Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons™
About This Machine
Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons is a highly distinctive and entertaining pinball machine that showcases Stern Pinball's commitment to creativity and innovation. As one of Dennis Nordman's designs, it builds upon the foundation laid by classic games while introducing fresh features to captivate players. Released in 2015, this solid-state electronic game combines a whimsical theme with intricate gameplay mechanics.
The machine boasts an array of features that set it apart from its contemporaries. The four pop bumpers, star rollovers, and bullseye targets create a dynamic environment where strategy and skill collide. The plungerskill shot, speech functionality, and free ball return lane all contribute to the game's engaging experience. Notably, the use of a small LCD display for attract mode and operator maintenance demonstrates Stern's forward-thinking approach to pinball design.
The Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons cabinet is an art piece in itself, featuring a weathered fruit crate design that adds to the game's rustic charm. The inclusion of real glass backglasses, powder-coated metal legs, and unique beer can-based leveling system further showcase Stern's attention to detail. As one of the most visually striking games from this era, Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons is a must-see for pinball enthusiasts and collectors alike, offering an immersive experience that combines fantasy with agricultural themes in a way that's both nostalgic and fresh.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Agriculture - Fantasy - Farming - Women
- Model Number:
- PINBALL I-00D7
- MPU:
- Stern SPIKE™ System
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (4), Passive bumper (1), Slingshots (2), Star rollovers (8), Bullseye targets (2), Kick-out hole (1), Free ball return lane. Plunger skill shot. Has speech. Each of the four players uses the same four electro-mechanical score reels. Each of the top four lanes lights a pop bumper. The apron has a small LCD used in attract mode to display the replay value to beat and also used during operator maintenance to view settings adjustments and other diagnostics. Maximum displayed point score is 9,999 points. Sound: Electronic, and mechanical knocker The backglass is an actual glass and not a translite. The cabinet is a weathered fruit crate design. Instead of standard pinball legs, the game rests on a "fruit crate" base. To finely adjust the playfield angle, crushed beer cans branded Whoa Nellie! are included with the game to place between the cabinet and the crate, or owners can use their own beer cans. Included with each game is a standard set of powder-coated metal legs.
Credits
- Designer:
- Dennis Nordman
- Artist:
- Greg Freres
- Software:
- Jack Benson
- Sound:
- Jerry Thompson
- Mechanics:
- Tom Kopera
Documentation
- DownloadService and Operation Manual6 MB