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Episode 54: Turner Pinball Just Did WHAT?! Yukon Yeti = Whitewater 2?!
Alright guys… this one’s interesting 👀 Turner Pinball just revealed Yukon Yeti, a Klondike Gold Rush–themed game that feels like it’s taking a real shot at being a spiritual successor to White Water pinball machine. In this episode of The Flipside, I break down my initial thoughts on the layout, features, and overall direction of the game. • 12 modes + 2 wizard modes • 5-ball Avalanche lock • Rapids ramp + upper playfield • Hidden Yeti lock & progression system Only 500 units, starting at $9,999, shipping Summer 2026. This one has potential… but it’s going to come down to flow, shots, and code. 👇 Let me know what you think—does this live up to Whitewater, or not? 🕹️ LOOKING TO BUY A PINBALL MACHINE? Visit Flip N’ Out Pinball for new and used machines: 👉 🎯 WANT TO COMPETE? Find a tournament near you on the official IFPA calendar: 👉 📣 LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL I might play it on the show! 🎙️ 🎙️ CHECK OUT MY PINBALL PODCAST – “The Flipside” 👉 • Spotify: • Apple Podcasts: 👉
Kineticist’s take
Turner Pinball announces Yukon Yeti, a Whitewater spiritual successor by Dennis Nordman.
Synopsis
Retro Ralph covers Turner Pinball surprise announcement of Yukon Yeti, a new pinball machine by designer Dennis Nordman (who designed the classic Whitewater). The game features an upper playfield, avalanche multiball, creative ramp designs, and extensive sculpted elements, priced at $10,000 base with optional upgrades to $12,249. Ralph expresses optimism that this original-IP title could be Turner's breakthrough hit in the competitive pinball market.
Highlights
- Yukon Yeti is designed by Dennis Nordman, the original Whitewater designer
- Approximately 500 units of Yukon Yeti will be produced
- Base price is $10,000 with $2,000 deposit; fully upgraded version is $12,249
- The game features 12 base modes plus 2 wizard modes
- Turner Pinball announced this game 'this morning' with no prior community warning
- The game has a five-ball avalanche ball lock mechanism
- Yukon Yeti will be playable at TPF (The Pinball Factory/Tournament)
- The game features a 'wavy rapids ramp' that was not shown in the official trailer
- This is Turner Pinball potential breakthrough title after previous games haven't gained major traction
Entities
- Barrels of Fun· company
- Flip N Out Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Turner Pinball· company
- TPF· event
- Ninja Eclipse· game
- White Water· game
- Yukon Yeti· game
- The Flipside Pinball Podcast· organization
- Chris Turner· person
- Dennis Nordman· person
- Jamie· person
- Retro Ralph· person
- Electric Bat Arcade· venue