Spooky game; host describes as 'one of the shallowest games ever' and 'doesn't feel fully finished' despite enjoying it

Steve Ritchie design; Jason's honorable mention; shallow ruleset but satisfying center shot and easy onboarding for casual players

Referenced comparison; Pro version widely preferred over Premium per community consensus

Stern game featuring war hurryups, knight letters, and knight throwback mode; brought in by local operator for SPL event

Upcoming Stern pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie with code by Tim Sexton

Used as positive example of game that intentionally doesn't have pause feature, adding to difficulty/strategy appeal

Stern game being remade with updated topper; original topper cost $400-500, new topper priced at $1,500, secondary market was $2,500-3,000

Referenced for having excellent soundtrack with settings option to switch between different music tracks; used as design precedent for X-Men music solution

Stern Pinball machine; Pro version being reissued; Pro version considered superior to LE/Premium

Stern machine; poorly selling title; Black Knight topper being re-released at $1,500 price point; triggers rumors about possible game remake that hosts consider unfounded

Stern Pinball game by Steve Ritchie; recently released; available in Pro, Premium, and LE versions

Referenced for superior display animations compared to TMNT; animations worth watching rather than skipping

Stern Pinball release by Steve Ritchie, competing against Jersey Jack's unreleased game at MGC

Recent Stern release; approximately one month old at time of episode; receiving mixed community feedback; designer Steve Ritchie actively supporting players

Upcoming pinball game by Steve Ritchie; teaser and leaked images revealed at time of 2019 TPF

Stern Pinball release designed by Steve Ritchie, revealed at Midwest Gaming Classic alongside Willy Wonka

Upcoming Stern Pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie; non-licensed IP; features motorized flail and shield; Pro/Premium/LE tiers; upper playfield on Premium/LE only

Stern release; receiving free code updates and mechanical enhancements; 600+ LEs produced; optional add-ons available via Stern Insider Program

Stern release referenced as example of game hosts initially dismissed but enjoyed after extended play

Stern pinball title released ~90 days after Munsters announcement

Stern Pinball game; received code update to version 1.0 before Jurassic Park official release; designed by Tim Sexton and team.

Stern Pinball title; discussed regarding Pro vs. Premium playfield feature density

Stern Pinball game; released interactive topper with moving knight head; compared favorably to other recent toppers

Stern title; vinyl album released on burnt orange vinyl at $25.99 MSRP with original music from game

New premium pinball machine by Steve Ritchie; Ron played it at Pintastic and critiqued its upper playfield mechanics

New Stern Pinball game by Tim Ball based on Black Knight legacy; features knight toy with LED eyes, flail, shield; sparse playfield design; lock shot malfunction issues; code version .92 had skill shot display bug; launch parties at multiple venues

Stern game in Stern lobby; Ralph and Ian played during visit before D&D session

Stern pinball machine (Pro model), newly acquired by George, subject of this stream

Received a new production run; hosts discuss it as an investment option

Pro model acquired by Don via community help; incoming to District on Arcade location

Jersey Jack Pinball title featured in this gameplay video; player demonstrates score of 536M

Stern pinball machine being played; host is playing on a prototype model that was slated for destruction but was preserved

Stern Pinball game with toppers being re-manufactured and potential limited edition machine run rumored

Stern release; Pro, Premium, and LE models displayed at MGC; Pro edition heavily criticized as bare-bones and overpriced

Referenced for hydra/multiball mechanics comparison to Deep Root Gladiator design discussion

Stern game with previous-generation topper; historically regarded as best topper design in industry; Mandalorian topper explicitly being positioned as potential replacement ('Black Knight Topper Killer')

Legendary pinball title; Ken has ~5 games played; discussed as superior to TNA; still in studio with Especially When Lit podcast equipment

Game with new code played in Maine division semifinals; Raymond's flail shield shot drain ended his tournament

Referenced as example of non-traditional licensed Stern title (licensed from Williams, not movie/TV/band)

