Ghostbusters is a licensed pinball game manufactured by Stern Pinball, announced in 2016 and released as both Pro and Premium/LE versions. The game features Ghostbusters franchise IP with notable mechanical elements including the Staypuft Marshmallow Man mechanism and Slimer Center ramp, coded by Dwight Sullivan. It has generated significant community discussion regarding gameplay balance, code design, reliability, and licensing complexities, with ongoing speculation about potential remakes by Jersey Jack Pinball or alternative manufacturers on modern platforms.
Ghostbusters pinball has significant design flaws in outlane routing, magnetic sling mechanics, and bonus hold exploits
Ghostbusters VPX ruleset is harder than original Stern machine; Dwight Sullivan redesigned rules
VPX Ghostbusters uses old ROM from Pinball Arcade after Farsight legal disputes
Ghostbusters has excellent callout packages comparable to Lord of the Rings in quality.
Stern Premium machine with 215 plays showing secondary market price at $13.75k
Rumored Jersey Jack Pinball title; Kaneda discusses recurring community speculation about this game
Pinball machine owned by Neil McRae, noted as comparatively difficult game alongside The Walking Dead
Pinball machine, one of Neil's favorite games with custom marshmallow man topper
Stern pinball machine mentioned negatively in worst Spike-era games discussion
2016 Stern machine at Buttermilk and other venues; Eric Sweetland reports satisfying gameplay experience
Modern Stern pinball machine; George's first pinball purchase (2017); themed around the Ghostbusters franchise
Expert: Stern produced a Ghostbusters pinball machine. JJP was recently rumored to have acquired the license, but that is unconfirmed rumor.
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Ghostbusters wizard mode requires 100 ghosts captured within 59 seconds
The game assigns a 'God type' designation based on ghost count performance
Ghostbusters has heavy rumor status as a remaster candidate
Stern's Ghostbusters was brand new or nearly new at 2016 Replay FX
Ghostbusters Premium Edition modders created Stay Puft Marshmallow Man moving toy that activates during Marshmallow Man mode
Ghostbusters and Tron are the two most heavily modified pinball games in the community
Ghostbusters is a brutal/punishing game that requires advanced skill
Rumors suggest a Ghostbusters Vault Edition may be coming after the success of version 1.16 update
Ghostbusters version 1.16 update completely transformed the game with new wizard modes, music, voice calls, and balanced scoring
Post-pass flipper control is readily available on Ghostbusters due to wide flipper configuration
Ghostbusters LE model includes magnetic save flippers that some players dislike
The Ghostbusters playfield has an unusually wide flipper gap
An unspecified exploit mechanic in Ghostbusters still functions in v1.16
Ghostbusters v1.16 provides two automatic ball saves
River of Slime mechanic was added or meaningfully updated in v1.16
Ghostbusters code update was revealed via Jack Danger stream on Deadflip
Ghostbusters wizard mode is the worst example of failed payoff despite excellent preceding modes
Ghostbusters Premium is substantially different from Pro version with significant feature additions
Ghostbusters digital art translates well to larger displays based on preview
Ghostbusters digital is already released on Xbox One and coming to PS4 imminently
Spook Central is activated by hitting the left ramp to open a portal
Gozer is one of the toughest modes in Ghostbusters
The right ramp is required multiple times during Gozer mode
Mass Hysteria mode involves flippers switching positions
The machine shut down during Mass Hysteria mode
Ghostbusters wizard mode is called 'We're Ready to Believe You'
The wizard mode requires completing all nine modes of Ghostbusters
The right ramp is the hardest shot on Ghostbusters
Mass Hysteria mode features reversed flippers that flip back when you hit the captain ball
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man mode has an exploit that awards 10% of the current score
Completing 'We Came, We Saw, We Kicked His Ass' mode provides no progress toward the wizard mode
Ghostbusters Premium Edition has a green insert issue that cannot be turned off and requires physical modification
Ghostbusters pinball was announced for Stern Pinball Arcade via Kickstarter and tweet
Ghostbusters is Stern Pinball's hot new game
In Ghostbusters, multiball music doesn't override mode music until the mode ends, which is atypical
Ghostbusters new code includes tons of bug fixes, more voice calls, and animations
Ghostbusters playfield ghosting issues have been fixed in newer Premium builds
Some Ghostbusters machines have 14 inserts with ghosting or cracking
Stern Pinball game; Ron plans to sell; version 1.12 code briefly posted to website; playfield manufacturing changes affected quality
Referenced as game with severe secondary market price inflation during COVID
DMD-era Stern game; on host's vault remake wishlist
Referenced for Premium vs Pro comparison; host characterizes as 'Premium is pretty good but I like the Pro a lot'
Stern game, experienced ghosting issues acknowledged by Gary Stern; playable demo at Expo streamed by Jack Danger on Twitch where Ron played for first time
Stern pinball machine with skill shot exploit; Ron owns one and played during tournament; has glitches with orbit registration
Stern pinball machine with artwork by Zombie Yeti; referenced in context of Deep Root discussions about artwork changes
Previous Stern game referenced regarding code difficulty; criticized for taking years to complete
Pinball machine with art by Zombie Yeti; referenced as example of artist's quality work.
