Pinball machine at Orbital Albert's local venue; he reports increased power consumption from playing it frequently

Stern pinball machine expected to arrive at Orbital Albert's location this or next weekend; high-end customized Pro variant

Rumored Stern title with multiple confirmations received despite denials; timing uncertain due to recent MCU releases

Marvel property; hosts believe Stern could make pinball version given Marvel relationship

Modern pinball game at Pinbrew Fest tournament; critiqued for excessive play time and video game-like mechanics; ruled unfavorable for tournament format

Stern pinball machine; used copies available around $4,300-$4,400; suggested as family-friendly entry-level machine

John Borg-designed Stern game; Martin Robbins streamed gameplay at James and Jackie location; complex mode structure with Cherry Bomb and Save Xandar wizard modes

Pinball game used as final Amazing Race game at Comic Kingdom tournament; Ted owns it and won on it

Modern pinball machine; Raymond's favorite from City Champ collection; won first place with 600 million using Quill's Quest/Groot strategy

Stern Pinball game; topper previously discontinued; shooter knob and art blades now officially discontinued

Stern pinball machine, subject of stream discussion and Thursday competition

Referenced in passing during tournament game discussion

Pinball machine; available for pickup by guest in early March at George's apartment

Stern pinball machine; recommended for beginners despite tough outlane design; praised for great music and character selection; considered deep enough for long-term engagement

Stern Pinball game coming November; confirmed upcoming release in Stern pipeline

John Borg design; described as cross between Metallica with Star Trek rules; Groot mech was busted on Jason's unit

Stern pinball machine; multiple units at Logan Arcade being set up for launch party tomorrow

Stern machine with Lonnie Moore code, shipped incomplete, improved significantly with updates

Stern Commemorative Edition final build coming early December

Stern release noted as movie-themed (not comic-sourced) that predates recent Zombie Eddie comic book run.

Stern location-focused game; example of big IP strategy for casual appeal

Stern Pinball machine with multi-part objective tutorial series

Stern pinball machine featured in stream; Pro model with discussion of code versions, tournament meta, and gameplay mechanics

Stern Pinball machine (Pro model) being played in this stream; George playing on new hardware

Stern title released 2017, described as good for beginners/intermediates but potentially stale over extended play

Pinball machine discussed regarding unfair drain opportunities and nudging practice

Stern pinball game with artwork and hexagon design element by Christopher Franchi; received zero licensor changes; artwork critiqued for two years

Licensed Marvel pinball title by Stern; features eight character modes, custom voice acting, motorized Groot toy, optical kickback, and integrated storytelling

Pinball machine title by Stern Pinball based on Marvel IP

Stern game that required significant code overhaul after initial poor Lonnie code; recovered through later improvements (Vlad credited)

Modern Stern pinball machine; subject of Robert Gagne's videos demonstrating extreme multiplier stacking via sibling rivalry strategy; has exploitable code mechanics

Stern game that launched without music at IAAPA, has received code improvements, features Groot toy interaction, has lightning flipper mod in some locations

Stern game with LCD screen and ~500 units produced; discussed as overpriced at $16,000 asking but reasonable at $13,000

Stern pinball game; referenced for Raccoon shot difficulty comparison with X-Men Sentinel kickback

Upcoming Stern pinball machine; designer Borg; 30-second teaser released via AV Club; playfield design compared to Metallica; rumored to feature Groot head, three flippers, two ramps, magnets

Stern pinball game in beta testing; features excessive call-outs, issues with movie licensing and sound, four licensed songs, coded by Lonnie Robb

Keith Elwynn/Jersey Jack title; experiencing second resurgence; recommended for newer players; supply-constrained; available via waitlist.

Stern pinball machine, referenced as example of Pro edition lacking spinners feature

Stern Pinball game; mentioned as played during Disney World vacation

Stern Pinball machine; Matt Scott Larson has one boxed in his garage awaiting setup after house renovation.

Stern Pinball machine; designed by John Borg; being discontinued; both hosts acquiring units from final production run

Stern Pinball machine; cited as example of game that started with problematic v0.87 code but improved substantially and became cult classic through updates

Stern Pinball game; mentioned for accessible two-ball multiball (Quill selection) for shot learning in competitive play

Spooky Pinball or Stern game; Franchi created artwork, including unrealized sports card concept for side cabinet inspired by movie's 70s aesthetic

Pinball machine in George's collection

Mentioned in chat/references as comparison point for code updates and quality improvements

Pinball machine owned by Christopher Franchi and Drew; described as complex rules-heavy game with multipliers and character selection mechanics

Stern running another production batch per host; part of current Stern production schedule

Stern pinball machine; Josh's entry point into serious pinball collecting; features mod with Groot hands

Stern title in Steve's collection; among his top 5 most-played games; favorite of his children (ages 6 and 8)

Stern pinball machine in Orby's home; frequently played with sons; features Cherry Jackpot mode worth 50-250M points

Stern machine located in tri-level bar in Key West where Drew visited.

