Referenced as comparison point for Pokémon's combo rule system

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; coded by Davidson; underwent significant mode difficulty rebalancing pre-release from uniform 14-shot requirement to progressive 6/5/4 progression

Stern pinball game themed around the band; designed by Jack Danger; Raymond Davidson worked on code; underwent iterative difficulty redesign before The Pinball Fest release

Jack Danger-designed pinball machine; Walt references it as example of innovative design where 'every shot is a ramp'

Pinball machine referenced for ball guide adjustments; mentioned hypothetically regarding mid-playfield features

Stern pinball machine with similar combo rules to Pokémon

Previous Stern game designed by Jack Danger known for complex ball paths; referenced as design predecessor to X-Men

Pinball machine with flying UFO mod and other mods by Raiden Gorby.

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; praised as excellent quality game

Stern game; example of popular theme machine failing to appreciate

Stern release lacking secondary market appreciation; expected to see increased inventory flooding

Pinball release; Kaneda has played it; one of only two recent games available at NYC locations; Elton John art beating it in People's Choice voting.

Stern LE ($13,000 MSRP); $2,000 topper; experiencing collector value decline (LE resale ~$18,000 paired with Venom); code updates added songs; represents investment loss example.

Stern LE game at $13,000; lost almost $4,000 in secondary market value; Jack Danger designer

Stern Pinball recent/upcoming release by Jack Danger, Tanya, and Ray Day. Discussed for having easier backhand ramp shots and more accessible multiball design compared to older Stern titles.

Jack Danger's first full designer credit at Stern, prior to X-Men

Pinball game completed by Tommy within the past month

Stern pinball machine; theme based on band's van tour that never happened; hosts praised its shots and variety

Referenced as one of Jack Danger's masterpieces; features dead bounce mechanic; artwork praised among community favorites

Stern pinball by Jack Danger; recent Stern 'Making Of' video documentary produced

Stern game; Don owns and improved appearance with neon plastic acrylic sets; used as comparison for John Wick mod potential

Stern Pinball game; Don purchased, modified ('modded the crap out of it'), and resold

Stern game by Jack Danger; referenced as design precedent for X-Men shot design and rules quality; praised for engaging playfield layout

Stern game (recent release) predicted by Kaneda to be strong performer; topper expected to be superior to Godzilla topper

2023 pinball release ranked in top 3, Stern manufacturer, requested addition of 'Big Me' song

Machine Hardy owns; features underglow LEDs that he may repurpose for Beetlejuice aesthetic mod

Stern Pinball game allowing player to choose from 6 modes via screen; example of pure freedom design

Jersey Jack LE experiencing major depreciation ($4,400 loss); described as fast-selling LE at launch

Recent Stern release; cited as example of LE depreciation, losing $3,000–$5,000 in secondary market value within months

Stern game by Jack Danger; music-themed; Shane's first pinball purchase (LE with topper); ~$11.5-12K secondary market value; features touring aspect and red van theme

Stern game used as example of unclear communication; Expression Lights expansion has been delayed with no definitive release date

Stern pinball premium; Don owned longer but played less than Venom Premium; used for comparison of engagement loops

Recent Stern title praised by Kaneda for clearer code and simpler animations; positive contrast to Godfather

New Stern pinball machine; designed by Tanio Klyce with Jack Danger; features focused rule set, unusual layout, difficult left ramp, Premium upper playfield with death save feature

Recent release used as gameplay quality benchmark

Stern game released this year; likely to win Game of the Year; new in box selling for $10,500 despite 1,000 LE production

Stern Pinball title; topper accessory announced for release ~1 year post-launch; secondary market value decline cited

Stern Premium title Don owned, customized with Expression lights and upgrades, sold on secondary market at loss after 1+ year of ownership

Recently released Stern game; mentioned as recent purchase by collectors who lack time for Venom

Stern game by Jack Danger; strong Game of Year frontrunner; secondary market pricing $1k+ below list

Stern game designed by Jack Danger; just streamed; order banks open; praised for animations, criticized for lack of callouts; LE priced at $13,000–$14,500

Recent Stern release; cited as example of oversupply; LEs manufactured in excessive quantity, destroying secondary market value

Stern title, LEs and Premiums arriving simultaneously, highly praised, no major negative feedback, upper playfield doesn't slow gameplay, sound/EQ settings being optimized by owners

Stern game designed by Jack Danger; code 1.0 drastically changed game with callouts; cited as example of fresh design

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; sold out at record pace; positioned as direct competitor to Galactic Tank Force in the $11k premium tier

2023 Stern Pinball release themed around Foo Fighters band; features adventure/alien narrative; available Pro/Premium/LE; primary subject of episode

Stern pinball machine described as solid but not exceptional; available at Lumberjack Johnny's

2023 Stern pinball machine designed by Jack Danger, themed around rock band, available in Premium version; subject of topper speculation and light-up shooter rod discussion

Stern Pinball game referenced as having decent humor and Scooby-Doo gags integrated into design

Stern Pinball; Flippin' Out sold only 1 unit of Premium model; pulled from Evolve distribution; poor sales performance

Referenced as close competitor to Godzilla-level enthusiasm but 'trickled off'; theme appeal limited to subset of players

Stern pinball machine by Jack Danger; vault program inclusion surprises community; strong initial sales, later dip

Stern pinball game competing in same convention 'big five.' Called best game of the show by majority consensus. Had strong sales.

Recent Stern release; Elite/Premium/LE tiers available; features dead post and upper playfield in Premium/LE; Kaneda calls it game of the year; sold out LEs in 1-2 days

Previous Stern cornerstone release (March); pricing remained identical to Venom ($6,999/$9,699/$12,999)

Pinball machine sold by Don to fund new Spooky game purchases

Stern pinball game receiving additional October production run in addition to earlier 2023 runs

Stern Pinball game; no accessories announced, no timeline given

Stern game released early 2023; strong initial sales followed by significant cooling in secondary market; used as model for predicted saturation impact

Stern pinball game cited as example of successfully converting non-gaming IP to pinball

Stern Pro-level game designed by Jack Danger; featured in tournament; Gabe vs Luke match; described as insane/excellent

Stern licensed game host prefers John Wick over

2024 band-themed pinball mentioned as less engaging to host than GTF. Host notes: 'Foo Fighters is great, but band pins just don't capture me as much as like a movie or a television show... It shoots so well, it just doesn't kick me in the nuts.'

