Details of the New Pinball Brothers Queen Pinball Machine

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jul 21, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Pinball Brothers reveals Queen pinball machine in two editions with Q1 2023 ship date.

Summary

Pinball Brothers has officially revealed their Queen-themed pinball machine in two editions: Champion Edition ($9,295) and limited Rhapsody Edition ($10,995, 1,000 units). The game features 14 Queen songs with band member callouts, RGB lighting, HiFidelity sound with 8" bass speaker, and signature playfield features including Brian May's Red Special guitar as an upper playfield and Wembley Stadium ball lock. Wizard mode is titled 'I Want it All!' and shipments begin Q1 2023.

Key Claims

Queen pinball machine will be available in Champion Edition and Rhapsody Edition (limited to 1,000 units)
high confidence · Official product announcement with specific production tier and unit cap
Game features 14 licensed Queen songs and band member callouts
high confidence · Complete song list provided in official announcement
Champion Edition MSRP is $9,295 and Rhapsody Edition MSRP is $10,995
high confidence · Explicit pricing stated in official announcement
Playfield includes Brian May's Red Special guitar as upper playfield with ball lock mechanism
high confidence · Specific mechanical feature described in product details
Champion Edition machines will begin shipping in Q1 2023
high confidence · Official timeline provided in announcement

Notable Quotes

“The game will be available as two versions, the Champion Edition and the Rhapsody Edition, the latter of which will be limited to 1,000 units.”
Knapp Arcade (reporting official announcement) — Establishes two-tier product strategy with scarcity differentiation on Rhapsody Edition
“The pin also includes Brian May's legendary Red Special guitar, in the shape of an upper playfield where you can lock balls to start the Red Special multiball.”
Knapp Arcade (reporting official announcement) — Key playfield feature and signature mechanical element tying to band IP
“The object of the game is for players to collect autographs, instruments, band members, tour passes and posters on your way to eventually reaching the final wizard mode 'I Want it All!'”
Knapp Arcade (reporting official announcement) — Defines game progression structure and wizard mode objective

Entities

Pinball Brotherscompany QueenorganizationBrian MaypersonKnapp ArcadecompanyQueen Pop Up Store on Carnaby Streetevent

Signals

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licensing_signal: Queen band actively involved in pinball game production with member-recorded callouts and song licensing (14 tracks)
high · Official announcement states 'members of Queen have recorded callouts for the game' and lists specific 14 Queen songs integrated into gameplay
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market_signal: Pinball Brothers pursuing music IP (Queen) licensing as strategic content differentiator, indicating broader trend of boutique manufacturers securing high-profile entertainment licenses
medium · Queen is major global music brand; selection for pinball game demonstrates licensing marketplace activity and boutique manufacturer ability to compete for premium IP
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market_signal: Queen pinball priced at $9,295-$10,995 range, consistent with premium modern pinball pricing tier ($9K-$11K) for licensed games
high · MSRP pricing clearly stated for both editions; positions game in established premium segment alongside other licensed premium releases
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announcement: Official full reveal of Pinball Brothers Queen pinball machine with complete specifications, pricing, and ship timeline
high · Comprehensive product details including song list, MSRP pricing ($9,295 / $10,995), production tier limits, and Q1 2023 ship date provided in official announcement channel
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product_strategy: Two-tier pricing strategy with Rhapsody Edition (limited to 1,000 units) positioned as premium tier at $10,995 vs Champion Edition at $9,295; both share core features (RGB lighting, HiFidelity sound)
high · Explicit unit cap on Rhapsody Edition (1,000 units) and $1,700 price delta between tiers; no feature differentiation stated between editions beyond scarcity

Topics

Product announcement and official revealprimaryMusic IP licensing in pinballprimaryTwo-tier limited edition pricing strategyprimaryPlayfield mechanical features and designsecondaryAudio/sound system specificationssecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Announcement tone is enthusiastic and celebratory. Article emphasizes innovative design elements (Red Special upper playfield), licensed music content, and premium audio specifications. Positive framing of product differentiation between Champion and Rhapsody editions. No criticism or concerns raised.

Transcript

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We all have been excitedly talking about it since the Company’s surprise reveal at the Queen Pop Up Store on Carnaby Street in London that I revealed here first last fall. Well, now the time has come for the full reveal of the Pinball Brothers new Queen pinball machine! The game will be available as two versions, the Champion Edition and the Rhapsody Edition, the latter of which will be limited to 1,000 units. Both editions of the game contain full RGB lighting and a HiFidelity sound system, including an 8” bass speaker. The game contains the following 14 Live songs from the band: A Kind Of Magic Another One Bites The Dust Bohemian Rhapsody Hammer To Fall I Want To Break Free Killer Queen One Vision Play The Game Radio Ga Ga Seven Seas Of Rhye Somebody To Love We Will Rock You We Are The Champions Who Wants To Live Forever In addition to these songs, members of Queen have recorded callouts for the game. The pin also includes Brian May’s legendary Red Special guitar, in the shape of an upper playfield where you can lock balls to start the Red Special multiball. Players can also lock balls in the Wembley Stadium ball lock. The object of the game is for players to collect autographs, instruments, band members, tour passes and posters on your way to eventually reaching the final wizard mode “I Want it All!” Pre-Orders are available through Pinball Brothers distributors now. Champions Edition machines will begin to ship during the first quarter of 2023. The game’s MSRPs are $9,295 for the Champions Edition and $10,995 for the Rhapsody Edition.