Pat Lawlor to Design Game for Jersey Jack Pinball

Pinball News Website·article·held·Jan 24, 2014

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TL;DR

Pat Lawlor exits retirement to design original-theme game for Jersey Jack Pinball

Summary

Jersey Jack Pinball officially announced on January 24, 2014 that legendary pinball designer Pat Lawlor is returning from retirement to design an original-themed game for the company. Lawlor will collaborate with his long-time Williams colleague Ted Estes, who is also working on JJP's The Wizard of Oz title. The new game will be JJP's fourth title and feature an unlicensed original theme.

Key Claims

Pat Lawlor is coming out of pinball retirement to design a game for Jersey Jack Pinball
high confidence · Jersey Jack Pinball announcement dated January 24, 2014
The new Pat Lawlor game will feature an original theme without a license
high confidence · Article states 'It will be an original theme - without a licence'
Ted Estes, Pat Lawlor long-time Williams collaborator, will work on the new game
high confidence · Video message and official announcement confirm Ted Estes collaboration
Ted Estes is also working on The Wizard of Oz rules and software development alongside Keith P. Johnson
high confidence · Article explicitly states Ted Estes has 'been working at JJP alongside Keith P. Johnson to develop the software and rules for The Wizard of Oz'
As of December 2013, Jersey Jack Pinball had shipped more than 700 Wizard of Oz machines
high confidence · JJP official announcement states 'More than 700 games shipped as of December 2013'
The Hobbit machine is scheduled to ship late in 2014
high confidence · JJP announcement: 'The company is in development of The Hobbit machine which will ship late in 2014'

Notable Quotes

“Jersey Jack Pinball had redefined the limits of pinball and it was going to be a wonderful experience and challenge to be building the company's third game”
Pat Lawlor @ January 24, 2014 — Lawlor's official statement endorsing JJP's platform and expressing enthusiasm about the collaboration
“The game will be an original idea enabling Pat and his Team to imagine and to create. If you are a true pinball enthusiast you are going to love this pinball machine”
Jack Guarnieri @ January 24, 2014 — Official company positioning emphasizing original design and enthusiast appeal
“Pat is well-regarded by millions of pinball enthusiasts around the world for what he has been able to create over the years like the best selling pinball machine The The The Addams Family”
Jersey Jack Pinball @ January 24, 2014 — Recognition of Lawlor's legacy and commercial success in the industry

Entities

Pat Lawlorperson Jersey Jack Pinballcompany Ted Estesperson Jack Guarnieriperson Keith P. JohnsonpersonThe Wizard of OzgameThe Hobbitgame

Signals

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announcement: Official announcement of Pat Lawlor designing original-themed game for Jersey Jack Pinball
high · January 24, 2014 official JJP press release with video message from Pat Lawlor
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personnel_signal: Legendary designer Pat Lawlor exiting retirement to collaborate with Jersey Jack Pinball
high · Official announcement states Lawlor 'is returning to Pinball to build an EPIC machine with JJP'
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product_strategy: JJP moving to original unlicensed themes in response to community demand
high · Article notes 'It will be an original theme - without a licence - something for which many pinball fans have been calling'
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business_signal: Jersey Jack Pinball achieving significant production volume with 700+ Wizard of Oz units shipped
high · JJP announcement: 'More than 700 games shipped as of December 2013'
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design_philosophy: Pat Lawlor explicitly exploring new technology available in JJP's platform for original game design
high · JJP announcement: 'Pat will be able to create a game that truly lets him explore the space of new technology available today in the JJP platform'
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industry_signal: Pat Lawlor's high-profile endorsement of Jersey Jack Pinball platform legitimizes JJP as premium manufacturer

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Date: 24th January, 2014 It's been the subject of much speculation over the past few days, but today Jersey Jack Pinball officially announced that Pat Lawlor will come out of his pinball retirement to design a game for the company. In a video message, Pat said Jersey Jack Pinball had "redefined the limits of pinball" and it was going to be "a wonderful experience and challenge" to be building the company's third game. Pat Lawlor It will be an original theme - without a licence - something for which many pinball fans have been calling. No details of the game's subject or title were revealed, but Pat did introduce his long-time collaborator at Williams, Ted Estes - who has been working at JJP alongside Keith P. Johnson to develop the software and rules for The Wizard of Oz - and announced Ted would be working with him on the new game. Pat and Ted The announcement from Jersey Jack Pinball came in the form of an e-mailed announcement, which you can read below, and this video message. Here's the JJP announcement. Jersey Jack Pinball Announces the Collaboration of their Next Machine with the Legendary Pinball Designer Pat Lawlor Lakewood, New Jersey - January 24, 2014 - Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc., the industry leading designer and manufacturer of premium, no compromise pinball machines is very proud to announce the collaboration of their next machine with the legendary pinball designer Pat Lawlor. Pat is returning to Pinball to build an EPIC machine with JJP. Pat is well-regarded by millions of pinball enthusiasts around the world for what he has been able to create over the years like the best selling pinball machine The Adams Family. Pat will have the help and support of the JJP team along with his long time teammate Ted Estes. It is our intention that Pat will be able to create a game that truly lets him explore the space of new technology available today in the JJP platform. "The game will be an original idea enabling Pat and his Team to imagine and to create. If you are a true pinball enthusiast you are going to love this pinball machine" said JJP Founder Jack Guarnieri.About Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc. Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc. was founded in 2011 with a passion to build premium, no-compromise pinball machines. Games built with passion and games that are fun to play which will become treasured for years to come. The first game that Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc. is building is The Wizard of Oz Pinball Machine. The game is now in full production with more than 700 games shipped as of December 2013. More games are popping up in commercial locations and in home game rooms all around the world. The company is in development of The Hobbit Pinball machine which will ship late in 2014. Contact Jen Guarnieri, Marketing Coordinator Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc. 1645 Oak Street Lakewood, NJ 08701 P: (732) 364-9900 Ext 203 jen@jerseyjackpinball.com Back to the News page Like this page? Share it with your Facebook friends: Back to the front page