Stern Pinball Pro model released in 2019

Stern game criticized for weak magnet placement and performance; topper praised as 'wow factor' design achievement by Steve Ritchie

Stern Pinball machine, sequel to classic Black Knight series, features upper playfield and three-spinner Pro configuration

Premium pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2019

Stern game, topper available for $449, features moving/nodding R2-D2 style interactive topper with flames

Premium model Steve Ritchie design; features music by Scott Ian of Anthrax; acquired by Mark; includes highly-regarded topper

Stern Premium pinball game where top players dominated center ramp strategy; required code updates to balance gameplay

Stern pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; shipping for ~2 months; received physical enhancements (playfield protectors, rubber posts) for Premium/LE; Pro model lacks these upgrades; hosts point to underwhelming enhancement reveal

Upcoming flagship Stern pinball machine; sequel to Black Knight (1980) and Black Knight 2000 (1989); designed by Steve Ritchie; lead software by Tim Sexton; available in Pro, Premium, and LE models; features Scott Ian/Brendan Small music; teaser trailer released 25th of announcement week

Chicago Gaming Company pinball game; has $450 topper which Scott uses as price comparison to Stern's $1,500 Jaws topper

Stern pinball game with metal music aesthetic; criminalizes underrated according to hosts; features Scott Ian collaboration and Brandon Smallz music work

Recent Stern Pinball title designed by Steve Ritchie; features articulating topper with nodding/shaking head; described as 'most intense pinball machine ever made'

Stern Pinball machine, getting limited Pro rerun in June; Premium version criticized as worst modern upper playfield

Referenced for comparison regarding rule mechanics and button forgiveness

Stern Pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; third game in Black Knight franchise; features Pro and Premium editions with different playfield configurations

Classic game owned by Nathan's father; major influence on risk-reward mechanic design (bonus building with loss risk) and simple boss-progression structure.

Stern game featured in lobby arcade at reveal event; author played during event

Pinball reference used humorously by author when reflecting on not understanding modern cosplay trends

Previously streamed game at Flippin' Out, outdoor stream mentioned

Jersey Jack Pinball machine; featured game for tonight's stream; has code version 1.0; designed by Steve Richie

Premium pinball machine by Stern serving as the subject of a launch tournament with heads-up double elimination format

Modern pinball game; announced as final game in upcoming Black Knight Marathon

Stern pinball machine (Pro model), subject of this stream, described as brutally difficult

Stern pinball machine (Pro model) being played and analyzed during stream

Newly announced Stern Pinball game featuring motorized knight mech with shield and flail, Lexan upper playfield, animatronic topper; released in 2025

Stern pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; features upper playfield and flail mechanism; 20-person development team; released by Stern Pinball

Stern Pinball 2019 machine being played and analyzed; third iteration of Black Knight franchise

Stern Pinball machine (Pro model) being played on stream; game features include Deep Freeze, Burning Sands modes, Magma Beast battles, Black Knight Castle wizard mode

Stern Pinball machine; subject of gameplay stream with custom mods; available in Pro and Premium editions with different features

Stern pinball game; Micah noted putting up 40-50 million scores while Manu achieves 17-49 million; mentioned as example of game difficulty

Stern pinball machine from 2019; subject of extended gameplay stream; difficult shot-accuracy-focused design

Stern Pinball game being extensively played and explained; third in Black Knight series; available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition tiers

Stern pinball machine, Pro model being played and analyzed in stream

Mentioned as available in George's streaming lineup

Stern pinball machine being played/reviewed during stream

Stern pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie; criticized for uninspired upper playfield compared to Black Knight 2000

Stern pinball game in George's collection; limited mod options available

Stern Pinball release featuring interactive articulating helmet topper that moves and talks; highly praised by crew as top-tier topper

Stern Pinball 2019 release; brings back Black Knight character; features hand-drawn artwork and good code; strong animations and callouts

Stern machine formerly in Ralph's collection, traded for Labyrinth, described as fun but brutal with shallow mode design

Stern pinball Premium Edition added to Rossi's Lounge Brooklyn on March 23rd with factory default difficulty settings