Pinball game; in host's top-5 favorite games

VPX recreation title that Go Kiko is performing bug fixes on

Stern 2017 pinball machine; primary subject of video; features eight modes, Emulation/Cherry Budget wizard modes, Hadron mechanics

Modern pinball machine at MPT3K; described as 'really hard' and one of Manu's favorites

Stern game; referenced as in stock with Zach Sharpe, indicating inventory normalization

Stern pinball game; Drew scored $250M and $150M on it in arcade settings; appears at multiple locations discussed

Stern pinball machine with artwork by Christopher Franchi; Drew selected Batman 66 over this game citing superior package

John Borg-designed pinball; owned by Orville Albert; noted for difficult ramps and 'tight' gameplay

Pinball machine Orby lost $1,000 on when reselling

Pinball machine played in tournament; features Quill's Quest multiball, Groot ball, Orb multiball, weapon/Hadron system, and combo multiplier mechanics

Stern pinball machine; popular IP-driven game that performed well in children's location due to accessible ruleset

Stern pinball machine; ranked #5 on Erika's list; notable for group multiball and strong soundtrack

Example of complex serial data chain with six satellite boards coming off single core node

Guardians of the Galaxy themed pinball machine; featured in arcade

Stern pinball machine; recently fixed at local arcade; rules improvements completed; VPX version in development

Marvel Stern pinball game; planned to be part of Free Gold Watch's Marvel games row

Virtual pinball game with Scorebit integration demonstrated in tutorial

Physical pinball machine used for Thursday battle between Manu and Joe Hills

Stern pinball machine mentioned by chat participant as one of their favorite games at local arcade

Stern Pinball machine released 2017, designed by John Borg, primary subject of stream

Virtual pinball table that supports RGB cabinet light color-changing features, mentioned as nearly complete

Stern Pinball machine; subject of VPX remake in development; Manu plays it frequently and considers it underrated despite community criticism; ROM content recently encrypted

Stern Pinball machine being played throughout the video, multiple modes and multiball sequences featured

Stern Pinball machine; referenced as 'quarter game of the month' at location

Stern Pinball machine located at Blind Robin arcade; mentioned as venue constraint for streaming setup

Reference point for mechanical comparisons; hosts compare fuel mechanics and multiball features to Metallica Remastered.

Pinball game mentioned as something the host has been 'playing on repeat for the last few days' before this session

Stern pinball game; host played it and achieved 302 million points on Cherry Picked mode during gameplay session earlier

Stern pinball title designed by John Borg; referenced for comparison to TMNT shot design

Stern pinball game released at version 0.65 due to licensing requirements, criticized for poor code quality and insufficient software development resources

Stern pinball machine being played and discussed; features 8 modes leading to Immolation Initiative wizard mode, Groot multiball, Orb multiball, Save Xandar

Pinball machine recently transported by Basetone to South Carolina; previously problematic machine requiring repair work

Pinball machine where Micah holds high score of ~290M; used as example of his capability

Stern Pinball machine used for physical comparison; also has virtual recreation via Incredibles platform

Pinball title referenced by George as example of licensing compromise where voice actors were hired due to IP rights constraints

Original theme for Iron Maiden design before reassignment; later released with different designer/layout

Stern pinball title designed by John Borg, criticized as less unique compared to Metallica

Stern machine; premiered at Florida show; received underwhelming initial impression; features two songs; topper designed by Christopher Franchi

Pinball machine in early gameplay stage being demonstrated

Stern machine that George will pick up in February

Stern pinball machine featuring Save Xandar wizard mode and multiple game modes (Podchase, Sibling Rivalry, Sanctuary, etc.)

