Pinball Brothers has formally unveiled Queen, its second pinball release after Alien. The table was originally designed by Barry Oursler for Heighway Pinball and later became part of Pinball Brothers’ portfolio when the company took control of Heighway Pinball’s assets. The machine had already been seen in the UK in September, making the official announcement the next major step in its release.
Two editions of Queen pinball
The announcement introduces two versions: the standard Champions edition and the limited Rhapsody edition. Both share the same core layout, while Rhapsody adds a substantial collection of visual, lighting and hardware upgrades. You can compare the standard Champions edition with the limited Rhapsody edition through Pinball Brothers’ dedicated pages.
- A different art package, with Rhapsody using a darker presentation and gold trim
- A fully illuminated radio replica
- LED-lit inner side blades, apparently using etched plexiglass
- An LED-lit backboard
- A shaker motor
- A sparkling shooter rod
- Powder-coated golden metal trim armour
- A numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity
Queen pinball features and music
Both editions include 14 live Queen concert recordings, with the songs listed on their respective flyers. Brian May and Roger Taylor provide voiceovers, while the game adds hundreds of jingles and sound effects.
The playfield includes metal and wireform ramps, an 18.5-inch LCD screen, an 8-inch bass speaker and an upper guitar playfield. That upper section has a single flipper, giving the machine three flippers in total. The combination of concert footage, music and the guitar-themed upper playfield gives the table a clear stage-show identity.
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Pricing and release questions
The listed price for Champions is $9,295, while Rhapsody is listed at $10,995 for Rhapsody. Freight is additional. Australian buyers should account for delivery and any other applicable costs when comparing the figures with local arcade purchases; our arcade machine buying guide offers broader advice for planning a home setup.
At the time of the announcement, Pinball Brothers had not released a trailer. There were also no confirmed reports from players who had tried the machine, so its on-location performance and gameplay reception remained to be established.
As a music-themed pinball table built around Queen’s live recordings, Queen brings a distinctive licensed concept to Pinball Brothers’ catalogue. Its final appeal will depend on how the rules, shots and presentation come together once more players can experience it.
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