Game of Thrones is a Stern Pinball machine licensed from the HBO series, designed by Steve Richie with code by Dwight Sullivan. Released around 2015, it features RPG mechanics, character selection systems, and a notable mechanical topper with animated wings and sigil integration. The game received significant post-release code updates and exists in both Pro and Premium versions, with the Premium featuring a larger upper playfield that some players find obstructive.
Game of Thrones Premium Edition is a slow-selling machine with limited secondary market interest
Game of Thrones was initially set on novice mode with only Stark house selectable
Game of Thrones was the last really great layout Steve Ritchie designed for Stern.
Game of Thrones was played at Expo 2024 and served as entry point into pinball hobby for one collector
Licensed pinball machine; example used to explain economics of IP licensing in pinball manufacturing
Stern Pinball machine that Jared sold in Premium version for $11,500
Stern 2015 machine; Crable attended launch party; represented new complexity level in physical pinball play
Stern Pinball licensed game; referenced in discussion of problematic upper playfield design; hosts note it as 'the biggest waste' of upper playfield integration.
Later pinball machine that featured Dwight Sullivan's pict-o-pops rule mechanic
Modern Stern pinball machine at Buttermilk Bar; Madeline Lynn describes requiring patient strategy with multi-ball opportunities
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Game of Thrones at Midway has a bug where the plunger spring shoots so fast it can auto-select House Stark
Licensing a major film/TV IP like Game of Thrones costs approximately $100,000 for pinball manufacturers
Game of Thrones Premium will release on September 30, 2016
Game of Thrones Blackwater mode ball save is approximately 2 seconds
Game of Thrones won Game of the Year at Twippies Awards with additional wins in Best Shots/Layout and Best Code
Game of Thrones final seasons (7-8) represented a money-grabbing narrative decline
Game of Thrones Premium Edition is now well-balanced with four viable character options
Game of Thrones received a recent code update after being considered commercially unsuccessful
Game of Thrones left spinner feed is difficult and inconsistent due to plunge mechanics
Blackwater multiball in Game of Thrones returns 100% of winnings to players
Game of Thrones rule set is complex enough to require 2-3 full streams to explain thoroughly
Game of Thrones pinball mode selection strategy involves avoiding Martell early and preferring Greyjoy/Stark combinations
Game of Thrones pinball qualifying scores at Pinball Expo will be in the billions due to unlimited entry buying
Game of Thrones pinball launch party will be held at Westin Hotel in Wheeling, approximately 39 minutes from the Dead Flip studio
House selection (Stark, Baratheon) requires battle sequences during gameplay
Game of Thrones has RPG-style gold economy where players collect gold and purchase upgrades or items
Game of Thrones rules are significantly different from other pinball machines
Wall multiball is a multiball mode unlocked through house progression completion
Shot combos (alternating ramp shots) provide bonus rewards during house battles
Game features optional video modes that players can choose to engage or skip
Game of Thrones pinball will definitely be at Pinball Expo
Pinball machine featured at tournament; Tyrell dominated as house choice across all qualifying rounds due to setup
Stern Pinball game; criticized for code quality and decal peeling issues; last major code update before episode recording
Stern game owned in LE form by Dr. John; had upper playfield difference between Pro/Premium; Premium and LE versions mentioned
Referenced as strong theme that allows game quality to overcome mechanical/pricing concerns
Earlier Stern machine with character selection; Orbital Albert notes artwork quality difference vs. Venom
Stern title; received code update reviving secondary market interest after severe depreciation; panelists credited Dwight Sullivan
Pinball game adaptation featuring character Daenerys Targaryen; discussed in context of theme-appropriate costume representation
Stern Pinball machine used as historical example of poor visual impressions in preview videos but strong actual gameplay
Stern pinball game with comprehensive ruleset; example of game where competitive meta narrows player choices despite rule design intent
Stern pinball machine criticized for flat, beige playfield design; contrasted unfavorably with Jurassic Park's colorful approach
Stern Pinball game designed/coded by Dwight Sullivan
Stern Pinball game receiving new code update this week
Stern Pinball title; received code update in 2019
Steve Ritchie design referenced for layout comparison to Venom Pro
Listed as one of the pin golf tournament games; mentioned alongside Star Wars in target score board
Mentioned as example of casual mode affecting strategy; Greyjoy multiball strategy discussed
Solid state machine; noted for tight/brutal tilt; Robert Byers scored 174 million with multiple super jackpots in opening round
Modern Stern game that Keith Elwin placed at The High Dive location but which casual players preferred over the classic machines he also placed there.
