 2020
  • Jersey Jack Pinball leadership; announced future policy of only showing games that are hardware-complete

    2018 - REVIEW OF THE YEARDec 31, 2018
  • JJP personnel; expected to participate in Thursday seminar showing off the new game

    One of the Unexpected October Pinball Reveals is...Oct 5, 2023
  • CEO/founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; reportedly leveraged Warner Brothers relationship to win the license after Stern's failure

    The Rumored Story Behind the Mysterious Harry Potter Pinball Picture - UPDATED with New InfoMay 17, 2023
  • Jersey Jack Pinball figure; social media comment in February reportedly hinted at Harry Potter pursuit

    Joe Kaminkow States that Jersey Jack Pinball has the Harry Potter LicenseMay 14, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; provided cryptic hint about patent-based player-tracking system at TPF Q&A

    Jersey Jack Seminar: "Pinball Redemption Patent" to Replace Scorbit?, CE Production Schedule & MoreMar 27, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, photographed with Godfather production units.

    Jersey Jack Pinball Shows The Godfather Pinball on the Production LineMar 8, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; quoted in official announcement

    Jersey Jack Pinball Officially Reveals The Godfather 50th Anniversary Game - Pricing, Pics, Etc...Mar 7, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; made a statement interpreted as hinting at next game direction

    Jersey Jack Pinball...Two Down, One to Go. Harry Potter Coming Soon?Feb 24, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; previously discussed Jaws licensing pursuit in interview

    Jaws, Godfather, Wednesday Addams, Pink Floyd & Other Interesting Live Pinball Machine TrademarksFeb 7, 2023
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; interviewed in WGN TV feature

    Video Tour of Jersey Jack Pinball's Factory and Interview with Jack GuarnieriAug 30, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; made official statements about company direction, licensing, and product tiers

    Insight from Steve Ritchie on His First Game for Jersey Jack PinballJul 19, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; interviewed on Super Awesome Pinball Show

    More Jersey Jack Inside Info...Willy Wonka Was Not the First Toy Story Game Reskinned & MoreJul 17, 2022
  • Pinball industry figure who pursued Jaws license for two years; presumably a manufacturer or licensing agent

    Confirmation that Stern Pinball Has Jaws, but Not All the Assets?Jul 17, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; 'Jersey Jack'

    Jersey Jack Pinball Reveals Newest Game - Toy Story 4Jun 14, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; appears in factory team photo

    A tiny Peek at the Playfield for JJP's Next Game?Apr 11, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; announced Harry Potter license acquisition; stated acquisition cost 'millions'

    Jersey Jack Launches Harry Potter PinballJun 5, 2025
  • JJP owner/operator who provided official company statement denying AI use in Harry Potter artwork; expressed openness to AI in pinball at 2024 panel

    What’s Going on With JJP’s Harry Potter and the AI Art Controversy?Jun 20, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; made initial 'no AI' statement; provided follow-up clarification on AI definition

    An Update on Harry Potter and the Order of AI-GateJun 27, 2025
  • Founder and owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; previously owned pinballsales.com; longtime friend of Mark Tremonti; passionate about pinball; participated in recording vocals for "Speak Softly Love."

    Behind the Scenes: Recording "Speak Softly Love" with Mark Tremonti & the Frank Sinatra BandJul 11, 2023
  • Art director at American Pinball; recently laid off; Fix states he will be brought back once company 'turns the corner'

    Ep 155: Is American Being Sued? with David FixDec 12, 2024
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; interviewed at EAG 2019; discusses 2019 game releases, Asia expansion, U.S. distributor additions, and company structure

    Pinball Industry News: January 2019 Re-capFeb 2, 2019
  • CEO/Owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; primary interviewee discussing company strategy and vision

    Ep. 77. Jersey Jack Guarnieri with JJP newsOct 6, 2017
  • Described as likeable face of a pinball company (Stern implied); comparison point for brand identity/charisma

    EPISODE 125 – COOKED BACONDec 24, 2022
  • CEO and founder of Jersey Jack Pinball (established 2011); ex-operator and game distributor; moderate and speaker at expo panel

    Jersey Jack Pinball Update - 2023Mar 14, 2024
  • Head of Jersey Jack Pinball; coordinating COVID-safe move to Illinois; managing distributor communications.

    The Pinball Show Ep 7: TWIPY Reactions & The Battle Of Pinball PrognosticationMar 30, 2020
  • Owner/founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; visited Netherlands during European vacation; provided advance information about Avatar to Martin

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast August 2024 recapSep 5, 2024
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder and CEO, interviewed extensively about Pinball XP, Melbourne Expo, and industry travel schedule

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast November 2024 recapDec 3, 2024
  • CEO/president of Jersey Jack Pinball, officially confirmed Harry Potter as next JJP game during TPF seminar

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast March 2025 recapApr 2, 2025
  • Founder/president of Jersey Jack Pinball; lead negotiator for Harry Potter license; design overseer and licensing strategist

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recapJun 6, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; being interviewed to commemorate 10 years in business

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News December 2020 recap PINcastJan 5, 2021
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder/creative lead; attended Pintastic show seminar on industry history; known for strategic production planning (pre-built inventory for immediate shipment).