Stern Pinball game designed/coded by Dwight Sullivan
Stern Pinball major theme; Kaneda criticizes as 'terrible' game with poor shooting mechanics despite huge IP appeal
Stern pinball game that had spelling errors in reinforcement text and insert text; screw hole adjustment required moving Sigourney Weaver's face
Stern Pinball 2016 Premium release; major code update in beta testing; imminent release with significant gameplay improvements
Stern game receiving code update; Jack Danger streamed the reveal
Stern Pinball game with even larger code update than Game of Thrones coming soon
Stern Pinball title; cited as example of packed, feature-rich playfield design
Referenced as Ken Cromwell's closest-to-dream-license acquisition; no longer in his collection
Stern Pinball title; received major code update in 2019; praised by multiple industry figures
Stern game ranked by Bill Webb as nearly equal to Jurassic Park in quality
Pinball machine owned by Dan; he's selling it to Henry (previous owner, 'sellback'); being replaced with Pulp Fiction; noted as always available in secondary market
Modern pinball discussed; Deadpool compared against it as having gameplay differences
Stern Pinball machine; classic owned by speaker; preferred Pro over LE version
Stern game by Jeremy Packer; cited as his top art package work; marks his introduction to Stern
George's first pinball table purchase
Stern pinball remake; intrigues Greg despite clunky layout; rules improved by Dwight
Stern Premium game; Scott paid 7,250 GBP; now owned by Silver Paolo; Scott finds game disappointing despite strong theme integration
Stern Premium title; analyzed as overpriced in used market ($13-14K) with inflated list pricing strategies
Classic pinball referenced as example of linear mode tree structure; compared to Princess Bride's player-choice approach
Pinball machine at the festival; mentioned as loud and requiring sound adjustment
Game that temporarily replaced Theater of Magic in Spencer's league
Stern pinball machine, Pro model; Raymond's IFPA 14 prize, shipping to him within weeks
Recent Stern release experiencing playfield ghosting issues; high demand; newer builds reportedly fixed the problem
Recent Stern release with Zombie Eddie artwork, cited in sequence of his recent work.
Pinball machine; Ken recently played; achieved grand champ status multiple times over weekend
Stern game; example of IP-driven location appeal
Stern pinball game, 1.12 code released fixing weak flipper issues, adds family-friendly dialogue options, has blood-curdling scream at full volume regardless of setting
Stern game with Jeremy Packer artwork; frequently referenced as one of his top works; ranked #1 in hosts' Packer art rankings.
Stern pinball game with fundamental flipper gap design flaw; features Ernie Hudson call-outs; criticized as underperforming its IP potential
Modern pinball machine in museum collection.
Pinball game that Christine wanted to play but could not due to Jack*Bot occupying the space.
Pinball machine being played and discussed; recent code updates mentioned; center post design issue noted
Pinball machine George owned as first purchase, discussed extensively for design and difficulty
Stern machine referenced for Pro/Premium/LE playability comparison discussion
Game George has owned twice but removed after short periods; considers it pretty but frustrating
Pinball machine in host's collection; may be traded/sold to fund Pirates of the Caribbean or Total Nuclear Annihilation purchase
Stern pinball (DMD era); last DMD game Stern made; 40th anniversary in 2024; potential LCD remake discussed
Implied pinball machine being demonstrated or discussed (Marshmallow Man reference)
Referenced in title as a pinball machine or accessory offering
Stern pinball machine; only Modern Stern available to Orby during pandemic; has flipper gap design issue; unfair but interesting tournament machine
Game Taylor owned; hosts joke he has been planning to sell it for years; finally sold during this podcast's run
Previous Stern pinball by Dwight Sullivan featuring spinner-based superjackpot building mechanic; reference for spinner value design lessons
Stern game with multiple LEs for sale at $15,000-$16,500; subject of speculation about potential remake due to sales activity patterns
Pinball machine; delivered by Burrell to Fanny Ann's (replaced Metallica); move completed solo using escalera
Used as hypothetical example of potential gameplay modifications
Rumored remaster with LCD screen, modeled after Metallica remaster approach
Pinball machine referenced as having limited fun in shooting experience
Historical reference point for pricing comparison; Stern games now 50% more expensive
Stern pinball game cited as example of defective playfield inserts and manufacturer warranty handling
Stern pinball game that Elliot Eisman worked on
Stern game from golden era of pinball secondary market where LEs consistently appreciated $2000-3000
Stern pinball; EctoGoggles protector kit being sent free to qualifying serial numbers; Ron contacted distributor; kit prevents ball hits to goggles toy; Stern website has spelling/technical issues
Stern pinball game with strong aesthetic but widespread player consensus of poor playfield shots, difficult gameplay, and weak ball save mechanics
Stern Pinball machine; code 1.11 released with bug fixes; played at Freeplay Florida tournament; Tim Ball hosted launch party stream
Stern game killing it on location per Nick's route operations; strong theme appeal
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; part of Heads Up Championship tournament rotation; previously won by Raymond from IFPA World Championship; code update pending evaluation
Recent Stern release affected by widespread ghosting defects; premium pricing ($9,000-$10,000); multiple variants mentioned
Stern pinball by John Trudeau; subject of flipper gap debate; discussed in corrections segment
Stern pinball game; referenced for green trim color comparisons with TMNT LE 'Sour Apple' green
Referenced as major launch; Kaneda predicts Toy Story will exceed its excitement and demand.
