# Pulp Fiction Pinball Deep Dive!
by [Will Oetting](/author/will-oetting) · March 15, 2023 · [This Week in Pinball](/news/category/this-week-in-pinball)

> Pulp Fiction Pinball is the newest creation from Play Mechanix and Chicago Gaming Company! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine and a dive into its features and rules – check it out!

*Pulp Fiction Pinball is the newest creation from Play Mechanix and Chicago Gaming Company!  Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!*

![Pulp Fiction movie poster with two characters pointing guns](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd669f3d13d72ebf3830_655d5b004524a4d6049ca8fb_Untitled-design.jpeg)

## Overview of Pulp Fiction Pinball

![Pulp Fiction themed pinball machine with colorful playfield and backglass](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd669f3d13d72ebf383b_655d5b00cf7bbd4a3bde057b_pfp_se_machine.jpeg)

Pulp Fiction Special Edition

![Pulp Fiction themed pinball machine with colorful retro arcade design](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd669f3d13d72ebf383e_655d5b00b90c105f1fe63364_pfp_le_machine.jpeg)

Pulp Fiction Limited Edition

![Pulp Fiction-themed pinball machine with colorful playfield and character art](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd669f3d13d72ebf384d_655d5b002d0c25997fe4c8f1_pf_playfield.jpeg)

Pulp Fiction Playfield

## Pulp Fiction Pinball Price

Special Edition- MSRP: $7,999

Bad Mother Flipper Limited Edition – MSRP: $9,499

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## Who’s Who

-   Game Design: Mark Ritchie
-   Programmer: George Petro
-   Rules Design: Josh Sharpe
-   Sound Design: David Thiel
-   Artwork: Scott Pikulski
-   Manufactured and Distributed: Chicago Gaming Company

## Features

### All Models:

-   250+ Iconic Lines of Pulp Fiction Dialogue Featuring 19 Movie Characters
-   5 Licensed Songs from the Pulp Fiction Soundtrack – Comanche, Jungle Boogie, Misirlou, Son of a Preacher Man & You Never Can Tell
-   Mirrored Backglass with Custom Hand-Drawn Artwork from Pulp Fiction’s Legendary Jack Rabbit Slim’s Dance Scene
-   Retro 13-Segment Alphanumeric LED Scoring Displays
-   Classic Pinball-Inspired Cabinet & Backbox with Custom Hand-Drawn Pulp Fiction Artwork
-   RGB LED General Illumination Lighting, Lower Arch, and Inserts
-   [CoinUp Online Connectivity](https://www.coinup.com/learnmore)
-   Pawn Shop with 3 Drop Targets and 3-Ball Subway Locking Assembly
-   Custom Sculpted “Royale With Cheese” Burger

![Colorful pinball machine with illuminated Pawn Shop sign and game controls](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/f9b88d7f050b.jpeg)

![Colorful pinball machine with burger and Christmas-themed elements](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/e3bd561eaa83.jpeg)

-   Upper saucer for character start
-   3 Pop bumpers
-   2 Big Kahuna Bonus stand-up targets
-   4 Memory Inline Drop Targets
-   3-Ball Briefcase Locking Assembly
-   Custom Sculpted Vincent Vega & Jules Winnfield Figures

![Colorful pinball machine with Big Kahuna Bonus and vibrant game elements](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd669f3d13d72ebf384a_655d5b00fe8ae91c70f30d6d_jules_aiming.jpeg)

![Animated character with slicked-back hair near pinball machine with red sign](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd669f3d13d72ebf3836_655d5b004083c24200347d53_vince_with_flash.jpeg)

![Briefcase Boogie control panel with glowing green lock indicators](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/68fdebbba4a2.jpeg)

-   2 Adrenaline Heart Hall Effect Spinners
-   Drop target and saucer for Roll Scene area
-   Illuminated Gold Watch

![Colorful pinball machine with stylized character graphic and game elements](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/cb5a453f7ff6.jpeg)

![Colorful vintage pinball machine with retro game labels and graphics](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/52e3c425400e.jpeg)

-   Gun Magnet Capable of Catching & Throwing Pinballs

![Comic book style image with colorful graphic and silver reflective button](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/a29b686e7c65.jpeg)

### Bad Mother Flipper Limited Edition Model:

-   Limited to 1,000
-   Certificate of Authenticity Signed by Game Designer Mark Ritchie
-   Pulp Fiction Pinball Promotional Banner
-   Custom Sculpted Bad Mother Flipper Wallet with Exclusive Limited Edition Plaque
-   Interior Mirror Blades
-   Shaker Motor
-   Vintage Chrome Speaker Grill with Play Mechanix Pinball & Chicago Gaming Company Medallions
-   Jack Rabbit Slim’s Topper Featuring Custom Sculpted Vincent Vega & Mia Wallace Dancing Figurines, Custom Sculpted Classic Car Models with Flashing Headlights, Jack Rabbit Slim’s Neon Sign with Scintillating Starfield & RGB LED Lighting

![Bad Mother Flipper limited edition metal collectible with numbered plaque](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd659f3d13d72ebf381e_655d5b0029d58dd36ec32290_medallion.jpeg)

![Pinball machine detail with Big Kahuna Bonus sign and metallic panels](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd669f3d13d72ebf3833_655d5b0097155090e6a2fcc3_chrome_speaker_grill.jpeg)

![Neon-lit Jack Rabbit club stage with dancers and vintage car](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/cc2d96403b64.jpeg)

Interactive Topper

## Rules and Code

Josh Sharpe developed an approachable rule set that is both intuitive and deep enough to engage even the most skilled player.

**Skill Shot**

Make the top saucer with 5 arrows lit to score the skill shot.

**1-2-3-4 Lanes**

Advances Bonus X, lights Extra Ball, and lights Royale With Cheese Hurry-up.

**Big Kahuna Bonus**

Make the upper left and right targets, then hit the right magnet target for 2x, 3x scoring.

**Briefcase Boogie Multiball**

Lock 3 balls in the left saucer for start of Briefcase Boogie Multiball.

**Royale W/ Cheese**

Awards Hurry-Up points, lights Super Spinners, and lights Gun Bonus.

**Roll Scene**

Right drop target lights Roll Scene. Make the right saucer to start 1 of 5 Roll Scene modes.

**Cast Chaos Multiball**

Start 1-5 characters at the top saucer. Collect characters to light at the right saucer. When all 5 characters are lit, shoot the right saucer again for Cast Chaos Multiball.

**Pulp Fiction Frenzy**

Make all 7 red arrow targets to advance P-U-L-P F-I-C-T-I-O-N spell out. Shoot the Pawn Shop for Pulp Fiction Frenzy.

**Pawn Shop Panic Multiball**

Make 3-bank drop targets to light locks. Lock 3 balls into the Pawn Shop for Pawn Shop Panic Multiball. Shoot 3-bank targets again to re-lock and advance to light Payoff shots for big points.

## Videos and Featurette

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![Pulp Fiction pinball machine with colorful design and movie-inspired features](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/pulp-fiction-pinball-deep-dive/inline/6839cd669f3d13d72ebf3841_655d5b00f0d8bc2ff18e739f_manual_cover.jpeg)

## Related
- Game: [Pulp Fiction](/games/pinball/pulp-fiction-2023)

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