Referenced as favorite action button example by co-host; features center-mounted action button for save timing

Modern Stern pinball game with soundtrack by Brian W. Schmidt; referenced as comparison point for musical quality

Recent Stern release; premium machine with upper playfield; compared against Monsters Pro and Beatlemania

Stern pinball referenced for harsh/snarky character callouts, contrasted with Pokemon's lack of Misty dialogue

Stern Pinball game with display/animation quality referenced as standard of comparison; Ed Robertson worked on it

Official title; Stern Pinball's latest release being debuted on factory stream; part of Black Knight trilogy

Stern Pinball game receiving code version 0.97 update with new Wizard Mode, Last Chance mechanic, and physical playfield enhancement

Pinball machine being played and demonstrated; focus of the walkthrough video

Historical pinball topper benchmark—$500 topper with superior mechanical moving elements used for comparison

Upcoming original-themed pinball machine, third in Black Knight series, designed by Steve Ritchie

Stern Pinball's recent release; subject of Cary's analysis focusing on Pro vs Premium vs LE tiers and upper playfield effectiveness

2019 Stern Pinball machine featuring Scott Ian metal soundtrack, upper playfield with Lexan material, central spinning flail mechanic with moving shield; Kerry Hardy's primary focus in this video

Stern game known for fogging/cloudiness issues on upper playfield in premium/LE editions

Stern pinball game; Hardy was initially excited but changed opinion after gameplay reveal due to upper playfield design

Steve Ritchie-designed game that gave him freedom after restrictive previous licensors

Previous Stern release cited as example of misleading promotional videos vs. actual gameplay

Upcoming Stern Pinball machine, three-tier release (Pro/Premium/LE), features upper transparent Lexan playfield and interactive Black Knight character

Prior Stern release; Cary used as cautionary example of trailer hype not matching gameplay reality

Previous Steve Ritchie design (2019) that Hardy considered but decided not to purchase after watching streams

Referenced as previous example of misleading promotional footage vs actual gameplay experience

Referenced as example of pinball game with engaging display animations

Previous Stern topper ($500) that Hardy considers vastly superior to Jurassic Park topper

Stern Pinball release; won Twippy for Best Music and Sound Effects; features high-energy soundtrack with composers Scott Ian, Brendan Small, Ken Hale, Jerry Thompson

Referenced humorously as existing Stern game in context of 'Stern expanded universe' joke

Referenced as comparable brutal, fast pinball machine; Coco rented it; both reviewers prefer it thematically to Metallica but acknowledge same gameplay family

Stern game; referenced for expensive topper pricing that increased ~$1,000 on re-release

Stern Pinball machine; company building additional units, likely final production run

Stern Pinball 2016 game; received mixed reviews; new toppers being produced; license controlled by Planetary Pinball

Stern pinball machine being re-produced in Pro Edition; known for having one of the coolest toppers Stern has made; topper price increased from original launch

Pinball game that Blake recently purchased from Jason

Stern Pinball machine; won best music/sound effects at Twippies; placed high in animations/display and callouts categories

Stern Pinball title; new topper featuring animated helmet with glowing eyes and talking head movement, priced around $500-$600

Recent Stern release with upper playfield and premium art package; played by Dennis at Pen and Palooza event

Latest in Black Knight franchise; host's favorite Black Knight game; Pro version preferred by host; criticized by high-end players for upper playfield ease

Recent Stern release; referenced as having release window before Wonka reveal and Cosmic Carnival

New Stern pinball machine announced in April, Steve Ritchie design, features motorized knight toy with flail and shield ball lock

Referenced for quality animations similar to Jurassic Park; used as comparison for art package quality (superior to Wonka)

Stern Pro re-release mentioned as precedent for Rush re-release strategy

Stern Pinball title with interactive armored knight topper that Orby ranks in his top toppers list

Referenced as having excellent callouts; Orby compares Portal's audio favorably to it

Stern Pinball machine; referenced in livestream footage showing Gary Stern playing