Modern pinball machine mentioned as alternative to play on stream; viewers voted between this and pre-war game
Used as example of LE vs. Premium tier indistinguishability; identical gameplay experience across tiers despite significant price differences
Pinball game where character likeness is clearly visible; used as contrast to Alien Ellen Ripley edition
Game that made Kaneda smile before learning it doesn't shoot well; comparison point for Godfather's failure to inspire
Modern pinball game; Kaneda notes they 'almost nailed it' with incredible design despite poor shot geometry
Referenced as game with exceptional side art that Greg admires; also coded by Dwight Sullivan; compared favorably with TMNT for visual presentation
Classic pinball game with 'heavy rumor' status as remaster candidate per host
2016 Stern game; priced at $8,795; inflation-adjusted to $10,853; James Bond is 19.8% more expensive than inflation-adjusted price
Stern Pinball Limited Edition; $8,000 MSRP, now $15,000-$18,000 LE on secondary market (80%+ increase)
Stern Pinball machine; Jon discusses Pro vs Premium Edition differences and lists as potential third favorite machine
Stern Pinball machine; Thompson's breakthrough sound design role; features 1980s-era synth sounds and cheesy keyboard elements
Referenced as game where Packer worked with Greg Bulanow; influenced Packer's analytical design approach
Stern Pinball game mentioned as example of recent game that 'shot well' (was successful)
Stern pinball machine; host's #1 ranked game for 2024 despite zero coin drop in last three months; noted for appeal to casual/kid players
Stern title used as example of game that will be re-released with refreshed artwork/translite
Legacy example of pricing shift; sold for $8,000 LE historically, now $12,000+; noted as beautiful but problematic shooter
Data East-licensed arcade title; reviewer expresses desire for Numskull quarter-scale adaptation, noting licensing challenges
Mentioned as comparative reference for magnet sling design; The Shadow's lock mechanism compared to Ghostbusters' attempted mysterious/ghost-like effect
Pinball machine at TISC likely to be rented to hockey dad after venue closure
Referenced as prior Stern title that underwent radical code changes post-launch, cited as pattern with Dwight Sullivan design approach
Stern pinball game, recently received code updates, features 'Are You a God' mode, has center post kit issue
Stern Pinball machine featured in tournament finals with Premium Edition cabinet, has known issue with green inserts
Cited as one of Stern's most successful machines alongside AC/DC and Metallica; listed as example of correct theme targeting of core demographic
Referenced as example of licensed theme outselling unlicensed alternatives despite inferior shooting mechanics
SSPL venue machine with auto-plunge issues, downtime during Week 6 finals
Recently acquired by Scott Ian for home; mistakenly shipped to his address instead of intended recipient
Stern Pinball machine with 38 available mods; heavily modified by Drew with UV lighting and color DMD
Stern pinball machine; topper features Ecto-1 car; Jared's favorite topper for theming and interactivity; originally ~$600, secondary market $3,000+
Stern title; artwork described as having a gap between visual design and gameplay quality
Pinball machine with recent code update; streamer's current favorite; subject of discussion about pricing and quality
Pinball machine in George's collection awaiting a final mod (lighted topper)
Referenced as example of pinball game with more exciting movie theme licensing
Stern Pinball machine previously in host's collection; compared favorably to Spider-Man
Pinball machine referenced in theme integration comparison; hosts note LOTR surpasses it in story integration.
Stern pinball machine; featured in SNL skit background
Reference game for audio design strategy; theme song plays on plunger as praised feature
Referenced as example of licensed game potentially using limited actor involvement
Pinball game used in IFPA tournament challenge format
Stern machine; second-highest earning at Cosner's location; has 'God Mode' accessible via coin door menu; more difficult than Stranger Things; employee achieved ~5 billion point high score
Referenced as movie that came out around 2017 when Alice Cooper was released
Recent Stern production shown in factory tour photos; being manufactured simultaneously with other games
Stern pinball machine; specific example of game with Node 8B/8D4 board unavailability issues affecting operator servicing
Spike 1 game; example of legacy hardware system using true core nodes
Stern Pinball 2016 game being streamed; v1.16 code version analyzed
2016 Stern Pinball licensed game based on Ghostbusters franchise being played and critiqued in this stream
Machine that attracted host's wife to pinball; played at local barcade Pinball Jones in Fort Collins, Colorado
Physical pinball machine host plays downstairs; used for comparison of lag vs V-pin
Referenced pinball machine; mentioned as a potential future acquisition by host
Pinball machine scheduled to be played on Father's Day Sunday stream
Pinball machine in George's collection with extensive mods
Stern pinball; MBT3K owns; comparator for theme integration quality
Physical pinball machine acquired by Don't Panic Flip (exact version unclear from context)
Pinball machine present at host's location; planned to move play to this machine soon
Machine available for free play in museum entry area alongside Willy Wonka
Pinball machine discussed as difficult, not recommended for single-machine locations, recently received code updates that made it easier.
