Multimorphic Announces Princess Bride Pinball

Overview of Princess Bride Pinball

Princess Bride Pinball is the 8th full game module released by Multimorphic for their P3 platform, following the 2023 release of Final Resistance and Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity before that. 

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Princess Bride Pinball is based on the 1987 cult classic film of the same name starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, and others. 

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The game will be manufactured in three trim levels: a Standard Edition, a Limited Edition, and a Collectors Edition. The Standard and Limited Edition versions will be available as a stand-alone game-kit for those who already own a P3 platform. The Collectors Edition, however, will not be made available as a stand-alone kit and can only be purchased alongside the P3 platform. The Limited and Collector’s editions come standard with topper and custom artwork. 

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Princess Bride peaked at #45 on our Hype Index, which tracks the most hyped IPs that pinball fans want to see turned into a pinball machine. It’s a theme with a strong nostalgia factor fit as well. Someone who was aged 5-15 when the movie was first released is now in their 40s-50s, which is a prime pinball-buying demographic. Kineticist visitors have been particularly hyped for this title, scoring it a 92/100 on the hype scale, off of 28 ratings.  

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This represents the first game for Multimorphic's new lead programmer, Josh Kugler, as well as the first credited voice work for noted pinball hobbyist Lucas Pepke (Macho Pinball).

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We confirmed this would be a P3 platform game last week when the official reveal date was first announced.

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Princess Bride Pinball Photos

Standard Edition Cabinet

Limited Edition Cabinet

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Collectors Edition Cabinet

Other Game Photos

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Who’s Who

• Creative Director: Stephen Silver
• Mechanicals: TJ Weaver, Trey Jones
• Rules: Colin MacAlpine
• Technical Artist: Rory Cernuda
• Software: Josh Kugler (lead), Steve Shoyer, Michael Ocean, and Greg Goldey
• Artwork: Matt Andrews
• Music: Paul Farrer 
• Sound FX: Matt Kern
• Technical Advisor: BJ Wilson
• Additional Voicework: Lucas Pepke

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Price & Production

• Standard Edition: $3,750, no production limits
• Limited Edition: $5,000, 750 produced
• Collectors Edition: $13,750, 500 produced (must be purchased as a complete P3 system)

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Note both the Standard and Limited Edition kits require an existing P3 system at the referenced price.

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Orders are open now via authorized Multimorphic distributors or online via their website. Production will begin in the Summer of 2024.

Features

For the complete feature matrix, see below.

10 story modes

2 multiballs

3 mini-wizard modes

1 final wizard mode

Pit of Despair ball recovery mode

Mini-modes available at each major shot

Over 200 clips and speech calls from the film

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Rules & Code

Multimorphic has not yet released a full rule-sheet, however, we know that the game will largely be a mode-based affair, with most modes themed around the movie’s major scenes. 

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Thanks to reporting from Pinball News, known modes include:

• Farm Boy skill shot sequences
• Shrieking Eels
• Cliffs of Insanity
• Battle of Steel
• Battle of Strength
• Battle of Wits
• Fire Swamp
• Buttercup’s Nightmare
• There Will Be Blood Tonight
• Guide My Sword
• Miracle Max
• Mawidge
• To The Pain
• Storming The Castle
• Prepare to Die Multiball
• True Love Multiball
• Four Horses Wizard Mode

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Modes can be stacked with the multiballs for increased scoring opportunities. 

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Trailer & Other Multimedia

Game Trailer

Launch Day Podcast Interview

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Other Info

Catch the first official game stream with Buffalo Pinball on Saturday, February 24th, 2024.

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