BON JOVI REVEALED

Pinball News Website·article·analyzed·Jul 28, 2026

Analysis

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TL;DR

Barrels of Fun reveals Bon Jovi pinball: 700-unit limited release with motorized magnets, lightning flippers, 17 songs.

Summary

Barrels of Fun officially revealed Bon Jovi, their fourth pinball title and first music-themed game, on July 28, 2026. The limited release of 700 units ($12,000 MSRP) features 17 Bon Jovi songs, innovative mechanics including a motorized Heart & Dagger magnetic diverter, lightning flippers, dual 3-ball locks, and a custom audio package with subwoofer. Shipping begins mid-August 2026 with production ending May 2027; potential expansion to 750 units if initial stock sells within one week.

Key Claims

Bon Jovi is Barrels of Fun's fourth title following Labyrinth, Dune, and Winchester Mystery House
high confidence · Barrels of Fun of Fun announcement, July 28, 2026
Limited to 700 units maximum, expandable to 750 if sold out within first week with Barrels Reserve member access
high confidence · Official product specification in announcement
Bon Jovi is Barrels of Fun's first music-themed game
high confidence · Official announcement header
Price is $12,000 with $2,000 initial deposit; shipping begins mid-August with production ending May 2027
high confidence · Official pricing and timeline in announcement
Game features 17 Bon Jovi tracks including Livin' On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Wanted Dead Or Alive, and others
high confidence · Official track listing provided in announcement
Heart & Dagger mechanism is the biggest feature with grab magnet and three vertical positions
high confidence · Detailed playfield specifications in official reveal
Game includes lightning flippers that are 1/8-inch shorter than standard 3-inch flippers for increased difficulty
high confidence · Technical specifications in official announcement
Game features first-ever loop-de-loop captive ball with spinner inside
high confidence · Official game attractions list

Notable Quotes

“Four Decades of Hits. Over 10 Billion Streams. The Anthems the World Never Stopped Singing. Bon Jovi asked. Barrels of Fun answered!”
Barrels of Fun (official announcement) @ July 28, 2026 — Core marketing positioning emphasizing Bon Jovi's legacy and Barrels of Fun's capability to deliver a music-themed pinball experience
“Bon Jovi Pinball brings the sound, lights, videos, concerts, and energy of one of the world's most enduring arena rock bands into a limited worldwide pinball experience.”
Barrels of Fun (official announcement) @ July 28, 2026 — Defines the creative vision emphasizing multi-sensory concert experience integration beyond traditional pinball
“You're not leaving the show early! This outlane jump ramp shot launches the ball back onstage and into the action!”
Barrels of Fun (official announcement, Crowd Surf Jump Ramp description) @ July 28, 2026 — Reveals thematic integration of game mechanics with concert/show narrative (outlane save via Crowd Surf mini-flipper)

Entities

Barrels of FuncompanyBon JovigameDavid Van Esperson Jonathan BergeronpersonLuke UnderwoodpersonJon Bon JovipersonKarl DeAngeloperson Labyrinthgame

Signals

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product_launch: Barrels of Fun officially announced Bon Jovi pinball on July 28, 2026 with full specifications, pricing, production timeline, and promotional materials
high · Comprehensive official reveal with cabinet/playfield photos, game features list, 17-track listing, designer credits, and shipping dates
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design_innovation: Bon Jovi introduces several novel mechanical features including first-ever loop-de-loop captive ball with internal spinner, motorized Heart & Dagger 3-position magnetic diverter, Crowd Surf outlane save mini-flipper, and lightning flippers (1/8-inch shorter than standard)
high · Detailed playfield specifications and game attractions list describing unique mechanisms and their gameplay functions
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design_innovation: Game features custom audio package with subwoofer, live concert footage, music videos, upgraded speakers, and Horizon Atmospheric Lighting (HAL) system for concert-themed visual experience
high · Official specifications include 8-inch cabinet subwoofer, full-range stereo speakers, 15.6-inch HD LCD display, RGBW LED illumination, and concert-themed content integration
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product_strategy: Barrels of Fun employs aggressive FOMO strategy: 700-unit hard limit with potential expansion to 750 if first week sells out, exclusive Barrels Reserve member access for overflow units
high · Official announcement: 'maximum of 700 units, though this could increase if those 700 sell out within the first week of going on sale. Then, any members of the company's Barrels Reserve loyalty scheme would be able to purchase an additional single unit'
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Transcript