New Stern pinball machine at the venue; mentioned as having a flipper gap issue that was not fixed in latest code
Machine George currently owns but is considering getting rid of
Premium Edition purchased by George, mentioned as first tournament machine
Stern Pinball licensed game based on Ghostbusters franchise; Jon Hey's primary machine discussed throughout stream with multiple gameplay sessions
Pinball machine referenced as comparison point; noted as requiring better ball control than Star Wars
Stern pinball recently added similar wizard mode feature to Escape Nublar
Stern Pinball game widely modified by community; highly praised for theme immersion and artwork; discussed as one of most-modded games
Stern Pinball licensed game; subject of extended gameplay video; Premium Edition in Fisher's collection
Stern pinball machine (Pro model); subject of IFPA challenges on stream; features Magna-Slings on Premium/LE, hologram, captive ball, pop bumpers, multiball modes
Recent Stern release with playfield quality issues; described as one of most beautiful Ghostbusters machines when in good condition; contributed to Stern's difficult production year
Stern pinball game; extensively modded version in George's collection
Pinball machine being played; features Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, We Came We Saw We Kicked Its Ass, and Mass Hysteria modes
Stern machine; code update coming after Star Wars reaches 1.0; host sold their copy to fund other acquisitions
Stern pinball machine (Pro model) being played; recently upgraded with color DMD and lighted flipper buttons
Licensed pinball machine by Stern Pinball, Premium version being played
Pinball machine mentioned in layout/shot comparison discussion
Modern pinball machine in Zach Sharpe's collection, fully modded with powder coat customization
Mentioned as another pinball machine available at the location; players briefly reference it
Referenced as example of mode-based, extravagant coding compared to Johnny Mnemonic's simpler approach
Referenced for Ecto-goggles mechanic comparison to Quantum Theater on Dialed In!
Licensed pinball game by Stern featuring Ghostbusters franchise IP with modes including Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Spook Central, and multiball mechanics
Recent Stern title cited as example of code quality from Dwight and Jim Sullivan
Tom initially hated it, now loves it; modified with carrot flipper deflectors to reduce wide flipper gap; fastest game he owns; some ramp shot issues (possibly design-related)
Alternative pinball title Greg considered purchasing; noted to have chipping/coating problems on playfield despite newer manufacturing processes
Stern pinball machine subject of modification video; recently acquired by Greg; reportedly difficult game with mixed community reception
Reference game for art density and visual complexity; contrasted with Rob Zombie's minimalist dark artwork approach
Stern Pinball licensed game being played and analyzed; subject of entire gameplay video
Licensed Stern Pinball game featuring nine modes, wizard mode called 'We're Ready to Believe You', and mechanics including Spook Central, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Mass Hysteria, and Scolari Brothers interference
Licensed Stern Pinball machine being played and demonstrated; focus of video
Stern release; formerly owned by Greg; traded for Walking Dead and cash
Stern Pinball title in Schmitty's collection; he's not enthusiastic about it, dislikes flipper mods like carrot flippers
Pinball game referenced for comparison of air ball behavior from drop targets
Stern Pinball machine; ranks #2 on both hosts' lists after re-review; scores A-- (3.85 Jon, 3.87 Greg); controversial flipper gap design discussed
Mode-based pinball game; comparison point for narrative integration and gameplay style
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; praised for art (A+/A) but criticized for incomplete Wizard mode one year after release (rules/code downgraded A to B+).
