Saturday, June 21st, 2025, Pedretti Gaming surprised the pinball community with the reveal of the Ligabue Pinball Game at the Campovolo Music Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Eight Ligabue pinball machines were setup in a side area of the venue to be played by attendees. The artist visited the side area, played the game, and signed some instruction cards as well.

As can be seen in the image above, the game has the same layout as Pinball Brothers’ Queen, with new artwork and toys.

Ligabue is an Italian rockband, singing in Italian, headed by Luciano Ligabue. The group exists for over 35 years and has a huge following in Italy. On facebook, the band has 2.9 million followers.

Tuesday, June 25, Pedretti released the following press release:

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BERGAMO, Italy – June 10, 2025 – Pedretti Gaming, Europe’s leading pinball manufacturer, is proud to announce its partnership with Luciano Ligabue for the creation of an officially licensed pinball machine. This collaboration merges Pedretti’s engineering expertise with the imagery and music of one of Italy’s most beloved artists, delivering a truly unique playing experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Project Highlights:

• Official Collaboration & Authentic License
  Developed in close coordination with Ligabue’s team, the game features faithfully integrated artwork, music cues, and thematic elements drawn directly from the artist’s repertoire.
• Meticulous Artwork by Paolo De Francesco
  Every visual element—from the backglass to the playfield decals—was crafted by Paolo De Francesco, who translated Ligabue’s universe into vibrant illustrations, a signature color palette, and bespoke graphic design.
• Fun-First Design
  Built around Ligabue’s most iconic tracks, the machine incorporates missions and modes that balance challenge and accessibility, ensuring maximum enjoyment for players of all skill levels.
• Live Concert Promotion
  A dedicated booth showcasing playable units will be set up at both of Ligabue’s upcoming shows—Campovolo in Reggio Emilia (120.000 tickets sold)  and the spectacular concert at the Royal Palace of Caserta (42.000 tickets sold) —giving fans an exclusive opportunity to play in an electrifying, live atmosphere.
• Limited Edition & Artist-Signed
  Each machine is part of a numbered, limited run and will be personally autographed by Ligabue. This initiative, driven by the artist’s own entourage, underscores our commitment to quality and authenticity.
• Reviving Italy’s Arcade Heritage
  Pedretti Gaming is dedicated to reigniting interest in bar-style games across Italy, blending tradition with innovation to revitalize the pinball sector.
• Made in Italy with Trusted Partners
  All production is managed with long-standing Italian electronics partners, ensuring the highest quality standards and manufacturing flexibility.

Andrea Di Molfetta, Project Manager, Pedretti Gaming, stated:
“Thanks to Paolo De Francesco’s creative vision and the close collaboration with Ligabue’s team, we’ve transformed the energy of his music into a tangible, immersive pinball experience. We’re honored to present a machine signed by the artist himself—destined to become a true collector’s item for fans and enthusiasts.”

Market Context & Outlook
The pinball and arcade entertainment sector continues to expand as collectors and operators seek standout titles. Pedretti Gaming’s focus on officially licensed, artist-themed machines produced locally leverages nostalgia and musical passion to distinguish itself in an increasingly crowded market. We anticipate the Ligabue pinball to spark renewed excitement within Italy’s amusement community and help rejuvenate the nation’s storied pinball culture.

Some informations about LIGABUE: 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Ligabue
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ligabue_official
Website: https://www.ligabue.com/

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As Pedretti Gaming is a partner of Pinball Brothers, both part owners of Euro Pinball Corp, the use of the Queen layout is easily explained.

The Ligabue game came as a surprise as a new Pedretti title wasn’t expected for multiple reasons. Pinball Brothers just revealed their Predator game last week, which is build by Euro Pinball Corp. If any new Pedretti game announcement was expected, many would have expected it to be a new remake of a classic Bally / Williams title, with Tales of the Arabian Nights being rumored as the next title.

Marketing-wise, Pedretti has to be appauded for tying the game with the massively attended Ligabue concerts, instantly reaching Ligabue fans.

See the Pedretti Gaming Facebookpage for more videos of the Ligabue pinball machines at Campovolo: https://www.facebook.com/PedrettiGamingArcadeFlipperJukebox.

UPDATE June 26, 2025: In the meantime, Pedretti gaming have provided some more photos of the Ligabue game.