Pinball machine with secret beta code by Dwight Sullivan changing strategy through Lannister multipliers and playfield multiplier purchases.
Pinball machine with modified ball save settings for tournament
Pinball machine mentioned as part of NKY Open 2022; Bree Reynolds changed strategy to use Baratheon faction per Carlos's recommendation
Modern pinball machine where coverage was parked at end of Day 1
Stern pinball machine with new code update coming Monday; features programmer who redesigned game mechanics
Stern Pinball machine being played and streamed; primary game focus of Day 1 broadcast
Pinball machine by Stern, mentioned as recent release with beta code at reveal, Jack Danger negotiating to stream Premium/LE edition
Licensed IP game hypothetically discussed as example of simultaneous Stern/Farsight development
Stern game designed by Dwight with house selection mechanic
Stern release (Premium tier); Ron reports severe ghosting issues on upper playfield; mentioned alongside other ghosting-affected games
Stern pinball machine used in Fall Brawl tournament finals; Adam Becker scored 1.6 billion; demonstrates high skill ceiling
Stern pinball game, recent code update (December 19th) fixed ticket dispenser issue only
Steve Ritchie design referenced for comparison to Venom's layout approach (Pro variant).
Stern pinball machine that Chuck Work created extensive tutorial content for (7 videos, ~10 hours), covering pre-update, post-update, and Pro/Premium/LE variations
Modern pinball machine used in qualifying matches; difficult to play with challenging orbit shots and tilt sensitivity
Stern Pinball game being broadcast on Twitch from Rock Fantasy Game Room
Stern Pinball's licensed Game of Thrones pinball machine, launched at Pinball Expo 2015. Features upper playfield, dragon topper with fire effects, multi-ball, and fast-paced ramp shots.
Title references a Game of Thrones pinball machine announced as 'Coming Soon' by Stern Pinball
Stern pinball game with extreme score variance based on rule knowledge; Tim cited as problematic example
Previous Stern pinball design by Dwight Sullivan featuring RPG elements (character/house selection, gold spending); comparison point for TMNT mechanics
Licensed pinball game; Jeff watched TV series through season 3; discusses importance of IP knowledge for gameplay enjoyment
Pinball machine where Benjamin Furiga experienced beneficial malfunction with multiball ball save
Pinball machine used in Pinball Done Quick charity event, competitive play involved getting to Hand of the King mode as fast as possible.
Stern release affected by ghosting defects in playfield inserts
Stern pinball with character perk add-a-ball system; designed by Dwight Sullivan
Stern release with upper playfield; compared to Avengers in Pro vs Premium gameplay discussions
Stern Pinball machine based on HBO series; Pro Edition is the subject of this comprehensive tutorial covering playfield validation, multiplier mechanics, and battering ram rules.
Stern Pinball machine; confirmed to be Spike 1 platform
Referenced as game the primary host is currently playing; used as context for Jaws comparison
Stern pinball machine, Premium Edition recently announced, mentioned as context for market saturation
Stern licensed game (Premium version); cited as inspiration for Don's personal project and example of quality modern implementation
Stern Pinball Premium edition; Kaneda states he is purchasing it
Referenced metaphorically as context for variant strategy risks; Kaneda uses this phrase to discuss the variant arms race problem
Stern Pinball game; mentioned as reference for Premium vs CE visual differences and playfield variants
Referenced multiple times as example game; mentioned in comparison context about licensing and reviews
Mentioned as upcoming title generating excitement in the pinball market
Mentioned as reference point for Multimorphic standard edition comparison; Premium Edition artwork praised by Jason
Mentioned in one of few intelligible fragments; context unclear due to transcript corruption
Stern Pinball machine; designed by Steve Richie; coded by Dwight Sullivan; Thompson did speech processing and sound work
Stern game; Josh refuses to play due to extreme violence; example of Stern's willingness to create adult-oriented content
Josh has Game of Thrones on location. Auto launcher issue noted by some operators, fixed by aligning forks. Playing well otherwise.