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HomeBON JOVIBON JOVI REVEALED Date: July 28th, 2026 Barrels of Fun today revealed their fourth title following Labyrinth, Dune and Winchester Mystery House with Bon Jovi, the company’s first music-themed game. Based on the famed band from Sayreville, New Jersey and fronted by Jon Bon Jovi, Barrels of Fun’s is designed by the company’s ‘Chief Mischief Maker’, David Van Es with artwork by Jonathan Bergeron (a.k.a. Johnny Crap) and software by Luke Underwood. Only a single model is being produced and it is limited to a maximum of 700 units, though this could increase if those 700 sell out within the first week of going on sale. Then, any members of the company’s Barrels Reserve loyalty scheme would be able to purchase an additional single unit. The cost is $12,000 with an initial $2,000 deposit. Shipping is expected to begin in mid-August with production ending in May 2027 if all 700 units are built. Let’s take a look at the cabinet and backbox. !The left side of the Bon Jovi cabinet The left side of the Bon Jovi cabinet !Detail on the left cabinet side Detail on the left cabinet side !The front of the Bon Jovi cabinet The front of the Bon Jovi cabinet !The right side of the Bon Jovi cabinet The right side of the Bon Jovi cabinet !The left side of the backbox The left side of the backbox !The right side of the backbox The right side of the backbox !The three views of the cabinet and backbox The three views of the cabinet and backbox !The backglass artwork The backglass artwork !The numbered plaque The numbered plaque Now let’s move on to the playfield. !The Bon Jovi pinball playfield The Bon Jovi pinball playfield Starting at the bottom apron, there is a backlit faux tape deck along a VU meter and motorised fader controls synchronised with the music. !The bottom apron and flippers area The bottom apron and flippers area The two main flippers are the shorter ‘lightning flippers’, so called because they have a lightning bolt pattern on the top surface. They are 1/8th-inch shorter than the regular 3-inch flippers found on almost all pinballs these days and typically are used to make it harder to control and save the ball. There is a ‘Crowd Surf’ mini-flipper in the left outlane which can shoot a draining ball up a short jump ramp and back into play. !The Crowd Surf mini-flipper The Crowd Surf mini-flipper The biggest mechanism in the game is the Heart & Dagger sculpt which had a shot through the centre, contains a grab magnet, and can also move up and down to one of three vertical positions. !The Heart & Dagger mechanism The Heart & Dagger mechanism It can grab the ball, raise the mechanism to one of the two upper positions, and fling the ball backwards onto one of two wireforms. !The Heart & Dagger's three vertical positions The Heart & Dagger’s three vertical positions The Heart & Dagger is one of three magnets in the game. There is another in the Backstage area which drops the ball into one of two three-ball locks, and a third magnet at the top of the orbit lane to grab the ball and drop it into a scoop which feeds the second three-ball lock. !The illuminated Bon Jovi sign with the The !The scoop ejects into the second three-ball lock The scoop ejects into the second three-ball lock In addition, there is a novel captive ball mechanism which sends the ball on a 360-degree wireform loop which also contains one of the game’s two spinners. Mounted above this is the Jon Bon Jovi guitar sculpt. !The captive ball and guitar sculpt The captive ball and guitar sculpt Lets look at the rest of the playfield. !The left orbit with one of the game's two drop targets The left orbit with one of the game’s two drop targets !The left centre of the playfield The left centre of the playfield !The centre of the playfield with the upper-right mini-flipper The !The centre-right of the playfield The centre-right of the playfield !The upper half of the playfield The upper half of the playfield The game includes seventeen of the band’s most famous tracks. They are: | | | | --- | --- | | Livin’ On A Prayer You Give Love A Bad Name Wanted Dead Or Alive Bad Medicine Runaway It’s My Life Keep The Faith Have A Nice Day Born To Be My Baby | I’ll Be There For You Lay Your Hands On Me Raise Your Hands Let It Rock In These Arms Bed Of Roses Legendary Always | | | | Here’s how Barrels of Fun announced their latest release: | | | --- | | Bon Jovi Pinball Build the Setlist and Play It Loud! July 28, 2026 – Houston, Texas Four Decades of Hits. Over 