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Aliens

gameactive25 mentionsFirst seen May 23, 2016Last seen Aug 31, 2025

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Aliens is a pinball game that exists in both physical and digital formats. The physical version was associated with the Highway Pinball project and faced manufacturer challenges but eventually reached customers. The game is also available as a Zen Pinball digital table, which has been praised by enthusiasts for its authentic pinball feel despite its licensed theme, making it a favorite among digital pinball players.

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    Aliens is Zen's masterpiece original score with no notes for improvement

    Source: Chris Frebus$1000 Pinball? Alice Goes To Wonderland
  • opinionhigh

    Pinball Brothers' Aliens requires significant tinkering and maintenance from owners

    Source: Dave SousaThe Super Sized Dave Sousa Episode

Recent Mentions (25)

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  • Pinball Brothers wide-body; Ellen Ripley new edition $7,995; includes Art of Pinball sculpts; topper $1,300; Lior (sculptor) credited

    DPP #77-1Oct 20, 2023
  • Pinball machine in venue collection; described as too dark with in-lanes covering slingshots

    INDISC 2019 - Classics II Playoffs - SemifinalsApr 15, 2020
  • Mentioned as upcoming/in-development game that hosts are waiting to hear updates on

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 29 - The Pinball slump created by over saturationAug 30, 2023
  • Mode option within Alien pinball machine; separate from Alien mode with different ruleset and objectives

    Alien (Pinball Brothers 2020)Nov 11, 2021
  • Stern pinball machine arriving; discussed as upcoming release with positive gameplay impressions

    Episode 33 – Blackout

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  • Existing: Aliens is a Zen Pinball digital tablevsConflicting: Mention 0 references Aliens as part of Highway Pinball project (a different pinball platform/manufacturer)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

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Mar 2, 2017
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  • Pinball machine by Dutch Pinball based on Alien franchise; discussed in licensing context regarding Sigourney Weaver availability

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  • Highway Pinball title; container ship recently arrived in US with new stock after long delay

    Episode 46 - Pinball Expo & Video Games GaloreOct 23, 2017
  • Highway Pinball game based on Alien and Aliens films; features LCD on playfield; wide body; expected price ~$6,000; modes from both films

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  • Referenced for quality control issues with interactive toy (alien head locking problems)

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  • Highway Pinball game criticized for lacking Sigourney Weaver and clear story positioning

    Episode 126 - VR or GNR?Oct 19, 2020
  • Pinball Brothers game acquired by Dave in trade from Foo Fighters Premium; noted as tinkerer-friendly with custom code capabilities (12-16 songs)

    The Super Sized Dave Sousa EpisodeJul 16, 2024
  • Licensed pinball game currently being built by Pinball Brothers

    A Big Pinball Announcement Coming Soon from Pinball Brothers, but It's Not Bally Twilight ZoneMay 25, 2023
  • Previous Zen table designed by Thomas Cross, referenced as comparison point for A-Force quality/design

    Marvel at TimelordsSep 26, 2016
  • Stated as Chris's favorite movie of all time, recommended for viewing despite potential disturbing content

    SzásMay 22, 2017
  • Zen Pinball table designed by Thomas Price; frequently referenced as Chris's favorite non-Star Wars Zen table; features progressive modes that drive replay engagement

    Things That Make You Go HummmSep 4, 2016
  • Zen pinball table designed by Thomas Crofts; licensed from Fox; noted for strong narrative and atmosphere; compared favorably against physical Heighway Aliens table

    Zen Studios Design InterviewFeb 16, 2019
  • Zen Studios pinball game featuring Sigourney Weaver voice and movie clips; Brad Baker's favorite recent Zen release

    Virtual Pinball For Real, or VPCabs Interview.May 23, 2016
  • Zen Studios pinball table; noted for consistent physics tuning similar to Marvel pack

    Antisocial Arachnids and Full Service ServosOct 3, 2016
  • Zen digital pinball table; Chris praises original score as 'Zen's masterpiece of an original' with atmospheric design; atmospheric score by Zen (not James Horner)

    $1000 Pinball? Alice Goes To WonderlandMar 17, 2025
  • Movie released concurrent with Raven; Ripley character compared to Raven's female protagonist aesthetic

    Episode 75 - Die on this Hill: Raven w/ Scott DanesiMar 24, 2025
  • Zen pinball table; Chris's favorite; praised for feeling like actual pinball machine despite licensed theme

    More Williams and More OriginalsApr 17, 2022
  • Referenced as Zen Pinball digital table; Tony notes preference for digital layout over physical version

    Episode 253 - Empire RecordsAug 31, 2025
  • Highway Pinball project; eventually fulfilled to customers despite manufacturer collapse

    EPISODE 125 – COOKED BACONDec 24, 2022