Stern game; Expression Lighting on LE only (not Pro/Premium); cannot be installed on Foo Fighters Pro due to missing recess

Stern game; topper delayed over 1 year; topper will have interactive toys; estimated full LE + topper price ~$15k-$16k

Stern pinball machine by Jack Danger; described as outstanding and unexpected design direction

Recently released pinball title featuring Foo Fighters; has dedicated panel at Northwest show featuring Jack Danger, Tanya Klais, and roadie

Stern Premium game Don owns; tested with PinStadium and Expression Lights

Stern Pinball game; first machine in Don's Stern 4 rotation experiment; exceeded expectations, Don kept it longer than planned

Stern Pinball music-themed game; recently received major code update with new callouts, expanded song selection (21-24 songs), supercharged mechanic, wizard mode additions

Stern title with delayed Premium production; first-run orders bumped to fall; currently on production line; expected 2-3 year production run; strong demand

Stern Pinball game; Venom pricing matches Foo Fighters; had decal issues during production

Pinball machine mentioned in scoring discussion example

Recent Stern music pin; LE sold out at $12,999; shipping to distributors and dealers; secondary market at $15K–$17K

Stern release; fantastic early code with significant room for growth; competing with Godzilla in recent player perception

Stern game designed by Jack Danger; featured in Stern's recently released making-of video

Newest Stern release with Premium and LE variants, Jack Danger designer, highly praised by Don

Stern Pinball game; rated A+ by Don; features strong theme, excellent code, expression lighting, and flow mechanics

Jack Danger's first pinball design for Stern, released February 2023; early GOTY contender with innovative cross-field ramps and magnet usage; includes light-up shooter rod

Pinball machine; Emma's #3 favorite; currently ranked top 10 on Pinside per Don

Stern release; had production delays due to decal/quality issues; referenced as cautionary example for future production planning

Pinball machine rumored in development (unattributed)

Stern pinball machine being launched; tournament subject

Chicago Gaming Company pinball game; version 0.98 code released with new call-outs; rumored motorized topper with head control in development

Recent Stern pinball title; Don ordered the Premium version and praised its flow and gameplay at various locations.

Pinball machine that IE Pinball had on pre-order but switched to James Bond LE instead

Pinball game; Don mentions as a title he's previously prioritized over Iron Maiden

Music pinball on order by Don Garrison; Stern Premium model; planned to receive PinWoofer speakers and full installation documentation via livestream

Stern pinball machine themed around rock band; recently launched in Pro, Premium, and LE versions; high demand; Pro $6,700, Premium higher, LE sold out

Stern premium game; Don had new-in-box opto defect requiring warranty replacement; widely available on location

Stern pinball game released earlier than expected; designed by Jack Danger; features dead post and flow-heavy playfield; tied to Foo Fighters album release timing

Stern music-themed premium edition owned by Don; initially had non-functional Overlord opto sensor replaced by Stern support; used as example of good manufacturer support

Stern cornerstone release; 26 premiums listed on Pinside; market saturated with discounted prices vs. MSRP

Stern pinball game; recently received wizard mode code update with extreme difficulty requirements.

Stern Pinball release; unique layout; criticized for lack of mechanical wow despite $13,000 LE price

Stern Pinball title receiving new achievements in code update, scheduled for multiple production runs through Q2-Q4 2024

Game based on Foo Fighters band, Zombie Yeti art, jump ramp, right orbit to figure-eight shot, center spinner, requires precise setup/leveling

Stern Pinball release; designed by Jack Danger; code by Tanya Klyce and Tanya Rattano; Pro/Premium/LE configurations; Tony's game of the show

Recent Stern release; played by George at Mustang Sally's tournament in Virginia; modern game with complex rule shots

Recent Stern Pinball release; early unboxing videos show quality issues (flipper coil failures, soldering defects)

Stern Pinball title; rumored IP poached from Spooky Pinball; scheduled small run October

Stern pinball machine; code by Tanya; features drop targets, power-up leveling system, exploitable geometry; recently received code update

Recent release mentioned as in-demand title; referenced to show typical market patterns and second run expectations

Upcoming Stern pinball machine; announcement released during Triple Drain recording session on Friday morning

Stern machine shipping in volume during Q4; Pro model already shipping, Premium expected

Stern's next Cornerstone game; Dave Grohl-fronted rock band theme with alien-fighting narrative

Recent Stern release with unique layout and bright visual presentation by Zombie Eddie. Cited as example of immediate strong sales due to compelling gameplay reveal. Used as comparison point for Venom's weaker initial reception.

Recent Stern Cornerstone release (March) with identical pricing structure to Venom; used as comparison point for layout, art, and gameplay.

Pinball machine (manufacturer unclear); Tom owns LE version; purchased with intent to keep long-term

Pinball machine (title/theme)

Stern pinball machine; configured too difficult for The Beast tournament; feedback indicated it was set too tight

Pinball machine title referenced in video title

Machine arriving at Josh Roop's house end of June; specific manufacturer not stated but context suggests JJP

Stern Pinball machine themed around the rock band, designed by Jack Danger with art by Zombietti and animation by Phil

2023 Game of the Year winner from Spooky; designed by Jack Danger; depreciating to ~$9,500 secondary market despite award status

Stern LE that sold out in record time; example of rapid LE demand and secondary market strength

Rock-themed pinball machine; recent release; likely Game of the Year contender; compared favorably with other rock machines

Stern Pinball game; cited example of secondary market losses (~$3,000) and overpricing relative to mechanical content

Spooky title Kaneda predicts will dominate 2023 game-of-year awards by default due to weak competition; represents best new game released this year in his view.