Stern pinball machine referenced as comparable depth to projected Stranger Things code evolution (3.0 version)

Stern Pinball game; $1,500 cheaper than Houdini; older code; still owned by Zach

Stern Pinball machine; scores B/B+; left outlane cited as unfair design flaw; hosts note middle gate bounce to outlane as genuinely unfair vs intentional brutal design

Stern Pinball Pro game at Europa Park arcade

Stern Pinball, multiple edition variants, faster and tougher than Aerosmith, art by Christopher Franchi

Rumored next Stern game; suspected to be upcoming release with possible Christopher Franchi artwork

Stern Pinball game, 2017 Twippies nominee

Stern pinball; code being updated with new task-based modes; leaving host's collection due to code staleness

Game brought by Zach Sharpe and Taylor to Dory Kevin Hill tournament; played at tournament

Stern rumored to be remaking with renewed Disney license, potentially bundled with new Spider-Man license acquisition

Flat screen era pinball game, 11th seed in group 4, received 12 points and advanced to Sweet 16

Pinball table mentioned by RetroRalph as an example of cool CoinOPS pinball content

Stern Pinball release; subject of first impressions review; three cabinet editions (Pro, Premium, LE)

Licensed Marvel pinball machine by Stern Pinball (2017), designed by John Borg with rules by Lyman Sheets and artwork by Christopher Franchi

Example of game affected by code update quality; discussed in context of review philosophy for anniversary show

Stern Pinball machine mentioned as example where hosts replaced all bulbs with sunlight SMD frosted bulbs

Stern Pinball machine being played and reviewed; code version 0.88.0 discussed; compared favorably to Walking Dead remaster

Stern machine with new code update (Heavy Metal Meltdown); praised for shooting mechanics; artwork by Zombie Yeti; compared favorably long-term vs Iron Maiden

Referenced as example of difficult-to-hit scoop mechanic

Reference point for chrome foil backglass mirroring technique similar to Iron Maiden

Stern Pinball game cited as having superior live-action movie scene implementation in wizard/later modes compared to The Hobbit

Stern Pinball game mentioned as personal favorite for artwork by one panelist.

Stern Pinball game owned by Zach Minney; referenced as comparison for family-friendliness and approachability

Stern Pinball machine praised for layout and post-release code improvements

Stern pinball game used as comparison point for shot variety and value proposition discussion

Referenced for scoop difficulty comparison

Stern Pinball game referenced as example of licensing complications affecting initial reception

Stern pinball machine; owned by Raymond Davidson; currently preferred over Metallica for shot findability

Upcoming Stern pinball machine, debut stream announced for mid-to-late November, designed by John Borg with artwork by Christopher Franchi

Stern pinball machine with unreleased code updates including Cherry Bomb Multiball mode

Marvel-licensed pinball machine by Stern, revealed November 20, 2017, designed by John Borg featuring Groot multiball, Orb multiball, and character-based modes

Referenced as comparison for wizard mode structure and gameplay mechanics

Stern Pinball licensed machine based on Marvel franchise; subject of full gameplay stream

Pinball machine being played and streamed; version 1.04; mentioned code updates; features modes including Save Xandar, Sibling Rivalry, Escape, Immolation Initiative, Cherry Budget, Antiquities, and Sanctuary

Stern Pinball machine being played and analyzed; player achieves 7 billion point scores

Stern pinball machine mentioned as example of game with recognizable copyrighted soundtrack vulnerable to DMCA strikes

Stern Pinball machine; subject of gameplay stream; features Groot, Hadrons, Immolation Initiative wizard mode, Cherry Bomb mode, multiple multiballs; Jack achieves 5.2 billion points.

Primary subject of stream; features Hadron mechanics, Save Xandar wizard mode, random mode selection

Pinball machine referenced as positive example; Jack's YouTube video gameplay of this title was mentioned

Stern Pinball machine; subject of the stream; player reaches 6.4-6.5B score in code 1.01

Stern pinball machine available at Stern Factory arcade section.

Stern machine used as control for network cable diagnostics in Star Wars troubleshooting case study

Modern Stern pinball game referenced as having a scoop mechanism; used as example of machine variation

Stern pinball game that marked the beginning of the Stone Army program's launch party initiative

Example game mentioned for demonstrating mode selection strategy in HERP format competitions

Stern game discussed; speaker liked layout but was initially critical of code and delayed purchase nearly a year

Referenced regarding variable coin-op performance and commercial unpredictability

Stern pinball game used as positive comparison for multiball design and flow-based gameplay mechanics

Stern pinball game; host references as prior example of pricing comparison and mentions voice acting issues with movie version that influenced AIQ design decision

Stern Pinball game; example of pop culture IP that remains relevant to new consumers despite game release date

Stern game; Groot Multiball, Cherry Bomb super jackpot timing challenge with Groot's moving mouth cited as excellent moments

Stern game where host achieved massive scores, particularly in wizard modes; referenced as example of modern score inflation in end-game content

Referenced pinball game for comparison to RAZA's 'atomic shop' orb-like feature and pin bar interaction

Cited as example of multiball providing combo opportunities, jackpot multipliers, and easier mode completion through controlled shot selection

Stern Pinball game; Tony voted best theme; features Groot head toy that ejects balls

Stern Pinball machine with gameplay reveal on November 20th at 6pm Central; confirmed to feature four licensed pop songs including 'Cherry Bomb' and 'Hooked on a Feeling'

New Stern Pinball machine; John Borg design; based on first film only; features Groot head and hands; Pro/Premium/LE tiers; colorful artwork by Franchi; expected to ship November 2017

Stern Pinball game recently installed at 403 Club; praised by Dennis for colorful gameplay, Borg design, challenging ramps; player reactions generally positive.