Stern pinball machine featuring premium/deluxe version; Zach Sharpe's heavily modded personal machine used for mod installation demonstrations
Stern Pinball machine owned by Greg and Zach Sharpe; features tight flipper gap requiring constant nudging; frustrating but rewarding gameplay; extra ball progression design allows ball loss in single modes; Papa Duke smooth ramps; EL-wire modification community
Worst wizard mode example; strong modes but disappointing finale; 'not even really there' ending
Cited as example of brutal/unforgiving gameplay that ruins theme enjoyment
Stern Pinball machine; compared to Metallica for first ball difficulty
Referenced as machine where Zach Sharpe learned about start button restart mechanic
Referenced as example of sequential rule design following movie narrative; contrast to Star Wars' convoluted mode structure
Classic pinball game; rumored to be remade by Stern Pinball; mentioned as example of remake impact on collector base
Earlier Stern release with Avatar Limited Edition at $7,500-$8,000; used as pricing comparison to highlight Jaws value gap
Recent Stern Pinball release referenced in connection to Stargazer appearing in original 1984 film
Referenced pinball game with midnight screaming feature that scared players
Pinball machine at Minnie's Bar in unplayable position, runs old unupdated code
Stern licensed game; mentioned in rapid-fire comparisons; Zach chose it over Twilight Zone
Used as comparison for difficult middle drain design issues
Stern Pinball title mentioned as gameplay comparison for tight shots and shooting difficulty
Stern pinball game referenced as comparison point for mode-based rule design
Mentioned as honorable mention for Halloween/Horror themed pinball
Stern pinball machine used as difficulty benchmark, described as 'hard' compared to Tron's fair difficulty
Stern pinball game by Jeremy Packer referenced for color balance comparison; noted as more muted in background than Deadpool Limited Edition
Referenced as comparison for linearity in ruleset discussion
#9 ranked; features ramp that goes under the playfield; hosts discuss whether this qualifies as innovative vs. standard ramp design
#10 ranked shot: right ramp (steep, tight, poor game design but excellent shot feel)
Stern Pinball title ranked #9; features slime mechanism, slammer, cityscape, subway mechanic; debated for relying too heavily on code/animation
Stern Pinball game; shown/played at 2018 Expo
Pinball machine referenced as example of challenging/difficult game that host prefers
Original 1984 film; Afterlife pays homage without recreating it
Position 8; Stern Pinball; designers Dwight Sullivan, Jim Sullivan; praised for theme integration, Ecto1 car mechanic, Margaret Hudson callouts; good for non-pinball audiences
Classic WPC pinball with DMD; host maintains strong emotional attachment over newer LCD alternatives
Film franchise that the reviewed collectible is based on; sequel mentioned as releasing next year
Stern pinball machine at Family Arcade; Jon notes common mod with flipper gap stopper
Stern pinball machine; noted as only unreleased title still awaiting code update (as of episode recording)
Pinball machine at Jack's work location featuring a custom flipper code that triggers a Twitch channel animation.
Stern pinball machine; Jack attempting to obtain for streaming content
Stern Pinball Premium Edition machine being streamed, features magnetic slingshots and multiple modes
Referenced as comparable full-featured DMD game; mentioned as having code machines
Stern pinball machine with premium ghost slingshot mechanic (magnetic-controlled slingshots), hologram feature on Ecto Goggles, multiple edition tiers (Pro/Premium/LE)
Pinball machine used in tournament; selected for finals alongside Game of Thrones; features ball save mechanics
Licensed pinball game by Stern Pinball; being played on location; subject of code updates and upcoming custom flipper code
Stern Pinball title; larger code update in development; currently delayed pending Game of Thrones (Premium) release; Dwight Sullivan and others working on it
Featured in exhibit with prototype toys, artwork, and design elements
Stern Pinball game at location; noted as being very loud; used in comparisons for color and design
Referenced as comparable difficulty level to Star Trek TNG; used as benchmark for game difficulty
Pinball machine mentioned as arriving
Speculated Stern announcement; Jack calls it 'really cool' due to recent movie release making license timely
Pinball machine located at Logan Arcade near the AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition) machine
Stern pinball machine receiving major code update; theme based on Ghostbusters franchise; update includes quality-of-life, balance, and new feature additions
Referenced for scream loudness comparison and bartender complaints about noise
Pinball machine at Penn Stack; speaker notes hasn't played yet but needs cleaning and waxing
Stern title with notoriously incomplete/delayed code; referenced as cautionary example for Dwight Sullivan concerns
Pinball game featuring ghost-trapping mechanic and storage facility theme; brainstorm session generated ideas for Electric Playground topper including crossing streams, ghost counter display, and storage facility visualization
Referenced as example of high-value LE that appreciated $2-3k in secondary market during golden era of Stern scalping (pre-2024)
Stern game; looping supers (at 60 ghosts), Midnight Madness, Storage Facility Multiball cited as excellent moments
Stern Pinball game referenced for large animatronic toy design similar to potential Godzilla concept
Stern Pinball game with 7 RGB lights; used as comparison baseline for Led Zeppelin's 164 total lights
Pinball machine (Premium Edition mentioned); one host owns this game
Stern Pinball title with well-documented ghosting issues on inserts; precedent for quality control problems now addressed in Star Wars manual disclaimers
Stern Spike game; received Core Node Stabilization Kit; discussed for rules clarity and tournament playability
Stern DMD game on Spike 1 platform; features controversial flipper gap (Trudeau gap); well-regarded game with good secondary market pricing; subject of Vault rumor
Zombie Yeti art package ranked as his number one work by Dennis; praised for unique visual style
2016 Stern pinball release, major success, experienced clear coat issues on LE models
John Trudeau design; performed well in 2016; features Slimer toy and (in Premium/LE) Magna slings
Stern pinball game; limited edition version experienced clear coat separation issues; Pro models on location discussed
Stern pin; Dennis performed better at Ghostbusters launch party than Hobbit launch party
Pinball machine at launch party tournament; Dennis achieved career-high IFPA points scoring on it
New release playable at TPF 2016, identified by Tony as highlight of new releases he played, had consistently long lines
Stern Pinball's 2016 release designed by John Trudeau with three tiers (Pro/Premium/LE); features holographic modes and magnetic slingshots; based on Ghostbusters film franchise
Pinball machine acquired by host in trade; specific manufacturer not mentioned
Recent Stern machine; example of how art blades improve playfield aesthetics
Stern Pinball machine; electric Bat location machine with flipper gap and out-lane deflector issues; installed tournament button for March cash games
Referenced for captive ball/Newton ball mechanic similar to Foo Fighters UFO shot design
Referenced example of licensing tie-in marketing where new movie release boosted interest in pinball game with same title.
