Barrels of Fun Cranks It Up to 11 with the Reveal of Bon Jovi Pinball
"Woah, we're half way there..."
If that lyric immediately started playing in your head, you're probably the exact audience Barrels of Fun had in mind.
Today Barrels of Fnn officially revealed its fourth pinball machine, and it's one that rock fans have been hoping to see for years. Bon Jovi is making its pinball debut, bringing decades of arena anthems, iconic imagery, and plenty of mechanical toys to the playfield.
At first glance, it's clear this machine is built around the energy of a live concert. The playfield features two standard Lightning flippers, six balls, three magnets, and two physical three-ball locks, giving players plenty of ways to keep the action moving.
The game is packed with unique mechanical features. Players will find a Heart & Dagger magnetic ball catch and diverter, a Steel Horse three-ball lock, the Crowd Surf Jump Ramp, Crowd Amp-Up Loop, Backstage Access, and even a functional soundboard-style apron complete with moving sliders. Custom sculpts of Jon Bon Jovi's New Jersey guitar and the Heart & Dagger logo help tie everything together.
Of course, a music pinball machine lives and dies by its soundtrack, and Barrels of Fun didn't hold back. The game features 17 Bon Jovi songs, including fan favorites like Livin' on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, Wanted Dead or Alive, Bad Medicine, It's My Life, Bed of Roses, Always, and even the band's newer single Legendary. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just know every word to the classics, there's plenty here to keep the speakers busy.
The Bon Jovi Limited Edition carries an MSRP of $12,000 and is currently capped at 700 machines worldwide, with additional access available through the Barrels Reserve program. Barrels of Fun also noted that if the initial allocation sells out within the first seven days, eligible Barrels Reserve members will receive an additional seven-day opportunity to place an order before the company announces the final production total.
Final Thoughts
Barrels of Fun has quickly developed a reputation for creating pinball machines that don't simply use a license and they build an experience around it. From Labyrinth to Dune, the company has shown a willingness to try something different, and Bon Jovi looks to continue that trend.
Whether you're a die-hard Bon Jovi fan or simply looking for another feature-packed modern pinball machine, this release certainly gives players something to talk about. The next question is one every new pinball announcement eventually faces: how good does it play? Hopefully it won't be long before players get their hands on one and find out.
