The Beatles is a Stern Pinball licensed pinball machine released in 2018, based on the iconic British rock band. It was produced in a limited run of 1,964 units as requested by The Beatles, making it a sought-after title in the pinball community. The machine features competitive gameplay with a classic mode that disables magnets, and includes notable optical spinner mechanics. It has been referenced as a pricing benchmark for other licensed Stern titles and remains a notable entry in Stern's music-themed pinball lineup.
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The Beatles pinball machine is based on the Sea Witch ruleset.
The Beatles has five selectable modes (Loop Mania, Drop Target Frenzy, Super Spinners, Super Pops, Multiball) that can each reach level 5
The spinning disc magnet in the center of The Beatles playfield adds chaos and unpredictability
The Beatles is intentionally designed as a simple, accessible, single-level game to contrast with modern complex rulesets
Stern Pinball modern remake of Sea Witch; features tweaked rules for faster gameplay; includes special mode added by Dean Grover allowing play of original Sea Witch rule set
Stern pinball game; rumored to potentially have Sea Witch released as variant.
Stern pinball machine based on 1960s Beatles music; Sea Witch-based playfield design; major discussion focus on design philosophy and pricing
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The lack of ramps and single playfield level makes extra ball access uniquely challenging and high-risk
The Beatles pinball is excellent for variety in collections dominated by deep-ruleset modern games
Completing all five modes to level 5 unlocks an ultimate wizard mode
The Beatles was limited to 1,964 gold edition units and started at over $10,000, more than double the concurrent Stern Pro price of approximately $6,000.
George Gomez's tweaks to the Sea Witch layout for The Beatles (making the upper loop repeatable, adding a spinning disc, multiball magnet, and drop targets) improved the original design.
The Beatles pinball uses a modified 1980s Stern Sea Witch layout and featured the most expensive license ever procured for a pinball machine at the time (2018).
The Beatles pinball machine had controversial premium pricing
The Beatles were referenced in Williams' Beat Time (1967) before receiving an official licensed Stern game in 2018
Christopher Franchi's The Beatles pinball machine will arrive within 30 days directly from Sam Stern/Stern Pinball
Christopher Franchi was initially skeptical of The Beatles pinball due to pricing but changed opinion after playing it at MGC and now considers it one of his all-time favorite games
The Beatles (Stern) is one of Drew's favorite Stern pinball games of all time
The Beatles by Sam Stern is one of the greatest pinball machines ever made
The Beatles pinball game has improved playfield geometry and shot flow compared to the 1980 Sea Witch
The Beatles did not tour after 1967 and stopped performing live
The British Invasion and Beatles saved the American music industry in the early 1960s
The Beatles pinball machine includes Beatlemania Multiball as a major mode
All My Loving is a mode where switches build jackpot
The game features a 1964 bonus multiplier theme element
Mystery shots are lit during regular play progression
Stern pinball game featuring opto spinners; George Gomez referenced as design precursor for spinner mechanics used in Star Wars
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Band whose music inspired Steve Ritchie to pursue rock music after hearing them
Limited edition Stern Pinball machine; 1,900 units total (1,800 Gold Edition at ~15k GBP, 100 Platinum, 50 Diamond at 40k GBP); discussed as pricing/availability example and licensing cautionary tale.
Licensed pinball machine being played and demonstrated in this video
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Musical artist referenced in song lyrics; potential IP holder for Beatles Pinball theme
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Modern Stern game; described as modified Sea Witch with improved geometry; hosts discuss as alternative to Sea Witch remake
Stern Pinball game (2018); modified Sea Witch layout with Beatles 1964 theme; limited to 1,964 gold units; originally priced $10,000+; featured first opto spinners in Stern games
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Stern Pinball machine released 2018, designed after Sea Witch, available in Gold/Platinum/Diamond limited editions; primary focus of this stream
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Stern Pinball game; controversial due to $1M licensing cost; Franchi chose 1964 retro Beatles theme over Yellow Submarine option; created vintage memorabilia-themed artwork
Pinball machine with controversial premium pricing structure; referenced as comparison for potential Harry Potter pricing
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Pinball machine in host's personal collection; valued at $8-9k on secondary market; staying in Wisconsin basement
Legendary rock band; referenced as having pinball machines already in existence
Historical reference for $10K pricing establishing precedent
Modern pinball game based on Sea Witch playfield with improved geometry and better shot flow compared to original
Licensed Stern Pinball machine (2018) featuring Beatles theme; price point ~$12,000; played throughout stream with tutorials for newcomers
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Rumored Stern Pinball game, speculated January 5 2019 release
Pinball game title referenced in video title; no substantive content available about the machine
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#10 entry on underrated list; Stern Pinball licensed title designed by George Gomez based on Sea Witch layout; praised for superior code, wizard mode depth, and film/music asset integration; criticized primarily for high price
Stern Pinball game; hosts reference it as successful retheme of Sea Witch, hoping for Quicksilver retheme
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Theme/IP referenced in pinball machine audio
Mentioned as upcoming Stern Pinball release alongside Black Knight
Stern Pinball licensed game being played; subject of video analysis focusing on Taxman wizard mode and overall game design
Pinball machine mentioned as difficult/challenging to play
Stern Pinball game featuring nine Beatles songs, notable for complex licensing approval process involving Apple, George Harrison's widow's approval required
Pinball machine based on Sea Witch; host uses mental strategy of treating upper and lower flippers as separate games to improve scoring.
Stern Pinball music-themed game, part of Stern's music pinball catalog
Stern pinball machine based on classic Sea Witch; features difficult-to-acquire music license
Rock band featured in exhibition via Beat Time (1967) and Stern's Beatles: Beatlemania Pinball (2018)
Stern Pinball game on display at EAG 2020 (Gold edition)
Musical group that The Beatles pinball is licensed from; licensing brokered by Bravado Merchandising
Musical group whose IP is licensed for the pinball machine; production limited to 1,964 units as requested by The Beatles
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Stern Pinball licensed game released in 2018, Gold Edition, single-level playfield, Sea Witch-based layout, 1964 era theme.
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Stern Pinball title pushed from Pinball Expo 2018 to January 2019 release, planned EAG London debut
Rock band central to both interview and pinball machine theme; historical focus on their 1960s impact and cultural influence
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Limited production licensed title (1964 units) showcased in Marriott hall