Mentioned by listener as being played heavily; comparison game suggesting faster play than Hobbit

Stern pinball machine; Pro and LE versions present at tournament; used in main tournament qualifying and finals

Stern pinball machine available as pay-to-play at The Game Show

Premium version used in Flipout Tournament A Division final; chosen by Escher Lefkoff as first game

Stern Pinball game released March 2019 with music by Scott Ian and Brendon Small; subject of this vinyl LP release

Modern Stern title; fourth most-used in NACS with 14 instances

Stern Pinball's new title showcased at MGC 2019; panel discussion featuring Tim Sexton and Steve Richie on design process and connection to Williams' 1980 original Black Knight

Referenced as Stern's previous 'cornerstone' release for comparison of feature differentiation strategy.

Recently released Stern game featuring extensive animations by Chuck Ernst's team; licensor was flexible with creative additions; available for purchase through Flippin' Out Pinball

Upcoming pinball machine potentially to be streamed at Flippin' Out Pinball

Steve Ritchie design; Mike's last game played; Mike prefers Pro over Premium version; described as highly challenging and physically intense

Latest Stern Pinball title brought in for Five Days of Pinball; used in tournaments

Stern pinball machine in first machine bank at Fort Worth location

Third installment in Black Knight franchise, released by Stern Pinball in three variants (Pro/Premium/LE)

Stern Pinball's newly titled game designed by Steve Ritchie, sequel in the Black Knight franchise

Stern Pinball machine (Pro model) being tutorials; notable for approachable layout, brutal difficulty, simple rule set, Magna Save feature, and retro callback modes to Black Knight 2000

Stern game designed by Steve Ritchie; featured Anthrax soundtrack by Scott Ian; third in Black Knight series

Stern Pinball game with moving knight head topper serving as design precedent for Foo Fighters topper

Stern Pinball machine; will be featured with Steve Ritchie guest next week for farewell stream

Stern 2019 Pro-tier pinball machine that was a standout favorite for the author; noted as super fast, brutal, and fun despite being unintuitive for newcomers

Stern Premium (2019); referenced for flipper ball hop issues that affected Mandalorian upper playfield; appears at venue

2019 Stern pinball machine (Pro model) at Hyndman's Arcade

Stern 2019 LE release featured at Ayce Gogi

Stern 2019 Premium edition in Rock Fantasy's lineup

Stern Premium machine at VÜK; heavily praised by author as masterpiece

Stern Limited Edition (2019) pinball machine at Lyman's; featured on venue's overhead camera streaming system

Stern Pinball, 2019; Pro version; author's surprise favorite from the visit; praised as super fast and brutal yet fun, though noted as not intuitive for unfamiliar players

Stern 2019 pinball machine (Pro model); newest game at Silverball Saloon at time of visit

Stern remake with extreme secondary market scarcity and high resale value; justifies additional production runs

Stern pinball game (2019) receiving code update with new speech integrations and topper rerun at $1,500; strong secondary market scarcity; subject of Don's personal interest

Stern Pinball game from 2019; original topper was $449 MSRP; used toppers have been commanding $2,500–$3,500 on secondary market; Stern is now remaking the topper at ~$1,449–$1,500 MSRP, collapsing the secondary market

Topper accessory selling for $3,000 on Facebook Marketplace (April) due to scarcity; Stern re-released at $14.99 after observing secondary market demand; Don purchased one despite not owning base game

Stern game; Don searching for Pro version; LE listed at $10,000 on Flippin' Out; scarce supply

Anticipated Stern rerun/remaster potentially releasing within 6 months; referenced as competing release in mid-2024 landscape.

Stern pinball with $1,500 topper; animatronic head with head-bang motion; comparison point for Foo topper quality/pricing

Comparative reference for ball time analysis

Pinball machine at DK Effect

Stern Pinball 2019 release using Spike 2; modernization of Black Knight series; features alternative Anthrax soundtrack; notoriously difficult with AI taunting mechanics

Stern 2019 release; Steve Ritchie design with Scott Ian soundtrack. Initially slow sales, now experiencing secondary market scarcity; Stern announced June rerun.

