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Stern Ghostbusters is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2016. Designed by Steve Ritchie, the game is a licensed adaptation of the 1984 supernatural comedy film. The playfield features interactive elements based on movie icons, including a spinning Slimer toy and a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man target bank. It incorporates original voice work, a dot-matrix display, and multiball modes, making it a popular machine among arcade operators, collectors, and fans of the film.
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Which 'Ghostbusters' film is the Stern pinball machine based on?
Stern's 2016 Ghostbusters pinball machine is based on the original 1984 film directed by Ivan Reitman. It heavily features the iconic characters played by Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis.
What interactive ghost toy sits in the center of the Ghostbusters playfield?
The center of the playfield features a motorized Slimer toy that moves left and right to physically block the player's shots. Slimer also acts as a bash toy to trigger various movie-based modes.
Who designed the Stern Ghostbusters pinball machine?
The game was designed by Steve Ritchie, with software and rules developed by the renowned programmer Dwight Sullivan. It was released by Stern Pinball and was highly anticipated by the pinball community.
What is the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man mode in the Stern Ghostbusters game?
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man mode is a major interactive multiball sequence featured in the game. During this mode, the playfield lights up to simulate the players battling the giant Stay Puft monster on the rooftops of New York.
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