Stern game mentioned as strong remaster candidate; noted as Dennis's personal prediction for next remaster
Stern pinball game with Zombie Yeti artwork; mentioned in art comparison discussion
Stern pinball; noted for flipper gap criticism but overall popularity
Tournament pinball game playing rough; had shot registration issues and difficult skill shot mechanics
Pinball machine at Bells and Chimes Fox City tournament venue (noted as potentially new)
Classic pinball machine; Joel's favorite randomly-encountered machine; frequently played at Tappers arcade in Indianapolis.
Stern Pinball title defended by Ken as one of best Stern games; criticized for flipper gap and early linear code; features art by Zambietti (his debut pinball work)
Stern remaster; criticized for Magna-slings feature on Premium models
Trudeau-designed Stern game; flipper gap frustration; rule imbalances noted; potential remaster candidate despite designer's controversial background; praised for excellent callouts.
Stern 2016 pinball with known flipper gap design flaw; two premium units recently acquired; $3,000+ topper exists but non-functional
Pinball machine at The Raygun Lounge in good working condition; priced at 75¢ per play
2016 Stern title; Jeremy Packer's debut artwork for Stern
Stern pinball with major recent code update (v10); George Gomez credits team effort including Tanya for heavy lifting; update described as huge change to game
Host's first Limited Edition new-in-box purchase; praised for artwork
Stern pinball with artwork development featured
John Trudeau-designed pinball table; featured at Pintastic 2017
Stern, 2016 pinball machine; located at Siren Records in excellent condition
One of 18 supported pinball titles
ColorDMD display mod announced and displayed at Expo with modified game
Stern Pinball game with delayed code updates due to single developer availability bottleneck
Stern Pinball title with artwork development displayed
Pinball machine displayed at Pin-a-Go-Go 2017
Stern Pro pinball machine at NickelRama #1
Stern pinball machine at Robot City Games
Stern Pinball latest offering at time of MGC 2016; two pre-production games available; design Q&A with Trudeau/Packer/Sullivan
Pinball game designed by John Trudeau for Stern Pinball; his most recent release prior to arrest
Stern pinball machine, 2016; available at GameWorks Schaumburg
Reference point for sling ball interaction design similar to Toy Story 4
Stern Pinball game; Pro model exhibited at EAG International 2017
Stern Pinball game manufactured by Churchill; used in clearcoat testing demonstration
Stern pinball machine appearing in multiple Chicago venues
Stern pinball machine (Pro and Premium versions) at multiple venues
Stern 2016 pinball machine at Bremen Cafe; pricing $1
Stern Pro machine used in Winner Takes It All tournament
Latest Stern Pinball title at Amusement Expo 2016; two Pro models exhibited; generated greatest interest at Stern booth
Licensed Stern pinball game with strong theme and art but flipper gap issue and designer association problem; rumored vault candidate
Classic pinball machine previously described by host as 'most beautiful'; surpassed by Venom in host's estimation
Stern Pinball machine; brand new or nearly new at 2016 Replay FX
Stern Pinball machine referenced for precedent of direct wizard mode access ('Are You A God' mode)
Pinball machine formerly in John's personal basement arcade collection; unboxed on his YouTube show; present at The Hangar Pub during this visit
Stern pinball machine at Game On Mohegan; author notes it as 'brutal' difficulty
Game referenced for comparison to Godfather's horseshoe/Newton ball mechanism design
Likely re-themed version included in Farsight season 5 leak
Rumored upcoming Stern Pinball machine, potentially paired with Addams Family as a themed combo; timing aligns with new Ghostbusters film production.
Upcoming Stern Pinball machine featuring innovative magnetic slingshots and hologram projection
Recent Stern release with three-tier (Pro/Premium/LE) differentiation; features Slimer motorized toy, linear mode ladder, video ESP mode, wide outlanes
Stern pinball table referenced as future Pinball Arcade release; will likely be delayed ~1 year after physical release
Stern pinball table announced for Stern Pinball Arcade, hybrid hardware (Spike and older mainboards)
Stern pinball machine; Nick was transporting one but mentioned to the show
Stern pinball machine coming to Pinball Arcade; Premium model version only; features subterranean and crossover ramps
Special limited edition Stern machine at Netherworld; Chris scored 256 million and won Slimer pin
John Trudeau-designed machine; mentioned as potential Stern Pinball app candidate
Farsight digital pinball released on Xbox One, coming to PS4 and other platforms
Pinball Arcade digital table; recently released on Stern Pinball Arcade; experiencing severe CPU performance issues on older systems; Chris details crashes and freezing.