Referenced multiple times as example game in transcript; mentioned alongside Premium edition
Premium edition Stern game mentioned as alternative if someone just wants good flow
Historical reference from September 2016; context-setting for discussion of limited editions and pricing
Stern Pinball game referenced; designed by Steve Richie; mentioned for its consistent color progression in multiball
Mentioned as game Don plays, Premium version referenced in discussion of personal collection
Mentioned as receiving 30 minutes of episode coverage
Stern Pinball licensed machine; referenced for 80s vibes intro music; designed by Steve Richie
Stern Pinball; referenced as Premium Edition in Don's collection; used as reward giveaway in Patreon promotion
Stern Pinball machine; appears in transcript as corrupted/artifactual text references
Stern licensed game referenced in topper discussion and design precedent context
Mentioned as design reference point in garbled/transcription-error section
Referenced as prior Stern title that underwent extensive post-launch code updates by Dwight Sullivan; example of Pro vs. Premium layout difference (some players preferred simplified Pro version)
Stern Pinball machine used as primary tournament game; set to casual mode (forcing House Stark selection) to prevent plunger lane chattering issues; featuring Premium and Pro versions with different playfield configurations
Stern Pinball machine featured in tournament finals, known for challenging left spinner mechanics and Blackwater multiball
Machine referenced multiple times with 2x scoring multiplier; appears to be third game in qualifying session
Stern Pinball machine mentioned as owned/played by speaker
Stern Pinball machine (Premium version); referenced as comparison title multiple times throughout stream
Reference machine in tournament history discussion; Oscar H. Ray won with this game
Stern Pinball title; referenced as a licensed machine Meunier conceptualized prior to Pirates
Pinball machine designed by Dwight Sullivan; group discusses Premium Edition's upper playfield favorably
Pinball machine; subject of Jared's Twitch stream; played by Jared
Stern Premium Edition machine owned by Matt, listed for sale, slow secondary market movement, not discussed in 2025 rankings
Game briefly mentioned as reference point for servo wire orientation discussion
Referenced as example of photorealistic artwork Drew would reject on future games
Modern pinball game; one of the games stolen in Melbourne Easter heist
Spooky Pinball title; won Game of the Year at Twippies Awards
Stern pinball machine (Premium Edition) featured in bracket; identified as machine Scott Ian previously wanted for home collection
Stern pinball machine; randomly selected for main tiebreaker; themed around HBO series; has Pro and Premium editions with different bonus mechanics
Pinball machine at tournament experiencing technical difficulties during stream
Premium Edition game played in tournament, Helena won decisively
Referenced as example of servo failure (smokey smell characteristic of failure)
Modern Stern pinball game featuring Kevin O'Connor's Photoshop-based artwork, demonstrating current technical evolution
Recent Stern production; multiple references to manufacturing upper playfields and production volume
Stern pinball machine (appears to reference AC/DC Pro Vault Edition in context)
Referenced by Joe Katz as comparison point for skill shot difficulty benchmark
Pinball machine mentioned as example of what can be integrated (two units in cabinet)
Spike 1 game; example of core node architecture in earlier platform
Licensed game running on P3 platform; installed on Jerry's prototype machine
Television series discussed in context of narrative endings and money-grabbing final seasons
Stern Pinball game; mentioned in comparison discussions; referenced as example of game requiring substantial time investment
Stern Pinball game discussed for character balance improvements; hosts note current four-character viability
Pinball machine in George's collection
Pinball machine left at George's location, referenced during stream as problematic with outlane drains
Stern pinball machine; subject of gameplay demonstration
Pinball machine referenced as previously played by Fliptronic streamers
Game mentioned as upcoming/available machine during stream conclusion
Stern machine on display at Scorbit HQ loaned by 'Zax from Free Goal Watch' for development
Stern pinball referenced for stage flipping technique demonstration with Escher
Stern Premium pinball machine being played and analyzed
Mentioned in Premium Edition vs. Standard discussion
#10 ranked game (Premium Edition); despite negative community perception, hosts praise flow and mechanics; improvement over previous version
Stern pinball machine, Premium Edition, being comprehensively tutorialized in multi-part series
Pinball game (Premium Edition) compatible with Flippin' Out's dragon coin door mod; mentioned as game with dragon theme
Previous Stern title (Premium Edition) used as comparison point for stripped-down Pro design and playfield simplicity
Pinball machine visible in stream setup above AC/DC machine
Premium Edition pinball machine being comprehensively analyzed in this tutorial series
Premium Edition ranked #3; features small 3D dragon topper showing completed house displays; hosts wish dragon was larger
Stern pinball machine; mentioned in passing as a theme Devin enjoys more than The Shadow.