10 Billion Streams. The Anthems the World Never Stopped Singing. Bon Jovi asked. Barrels of Fun answered! Bon Jovi Pinball brings the sound, lights, videos, concerts, and energy of one of the world’s most enduring arena rock bands into a limited worldwide pinball experience. Featuring 17 songs from across the band’s legendary career, live concert footage from over the decades, era-defining music videos, upgraded audio, stage lighting, magnetic ball control, physical locks, interactive apron sliders, and the addition of Lightning Flippers, Bon Jovi Pinball is built to play loud. A limited worldwide release of 700 games, plus possible Barrels Reserve member access. If the initial release sells out within the first 7 days, eligible Barrels Reserve direct customers will receive an additional 7-day ordering window. After all orders are received, Barrels of Fun will announce the final edition number. Game Attractions• Bon Jovi Heart & Dagger Magnetic Ball Catch & Diverter: Take a “Shot Through the Heart” with this versatile 3-level diverter & jump ramp that sends the ball along one of three unique paths! • Steel Horse 3-Ball Lock: Buck up, Cowboy! A hidden magnet along the back orbit can divert the ball into a vertical upkick that feeds a physical 3-ball lock • Crowd Amp-Up Loop Captive Ball & Spinner: This first-ever loop-de-loop captive ball with a spinner inside is designed to pump up the crowd! • Crowd Surf Jump Ramp: You’re not leaving the show early! This outlane jump ramp shot launches the ball back onstage and into the action! • Backstage Access: Your pass to a variety of shots featuring 3 standup targets, a spinner, an exit ramp, hidden scoop, & magnet catch that diverts the ball to a physical 3-ball lock • Sound Board Apron: Take control of the sound board with a backlit tape deck, meter, switch, and functional sliders that move with gameplay! • Bon Jovi Stage Sign: An authentic rock concert stage presence, featuring RGBW LED backlighting • Spotlights & Trusses: Custom metal trussing along the left and back of the stage includes 3 functional spotlights • High-Fidelity Sculpts: Bon Jovi Heart & Dagger and Jon’s Iconic New Jersey Guitar • Magnetic Gameplay Locations: Bon Jovi Heart & Dagger, Steel Horse back orbit, & Backstage Game Features • 2 Lightning Flippers, 2 Mini Flippers, 6 Balls • 2 Plastic Ramps, 2 Metal Jump Ramps, 1 Metal Ramp, • 4 Chrome Wire Habitrails, 1 Subway, 2 Scoops, • 1 Vertical Upkick, 3 Magnets, 2 Spinners, 2 Diverters, • 2 Drop Targets, 2 Physical 3-Ball Locks, 1 Captive Ball • Horizon Atmospheric Lighting (HAL): An RGBW LED Low-Profile Inner Cabinet Lighting System for Complete Concert Experience Lighting Effects • All-RGBW LED Playfield Insert Lamps & General Illumination Lamps, and Playfield Apron Flood Lights • EverGloss High-Gloss Decal Art • Infinity Glass (Anti-Reflective Glass) • Thunder From Down Under Shaker Motor • Factory-Installed Inner Blade Art • NEW Custom Audio Package: Upgraded Custom Audio System with Subwoofer Box Designed for Clearer Music, Concert Footage, Music Videos, and Callouts! • 15.6” HD LCD Display flanked by 5-1/4” • Full-Range Stereo Speakers with Interactive • Full RGBW Illumination • 8” Cabinet Subwoofer • Polyester Metallic Powder Coated Cabinet Armor &Matching Speaker Panel with Laser-Cut Bon JoviHeart & Dagger Speaker Grills Bon Jovi Pinball is currently in production and being manufactured by Barrels of Fun LLC., a luxury pinball manufacturing company based in Houston, TX. Games are scheduled to start shipping in quantity in mid-August. The full run is planned to be built and shipped by May 2027. The game is available for purchase now at www.barrelsoffun.com and all authorized distributor. | | | There is also a flyer available for the game. Here it is: !The front of the flyer The front of the flyer !The back of the flyer The back of the flyer Barrels of Fun have also released some promotional videos to support today’s release. Here’s the game trailer: BON JOVI PINBALL \| Game Features - YouTube Tap to unmute BON JOVI PINBALL \| Game Features Barrels of Fun Pinball Barrels of Fun Pinball And here’s the gameplay video with Karl DeAngelo: Bon Jovi Pinball Gameplay Reveal \| Build Your Setlist - YouTube Tap to unmute That’s all for this first reveal of Barrels of Fun’s new Bon Jovi pinball. We’ll have more about the game in the Pinball News and Pinball Magazine Pinball Industry News PIN cast which will be released at the start of August. 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