Stern pinball machine by Jack Danger; LE copies selling at stable secondary market prices (~$13,500)

Second alleged cornerstone; Jack Danger design; Kaneda skeptical of IP popularity (20M album sales); questions viability of 1,000 LE units

Stern Pinball title; Kaneda predicts LEs reach customers within 3 weeks; will hold value at $11,500-$12,500; described as holding customers until Venom release

Jersey Jack title; Kaneda's prediction for early 2023 winner; praised for gameplay; LE shipping soon

First game designed by Jack Danger at Stern; discussed in context of newer designer talent

2023 Stern Pinball machine themed around the rock band Foo Fighters, designed by Jack Danger with code by Raymond Davidson, available in Pro/Premium/LE versions

Jersey Jack music pinball; rumor suggests it was originally designed as Pokemon then reskinned

Stern game priced at $13,000; cited as example of Jack Danger's first game that community supported despite lower mechanical content

Pinball title with Premium and LE variants; upcoming mod in development by Lurmods

Stern title in production; Kaneda predicts topper reveal in May; LEs sold out; Premium units expected in next production run; codes receiving updates

Recent Stern release designed by Jack Danger, heralded in pinball community as great shooting game, but reportedly less fun than John Wick

Stern game by Jack Danger; reached code 1.0; features added callouts; $2,000 topper; won Game of the Year; expression lighting criticized

Stern game; LE with topper priced at $15,000 MSRP; predicted to depreciate to ~$10,000 on secondary market within one year

Stern game; mentioned as inferior theme to X-Men

Jersey Jack Pinball game; historical reference for surprise pre-release market impact

Rumored Stern Pinball release (March 2024); speculated to replace Venom as next title based on Jack Danger's TPF absence

Recent Stern game designed by Jack Danger; Rachel Risto played it for first time with Jack Danger and Raymond Davidson present; host mentions it had better promotional video than GTF

Recent Stern release cited as causing significant production backlog due to high demand

Post-COVID game cited as having less content than pre-COVID equivalent (Godzilla)

Stern LE cited as example of minimal differentiation between tiers

Stern Pinball machine; referenced as successful launch with strong marketing trailer and community enthusiasm

Referenced as having more interesting/compelling playfield layout than Harry Potter

Pinball machine at At the Wallace; located immediately right of upper stairs

Jersey Jack Pinball release; well-reviewed game with innovative upper playfield ramp; designer's previous work; now affordable on secondary market

Stern pinball machine, first game in Don's rotating experiment, extensively modified with expression lights, powder coating, and T-molding; being sold soon

Stern pinball with $2,000 topper that Don criticizes as overpriced

Recent Stern pinball release; mentioned alongside X-Men Pro as available purchase option from Mad Pinball sponsor

Stern Pinball game by Jack Danger; Kaneda calls it a 'tremendous pinball launch last year'

Stern game that exceeded initial expectations; now ranked top-5 by community; Kaneda uses as precedent for Venom potential

Jersey Jack Pinball game; recently received new code update with wizard mode and song; contrasted with Guns N' Roses' 715+ day update drought

Stern title; cited as available for $12,999 from distributors; used as example of price decline over time as new releases launch

Game referenced as lacking impressive mechanical toys or 'Galactic Tank Force' variant mentioned

Recent Stern title; example of delayed topper reveal; secondary market price degradation to ~$9,500 cited as evidence of marketing failure

Recent Stern release; sold out quickly; criticized for lacking mechanical depth

Stern Pinball; referenced as example of recent game owners quickly selling due to high cost and buyer's remorse

Described by Kaneda as 'a great game' likely to win 'game of the year'; cited as example of quality game with secondary market price decline

Spooky Pinball release; excellent playfield layout but weak theme appeal; suffering secondary market depreciation; new-in-box listed at ~$10k.

Recent Stern release; used as comparison point for initial poll skepticism followed by strong sales

Stern LE game that experienced significant secondary market loss from $13,000 asking price. Cited as precedent for Jaws LE depreciation risk.

Pinball machine at Quarter Club, one of three machines in venue

Recent Stern release; praised for code quality and animations; criticized for being too fast for screen appreciation; primary complaint about sensory experience

Jack Danger debut at Stern; praised for originality, layout, software, uniqueness; model of team-driven design

Pinball game mentioned in Kaneda's comparative gameplay critique (likely Stern product); used as quality benchmark vs. Scooby-Doo

Stern pinball by Keith Elwin; LE lost $3,000 in value; praised for creative code execution but theme limiting appeal; Jack Danger predicted to win game of the year

Stern game; features overdrive post that Kaneda identifies as 2023's most impressive mechanical feature

Stern Pinball game; predicted as potential Game of the Year contender and strong performer

Stern game (2023); first LE priced at $13K (1,000 units); Jack Danger's first game; well-received with strong animations; marked start of $13K pricing tier

Jersey Jack Pinball machine; LE versions sold out in record time per Stern press release; designed by Jack Danger; Kaneda views as overpriced ($13,000) relative to comparable $8,500 Stern LE; better theme integration than Godfather

Recent Stern release used as positive comparison point; Kaneda moved by it and contrasts it favorably to Godfather

Stern pinball release; praised alongside Pulp Fiction as exemplar of good launch execution and content marketing

Recent Stern release; listed as one of three primary new game options; prices analyzed in secondary market

Stern Pinball game mentioned as example in custom shop discussion

Stern Pinball machine; Stack Brewing Company is on distributor waitlist; brewery staff expressed enthusiasm for the title

Stern game; cited as evidence that recent Stern LEs are not appreciating in secondary market

Stern game released approximately one year before podcast; designed by Jack Danger; host played at MGC last year

Stern Pinball; host cites as example of game prioritizing creative complexity over satisfying core gameplay; designed by Jack Danger

Stern pinball game from February 2023; subject of deep-dive review; designed by Jack Danger with significant community discussion

Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; host prefers over X-Men; praised for satisfying shots and accessible design; left ramp highlighted as exceptionally satisfying

Referenced as example of post-COVID saturation; Premium models available at ~$7,000; losing secondary market value

