Hobbit is a pinball machine manufactured by Jersey Jack Pinball based on the Hobbit intellectual property. Released in the mid-2010s as a licensed game, it features a journey-style rule set with substantial mechanical elements and deep rule implementation. The game experienced initial quality control issues including playfield defects and flipper problems, though subsequent code updates and replacements improved performance. It became a successful title for JJP, serving as a reference point for the company's design trajectory alongside Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Hobbit was released in 2014
Hobbit features 32 distinct modes
Hobbit has a third flipper that is rarely used
Hobbit's audio was designed by David Deal
Jersey Jack Pinball game; featured at Automate It arcade open house; normal flippers with two inlanes per side
Jersey Jack game owned by Darrell, praised for quality and dragon feature, noted for long play times
Jersey Jack Pinball game; discussed as deep, complex game with long ball times; wide-body layout that can play 'floaty'
Jersey Jack Pinball machine owned by Bill Webb with recent code updates; valued around $6,000 range; experienced motor issue with Smog effect
Jersey Jack Pinball wide-body game; design reference for Labyrinth's playfield density and layout
Jersey Jack machine with unique right upper flipper; complex ruleset designed by Keith Johnson; on location in Australia
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Hobbit is a wide-body game
Hobbit can be played at 6.2-6.9 degrees pitch depending on front/middle/back measurement
Jersey Jack title; received code update adding 'There and Back Again' mode
Jersey Jack Pinball game; standard edition noted as rare
Referenced as comparison for ruleset complexity; hosts claim it is easier to understand than Willy Wonka
Jersey Jack Pinball game that Keith Johnson and others worked on while software department was based in Streamwood, Illinois garage
JJP licensed game; ~2,000 units produced; based on Tolkien IP; in stock and available for distribution
Widebody example cited as feeling slower due to wide-open playfield design
Jersey Jack Pinball launch party discussed; Tony made it to round 5, Dennis to round 6 in three-strike format with 24 players
Jersey Jack Pinball pre-order funded title; significantly delayed (over 1 year from announcement); production models expected March 2016 at Texas Pinball Festival.
Pinball game previously streamed; Joel owned it for over a year; came in on trade the week before James Bond stream
Jersey Jack Pinball game released 2014, wide-body, journey-based rule set, 32 modes, five quadrants (beast multiball, lock shots/dragging multiball, spinner orbits, dwarves collection, Smaug multiball), three mini wizard modes, features third flipper
Referenced as quintessential long-playing game with theatrical experience; requires 45+ minute commitment
Pinball machine praised for perfect theme implementation and overall package quality
Game Joel traded TNA for; Joel later regretted trade due to preferring group play experience
Jersey Jack Pinball game with acknowledged flipper problems; hosts note it would improve significantly if flipper software issues were fixed via backport update
Pinball machine used in Pinburgh tournament; recent code update added colored action button feature
Machine owned by Martin; previously had defective playfield that was replaced; replacement playfield was brand new and superior quality
Pinball machine owned by Tom; mentioned as a game he enjoys keeping for deep play
JJP game with good implementation but criticized as bad game; playfield quality issues noted
Jersey Jack Pinball game at version 3.0; has features requiring tweaking in future updates
JJP licensed game; experienced backlash requiring redesign; took longer than projected; some Pirates cancellations converted to Hobbit orders
Jersey Jack Pinball game; based on Hobbit IP; journey-style game; deep rule set; mentioned as successful title with strong appreciation.
Vintage/classic game owned by Alex; confirmed at 350 pounds; used as transportation logistics case study
Pinball machine that Alex previously owned; features pre-Bluetooth design; mentioned as game with notable sound package that benefits from quiet play environment
JJP game; Jack mentions receiving positive player feedback at Vancouver Flipout
Jersey Jack Pinball game they streamed and gave away playfield for as prize
Jersey Jack Pinball game for which Eric performed electrical engineering work
Jersey Jack Pinball title; positioned as comparable quality to Pirates of the Caribbean; reference point for JJP's historical game design trajectory.
JJP release referenced as cautionary tale of premium initial pricing that depreciated to $6,000 within couple years after COVID market normalization
Jersey Jack licensed game; one of 4 releases since 2013; noted as top seller alongside Wizard of Oz in distributor comments
Streamer helped friend set up; heavy game requiring multiple people; claimed to cause back injury
1990s pinball game; example Don and Luke discussed regarding vintage construction methods and design philosophy
Joe's first new-in-box purchase; mentioned to establish he is not biased toward Stern
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Eric worked on cleanup; one of his office games
Referenced for center ramp left/right diverter functionality comparison
Jersey Jack title; discussed as example of licensing misstep (movie quality issues); reference to Guillermo del Toro incident
Game referenced as having substantial dramatic mechanical elements