Stern pinball game available in multiple tiers; Ryan owns Pro version; praised as brutal and engaging game by interview subjects

Don owns machine; custom start buttons being distributed at MGC

Recent pinball title; The Pinball Scientist released a new mod kit for it

Pinball machine at Free Gold Watch; Mary's first pinball machine played; introduced her to the hobby

Pinball machine owned by RetroRalph (likely sequel to classic Black Knight)

Anniversary re-release of classic Williams game; mentioned as market success that established template for future anniversary editions like potential Munsters revival

Stern Limited Edition with associated three-fanged skull shooter rod; discussed for LE purchasing decision and aftermarket pricing

Stern game broken by Thanksgiving code update; fixed in subsequent code release

Stern game from pre-COVID era; underperformer; being rerun due to supply/demand imbalance

Stern release; Pro version being rerun mid-to-late June; mentioned alongside Iron Maiden reruns

Stern game whose shooter rod was unexpectedly restocked on Stern web store; Stern confirmed they are remaking the rod

Stern game designed by Steve Ritchie; subject of 'cheater ramp' modification adding left return ramp

Stern Pro Edition; plays as a 90-second intense experience; features Steve Ritchie as the Black Knight character; Don considers it the definitive edition despite LE availability.

Referenced as spiritual predecessor to D&D; fantasy theme; Don owns Pro version

Vaulted Stern game; Pro version completely out of stock at Stern with no dealer purchases available; accessories discontinued

Stern game with Pro run scheduled late June; accessories making second comeback

Stern game; Pro rerun scheduled for end of June; shooter rods recently re-released after over one year

Stern Pinball release; trilogy layout with short ball times; compared to Mortal Kombat vibe; receives setup guidance from designer

Machine Jamie played after tournament stress; context for Jamie's competitive frustration story

Another Stern remake run confirmed; Pro/Premium models

Classic pinball machine referenced during stream comparison; described as 'brutal machine' and 'like no fear on steroids'

Referenced as design template for new Star Wars C-3PO topper; topper recycled design with different character

Stern unlicensed game; cited as failed example of unlicensed theme strategy

Three machines at Nuclear Blast booth; 100 exclusive LPs available only at Comic-Con

Stern pinball with heavy music theme; performs poorly on location compared to other Stern titles despite having thematic appeal; license limitation (only to pinball fans, not mainstream audience)

Stern release; 2019 title; designed by Tim Sexton; praised as fun and brutal; positive operator feedback; version 1.4 announced; multiple panelists recommend it.

Stern pinball; fast and fair gameplay; Steve Ritchie callouts; alternative soundtrack available

Stern Spike 2 game receiving code updates

Prior Stern pinball machine with problematic action button implementation causing players to accidentally use Magna Save

Stern title; helmet topper being rerun; limited edition variant rumored for near future

Stern Pinball rerun of Pro model only in June as limited edition; topper cited as primary sales driver; positive distributor response

Previous Stern award-winner referenced in topper comparison; had $450 animatronic topper for comparison

Stern title; Pro version receiving additional production run in December specialty builds

Stern game by Steve Ritchie; third in Black Knight trilogy; winding down production; ranks #32 on Pinside Top 100

Stern title receiving code update v.1.01; part of Black Knight product line renewal efforts

Stern title receiving code updates including new music and Topper Incorporated integration

Stern reprint to clear excess inventory of playfields and toppers

Pinball machine with toppers that increased in price from $500 to $1,500 over four years; criticized as cash grab

Stern game; topper being remanufactured by Stern at $1,499 price (originally ~$500); Steve Ritchie design; final rerun in October 2022

Ritchie design for Stern; unlicensed original theme; positive example of creative freedom with Planetary Pinball license holder collaboration

Current Stern flagship title; received new code for Limited/Premium editions; physical enhancement (upper playfield post) added to improve ball recovery; soundtrack vinyl announced.