Stern Pinball machine; Pincadia upgraded their Ghostbusters Pro to Premium; Premium version contains substantially more content than Pro.
Stern pinball table; subject of ongoing code updates; described as deep despite initial impressions of simplicity; three-tier feature differentiation discussed
Recent TPA table with Spike-based hardware causing 99% CPU spike and system crashes on older systems
First Stern Pinball Arcade table; significantly longer development cycle than any prior TPA table due to code-base integration
Stern pinball available in Stern Pinball Arcade VR with Premium and LE editions purchasable via tokens
Stern machine; Chris scored 100+ million points in competitive play against adjacent players, secured daily high score entry
Jersey Jack Pinball game, Magnus slings require precise setup/leveling, LE/Premium versions play significantly differently from Pro, side drains and center drains are brutally difficult, some players install center post mod for forgiveness
Announced as Stern's next table after Spider-Man; reportedly first Stern game to feature LCD screens
Stern pinball table; promised free with physical PS4 Stern Pinball Arcade copies; delayed ~9 months; now appearing in The Pinball Arcade
Zen Pinball table in beta; 125MB file size; experiencing memory leak and performance issues on Android/Steam; features notable 'ghost slings' mechanic
Stern Spike 2 pinball machine; VPX version uses older ROM with harder ruleset than real machine
Stern Pinball ranked #4; features challenging mechanics and innovative Magnus slings; taught hosts core pinball skills; requires strong ball control
#4 on ranking; teaches fundamental pinball skills; difficult game with unforgiving physics; features hologram on premium, subway on newer versions
Recent Stern pinball release that earned exceptionally well on location ($40/day at peak) but quickly dropped off in revenue.
Spike 1 era game; high secondary market prices; potential vault candidate
Pinball game referenced as example of tight shots requiring learning curve
Stern pinball game; theme sold well but criticized for code issues, airball problems, linear rule set, flipper gap challenges, and lower playfield geometry adjustment difficulty.
Stern Pinball game by Dwight Sullivan; Ian critical of current code but anticipates improvement with updates; describes as 'a turd' visually beautiful
Modern pinball game known for excessive LED brightness; Stephen Bowen wore sunglasses while playing it
Spike 1 classic; LE versions trading at $17,000 on secondary market; Stern candidate for Spike 3 remake with video content; represents highest-value LE for potential remakes
Game featuring VUK (vertical up kicker) mechanism
Pinball machine by Stern featuring ghost-busting gameplay mechanics and wizard mode challenges
License mentioned as lost by Stern; rumored to be in development at Jersey Jack per chat comments; Kaneda uncertain about validity
Stern title; Jeremy Packer's first game artwork; completed immediately before Deadpool project
Top location earner historically; hardcore players don't prefer it but general public plays it repeatedly regardless of gameplay quality; theme-driven revenue example
Premium edition; rare, high-demand game; estimated £6,000 value; Neil owned one early in hobby, sold and regretted it
Stern game; benchmark for Zombie Yeti art quality; ranked #1 in hosts' Yeti art pantheon
Zombie Yeti artwork debut; ranked #1 in Yeti's portfolio across both hosts' evaluations; comparison point for Venom's art package quality
Spike 1 era Stern title; major hit that 'sold a shitload'; discussed as likely candidate for potential vault
Dwight Sullivan design; mentioned as example of his varied coding approach across different game themes
Stern release with Zombie Yeti artwork; part of catalog showing artist saturation
Stern Pinball game; version 1.16 code update released September 2019 after years of player requests; update completely revamped gameplay with new music, modes, wizard modes, and balanced scoring
Game owned by Ian; appreciated for theme immersion and code improvements by Stern; difficult geometry but popular on location
Stern pinball title; won by Raymond Davidson in IFPA World Championship; subsequently sold to fund Jurassic Park purchase
Stern Pinball game; Jerry Thompson's first solo full sound package; Jerry convinced George Gomez to give him chance despite inexperience; breakthrough project in Jerry's career.
Stern pinball game; receiving code updates; currently deprioritized while Dwight focuses on Munsters
Game used in recent Georgia state championship finals between Dalton and Scott Kuthais, winning score 1.593B vs loser 1.583B
Trudeau's latest Stern pinball game; reportedly paying for itself within months; generating operator revenue comparable to 1990s heyday.
Stern pinball machine designed by Dwight Sullivan (with collaboration); post-release God Mode update; originally mean difficulty, rebalanced with updates.