Mentioned as being in studio during recording
Stern licensed machine; subject of entire tutorial series; features multiple house modes, Hand of the King wizard mode, multiballs, complex scoring interactions
Stern Pinball game; recently released; mentioned among new titles in 2017 market
Pinball game Pro version, played by Madeline Lin's co-worker at lunch
Stern pinball game included in the game selection of the dual-screen build
Stern Pinball machine present and visible at the expo
Stern Pinball title mentioned as comparable product to the Legends Gamer lineup
New Wave Toys arcade replica/machine product line
Stern pinball; compared in premium vault edition comparison; Greg notes rulesets similar to Star Wars but aesthetic shortcomings
Stern pinball machine mentioned as having complex ruleset that Tron deliberately avoids emulating
Stern Pinball game; coded by Dwight Sullivan; played at 2018 Expo
Stern pinball machine featured in pin golf tournament with 250 million target score and casual mode restrictions
Stern pinball machine referenced as example of game with team/house selection feature at start that many players don't discover
Pinball machine recently acquired by Jon in candy cab format; planned for future channel review
Stern Pinball 2015 release (Pro model); subject of this Dead Flip stream; running beta code at time of broadcast
Stern pinball machine; mentioned regarding code updates (Premium Edition variant)
Richie-designed pinball machine confirmed for Pinball Expo 2015; discussed regarding playfield design and speed
Premium Edition pinball machine in Dead Flip's collection
Stern pinball machine mentioned; AC/DC Pro Vault Edition variant noted with 4,250 point score
Stern pinball machine title mentioned briefly in context
Stern pinball machine referenced during gameplay
Stern Pinball game at location being played during stream
Stern AC/DC Pro Vault Edition mentioned in stream clips
Pinball machine at Movieland Arcade
Referenced as comparison point for number of licensed songs in pinball games (Premium variant cited as having 6-7 songs)
Speculated as potential future Stern game; theme rumored multiple times in chat discussion
Stern Pinball 2015 Pro model being streamed and analyzed; features house mechanics, gold collection, battles, and multiball modes
Pinball machine being played during stream compilation
Pinball machine discussed extensively for its Magna Save feature and hybrid hardwired/Wi-Fi setup
Pinball machine mentioned in gameplay context
Stern pinball game; originally planned to receive update alongside Ghostbusters but was delayed
Stern pinball game mentioned briefly in gameplay context
Game mentioned at beginning of stream for which Jack has beta code
Referenced multiple times during gameplay as comparison/mode discussion
Referenced multiple times in conversation as comparison/memory reference
Stern game; Dead Flip unboxed, built, and streamed this title after release
Stern AC/DC Pro Vault Edition game mentioned in scoring reference
Stern pinball machine; launch party being promoted for Pinball Expo event
Stern Pinball machine owned by DeadFlip; referenced in machine inventory
Referenced as adjacent game at festival; appears multiple times in garbled transcript sections
Example of game Hardy feels lacks memorable mechanical moments
Pinball machine at Penn Stack; speaker indicates low personal preference but notes will play it
Referenced as positive example of trapping mechanics on upper playfield
Stern pinball game with premium mini-playfield; referenced as benchmark for complexity and Dwight Sullivan's ruleset approach
Pinball machine at 2019 Nationals with longest wait times alongside Star Trek
Steve Ritchie design; host mentions as modern example of his work
Iron Throne and Hand of the King modes cited as excellent moments
Stern pinball machine referenced in opening context
Stern pinball machine at Past Times Arcade
Stern Pinball; noted as having been played at expo; mentioned as entry point game that led one collector into the hobby
Stern Pinball machine with Premium upper playfield; Dennis criticizes its upper playfield for disrupting ball flow
Referenced as precedent for selectable character feature that differs from Pirates' implementation
Stern release; Pro and LE play significantly differently (four flippers on LE/Premium); referenced as inconsistent feature distribution example.
