Since it's Eric's birthday today. It's a good day to start speculating on his rumored Godfather pin.
He's going to make you a pinball you can't refuse.
Leave the mode, take the cannoli multiball.
What do you think will all be in the game ?
LTG : )
Quoted from LTG:One hell of a match sequence.
LTG : )
They would also need to place an Easter egg involving the godfather like scene from robinhood men in tights. Like a lizard pooping on his jacket or something.
If this is true, I am really curious how they are going to inject any humor into it and get away with it based on the the licensee.
Is a ball in the pop bumpers going to show an animation of Sonny getting blasted at the causeway? Is there going to be a mode save the ball by not having Fredo talk about Johnny Ola to Michael?
The Godfather movies are really serious mob movies and don't much, if any, humor like Goodfellas and The Sopranos. Probably the funniest scene in the first two movies is when a young Vito has to remind the local land lord who he is to help an old lady not get kicked out.
I'm curious how they are going to pull it off.
Quoted from gearheaddropping:Is a ball in the pop bumpers going to show an animation of Sonny getting blasted at the causeway? Is there going to be a mode save the ball by not having Fredo talk about Johnny Ola to Michael?
Those would be perfect
Quoted from titanpenguin:Those would be perfect
So, do you guys think that the license holder will allow things like "Horse Head Multiball", "Save Moe Greene", and "Take the Cannoli Ball Save"?
I just would have thought that Coppala and the Brando estate would have an iron grip on how the license was used.
Quoted from gearheaddropping:I just would have thought that Coppala and the Brando estate would have an iron grip on how the license was used.
Don't worry this is based on the book 
Quoted from gonzo73:Here's your Game over Screen shot.
D.O.A.
If Eric can successfully turn Godfather into a great pin.... well he's a genius.
But what an uphill battle...
Genius Films... but not for pinball.
We shall see....
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Who thought IMDN was good for pinball?
Quoted from titanpenguin:Who thought IMDN was good for pinball?
A lot of Pinsiders; they've been begging for over a decade!
Quoted from titanpenguin:Who thought IMDN was good for pinball?
Heavy metal + pinball goes together like Jack + Coke!
Quoted from TheLaw:A lot of Pinsiders; they've been begging for over a decade!
been around long enough to know you need a decent layout even with a good license. There’s been a few duds as of late….
Quoted from ray-dude:It’s actually about Godfather Pizza
This would be a better theme.
dupe post, but what the hell...
I heard that once you lock the 3rd ball, you have have to wait 20 minutes for Michael to return from Sicily before Revenge Multiball will start.
I'm not as appalled by this proposed theme idea as many are. You've got 3 movies to grab stuff from, it's really not that hard to come up with ideas for modes and such with so much material.
I agree with previous poster who said this would most certainly be played straight...doubtful licensor would go for a "comedic" approach to such hallowed material.
It could be pulled off. I really don't see why not.
"They pull me back in" would have to be the ball save quote.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:I'm not as appalled by this proposed theme idea as many are. You've got 3 movies to grab stuff from, it's really not that hard to come up with ideas for modes and such with so much material.
I agree with previous poster who said this would most certainly be played straight...doubtful licensor would go for a "comedic" approach to such hallowed material.
It could be pulled off. I really don't see why not.
"They pull me back in" would have to be the ball save quote.
Player makes shots to work their way up in the family.
Quoted from titanpenguin:Player makes shots to work their way up in the family.
Would be too much like The Sopranos.
-Mike
Quoted from Grizlyrig:Would be too much like The Sopranos.
-Mike
I should have specified the sarcasm. But you’re spot on at what I was hitting at. Will need to rethink the game so it doesn’t feel like a rehash.
Quoted from titanpenguin:I should have specified the sarcasm. But you’re spot on at what I was hitting at. Will need to rethink the game so it doesn’t feel like a rehash.
It's getting harder to be creative without copying something already done. Ya gotta find a way to be unique.
-Mike
Quoted from RyanStl:The guys in Chicago said they talked to Eric and Godfather is codename for Father of the Bride.
My wife would HAVE to have that pin.
Quoted from Kkoss24:Maybe you got the wrong Godfather ?
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Maybe it’s WWE Godfather??
FAEC0114-7F17-4AB4-BA0C-9529B8D86DB6 (resized).jpegNot trolling at all, totally serious, if history is any guide (Wonka) we already know what the translite is going to look like:
There's clearly an established license market for movie properties like this. You pay in, you get the package of assets. Pinball, slot machine, it's all the same to them. Commercial gaming license, pay up, get the likeness.
Quoted from Coz:Good this be the first Hip Hop/ Rap pinba machine?
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SOLD!
Quoted from Aurich:Not trolling at all, totally serious, if history is any guide (Wonka) we already know what the translite is going to look like:
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There's clearly an established license market for movie properties like this. You pay in, you get the package of assets. Pinball, slot machine, it's all the same to them. Commercial gaming license, pay up, get the likeness.
Watching someone else play slots is really depressing
But I agree, that's probably a good guess as to what sort of assets would be in the pin.
Quoted from SLAMT1LT:Gotta be a codename for something else.
LMAO it isn't.
Theme could be cool. It doesn't do too much for me. I'm excited to see it. Love Eric's games. I expect to be more impressed by it than toy story 4 thats for sure.
I'm mostly curious if this is going to be trying to retell the Godfather story, or if it's a more generic mafia game.
EA made an ok Godfather game years ago that was mostly about taking over turf and expanding a criminal enterprise. So buying properties, putting in your crew, paying bribes, paying for upgrades, defending it, etc. I think it'd be sorta neat if you were trying to "take over" the playfield.
Quoted from Kkoss24:Maybe you got the wrong Godfather ?
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Issue 1 of Nudge magazine made this same recommendation!
(great minds and all)
Quoted from mtp78:Thought Jack said they only do family friendly title's.....I don't see how godfather falls into that category.......curious to see what they came up with....
Godfather is all about "family!"
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