Stern release; LEs have not sold out; removed spinners from Pro model (later patched in software).

Newly released pinball machine serving as centerpiece for launch tournament; code version 0.8.0 in use

Machine customer wanted to trade in; valued at ~$4,200-$5,100 depending on condition and shipping costs; trade request was denied

Stern 2017 tentpole release; announcement possibly delayed due to code readiness rather than competition from Jersey Jack Pirates

Stern pinball machine owned by Frank's customer; node board cable referenced in troubleshooting example

Stern Pinball game receiving final production run; characterized as excellent game with strong market performance

Pinball game. Limited Edition version part of Zach's recent acquisition.

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

Stern pinball machine installed at Quality Beer (2018)

Stern Pro model (2017) at RadBar

Stern Pro pinball machine at NickelRama #1

New Stern Pinball machine featuring Marvel franchise characters

Stern Pinball's newest title featured at EAG 2018; had drop target manufacturing defect later fixed and replaced

Stern pinball machine from 2017; available at Button Mash

Stern Marvel pinball machine (2017); owned by article author

Stern Pinball licensed Marvel game, subject of this tutorial in Premium configuration

Stern Pinball licensed Marvel machine, Pro model, entering final production run

Stern Pinball game; Pro version shipping this week

Final Pros scheduled after Led Zeppelin

Stern Pinball title with final production run delayed to September

Stern pinball game that has ended production

Stern pinball machine previously announced for final production run in early June

Stern pinball machine, Pro and Premium variants, receiving final production run in September

Stern pinball machine; author owns and plans to install Insider Connected kit

Stern Pinball machine that shipped without many iconic movie songs; songs were added via code update

Referenced Stern game with Groot Multiball; comparison point for multiball mechanics

Stern pinball game; final Pro run shown in Factory Friday video; Groot head topper feature mentioned

Stern pinball game; Franchi artwork; described as 'limiting property' with constrained design flexibility

Stern Premium pinball used in Orange County league tournament; less dependent on pre-play selection; apparently has different rule sets for Pro vs. Premium in v0.87 (Groot vs. Orb multiball prioritization)

Zen Studios table; references were removed after Zen obtained full license; released in parallel with movie as cross-promotional strategy

Stern Pinball machine; recently received added music licensing (Jackson 5 'I Want You Back', Marvin Gaye 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough')

Stern pinball with recent code update; three-tier feature differentiation discussed as having minimal gameplay impact vs. Star Wars/Game of Thrones

Stern Pinball machine; Pro model played by Chris at Lost Levels; features Groot and Rocket mechanics

Pinball machine title mentioned as part of 1984 Branson's rotating collection

Stern pinball machine being played; recently received code update; features multiple wizard modes including Immolation Initiative and Save Xandar

Stern game with far-right orb/scoop shot for mode starts; noted as challenging to backhand with forehand danger of left outlane; used in shot difficulty comparisons.

Stern Pinball title; John Borg currently assigned to this project after title swap with Keith Elwin

Stern game; commemorative edition shipping early December 2023

Stern Pinball title; Pro version announced last call; has been in production for extended period

Joe Fox owns four units; took multiple plays to appreciate; initial frustration with arm blocking shots

Reference for LCD screen cinematic sequences potentially interrupting gameplay engagement

Stern pinball receiving code updates (version 1.02 as of June 2018)

Recent Stern Pinball release displayed at IAAPO; praised by Steve Ritchie and Dwight as exceptional design

Jeff's latest pinball game; noted as good for novice players with group shot mechanic

Mentioned as upcoming finals game after The Walking Dead

Stern Pinball game; Lonnie completed code work before moving to other projects

Existing pinball; underperforming on location vs. Fast & Furious arcade (1:30 ratio)

Stern game referenced for theme appeal to casual/location players; Groot eating ball mechanic example of visceral feature

Stern Spike 2 game with Lonnie Rapp involvement; launched bare-bones but evolved into fan favorite after code updates

Stern release. Cited as less approachable than Fall of the Empire. John Borg design.