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast June 2022 recapJul 4, 2022
  • Founder and owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; 44-year veteran of amusement industry; served as interviewed subject; drives licensing strategy and business direction

    Bonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2019 Willy Wonka Interview with Jack GuarnieriApr 13, 2019
  • Founder/President of Jersey Jack Pinball; interviewed at Flip Expo 2018 about Pirates of the Caribbean mechanism removal and company philosophy

    Bonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic GoblinApr 17, 2018
  • Had exclusive dinner with podcast hosts; encountered Gary Stern at EAG hotel; photo of them hugging circulated on Pinball Heaven Facebook page

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast January 2024 recap + Gary Stern, David Fix and Dinner with Jack GuarnieriFeb 4, 2024
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; declined interview about relocation; prior owner of Pinball Sales company

    Pinball Industry News: February 2020 Re-capMar 3, 2020
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative; conducted seminar at Vancouver Flipout; promoted Pinball Magazine No. 5

    Pinball Industry News: September 2018 Re-capOct 2, 2018
  • Owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; old friend of Ritchie; initiated hiring approach in March 2024

    Ep 10 - Steve RitchieAug 13, 2021
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; described as mentee/partner by Abbas; pioneered crowdfunded pinball company model in early 2010s; major influence on Abbas's decision to invest.

    Ep 1 - JJP Owner Brett AbessJun 12, 2020
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, established company in 2011 in New Jersey

    Ep 2 - Be Careful For What You Wish ForJun 19, 2020
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; handles all licensing decisions; discusses market strategy, licensing negotiations, and production philosophy; 50+ years industry experience

    EP 14 - Jack Guarnieri, Bill Grupp, and Steve RitchieMay 13, 2024
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; referenced as featured guest in previous podcast episode on Be Positive campaign

    Ep 5 - Jim Patla (Chief Operating Officer)Aug 4, 2020
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; received Slash's initial pitch call from airport

    Ep 7 - Slash of Guns N' RosesOct 13, 2020
  • Founder and CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball; former pinball operator, distributor (Pinball Sales); industry innovator; emphasis on quality-first business model

    Ep 9 - Celebrating 10 Years!Jan 1, 2021
  • JJP founder/co-founder; present during CE sales launch chaos

    Ep 52: 4 Inches Thick...of Concepts with Eric MeunierJan 21, 2021
  • Founder and original CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball who personally recruited and mentored Butch Peel; credited with creating the Wizard of Oz machine that revitalized the pinball industry

    Ep 40: New Horizons with Butch PeelAug 1, 2020
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; pursued Harry Potter licensing; mentioned as driving force in license acquisition

    Harry Potter Pinball with Eric MeunierJun 10, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, quoted on innovation strategy and product presentation philosophy

    JJP INTRODUCES 3D GAME VIEWER TOOLJan 31, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; quoted on 3D Game Viewer strategy and experiential design philosophy

    Update on Stern Pinball's Next Game; Jersey Jack Pinball Augmented Reality; Last Call for LabyrinthJan 31, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball representative; signed Willy Wonka playfield at Expo; held autograph session with Sharpies

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 84 - Expo Recap and all kinds of loveOct 30, 2025
  • Interviewer (appears to be Jack Guarnieri based on context). Discussed learning CAD and mechanical design under Gomez's mentorship during early Stern projects.

    Drinks with Jack Featuring George Gomez (Part 2)Jan 9, 2026
  • Host of 'Drinks with Jack' series; founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; interviewing Stern designers (note: ironic given JJP is Stern competitor)

    Drinks with Jack* (Featuring Rebecca Hinsdale and Jody Dankberg) - Ep 7 Brian Eddy & Dwight SullivanNov 4, 2022
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball (implied through company name reference)

    Saturday Morning Spectacular! June 7Jun 8, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; confirmed speaker at Pintastic.

    Episode 49 – Gabe from Pintastic + Mid year projectionsJun 25, 2018
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball, discussing games, strategy, and philosophy

    Saturday Morning Spectacular LIVE from Automated Dec 6Dec 6, 2025
  • Founder/leader of Jersey Jack Pinball; referenced regarding Yellow Brick Road CE practices and marketing decisions

    JJP Harry Potter Live Reaction!Jun 5, 2025
  • Referenced as host of 'Drinks with Jack' video series, involved in game creative direction

    Drinks With Jack Featuring Art Leads Jeremy Packer, Steven Martin & Chuck Ernst (Part 3)Jan 5, 2026
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; credited with Wizard of Oz and company vision

    Episode 1166: "Pinball Things I'm Thankful For"Dec 3, 2025
  • Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; recruited Eric Meunier; known for sales pitch and vision

    Episode 28 – Eric Meunier from Jersey Jack PinballJan 29, 2018
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; noted as interested in open-source transparent design methodology; works within Stern constraints

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Dec 27Dec 28, 2025
  • Event host/moderator for the 'Drinks With Jack' video series

    Drinks With Jack Featuring Gary Stern & Seth Davis (Part 2)Dec 19, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; criticized for handling of theme licensing decisions, particularly for Harry Potter

    Saturday Morning Spectacular! May 17May 17, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball founder; defense of Avatar theme selection as business judgment call

    Saturday Morning Spectacular - December 21Dec 22, 2024
  • Referenced as going to Australian Pinball Expo, presumably flying business class

    Kaneda Sunday Morning SpectacularJul 7, 2025
  • Founder/owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; gave Seiden Avatar license with creative freedom

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep16 - Into the Rainbow With Mark Seiden at Jersey Jack PinballSep 2, 2025
  • JJP founder; Pokemon reflects his design preferences and game appreciation history

    Pokemon looks like a love letter to some of Jack's favorite games. Anything I'm missing?Feb 10, 2026