Referenced as 'one of the best fucking games ever to shoot' in discussion of shot design and mechanics

Premium Stern machine in Don's collection; noted as flooding the market with poor resale value

2023 Stern Pinball game; Premium priced at ~$13,000; designed by Jack Danger; features exceptional animations and playfield aesthetics; generates significant consumer interest and FOMO; compared favorably to Scooby-Doo and Godzilla

Stern Pinball machine; praised for excellent theme integration; successfully kept under wraps before announcement; confirmed for Texas Pinball Festival display

Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie; compared favorably to Godfather; expected end of year release; simpler LCD interface

Stern pinball game; mentioned as available used on Learning to Flip with 'good price'

Pinball machine; Jon's current favorite game after playing updated code 1.03.0 at Bad Penny; features improved FooBot callouts, expression lights, and topper functionality

Stern Pinball game with code name 'Falcon', named after drummer Taylor Hawkins

Stern game released earlier in 2024, owned by one of the podcast hosts, second major Stern release before Venom

Stern Pinball game; featured Easter egg of Gary alien; Packer worked on artwork; time-constrained single backglass initially approved

Stern game mentioned as result of Gen Z focus group influence; used as comparison point for sales potential vs. Back to the Future

Stern Pinball game cited as example of successful recent release with good cohesion; Kaneda implies it now looks better by comparison to The Godfather

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; praised as incredible design example

Stern Pinball game; code by Raymond Davidson; collaboration with Jack Danger and Tanyo; ongoing updates and refinement mentioned as current work

Stern Pinball machine based on the rock band; received universal praise at TPF 2023 with constant crowds and consistently high player enthusiasm; available in Pro and Premium editions

Stern Pinball game with high-energy rock theme; subject of recent trailer praised for marketing impact

Stern rock-themed game by Jack Danger; characterized as 'boring, stale theme' by Kaneda; questioned against alternatives like Eminem, Lady Gaga, Pink

Stern Pinball game referenced by Don in comparison to his enthusiasm for Avatar theme

Stern Pinball machine; Don contemplated asking Stern HQ about topper availability but did not

Stern Pinball machine criticized for having flat plastics and non-animatronic features at $2000+ price point; sold out quickly despite Don's criticism

Stern title arriving in locations in July; rock band licensed game

Stern Pinball game; designed by Jack Danger and Tanio Kleiss; referenced as example of their previous work

Modern pinball game at Star Tropics

Jack Danger design at Stern; Jason references as benchmark for designer excellence (100/100 score)

Stern Pinball game; part of Don's rotation program before Venom; Don played 500 games on this machine in longer time than Venom

Referenced as design comparison point; X-Men's outlane upper playfield is based on Foo Fighters upper playfield concept

Upcoming pinball machine with Davey and Paul collaborating on mods featuring flexible PCB screens integrated with gameplay elements

Pinball machine Jason misses playing most; mentions Premium Edition or Elite version with Expression Lights

Stern licensed rock music game; criticized as poor choice vs Nirvana; original price ~$12,800, now worth ~$3,000 less; purchased by Don, used as depreciation example

Stern pinball machine; Premium Edition; Don acquired one of the first units off factory line

Premium Edition machine owned by Don with custom modifications including powder coat, expression lights, pin stadium, pin woofer, glow-in-the-dark rubbers

Music-themed Stern pinball game (2023, Jack Danger design) referenced as raising bar for musical theming

Premium Edition pinball machine; one unit recently sold for $14,250; another currently listed at $14,250; stabilizing price point.

Pinball machine by Jack Danger (Ask Jack Anything designer); second release; praised for brilliant flow and quality code

Stern pinball machine; topper used as example of Stern's $3,000+ pricing strategy for plastic accessories

Newly announced Stern pinball machine themed around the rock band, with Jack Danger presumed as designer

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; has zero bumpers; Scott Ian grew to appreciate it after multiple plays

Stern pinball machine themed around the rock band Foo Fighters, released 2023

Stern game referenced as having launch party badges on Insider Connected; Michael Grant has earned launch party badge for this title

Spooky Pinball title designed by Jack Danger featuring curved metal out-lane design to increase drain speed

Spooky Pinball game referenced as having 10-ball option available

Music/theme pinball concept mentioned in licensing discussion

Recent Stern game referenced; IE Pinball compares upper playfield design favorably

Stern Pinball machine themed around the Foo Fighters band; IE Pinball is playing v0.98 code update and demonstrating wizard mode

Pinball machine in streamer's collection; streamer considering selling or trading; influenced streamer's flipper technique when playing Jurassic Park

Stern Premium-tier game owned by Don; recently customized to LE specifications with green powder coat, expression lights from Led Zeppelin, fluorescent plastics, glow-in-the-dark rubbers, and signed apron by Jack Danger

Stern pinball machine designed by Jack Danger; cited as breakthrough success that opened licensing doors for other 90s rock bands

Pinball machine or mod theme based on the rock band Foo Fighters

Pinball machine with 'Lolly' mod kit referenced in title; appears to be a custom modification for a Foo Fighters-themed machine.

Pinball machine or themed mod kit subject

Recent Stern release with manufacturer sponsorship of launch events to boost accessibility and new player recruitment

Rock band whose music and brand are licensed for the pinball machine; integrated into sci-fi battle narrative

Stern machine; second rental, standout for audio quality, Dr. C's potential desert island choice

Rock band that is the IP theme for the pinball machine

Fast-playing machine previously owned by reviewers; ranked above Elvira's; played immediately before Elvira's

Rock band; mentioned by Mrs. J as example of existing pinball machine being actively played

Example game used for playfield diagram demonstration

Pinball game referenced as source of three-target center playfield design allegedly copied by Predator

Stern Pinball machine; located next to Jaws at venue

Stern Pinball game; host initially compared it favorably to Scooby-Doo before revising that opinion

Recent Stern pinball release; praised for shipping with finished code; shipped with rubbers in goodie bag rather than installed

Stern Pinball release; displayed at Texas Pinball Festival; had one screen during festival; topper costs $2,000

