Dialed In (Collectors Edition) stands out in the pinball world for its groundbreaking use of modern technology and unique gameplay elements, blending creativity, interactivity, and theme in a way that no other pinball machine had done before. The theme focuses on a humorous, disaster-prone world where players interact with a smartphone-style interface to track and manage a series of disaster scenarios.

Dialed In became known for its unique take on modern life, capturing the humor of disasters and technology, reflecting modern times. Its innovative use of interactive features has influenced other games, pushing pinball towards more immersive and tech-driven experiences.

• Interactive Phone System: One of the most distinctive features is the "Smartphone" in the game, used to track disaster-related tasks and score progression. It adds a real-time, dynamic element that hadn’t been seen before in pinball.
• Mission-Based Gameplay: The game introduces a series of unique missions and disasters that require players to collect data, rescue passengers, and handle tasks like evacuations. The phone system helps players manage these missions, which adds a sense of interconnected, goal-oriented gameplay.
• Augmented Reality (AR) Elements: The game integrates AR effects through a smartphone screen that players use to interact with the playfield. This unique feature introduces virtual tasks like data collection and rescuing passengers.
• Dynamic Scoring and Objective System: Players track their progress through disaster response scenarios, competing to meet specific objectives and scoring big by completing various tasks.

• Phone Integration: The game’s most notable feature is the interactive smartphone, which tracks disaster scenarios and player progress, offering a fresh twist on the traditional pinball format.
• First of Its Kind: Dialed In is one of the first games to blend AR effects, smartphones, and interactive play, creating a more immersive and story-driven experience.
• Limited Production: The Collectors Edition was produced in limited numbers, making it a highly sought-after model for collectors.
• Pat Lawlor’s Return: Pat Lawlor, known for his legendary pinball designs, returned to create Dialed In, bringing fresh, innovative gameplay.
• Disaster Scenarios: Players engage with realistic but humorous disaster themes like "traffic jams," "bridge collapses," and "earthquakes," adding an element of unpredictability and challenge.