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Foo Fighters Pinball

gamemerged37 mentionsFirst seen Feb 27, 2023Last seen Feb 20, 2026

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Foo Fighters Pinball is a licensed pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2023, celebrating the rock band Foo Fighters. Designed by Jack Danger as his first Cornerstone game, it features extensive band music licensing, band member-themed combos, and unique gameplay modes including multiple city locations (New Orleans, Area 51) and a Foo Bot multiball feature. The game has been supported with accessory launches and community engagement events through 2025.

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  • designedJack DangerDesigner known for innovative ball paths and complex playfield layoutmedium

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  • factualhigh

    The upper playfield is exclusive to Premium and LE models

    Source: Joel AngelberthFoo Fighters Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2026)
  • factualhigh

    Expression Lights system is standard on LE model and optional add-on for Premium

    Source: Joel AngelberthFoo Fighters Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2026)
  • factualhigh

    The Pro model's up-post mechanic is automated ('gimme'), while Premium/LE require manual manipulation

    Source: Joel AngelberthFoo Fighters Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2026)
  • opinionhigh

    Bot Frenzy mode features 8-bit music and is described as the best song in the game

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Source: Joel Angelberth
Foo Fighters Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2026)
  • factualhigh

    Achieving Foobot wizard mode requires completing specific band member collection sequences via topper mode

    Source: Joel AngelberthFoo Fighters Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2026)
  • factualhigh

    The game has six distinct city modes (Chicago, Roswell, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle, New York) plus two mini-wizard modes (Austin, DC)

    Source: Joel AngelberthFoo Fighters Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2026)
  • factualhigh

    The game's left ramp shot counter-intuitively feeds to the upper flipper rather than completing a standard orbit

    Source: Joel AngelberthFoo Fighters Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2026)
  • factualhigh

    Foo Fighters Premium upper playfield is exclusive to Premium and LE models, not on Pro

    Source: Zach (Flip n Out Pinball)Foo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K VERTICAL PORTRAIT (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Foo Fighters Premium dead post feature saves the ball and is not included on Pro model

    Source: ZachFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K VERTICAL PORTRAIT (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Song selection via jukebox on Foo Fighters plunge does not affect gameplay

    Source: ZachFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K VERTICAL PORTRAIT (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Foo Fighters features six city-based game modes with distinct shot sequences

    Source: ZachFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K VERTICAL PORTRAIT (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualmedium

    FuBot card completion is dependent on mode performance and completion

    Source: ZachFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K VERTICAL PORTRAIT (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • opinionhigh

    Foo Fighters is an engaging and fun pinball game

    Source: ZachFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K VERTICAL PORTRAIT (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Foo Fighters Premium includes upper playfield and dead post ball save features not on Pro

    Source: Zach MinneyFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Custom molded toys differentiate Pro and Premium models

    Source: Zach MinneyFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Foo Fighters features six city-based modes (Chicago, New Orleans, New York, Austin, Seattle, LA)

    Source: Zach MinneyFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Completing city modes awards FooBot card parts toward Construct-a-Bot progression

    Source: Zach MinneyFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Multiball is accessed via Overlord captive ball area

    Source: Zach MinneyFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • factualhigh

    Foo Fighters has a jukebox song selection that does not affect gameplay mechanics

    Source: Zach MinneyFoo Fighters Premium Gameplay - 4K (Flip N Out Pinball, 2023)
  • predictionhigh

    Foo Fighters LE is about done by now; Foo Fighters Premium expected to ship this week

    Source: Zach MinneyThe Pinball Show Ep 127: The Death Of 1 & The Birth Of 2.0