Upcoming Stern Pinball game with Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic; recently announced; has hologram topper element

Announced pinball game; 2023 release; host is committed to Premium Edition; same release window as Pulp Fiction creating purchasing conflict

New Stern pinball machine with artwork by Jeremy Packer, reviewed via flyer during stream

Stern-licensed music theme; Premium edition available; playfield reveal expected tomorrow; controversial theme choice

Upcoming pinball game themed after the band; George has pre-ordered, expected April arrival

Upcoming pinball machine on order, expected arrival unknown but not imminent

Stern pinball machine; Premium Edition ordered by host

Stern pinball machine themed around the rock band; Premium Edition featuring city-selection modes and van mechanic

Stern pinball machine with recent code updates; host and guest discuss desire for wizard mode content

Upcoming Jack Danger designed pinball game; top personal priority for host; generates high enthusiasm in community

Stern Premium pinball machine; primary gameplay focus; features artwork by Jeremy Packer

Spooky Pinball game with lower playfield; used as mechanical comparison point for Evil Dead's cellar implementation

Stern game designed by Jack Danger and Tanya; won multiple People's Choice Awards (Best Ruleset, Best Sound, Best Animations, Best Mechs); innovative gameplay with alien invasion theme

Recent Jack Danger design; well-received; demonstrates Danger's design capability

Jersey Jack Pinball release; Kaneda cites as successful title; only game with frequent recent unboxings alongside James Bond 60th

Stern Pinball recent release; Pro $6,700, LE $13,000; used as pricing comparison benchmark

Spooky Pinball licensed game referenced as pricing comparison ($13,000 Bad Mother Flipper Edition)

Upcoming Stern title (rumored/announced); Kaneda skeptical about sales at inflated pricing for non-dream licenses

Stern music-themed game; mentioned as comparative benchmark; Kaneda claims Elton John superior

Previous Stern launch outside major show (March, during Texas Pinball Festival prep) as example of narrative control strategy

Stern premium title; referenced for pricing strategy and secondary market depreciation; Pro Edition lacked upper playfield like expected Jaws Pro

Pinball game (manufacturer unclear); Kaneda characterizes as having mediocre theme but elevated by execution quality; positioned as exception requiring thematic appeal through game design

Pinball machine with IP licensing; predicted as market winner alongside Pulp Fiction and Galactic Tank Force

Upcoming Stern cornerstone game; expected September 2023 release; 90s rock band theme; characterized as B-tier theme; softening demand anticipated

Rock band; releasing new album March 2024; recent Super Bowl advertising; subject of predicted next Stern pinball game

Stern game; Limited Edition predicted to depreciate to $8k as part of oversaturation trend

Stern Pinball title used as comparison point demonstrating better layout and mechanics than Venom

Expensive release; currently sitting in inventory at $13k new in box; example of oversaturation

Recent Stern Limited Edition with good availability despite 1,000-unit run

Stern musical pinball; secondary market showing $5,000+ depreciation from MSRP; example of recent title value collapse

Recent Stern release used as pricing reference; Jaws maintains same price point with no increase

Stern Limited Edition by Jack Danger; case study for market collapse—$3,000 value loss within one year; new-in-box price $9,995

Stern pinball where LE and Premium have nearly identical artwork despite price premium

Stern Pinball machine shipping in April; designed by Jack Danger; praised for accessibility, beautiful artwork by Jeremy Packer, and strong secondary market outlook

Stern Pinball game; described as '80s cartoon adventure'; sold out; priced at $14,500+ with tax and shipping

Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; cited by Kaneda as evidence of superior design ambition and uniqueness

Pinball game with Premium at $14,500 and LE at $13,500 in secondary market

Stern Pinball game based on Foo Fighters band; available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition variants; features theme where band fights aliens to save Earth

Stern Pinball machine based on the rock band, available in Pro/Premium/Limited Edition variants; subject of this gameplay video

Pinball game by Jack Danger; phenomenal shooting mechanics but theming polarizes owners

2023 Stern Pinball release; Jack Danger's first design; awarded best shooting, best design layout, best rules; best seller of 2023 releases

Stern Pinball game that RetroRalph enjoyed less than James Bond 007

Recent Stern Pinball release; Ralph's first hands-on experience with Pro and Premium editions

Recent Stern pinball release used as comparison point for reveal trailer editing quality and Hardy's initial excitement level

Carrie's Stern machine being modified with dynamic lighting kit; test case for review

Game Hardy mentions was updating to newest code during the video recording

Premium pinball machine owned by Cary; example of game where he would face financial loss if reselling at current market rates

Referenced for left ramp shot design similarity; player notes familiarity from previous experience

Pinball machine in Carrie Hardy's collection; featured with Pin Lights ultra-slim installation

Hardy loves the game but notes it lacks memorable mechanical moments; focuses on screen-based elements

Alleged upcoming Stern Pinball cornerstone game designed by Jack Danger; rumored release timing unclear

Theme or title element of 2023 promotional campaign

Stern Pinball game in Pro and Premium versions; praised for flow, repeatable shots, sound design, and dead post feature (Premium)

Pinball machine at TPF 2023; approximately 20 units brought by manufacturer

Pinball machine; tied with Pulp Fiction as most popular game at festival; Cary purchased Premium edition; Pro tier now shipping to homes with high praise from community

Upcoming pinball game Hardy is picking up; hopes to play GTF locally during that process

Spooky Pinball game owned by Hardy; used as positive example of responsive manufacturer handling of issues

Stern Pinball machine themed after the rock band; Premium model with rock-band-themed gameplay; highly enjoyable according to Hardy; has online leaderboards

Stern Pinball game mentioned as trending up and potentially replacing Godzilla at number one

Referenced as a comparison point for flow-heavy gameplay; Hardy previously purchased this game after watching stream and enjoying both theme and gameplay

Pinball machine in Hardy's collection used for secondary comparison of glass options

Previous Stern Pinball game; referenced as example of enjoyable gameplay that influenced Cary's interest in Jack Danger designs

