{"product_id":"pulp-fiction-pinball","title":"Pulp Fiction Pinball Machine","description":"\u003c!-- GAME ROOM EMPIRE — Product Description --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Pulp Fiction Pinball Machine --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003ePulp Fiction Pinball Machine \u003cem\u003eQuentin Tarantino's personal commission — Mark Ritchie design, 250+ film lines, Play Mechanix + Chicago Gaming build.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulp Fiction Pinball was developed at Quentin Tarantino's personal request — Tarantino wanted a 1980s-style Pulp Fiction-themed pinball machine for his home. Tarantino's continued involvement throughout development shaped the final game. He rarely licenses his intellectual property, which makes this cabinet a singular release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Ritchie — a legendary pinball designer credited on multiple Bally\/Williams classics — designed the playfield. David Thiel built the sound design using over 250 lines from the film's cast and five licensed songs from the original soundtrack. Josh Sharpe wrote the rule set. Scott Pikulski produced the vintage-inspired art package. The cabinet was developed by Play Mechanix in collaboration with Chicago Gaming Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003ePlay Mechanix + Chicago Gaming Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDistributed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBetson Enterprises\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eBuilt for the floor.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003eTarantino-Commissioned Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTarantino personally commissioned the cabinet for his home game room and remained involved throughout development. The cabinet ships from a development cycle that Tarantino directly shaped — an extremely unusual production arrangement in pinball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003eMark Ritchie Playfield Layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMark Ritchie — credited on multiple Bally\/Williams classics — designed the playfield. The geometry appears comparable to 1980s-era games on the surface but contains more mechanisms and rule depth than most modern pinball machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e250+ Licensed Film Lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eDavid Thiel built the sound design using over 250 iconic lines from Pulp Fiction's legendary cast. Five licensed songs from the original film soundtrack and several original compositions round out the audio package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003eJosh Sharpe Rule Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eJosh Sharpe wrote the cabinet's rule set — designed to be intuitive for casual players while deep enough to engage skilled players. The dual-audience rule design is unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003eScott Pikulski Art Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eScott Pikulski's vintage-inspired art carries across the cabinet, translite, and playfield inserts. The aesthetic intentionally references 1980s pinball art rather than current production styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003ePlay Mechanix + Chicago Gaming Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe cabinet was built through a collaboration between Play Mechanix (the team behind Big Buck Hunter and the Raw Thrills lineup) and Chicago Gaming Company (the team behind the Bally\/Williams remake program). The shared production infrastructure is meaningful for service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eHow to think about this purchase.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTarantino's personal involvement is the central buying argument. He rarely licenses his IP, and this cabinet exists because he commissioned it. For collectors and fans of Tarantino's filmography, the title is effectively non-replicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMark Ritchie's design pedigree matters at this price point. Ritchie is credited on Diner, Black Knight 2000, and other Bally\/Williams classics — the design language on Pulp Fiction is more deeply considered than most single-edition pinball releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Play Mechanix + Chicago Gaming collaboration produces a cabinet with broad service support. Operators running titles from either manufacturer can apply familiar service procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe single-edition production simplifies purchasing — no Pro\/Premium tier decision, one cabinet, one price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section gre-desc__section--alt\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eThe full data sheet.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003ePlay Mechanix + Chicago Gaming Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eMark Ritchie (playfield), Josh Sharpe (rules)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eSound design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eDavid Thiel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eArt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eScott Pikulski\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eLicensed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eQuentin Tarantino\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eAudio Library\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eFilm dialog lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e250+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eLicensed songs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e5 from the original film soundtrack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eOriginal compositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eMultiple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003ePlay Mechanix + Chicago Gaming Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDistributed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBetson Enterprises\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eQuestions buyers ask.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhy is this game licensed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eTarantino personally commissioned the cabinet for his home game room and remained involved throughout development. He rarely licenses his IP — this cabinet exists because of his direct involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWho designed the playfield?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eMark Ritchie — a legendary pinball designer credited on Diner, Black Knight 2000, and other Bally\/Williams classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eHow many licensed film lines are in the audio?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eOver 250 iconic lines from Pulp Fiction's cast, plus five licensed songs from the film's soundtrack and several original compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWho manufactures the cabinet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003ePlay Mechanix in collaboration with Chicago Gaming Company. Both manufacturers contribute production infrastructure to the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eIs this a Stern Pinball cabinet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eNo. The cabinet is built by Play Mechanix and Chicago Gaming Company. It is not part of Stern's lineup and does not share the SPIKE electronics platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eAre there multiple editions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eNo. Pulp Fiction Pinball is a single-edition release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Betson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51900485796126,"sku":"GRE-PULPFICTIONPINBALL","price":9512.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9625\/6030\/files\/Pulp-Fiction-Pinball-600x600.jpg?v=1779826169","url":"https:\/\/gameroomempire.com\/products\/pulp-fiction-pinball","provider":"Game Room Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}