Received recent code update; Steve has not played new version but is half-hour from nearest location
Contested fan layout; Alex refuses to classify as fan due to orbits, ramps, and goofy mechanics; Alan argues it is a fan
Stern's last DMD (pre-LCD) game; cited as one of few recent difficult Stern games; has wider flipper gaps than standard, creating similar effect to lightning flippers
Dwight Sullivan-coded Stern game; earns very well on location despite critical divisiveness; strong theme appeal to casual players; top earner at Wedgehead arcade (top of 30 games).
Dwight Sullivan-programmed game cited for excellent multiball start choreography and moment design
Modern Stern pinball; frequently cited example of excessive ball saves (3-4 stacked initial ball saves); has ball saves on scoop ejects
Davidson's championship prize machine; plays challenging with unpredictable results
Stern machine; second-highest earner (~$1,000/year) at cited operator location
Example of successfully executed licensed theme appealing to casual home buyers and operators
Stern Pinball game; hosts critique for linear movie-following gameplay structure; cited as contrast to Jurassic Park's theme integration approach
Stern game by Dwight Sullivan; example of 'juice timer' playfield multiplier and accidental multiplier activation via skill shot
Stern pinball game criticized by Jeff for imbalanced gameplay allowing excessive bonus accumulation; selected by Ray Day at Arizona tournament; ongoing source of frustration
Referenced as example of poor code design (requiring Slimer completion before mode start); informed Owens' design decisions
Stern 2016 game; ranked #2; featured for difficult left ramp with version-specific mechanics (Pro feeds right, Premium locks through subway)
License held by JJP per Don's research, but Jason disputed veracity of rumors; Sterling suggests Stern might develop alternative Ghostbusters; Spooky community wishes they would license it given their design quality
Rumored Jersey Jack Pinball project; licensing speculation; Don expresses strong desire for large-screen implementation with Ghostbusters theme
Contains intentionally terrifying screaming banshee effect coded by Dwight; Greg describes as blood-curdling sound that could provoke physical panic response
Referenced comparison: Scolari Brothers mechanic compared to Salacious B. Crumb drop target on Star Wars Fall of the Empire
Host's personal top-3 Halloween selection (not in community top-5); iconic license; host's first NIB game acquisition
Stern LE up 12% from $9,000 average; rumored to be remade
Stern Pinball game referenced for left ramp looping mechanics and gimme multiball concept
Pinball game featuring screaming librarian and magnetic flippers; discussed as Halloween-themed game at Finney's location
Pinball machine at Barcade Fi-Di where Benjamin Furiga scored a billion points in Six Games Six Songs Challenge
Pinball title mentioned in context of game selection at tournament venue (Starfighters Arcade)
Stern theme requested for new design or remaster; Sterling expresses interest; Jason notes 'baggage' prevents remaster; designer continuity issue cited as obstacle.
Recent Stern release that motivated Shannon's return to pinball; he was huge fan of franchise
New pinball machine themed around Ghostbusters franchise
Referenced as strong candidate for remake on modern platform
Classic game cited as hit; speculation that Stern might remake it; original versions hold collector value
Stern remake example; demonstrates portfolio fallback strategy
Rumored Jersey Jack license (not Stern); potential Mark Seiden design; positioned after Sonic the Hedgehog in JJP pipeline
Stern Pinball title mentioned as example of voiceover direction issues across pinball industry
Eisman cited the Staypuft Marshmallow Man mechanism as his favorite mech of all time
Referenced as example of elegant topper design that justifies high aftermarket prices without being intricate
Stern Pinball title that became Packer's first major project after meeting Greg Ferris
Stern game cited by Robert Mueller as having reliability problems
Stern pinball game released approximately 3 years ago; subject of extensive code and mechanical criticism throughout episode
Referenced in title as a pinball game celebrating art/theme
Classic title used as quality comparison; Kaneda suggests remaster on Spike 3 would have been better choice than D&D/King Kong/Star Wars trio
Stern's current flagship/hot new game; featured in segment as representative of modern pinball offerings
Stern pinball LE; cited as last truly impactful LE design; pamphlet and artwork praised
Stern pinball game; notable licensing issue with Bill Murray's likeness approval
Pinball machine referenced regarding stuck ball issues (Magnus Lang, Slimer Center ramp).
Speculated future Stern release; Kaneda hopes for but doubts likelihood
Referenced as comparison for LE production numbers and historical LE pricing/value retention
Stern game coded by Sullivan; mentioned as operating on commercial locations
Long-delayed Stern project; ongoing community frustration; became 'meme status' running joke; reportedly receiving more resource allocation
Stern legacy game mentioned as receiving updates; community requesting more updates
Classic pinball mentioned as example of game with more mechanical creativity than Star Wars; Kaneda suggests Stern should remake it
Stern title mentioned with cabinet splitting issues, illustrating manufacturing challenges across manufacturers
The game being played; features multiple modes, jackpot mechanics, and wizard mode progression
Original Stern DMD release criticized as brutal to play and dated; speaker suggests Stern should have remade it for Spike/LCD instead of Walking Dead; JJP rumored as alternative maker (unconfirmed)
Example game featuring specialized octogoggles node board, an unanticipated innovation added to system after initial design