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SPECIAL - Pokemon Pinball First Impressions
Flip N Out Pinball Podcast
17 min
Summary
Pokémon Pinball launch day impressions: surprisingly fun, accessible design with strong location potential.
Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone provide first impressions of Pokémon Pinball on its launch day. Despite initial skepticism due to the theme falling outside their generation, both hosts are pleasantly surprised by the game's design, playfield composition, and accessibility. They discuss specific mechanical features (Meowth balloon, Pikachu animatronic, Pokéball lock), the three-tier pricing model with minimal feature loss at Pro level, and production/sales logistics for Flipping Out Pinball distributors.
Highlights
- Pokémon is the biggest IP on Earth, bigger in revenue than the following four IPs combined
- Pro model ($6,999) includes Meowth balloon (moving), static Pokéball, and subway sneak replaced with stand-up target; missing magnet under Meowth and animatronic Pikachu head
- Game launches at code version 0.80 with one wizard mode (Pikachu vs Charizard); three wizard modes planned total
- Only 750 LEs will be produced
- Game will launch with 180+ Pokémon in Insider Connect database, with more coming post-launch
- This is positioned as THE 30th anniversary Pokémon game; no anniversary game expected on 40th anniversary in 10 years
Greg and Ken offer their first impressions of Stern Pinball's Pokemon Pinball. Official Game Trailer Visit flipnoutpinball.com or email or to place your order today.
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