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FormatsVideo · Mar 18Podcast · 23:08

Turner Pinball Just Did WHAT?! Yukon Yeti = Whitewater 2?!

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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
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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…

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