Pinball machine owned by Cary; he plans to upgrade with PinWoofer audio system in future

Comparative reference for upper flipper difficulty management vs X-Men's Danger Room offset flipper

Upcoming Stern Pinball cornerstone title with alien theme; band heavily featured in game's character and humor direction

Brand new Stern Pinball release being displayed at TPF and sought for autograph by Carrie Hardy

Jack Danger's first design at Stern; Hardy cites it as example of successful designer stepping into new role, contradicting his initial pessimistic prediction

Stern Pinball machine from which Pin Lights were previously installed and removed

Recently released Stern title with strong sales; featured mature code and original layout as differentiators

Musical act whose music ('There Goes My Hero') is incorporated into the custom soundtrack

Secondary test machine used to validate Pin Snake performance across different playfield layouts

Ranked #3 in reviewers' scoring; Dr. C prefers it over Deadpool despite gameplay difficulty with ramps

Second-ranked game in Pinball Pursuit's portfolio at 21/25 points

Pinball machine that Pinball Pursuit had in house for 2 months; Dr. C didn't tire of the music due to personal preference for the band; used as contrast for Metallica theme exhaustion

Music-themed pinball machine; Retro Ralph used song 'Run' from the game while playing Tales of the Arabian Nights in tournament

Stern Pinball machine by Jack Danger used as comparison for complexity and learning curve challenges

Recent Stern game; mentioned as design reference point for John Wick's left ramp

Stern Pinball title; won TPF 2024 in Patreon poll with 40% of vote; currently in limited edition production phase

Stern pinball game; still in high demand; Tony identifies as game he would buy; Stern planning light Premium runs in December due to demand

Recent Stern Pinball game sharing identical pricing structure with Venom; art by Zombie Yeti

Stern Pinball game announcement that drowned out Multimorphic and GTF releases in March

Stern pinball machine; ranks highly for Pro value, missing only ball kick save in left out lane

Upcoming pinball game that Raymond Davidson is working on, part of discussion with Jason on the podcast

Stern Pinball 2023 release; subject of enthusiastic first-impression review after 27 hours of ownership in Premium configuration

Stern Pinball machine; themed after Foo Fighters band; designed by Jack Danger; new #1 earner at Electric Bat Arcade; costs $1 or 3-for-2 at location

Pinball machine. Jason previously owned and recently sold to fund car purchase.

Stern Pinball Cornerstone game; features expression lights option; upgraded LE audio with 5.25-inch woofers; Jason previously owned and sold, now regrets decision; considering repurchase

Stern pinball machine used in The Beast tournament; tuned with extreme tight tilts, tight slings, virtual locks; received feedback as being tuned too difficult

Pinball machine in Hardy's collection with It's Lit cup holder installed

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; #4 on Hardy's list; features horizontal left-to-right shots and repeatable loops; exceeded expectations

Premium Stern machine owned by Cary Hardy; used as example to show readme file update details

Previous Stern game where Tanya Clice provided programming and rules support alongside Jack Danger

Pinball game designed by Jack Danger at Stern; cornerstone design project that established Jack's capability for complex game architecture; came after success of Jurassic Park home game

Pinball machine played by Dennis and Tony after John Wick; easier game with low replay threshold

Previous Stern game designed by Jack Danger; highly praised by community

Stern pinball designed by Jack Danger; referenced as comparison for X-Men designer's prior work

New Stern Pinball release featuring band theme with alien storyline; three-tier pricing model

Recently announced JJP game; compared to Godfather for layout design and playability

Stern pinball machine vaulted as of end of 2024; hosts express surprise at early vault placement given recent release

Jack Danger-designed pinball machine; thematically linked to Dave Grohl band; noted for excellent flow and artwork by Orbital Albert

Jack Danger design referenced as example of his non-fan-layout design philosophy

New licensed pinball machine celebrating Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, released February 28, 2023

Stern pinball game; cited by listener Brent as example of more complete code compared to X-Men at launch

Stern pinball game designed by Jack Danger; cited as a cornerstone title

Pinball machine set up next to X-Men Premium at Fresh Pinball

Recent Stern Pinball release; compared favorably with Aliens; described as 'one of the best recent sterns' by Dave; owned previously by Dave (Premium edition)

Stern Pinball's latest release; prominently featured with ~21 units on show floor

Newly announced Stern Pinball machine based on the Seattle-based rock band, featuring alien invasion and Overlord storyline

Stern title featuring Jeremy Packer artwork

Stern pinball machine themed around the rock band Foo Fighters, subject of topper light show product

Licensed Stern Pinball machine; Premium model shown; features city modes, multiball, FooBot progression

Stern Pinball licensed machine themed around rock band Foo Fighters; Premium model featured in this gameplay video; comes in Pro, Premium, and LE tiers with significant feature differentiation.

Stern pinball game; possible topper announcement

Stern Pinball game receiving motorized official topper accessory

Stern pinball machine; received major code update (v0.97) with new wizard mode and licensed song

Licensed pinball machine by Stern Pinball; subject of behind-the-scenes video

Stern Pro machine from 2023 in The Game Gallery lineup

Stern pinball machine; Premium currently shipping; Pro scheduled Q2 2024

Stern Pinball game featuring Jeremy Packer artwork

Stern Pinball title currently shipping Pro, Premium scheduled for next two weeks, October rerun

Previous Stern release; pricing structure matched for Venom

Jack Danger-designed Stern Pinball game discussed on Pintech Live

Stern pinball machine; Premium now shipping, Pro and Premium variants scheduled for July and October

Stern Pinball machine subject of presentation

Reference point for GTF location performance comparison

New pinball game by Stern Pinball

New Stern pinball machine receiving the tour-date badge feature.

Stern Pinball game receiving version 0.94 code update with enhancements and bug fixes

Stern Pinball machine with Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition variants in production

Stern pinball machine themed around rock band Foo Fighters; features Zombie Yeti art with hidden Easter eggs

Stern pinball machine themed around the rock band; currently in Pro and LE production phases

Stern Pinball Pro model at Ocelot Brewing Co.