Stern game cited as turning point in move away from clip art toward hand-drawn artwork
Stern pinball game, Steve Ritchie design, lost appeal over time unlike Ghostbusters
Stern pinball game reportedly experiencing clear coat separation issues in recent runs
DMD machine in Wizards tournament, had long qualifying lines, Dennis chose not to play it (the one game he didn't play in qualifying)
Stern Pinball machine cited as recent comparison point; known for Photoshop clip art criticism; Pro version lacks upper playfield features
Stern pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; played recently by hosts at local tournament; described as having good flow and fast gameplay
Stern pinball game; different layout from Star Trek and Spider-Man
Stern pinball machine cited as comparison for hand-drawn art style and upper playfield design; subject of art criticism debate
Stern game by Steve Ritchie cited as potential remaster candidate with dated theme but strong layout; noted as last 'really good' Ritchie Stern
Stern Pinball modern HBO show adaptation; cited as example of modern IP theme choice that worked better than some alternatives
Steve Ritchie Stern layout; DMD implementation considered weak; suggestions for LCD upgrade and show clips; strong upper playfield; last great Ritchie layout.
Stern pinball machine that was newest title at Ton Ton XL 2016 and generated high player interest
Stern pinball machine (2016) in the venue
Stern pinball machine (Pro version) available at Tilt
Stern pinball; LE version in playable collection at museum
Stern pinball machine from 2016 on location at The Brat Stop as of September 2017
Pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; listed among his best-selling designs in official announcement.
Steve Ritchie design released October 2015, featured fast flowing shots and LED lighting; code updates released over Christmas and earlier in year added casual mode
One of 18 supported pinball titles
Stern pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; was popular at Pin-a-Go-Go 2017 with consistent long play lines
Stern Pro pinball machine at NickelRama #1
Stern title; ninth most-used in NACS with 9 instances; Colorado enables virtual ball-locks; receives short ball-save timers
Stern pinball machine at Moonwalker Arcade
Stern game; first major collaboration between Dwight and Corey Stoop approximately six years prior to stream
Licensed pinball machine based on HBO series; subject of this comprehensive technical review
Pinball machine title available at Flip Flip, Ding Ding
Pinball machine that replaced Medieval Madness at the event
Stern pinball machine featured at multiple Chicago venues
Stern Premium pinball machine at multiple Chicago locations
Stern 2015 pinball machine at Bremen Cafe; pricing $1/$2 for 3
Stern LE machine featured in BOP qualifying lineup
Stern Pinball Pro model exhibited at Amusement Expo 2016
Prior Stern pinball title referenced for comparison (locked character choice vs Venom's fluid character switching)
Stern Pro model, 2015, heavily played during author's visit; author seeking to own
Pinball machine at Up-Down Milwaukee
Stern pinball machine (2015, Premium edition) in venue lineup
Stern pinball machine; not yet released at podcast recording time; hosts discuss as having significantly different Pro/Premium versions
HBO series discussed; Australian co-host avoids watching until Blu-ray release; subject of George R.R. Martin book/show timing discussion
Pinball machine featured at ReplayFX; Johnny Modica nearly completed wizard mode.
