Turner Pinball Just Did WHAT?! Yukon Yeti = Whitewater 2?!

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