Past Stern release; positive example of teaser revealing playfield details to build hype

Pinball game referenced as having difficult remote shot (Rocket Raccoon mode start) similar to Dune's difficulty design

Stern pinball machine; Christopher Franchi served as primary artist with nine months to complete artwork package

Stern game criticized for lazy theme integration despite appealing theme

Pinball machine referenced as example with scoop mechanisms affecting ball flow

Stern pinball game in customer's collection; used as comparison/testing machine for Star Wars update troubleshooting.

Final run announced for December 2023 with commemorative back box badge; described as 'last Bobo leaving the factory'

Stern pinball; originally was to be Keith Elwin's Archer layout before swap with John Borg due to music pin fatigue.

Stern Pinball game; Pro model as final build with no future production planned; rolling out September after Led Zeppelin

Referenced for comparison of aggressive kickback shot mechanic (Rocket Raccoon)

Pinball machine placed at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan during 2020 dedication covered by local news media.

Stern Pinball game; John Borg designer; originally expected Iron Maiden license; playfield designed with space for Eddie toy, pivoted to Groot; licensing issues limited scope to first movie; music licensing complications resolved after community feedback

Stern pinball title; won by Raymond Davidson at national championships tournament

Stern Pinball game featuring hexagon-themed artwork by Franchi; significant artistic achievement in his career

Game featured in Heads Up Challenge tournament where rules mechanics issue occurred (antique mode nova rollover)

Stern pinball machine. Had terrible code at launch but became one of Ian's favorite machines to own after updates; he played it for an hour recently and loves it.

Stern pinball; cited as example of strong playfield design compensating for initial code issues; improved through code updates.

Referenced as example of location-based casual player confusion with modern pinball UX (start button functionality); used as context for evaluating Predator's onscreen tutorials

Stern title with prominent playfield graphics used as comparison example for AI artifact visibility in prominent vs. peripheral playfield locations

Pinball machine used as example in Howdy Partner; Groot shot highlighted as simple coaching tip for beginners

Early Spike 2 release; lacked original voice actors, shipped with replacement cast; community criticism notable

Modern game with hidden magnet feature; cited as contemporary example of magnet usage counter to misconceptions.

Stern Pinball game designed by John Borg; featuring excellent shot geometry and artwork by Christopher Franchi

Licensed pinball machine recently acquired by High Score Pinball Arcade

Pinball machine game by Stern based on Marvel IP; subject of video

Stern pinball machine; subject of educational objective video series

Referenced as Stern game that improved significantly through code updates despite poor initial release

Spike 2 game; cited as example of recent release trending down 2% with other in-production Stern games

Stern game cited as example of shot multiplier implementation

Prior Borg design referenced for difficult scoop shot design; compared to Fall of the Empire's more approachable approach

Primary game being played in tournament; features precision flippers, spinners, relock ramp bug, and Spike 2 platform

Stern pinball game referenced as design comparison for progression and gameplay structure

Previous Pincredibles project mentioned as part of their portfolio

Stern game that Richie praised during tour; noted owning movies in 4K

Spooky game with Franchi artwork; compared for mystery scoop design

Stern 2017 John Borg design; ranked #70 all-time; acquired with ~300 plays; heavily modded with purple powder coating

Referenced as comparison for scoop placement difficulty on right side of playfield

Referenced as comparison for simple eight-shot fan layout similar to Star Wars; mechanical elements borrowed from this game mentioned

NIB (never opened) game held by Scott for 4 years without emotional connection; traded to Flippin' Out; referenced for Pro model service rail changes by Stern

Stern Pinball game referenced for shot multiplier mechanic (lighting all shots for 2x value)

Referenced for rocket kickback feature comparison in game design discussion

John Borg design mentioned in context of shooter difficulty patterns and tight shots

Relatively new game mentioned in context of rental risk (game disappeared during rental period)

Stern game with major code update rewriting five modes

Licensed Marvel title on display

Previous pinball game Christopher Franchi created artwork for; established hexagon Easter egg tradition

Game with 150-second timed modes; cited as example of problematic timed mode design

Stern title with rushed release schedule; currently at v0.87, planned for more stable code later per developer statements

Game compared to Evil Dead artwork; Evil Dead art package rated superior

Stern pinball game; new Pro models now shipping with service rails instead of pegs

Stern Pinball title; used as example of existing game that will receive fresh ruleset with Insider Connected installation

Stern machine receiving bug fixes and system updates

Criticized for unskippable animations and mode timer bugs that create gameplay friction

Stern title referenced for production variation and code version changes indicating quality iteration

Stern licensed game featured in the pinball lounge

Earlier Stern release; most rented machine in Ryan's operator route; sustained demand from players requesting extensions; cult classic status

Spooky Pinball game featuring Franchi's artwork