Pinball Brothers have launched a bold new title built around the original Predator film, and it’s designed to feel as intense as the movie itself. Predator Pinball is a wide-body machine packed with action. From a spinning minigun and a sculpted Predator toy to jungle-inspired lighting effects and movie scenes that play out across the game. Every shot, ramp, and mission ties back to the 1987 classic, making it a visually loud and gameplay-heavy addition to modern pinball lineups.
The machine is being positioned as a wide-body, making room for more game features and a deeper playfield. From early looks, it’s packed with physical toys, active lighting elements, and scenes pulled straight from the film. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about new titles, Predator is shaping up to be one of the more notable releases of the year.
What Sets It Apart
The cabinet follows the same structure seen in other Pinball Brothers titles, including a mid-sized LCD display in the backbox. What’s different here is the intensity of the theme. The soundtrack, quotes, and visual design all work together to recreate the jungle showdown feel. They’ve even integrated a segment display in the apron styled after the Predator’s alien symbols, doubling as a functional game tracker depending on your current mission.
On the playfield, the standout elements are the sculpted Predator figure and the interactive “Ol’ Painless” minigun feature, which physically locks balls while its barrels spin. There’s also a choppa toy with moving blades that serves as another lock point. These mechanical features are combined with wireform ramps and magnetic effects, giving players a mix of speed, control, and unpredictable ball movement.
Gameplay and Structure
Three flippers give players more shot opportunities, especially useful on a wide-body field. Missions are taken directly from the movie, with players advancing through combat challenges using both precision shots and combo sequences. Multiballs are a key part of the experience, but there’s more here than just stacking modes. The game offers a progression structure that rewards strategic play and builds toward major moments.
One interesting detail is how the game handles visual storytelling. Original clips from the film are integrated into the gameplay, giving each mission a clear context. You’re not just flipping for points, you’re also completing objectives tied to key moments from the movie.
Standard vs. Trophy Editions
There are two versions of Predator Pinball. The standard edition already includes all of the gameplay elements and core hardware. The Trophy Edition adds aesthetic enhancements like special cabinet trims, anti-reflective glass, and extra lighting effects in the backbox. There’s also a limited-edition poster, merchandise, and a maintenance kit themed around the jungle setting.
Importantly, both models share the same playfield layout and mechanical features. This keeps the experience consistent across versions and avoids locking gameplay behind a higher price tier.
Predator is clearly built with collectors in mind, but it still holds potential for arcade operators. The theme is recognizable, the presentation is strong, and the gameplay looks deep enough to support repeat plays. That said, like many modern releases, it hasn’t been tested extensively in public spaces yet. Operators will want to wait for performance feedback before making big purchases. And from a home-use perspective, it’s a high-end option that delivers strong visual and audio engagement. The price is steep, but it’s in line with other machines in its class.
Predator Pinball doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it focuses on delivering a tight, cinematic experience centered on a single, iconic movie. The mix of physical features, licensed content, and thematic consistency makes it one of Pinball Brothers’ most focused efforts to date.
For players who’ve waited years for a proper Predator pinball machine, this might finally be the one worth tracking.
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