Stern Pinball's newest game; being produced in Pro model; making public debut at Texas Pinball Festival

Stern Pinball game on display at TPF 2023

Stern Pinball machine entering production phase; Pro version now at distributors

New licensed pinball machine from Stern; sold out across all tiers in record time

Stern Pinball's recently announced machine, in development/early production phase.

New Stern pinball game expected to enter production in March 2025

New cornerstone pinball machine celebrating the rock band, available in three price tiers with Expression Lighting System in LE

Upcoming cornerstone pinball machine with band theme; designed by Jack Danger with Zombie Yeti art and Tanyo Klyce code

Upcoming Stern Pinball machine themed around the rock band Foo Fighters, described as 'cornerstone' title

Stern Pinball game with announced launch schedule that triggered competitive tease from JJP

Rock band whose brand is licensed for Stern's Foo Fighters Pinball game

Next Cornerstone pinball machine by Stern, themed after the rock band, featuring aliens and band battle animations

Stern pinball game; released same week as Godfather; Jack Danger's first Cornerstone game as designer

Musician-themed pinball; rumored upcoming Stern title

One of two rumored cornerstone games from designer Jack Danger

Speculated theme for Jack Danger's upcoming Stern pinball game; modern rock band; strong connection to artist Zombie Yeti

Stern Pinball game; holds record for highest first-month earnings at Electric Bat Arcade

Stern Pinball game where Mike Vinacore designed Expression Lights system for the game

Pinball machine in spring release pipeline; available to order

Stern Pinball machine; Premium version priced at $9,600; Don uses as pricing comparison for Bond 60th review

Rumored Stern Cornerstone game; Don speculates on narrative integration vs. straight music theme

Stern's next Cornerstone game; teaser trailer dropped; alien theme with Zombie Yeti artwork; full reveal Tuesday; Pros ship in 1-2 weeks

Stern Pinball licensed game; rock band theme with sci-fi adventure narrative; Pro/Premium/LE pricing; features upper playfield, death post, combo shots, area 51 theme

Stern release in production; Don debates Pro vs Premium vs LE backglass artwork; design debate over Bond licensing constraints

Limited edition sold out; premium edition available; expression lighting may be LE-exclusive; powder-coat armor available aftermarket

Premium LE priced at $13,000; comes with expression light channels built-in on Premium/LE but not on Pro model; lacks premium custom armor like older LEs

Recently released pinball game; flow monster with good music; Don considering orange sparkle powder coat treatment similar to Elvira project.

Stern Pinball game; displayed at IAAPA; Don noted most machines had one-person-deep queues

Stern music pin, revealed February 28; lacks official expression light kit 10 months after reveal; original story based on Scooby-Doo cartoon format

Stern release; secondary market LE pricing around $9,500 mentioned as comparable value retention to Jaws LE prediction

Stern LE at $12,999; criticized for minimal Premium/LE differentiation; poor value proposition with nearly identical artwork and limited cosmetic differences; trading sub-$10k secondary market.

Pinball machine at Xul Beer Company

Previous Stern game using same playfield economy-of-scale approach; had Dill Danger Post covered on Pro version

Stern pinball game designed by Jack Danger; accessory package released March 12 including $2,000 topper, $225 shooter rod, $250 armor, $499 expression lights, $99 art blades

Pinball machine title at Cahaba Brewing Company

Modern pinball machine listed in Colorado Pinball Pub lineup

Pinball machine at Canal Street

Jack Danger-designed Stern title; sold well initially but vaulted comparatively early, possibly due to licensing or licensing-adjacent issues

Stern LE release at $13,000; accessory topper $2,000 (released ~year after game); Don criticizes topper pricing as overpriced reskin of R2-D2 design.

Spooky Pinball release; new $2k topper with moving robot head (Foo Bot); comic book art style; limited call-outs without topper.

Stern release with $2,000 animatronic topper; topper criticized as oversimplified (30-degree head rotation only); sold out first day

Stern pinball game entering vault program; sold exceptionally well initially then rapidly saturated market; vaulting surprised community

Stern Pinball game referenced as comparison for Pro version feature omissions (dead post)

Pinball game referenced as having playfield combo meter similar to Dark Chaos feature

Rock band whose music and brand are licensed for the pinball machine; licensing team gave creative freedom to development

New Stern pinball machine in development (code 0.8); features original fiction theme with Foo Fighters music; Pro/Premium/LE variants

Stern pinball machine that was the destination/focus of the road trip

Stern music-themed game used as primary comparison point; praised for cross-playfield shots and layout discovery; noted for straightforward progression code structure; Don owns and has 850+ gameplays on machine.

Stern Pinball game with van ramp; John Wick borrowed this ramp design in identical location; Don mentions custom plastic protector community aftermarket support

Stern Pinball licensed game competing in crowded market at same launch window as Galactic Tank Force

Recent Stern release; pricing held steady for Venom (Pro $7k, Premium $9.7k, LE $13k)

Recent Stern release entering vault quickly; underperforming on location despite collector market interest

Stern release; upper playfield compared to Jaws 50th as reference point

Stern Pinball game; mentioned in Don's comparison of modern Stern titles' code depth relative to Jaws

Prior Jack Danger design at Stern; used for comparison to X-Men; Don owns Premium version dressed as LE

Jack Danger-designed Stern game; Don owned copy and put 550 games through it; X-Men plays similarly with improved mechanics

Stern release; topper was $2,000; Don considers it overpriced; game flooded secondary market and tanked prices—cautionary tale for X-Men

Stern Pinball game; topper cost reference point (~$1,300 at launch); had sculpt component due to existing tooling

Stern title; accessories launching March 12th with advance dealer notification; accessories potentially available as future upsell for earlier buyers

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; code by Tanyo Kleiss and Raymond Davidson; art by Zombie Yeti; Pro/Premium/LE models; highly received at TPF

Stern game shipping Pro and Premium models in November; Q2/Q3 2024 expansion planned

Newest Stern release; LE and Premium versions in production; approachable ruleset with online rule sheet; production running four times annually

Stern game; referenced for visually distinct artwork by Jeremy; delayed accessory delivery

Stern pinball game entering vault despite recent 2023 release; paradoxical example of saturated sales followed by weak reorder demand

Stern pinball title; community complained about insufficient voice callouts; comparison point for D&D's improved vocal design

Referenced as upper playfield example with specific design objectives

Stern pinball machine officially announced Friday immediately after Triple Drain recording; designed by Jack Danger; announced via trailer

Jersey Jack Pinball machine; Tom owns LE with intent to keep long-term due to theme fandom.

