#117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball Podcast
In this episode the boys discuss and play Embryon. Commentary on John Wick and Blues Brothers. Bonus feature: Embryon from the archives (2019)
Kineticist’s take
The Classic Pinball Podcast covers Embryon gameplay, design quirks, and new game announcements.
Synopsis
George and Dave discuss and play Embryon, a rare 1982 Valley pinball game designed by Claude Fernandez. They cover the game's playfield layout, strategy (emphasizing target bashing and spinner play), design quirks (including a misplaced rubber and non-functional flipper save), rarity (2,200 units produced), and controversial 1980s marketing due to the artwork. They also briefly discuss two newly announced games: John Wick (Stern) and Blues Brothers (Jean-Paul de Win/boutique manufacturer), with negative commentary on the latter.
Entities
- Stern Pinball· company
- Valley· company
- PinFest· event
- Blues Brothers· game
- Embryon· game
- Fathom· game
- John Wick· game
- Spinal Tap· game
- Allentown· location
- Martha's Vineyard· location
- Rochester Pinball Collective· organization
- The Classic Pinball Podcast· organization
- Claude Fernandez· person
- Dave· person
- Dave Marston· person
- George· person
- Jean-Paul de Win· person
- Mark· person
- Neil McRae· person
- Pin Maps· product