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Episode 54: Turner Pinball Just Did WHAT?! Yukon Yeti = Whitewater 2?!
The Flipside Pinball Podcast
23 min
Summary
Turner Pinball announces Yukon Yeti, a Whitewater spiritual successor by Dennis Nordman.
Retro Ralph covers Turner Pinball surprise announcement of Yukon Yeti, a new pinball machine by designer Dennis Nordman (who designed the classic Whitewater). The game features an upper playfield, avalanche multiball, creative ramp designs, and extensive sculpted elements, priced at $10,000 base with optional upgrades to $12,249. Ralph expresses optimism that this original-IP title could be Turner's breakthrough hit in the competitive pinball market.
Highlights
- Yukon Yeti is designed by Dennis Nordman, the original Whitewater designer
- Approximately 500 units of Yukon Yeti will be produced
- Base price is $10,000 with $2,000 deposit; fully upgraded version is $12,249
- The game features 12 base modes plus 2 wizard modes
- Turner Pinball announced this game 'this morning' with no prior community warning
- The game has a five-ball avalanche ball lock mechanism
- Yukon Yeti will be playable at TPF (The Pinball Factory/Tournament)
- The game features a 'wavy rapids ramp' that was not shown in the official trailer
- This is Turner Pinball potential breakthrough title after previous games haven't gained major traction
Alright guys… this one’s interesting 👀 Turner Pinball just revealed Yukon Yeti, a Klondike Gold Rush–themed game that feels like it’s taking a real shot at being a spiritual successor to White Water pinball machine. In this episode of The Flipside, I break down my initial thoughts on the layout, features, and overall direction of the game. • 12 modes + 2 wizard modes • 5-ball Avalanche lock • Rapids ramp + upper playfield • Hidden Yeti lock & progression system Only 500 units, starting at $9,999, shipping Summer 2026.
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