description Stern Jaws Overview
Jaws is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2024 under license from the film franchise that began with Steven Spielberg's 1975 movie. Designed by Keith Elwin, it uses film-inspired locations, characters, music, and video material across several rule modes. A mechanical shark mechanism is a central playfield feature on higher-tier editions, while the game is offered in Stern's Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition configurations.
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Who designed Stern's Jaws pinball machine?
Keith Elwin designed Jaws for Stern Pinball, with the machine released in 2024. Elwin also designed Stern titles including Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, Jurassic Park, and Godzilla.
What is the shark mechanism on Jaws pinball?
The Premium and Limited Edition models feature a motorized great white shark that rises from beneath the playfield to interact with the ball. The Pro edition uses a simpler playfield arrangement and does not reproduce every mechanical feature of the higher tiers.
Does Stern Jaws use footage and characters from the movies?
The game is licensed from the Jaws film franchise and builds its modes around Amity Island, shark encounters, and characters from the movies. It draws on the series that began with Steven Spielberg's original 1975 film.
What is the difference between the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition Jaws machines?
All three share Keith Elwin's core rules and layout, but Premium and Limited Edition add major mechanisms such as the moving shark and more elaborate playfield features. The Limited Edition also receives exclusive cabinet treatments, upgraded hardware, and a numbered production run.
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