The Mask
WantedFans keep asking for it. No machine has been announced.
#197on the Hype Index, our daily ranking of themes fans want as machines
Peak #146, Sep 2026 · Rank updated Oct 29.
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Jim Carrey's zany transformation and cartoon chaos would make a wildly unpredictable playfield experience.
About This Theme
The Mask pinball machine is a concept that has generated interest within the pinball community, drawing on the cultural legacy of the 1994 film starring Jim Carrey. The movie, which grossed over 350 million dollars worldwide and became one of the defining comedies of the 1990s, follows mild-mannered bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss who transforms into a chaotic, green-faced trickster when wearing an ancient Norse mask. The film spawned an animated series that ran from 1995 to 1997 and a sequel released in 2005, cementing its place in popular culture through its distinctive visual style, memorable catchphrases, and blend of slapstick comedy with film noir aesthetics. The Mask comes up in pinball forums and in ongoing conversations about potential licensed themes, with fans occasionally referencing mask-related imagery in broader discussions about visual design elements and character theming in pinball.
A The Mask pinball machine would offer substantial design opportunities rooted in the film's vibrant aesthetic and anarchic energy. The transformation sequence between Stanley and his alter ego would provide natural multiball mechanics, while the film's iconic green and yellow color palette, exaggerated cartoon physics, and Art Deco nightclub settings would translate effectively to playfield artwork and backglass design. Gameplay could incorporate references to memorable scenes including the Coco Bongo nightclub dance sequence, the bank robbery, confrontations with gangster Dorian Tyrell, and romantic moments with Tina Carlyle. The film's big band swing soundtrack, particularly the Cuban Pete musical number, would provide energetic audio cues, while Jim Carrey's elastic vocal performances and catchphrases like "Smokin!" and "Somebody stop me!" would offer abundant callout opportunities. Physical features could include a spinning mask toy, a ramp system themed around the whirlwind transformation effect, and lighting effects that shift between the film's darker noir moments and the explosive color of the Mask sequences.
