{"id":38972,"date":"2026-01-31T18:01:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinballnews.com\/site\/?p=38972"},"modified":"2026-01-31T18:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:01:21","slug":"jjp-introduces-3d-game-viewer-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinballnews.com\/site\/2026\/01\/31\/jjp-introduces-3d-game-viewer-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"JJP INTRODUCES 3D GAME VIEWER TOOL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"The<\/a>
The 3D Game Viewer tool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The tool, available through their website<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Viewing<\/a>
Viewing the playfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Zooming<\/a>
Zooming in on playfield details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On both, there are hotspots which, when clicked, give more details of the game’s features.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Two<\/a>
Two of the hotspots on the mobile version<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also explore views of the machine not usually visible, such as from above the topper or behind the cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"The<\/a>
The view from above<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"The<\/a>
The rear of the cabinet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Put<\/a>
Put the game in your living room and navigate around it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the press release from JJP announcing their new 3D Game Viewer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jersey Jack Pinball Launches 3D Game Viewer \u2014 An Interactive New Way to Experience Harry Potter\u2122 Collector\u2019s Edition
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Chicago, IL<\/strong> \u2014 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\u2122 Collector\u2019s 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\u2014accessible directly in a web browser, with no app or download required.

Explore. Learn. Experience the Game in Motion.<\/strong>

The 3D Game Viewer blends freeform exploration<\/strong>, guided discovery<\/strong>, and advanced
visualization tools<\/strong>, giving users multiple ways to engage with the game:

\u25cf Guided Tour via Hotspots<\/strong>: Follow a curated walkthrough using interactive hotspots that jump to key features, mechs, and artwork\u2014providing clear insight into how the game plays, flows, and stands apart.
\u25cf Playfield + Cabinet Exploration<\/strong>: Move fluidly around the game to study shots, ramps, lanes, feeds, and overall layout, while taking in the cabinet design of the Collector\u2019s Edition model.
\u25cf Animated Features + Attract Mode Preview<\/strong>: This isn\u2019t a static model\u2014it\u2019s a living, interactive example of the game, featuring animated playfield and topper elements along with a preview of the game\u2019s attract mode on the backglass display.
\u25cf Viewing Options + Backgrounds<\/strong>: Keep it clean or go immersive\u2014toggle overlays, pause lighting, and switch backgrounds between a castle environment, black, or white.
\u25cf AR Preview in Your Game Room<\/strong>: Activate Augmented Reality (AR) to place the game virtually in your own space\u2014visualize 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
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The 3D Game Viewer reflects Jersey Jack Pinball\u2019s commitment to innovation\u2014not just in gameplay, but in how pinball is presented, understood, and shared beyond the glass.

\u201cPinball is meant to be experienced\u2014visually, physically, and emotionally,\u201d said Jack Guarnieri, Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball. \u201cWith the 3D Game Viewer, we\u2019re 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\u2019s a new way to appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity that goes into every Jersey Jack Pinball title.\u201d

The Jersey Jack Pinball 3D Game Viewer, featuring Harry Potter\u2122 Collector\u2019s Edition, is available now at jerseyjackpinball.com\/collections\/harry-potter

About Jersey Jack Pinball
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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.<\/td><\/tr>
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