Stern pinball; example of three-tier pricing with 'gigantic difference' in gameplay and target prioritization between Pro and Premium/LE editions
Stern pinball where Pro version was noted to be unexpectedly competitive with Premium tier
Recently announced Pinball Arcade table; Chris criticizes shooter rod aesthetic as 'pretty ugly'
Stern Pro model at Ground Control; Chris noted it appeared beat-up/unmaintained despite being relatively new; later discusses headphone jack implementation challenges on Spike platform
Pinball machine at Suttree's High Gravity Tavern
Referenced as comparison point for character selection mechanics; Stern game where character choices have more significant value/ranking differences than Star Wars
Steve Ritchie design; cited as having art worse than Led Zeppelin; example of restrictive license impacting design
Prior Dwight Sullivan-coded Stern game with similar currency/item shop mechanics and ball-stopping code philosophy
Spike 1 era game; selling for high secondary market prices; considered strong vault candidate if license re-upped
Previous Stern title designed by Dwight; example of turtle-selection-like character choice mechanic (Stark/Targaryen/Baratheon houses)
Dwight Sullivan-coded game with multiple house strategies; discussed as example of rule design with suboptimal but playable paths
Pro version owned by Morten; he achieved wizard mode the day after streaming it; removed extra balls for harder challenge
Stern game with node board failure history, experienced extended repair wait during COVID
HBO television series and book franchise; licensed IP for the pinball machine; described as 'one of the most popular shows' with 'awesome action and excitement sweeping huge battles nights swords magic dragons'
Modern pinball machine mentioned as example of recent releases
Stern Pinball designed by Steve Ritchie; praised for playfield layout; discussed in context of Ritchie's best works
Jersey Jack Pinball game referenced for Pro version gameplay preference despite LE visual integration
Stern game with $500 topper featuring animatronic dragon and mode tracking; comparison reference
Stern game; features gold-based upgrade system with scoop access; used as mechanical comparison/model for Mando's Beskar upgrade system
Stern Pinball title by Dwight featuring house selection mechanic; early example of progression-based design
Pinball machine at Delaware location; played for 40-minute game during recent tournament there
Reference game for mini upper playfield design; contrasted with Scooby-Doo's full-width split playfield architecture
Pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; Rebecca's second holy grail machine; rented for three-five months from Buffalo Billiards before pandemic closure; critical game for learning rules as newer player
Stern game receiving two code updates in July 2019, reaching version 1.37
Stern pinball game designed by Dwight Sullivan; features house/character selection mechanics; based loosely on TV series themes
Stern pinball machine; playfield used by Anthony as base for Mass Effect homebrew
Stern pinball machine; one of Amy's favorite machines at home
Stern Pinball game designed by Ritchie featuring his flow-focused design principles
Licensed pinball game by Ritchie mentioned as a recent Stern release.
Modern pinball machine at Pin Up; noted as confusing for new players due to house selection sequences
Pinball game launch party where Chris Warren first met David Taylor at the end of 2015, where David 'jumped in with both feet' and performed well.
Stern pinball machine designed by Dwight Sullivan; planned for code updates post-Munsters due to newfound capacity; would benefit from modern design approach.
Modern Stern game referenced for similar combo/multiplier display logic and ball staging mechanics to High Roller Casino
Modern pinball game; Davidson admits limited rule knowledge, relies on observation
Stern Pinball game coded by Sullivan; example of light RPG mechanics and character selection system
Complex modern game in Erik's collection; contrasted with Stranger Things as different complexity level
Referenced for mechanical longevity testing; dragon mechanism running longest in lab per Mel Kirk
Jersey Jack Pinball game featured at tournament; lacks front-panel headphone jack, requires audio access from backbox
Reference point for upper playfield mini-playfield mechanic similar to Excalibur
Stern game; Dwight Sullivan completely rewrote code post-release; example of code evolution after launch
Machine featuring Dwight Sullivan's 'pict-o-pops' code signature mechanic; dragon mechanism tested for longevity
Game referenced for playfield design comparison regarding forward shot placement
Referenced as VPX (virtual pinball) title that Manu was bug hunting
Commercial pinball game whose layout served as base for Mass Effect homebrew
Pinball machine used in league tournament; game where Jeff Teolis scored 1.6 billion for first place victory
Stern pinball game that introduced Roland to competitive pinball scene through playing at Gestalt arcade in San Francisco
Pinball game with both Pro and Premium versions; Pro version has smaller upper playfield and is more enjoyable; Premium version criticized for oversized upper playfield obscuring main playfield
Mentioned as Spike 1 era game with DMD screens
Game at Franklin Park; played by BCF with detailed multiball strategy discussion
Pinball title; described as highly tactical and rhythm-based; central to Colliders vs Balls of Steel match
Stern machine receiving significant code update; balancing houses (especially Martel), fixing bugs; community debate on scope of changes
New Stern pinball machine with RPG mechanics, theme license from HBO series
Stern licensed title with mechanical topper; first major topper with animated wings and sigil integration
Referenced for mechanical longevity testing; dragon mechanism running longest in lab
Stern pinball title designed by Steve Richie with Dwight code; owned by Rebecca, memorable from COVID lockdown period at Buffalo Billiards
Previous Stern game coded by Sullivan; featured upper playfield with integration issues Sullivan learned from for Munsters