Referenced as example of accessible, flow-based game design appealing to casual players

Ray Day code design; secondary market weakness; not selling well despite quality rule set; Scott trading in his machine

Modern pinball machine with tight inner orbit mentioned as challenging for Pinsnake application

Upcoming Stern Pinball game confirmed after George Gomez leak during Bond 60th stream; designed by Jack Danger with software by Tanya Kleiss and art by Zombie Yeti; Pro model $7,000

Previous Stern release; Venom uses same pricing structure (pro/premium/LE)

Stern Pinball entering Vault Program despite releasing only last year; hosts speculate poor sales or David Grohl's personal issues as reason

Stern Pinball title; running achievement tie-in with Foo Fighters 2023 tour through May 24 to mid-July

Stern game by Jack Danger; rated S-tier by Retro Jango despite community rating as A-tier only

Recent Stern release; affected by CPU/node board slowdown issues; required node board swaps to resolve; recurring issues noted

Stern game by Jack Danger; popular initial launch but rapid value decline; victim of market oversaturation

Stern game featuring Keith Elwin influence on design despite Jack Danger designer credit; example of 'Elwyn touch' philosophy

Stern game mentioned as post-crash operator purchasing strategy shift (Pro-only instead of LE)

Referenced as example of extreme Pro concessions; Force save variant mentioned in Pro version discussion

Modern pinball machine by Jack Danger known for pushing playfield design boundaries

Stern game with rules contributions from Jack Danger, Tanya Kleiss, and Raymond Davidson; influenced Pokemon ruleset approach

Stern limited edition with ~$4,000 depreciation loss example

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; well-received by community; Kaneda uses as benchmark for design quality

Stern LE used as negative value-retention precedent; Kaneda predicts Pokémon will NOT follow this game's price decline

Recently added pinball machine at Bowlero; had launch party and tournament associated with placement

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; used as example of game without co-op; features custom speaker cover mod available

Jack Danger design; referenced as example of acclaimed LE layout; Jack is co-designing follow-up project

Stern pinball; noted for great flowing game and shot layout; many copies in secondary market

Foo Fighters-themed pinball machine in Dutch Pinball Museum collection

Rumored Stern design by Jack Danger; 20M album sales; would represent nineties dad rock expansion

Rumored Stern Pinball title; Rainy Martinez's recent Dave Grohl artwork on website suggests potential development

Stern game now shipping LEs and Premiums; production briefly halted for parts transition; Pro models lack expression lighting capability

Stern title with Limited Edition games still being completed; Premium version delayed one week

Pro/Premium additional run scheduled for late July; no Expression Lighting Kits for Pros; projection mapping not reused

Previous Stern cornerstone release (March 2024); pricing baseline for Venom (Pro $6,999 / Premium $9,699 / LE $12,999)

Recent Stern Pinball cornerstone release (March); Venom maintains same pricing structure; discussed for art package and theme reception

Stern game; small run of Pro and Premium scheduled October 2023

Small October run planned; acquired from Spooky Pinball by Stern

Strong-selling title; new code V.97 adds 'Rescued' song, expanded song selection, final wizard mode; Premium delayed to Q4 2024, creating anticipated scarcity

Stern title; performed well early 2023; received new achievements in code update; multiple tier versions scheduled through 2024

Stern game receiving new accessories (topper, rod, blades, lights); $2,000 topper generated unexpectedly strong sales despite high price

Vaulted Stern title; shooter rods and Expression Lighting Systems low stock; host advises immediate purchase as no future production expected.

Stern game; Premiums shipping August; October Pro/Premium run; Q2 2024 Pro run planned

Recent Stern release; Venom pricing matches this game; Pros shipping week of episode

Stern Pinball cornerstone release with Jack Danger design, Zombie Yeti art, Tanya Kleiss code; teaser trailer released, 1,000 LE units at $12,999

Jack Danger design for Stern Pinball; praised for unique shots, flow, and Zombie Yeti art; highly setup-dependent performance; recently released

Stern pinball; received code update April 20 with formula adjustments (last shot nerfed slightly); has exploitable drop target geometry involving paddle shots

Recent Jersey Jack release; LEs currently shipping; mentioned as example of second-run availability delays

Stern release that exceeded production expectations; currently in multiple manufacturing runs; not yet at version 1.0 code but considered a complete game

Recent Stern release used as comparison point for Venom; unique layout, strong initial sales, same price point creating direct consumer choice comparison

Pinball machine used as example for rule-set clarification in Danny Teachers content

Stern Pinball game; designed by Jack Danger; highest-playing machine at Captain Crazy's Paradise (Premium model)

Recent game Ron playing; criticized for killing playfield lights during multiball for dramatic effect, obscuring visibility

Stern pinball machine with $2,000 topper accessory featuring lit band member heads; other expensive accessories including side rails

Pinball machine owned by Corey (Pro version).

New Stern Pinball machine with Pro and Premium versions; features Area 51 multiball, upper playfield in Premium with single-playfield Pro adaptation

Stern Pinball machine; designed by Jack Danger; themed as 80s Saturday morning cartoon; features Foobot assembly, Area 51 Scooby-Doo-style mode, evil alien overlord antagonist; complete rule set at reveal; Brendan Small voice acting.

Stern Pinball comparison baseline for X-Men code structure ('hit two shots, pick a mode'); X-Men layout positioned as more innovative than Foo Fighters

Stern licensed game designed by Jack Danger; featured in Billboard magazine interview about game design philosophy