Jersey Jack Pinball have introduced a new 3D visualiser tool to enable potential buyers to thoroughly explore the mechanics of their current title, Harry Potter.
The tool, available through their website, is a real-time 3D model viewer which lets you navigate to view the Collectors Edition model from every angle, as well as zoom in and examine the details of the playfield and cabinet.
Controls vary between the desktop and mobile versions, with a mouse’s left/right buttons and scroll wheel used for a desktop and single/two finger drags and pinch gestures on mobile.
On both, there are hotspots which, when clicked, give more details of the game’s features.
The game shown is a pre-production 3D model rather than an actual production machine, so it doesn’t include things such as the switches or opto sensors, nor any of their wiring. However it does include animations of the the game’s key mechanisms, the updated playfield artwork, as well as a display of attract mode lighting patterns for the inserts and playfield.
You can also explore views of the machine not usually visible, such as from above the topper or behind the cabinet.
JJP’s 3D Game Viewer is available for both mobile and desktop devices, utilising the GL Transmission Format which packs the models, textures and material and animations data into a single file. This is then presented to the user through Google’s Model Viewer which is typically run in a browser, such as Chrome. While it also works on Apple’s Safari browser, the rendering capabilities are not as good and so a slightly simplified version of the model is loaded instead.
In addition to giving an in-depth exploration of the game, the 3D Game Viewer on a mobile device also includes an alternate reality (AR) feature which uses your device’s camera and accelerometers to place the game in your environment and then lets you walk around it to see how it would look.
In our experience this aspect of the viewer was a little flaky, sometimes causing the model’s position to jump vertically so it was hanging in mid-air. Nevertheless, it’s an interesting option to see how the game would fit into your existing line-up, living room or game room.
So far, the 3D Game Viewer is only available for the Harry Potter Collectors Edition, but could come to previous models and become a valuable promotional tool when a new title is launched to help potential buyers better understand the design, shots and features.
Here’s the press release from JJP announcing their new 3D Game Viewer:
| Jersey Jack Pinball Launches 3D Game Viewer — An Interactive New Way to Experience Harry Potter™ Collector’s Edition Chicago, IL — Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP), a global leader in premium pinball design and innovation, today announced the launch of the Jersey Jack Pinball 3D Game Viewer, a new interactive platform that allows fans, collectors, and operators to experience Harry Potter™ Collector’s Edition in a dynamic, immersive way. Designed for modern discovery and built to reflect the energy of a real machine, the 3D Game Viewer delivers a living example of the game—accessible directly in a web browser, with no app or download required. Explore. Learn. Experience the Game in Motion. The 3D Game Viewer blends freeform exploration, guided discovery, and advanced visualization tools, giving users multiple ways to engage with the game: ● Guided Tour via Hotspots: Follow a curated walkthrough using interactive hotspots that jump to key features, mechs, and artwork—providing clear insight into how the game plays, flows, and stands apart. ● Playfield + Cabinet Exploration: Move fluidly around the game to study shots, ramps, lanes, feeds, and overall layout, while taking in the cabinet design of the Collector’s Edition model. ● Animated Features + Attract Mode Preview: This isn’t a static model—it’s a living, interactive example of the game, featuring animated playfield and topper elements along with a preview of the game’s attract mode on the backglass display. ● Viewing Options + Backgrounds: Keep it clean or go immersive—toggle overlays, pause lighting, and switch backgrounds between a castle environment, black, or white. ● AR Preview in Your Game Room: Activate Augmented Reality (AR) to place the game virtually in your own space—visualize scale and footprint, and use the viewer to trace ball paths and familiarize yourself with shots before you ever flip a real ball. A New Standard for Pinball Presentation The 3D Game Viewer reflects Jersey Jack Pinball’s commitment to innovation—not just in gameplay, but in how pinball is presented, understood, and shared beyond the glass. “Pinball is meant to be experienced—visually, physically, and emotionally,” said Jack Guarnieri, Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball. “With the 3D Game Viewer, we’re giving fans and buyers the freedom to explore the game from every angle, take a guided tour of the features, see it animated and alive, and even place it in their own game room using AR. It’s a new way to appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity that goes into every Jersey Jack Pinball title.” The Jersey Jack Pinball 3D Game Viewer, featuring Harry Potter™ Collector’s Edition, is available now at jerseyjackpinball.com/collections/harry-potter About Jersey Jack Pinball Founded in 2011, Jersey Jack Pinball is a premier designer and manufacturer of high-end pinball machines, known for groundbreaking innovation, deep rulesets, state-of-the-art technology, and exceptional build quality. JJP titles are enjoyed by collectors and players worldwide and continue to push the boundaries of modern pinball. |