Stern game reaching version 1.0.0; same price tier as Jurassic Park; limited edition Comic-Con vinyl soundtrack

Stern Pinball game launched at Midwest Gaming Classic April 13-14, 2019; features music by Ian Scott from Anthrax, animations criticized for thematic misalignment (sandworms/hellhands diluting medieval knight theme)

Stern Pinball game revealed at March 2019; featured heavily at Texas Pinball Festival through Marco Specialties presales

Third Black Knight game, features center button MagnaSave mechanic, received code updates after tournament feedback, layout criticized as uninteresting

Referenced when Petey claims to be its inspiration; comedy setup for character absurdity

Stern pinball game; fourth card completed by McKay; code considered complete; took longer than expected despite being 'the easy one'

Third Black Knight game designed by Steve Ritchie, featuring three flippers on Premium/LE with upper playfield, two flippers on Pro; released 2019

2019 Stern release mentioned as cornerstone title

2019 Stern release; first quasi-unlicensed Stern game since 2001; designed by Steve Ritchie; featured innovative topper and classic flow.

Stern pinball game designed by Tim Sexton and Steve Ritchie; debuted in tournament at NYCPC 2019

Stern game; received new code update (Premium/LE only) including Ransom Wizard mode and Last Chance mode

Recent Spooky Pinball release, preferred by both Matt and Beck in Pro configuration

Referenced as comparison for Kong's mode design philosophy; hosts note modes are 'okay' but lack visceral engagement of top-tier releases

Stern game discussed at end of segment; older title; brutal difficulty curve; Don initially wrote it off but later appreciated it upon improving skill level

Stern pinball machine with Insider Connected; Alex mentions 104 plays on Pro model; cited as example for achievement hunting and mode stacking.

Steve Ritchie game; hosts use as comparison for similar design philosophy (punishing, fast gameplay with all-shot layouts)

2019 Stern Pinball original theme; third in Black Knight series; modern example of successful original theme execution; called 'best Stern game by far' and 'best Spike 2 game'

Modern Stern game; mentioned as example of shorter-playing, fast-paced alternative to typical long-playing Sterns; preferred by Alan for tournament/league use.

Modern game; cited as example where dangerous super skill shot becomes non-dangerous due to ball save availability

Stern pinball machine from 2019; subject of topper video

Stern Pinball title designed by Ritchie with Tim; described as one of most violent/intense pinball machines; represents Ritchie's design philosophy at Stern

Stern unlicensed pinball game; won Twippies Best Music and Sound award; demonstrates success of non-licensed titles with quality design

Stern release; LE down 14% month-over-month to $8,800

Recent Stern game referenced for playfield shot distance comparison

Pinball machine featured in tournament play; requires mode sequencing strategy and multiball planning

Stern Pinball game being played and streamed; Pro model variant based on title

Stern pinball machine, Pro model variant being tech checked

Stern Pinball topper that Don references as benchmark for quality; influences his evaluation of C-3PO topper

Stern classic referenced as benchmark for modern topper quality; featured animatronic helmet with two-degree motion and Steve Ritchie callouts

Referenced for magna-save timing mechanic comparison to Star Wars Jedi saver

Scott (listener) cited topper acquisition in confession; represents undisclosed purchase deception scenario

Stern Spike 2 game; Pro edition favored by both Jeff and Bird; described as fast, brutal, well-balanced rules; exemplary of well-designed Spike 2 title

Game at PRPHQ; used in finals amazing race; Kevin K scored poorly on it in qualifying

Stern Pinball game; hosts own one; rated as better tournament game but potentially repetitive as solo collection machine; good for competitive play

Featured in 4-hour livestream Friday; host won match against better player Joe Sharp

New pinball machine featuring metal soundtrack by Scott Ian

Pinball machine being promoted; sequel/continuation in Black Knight franchise

Machine in Bank 15 lineup

Referenced in discussion of real-time data collection benefits via connectivity

Third iteration of Black Knight pinball franchise by Stern Pinball, features central antagonist with interactive mechanics and heavy metal soundtrack