ARCADE WATCH
Keeping an eye on the coin-op gaming scene
Pinball doesn’t feature in this section very often, but that’s more a reflection of where it is nowadays rather than any aversion to the silver ball in
Edge’s fantasy arcade. The big names from the industry’s golden age have long since exited, and nowadays the scene is dominated by Stern, which de-risks its activities by focusing on licensed properties. The latest is The Mandalorian, which does a faithful job of bringing across the themes and visuals of the show, right down to a plump little Grogu model sitting in the corner of the playfield.
Nowadays, of course, at least as many pinball tables are sold to hobbyists as arcade owners, and Stern is driving demand by producing only a limited run of something that is sure to appeal to Star Wars collectors. Three styles are available: Pro ($6,199), Premium ($7,799) and Limited Edition ($9,199).