Step into the shoes of the legendary hitman
like never before
Stern Pinball, Inc. announces its newest line of pinball games
featuring the world’s greatest assassin, John Wick. Created
in collaboration with Lionsgate, players will experience the
thrilling and action-packed billion-dollar grossing John Wick
franchise with film-inspired mechanical features and artwork
alongside Stern’s all-new dynamic AI combat system. John Wick
pinball games are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition
(LE) models. The John Wick film franchise is produced by Thunder
Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, along with franchise director
Chad Stahelski through his 87Eleven Entertainment production
company.
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In Stern’s John Wick pinball games, players step into the role
of the world’s greatest assassin as he fights to escape his past.
As the titular character, players can engage in high-speed car
chases and fast-action drifting across the playfield, which
incorporates models and artwork inspired by iconic locations from
the franchise, including the New York Continental Hotel and the Red
Circle Club, all set against a dramatically edge lit New York City
skyline. Players can also open John Wick’s weapons crate to reveal
a hidden shot target path to retrieve an array of weapons. Players
must use the sculpted Blood Oath Marker carefully – or risk the
consequences. Players need to survive other assassins, complete
jobs for the legendary Factions of the High Table, and eventually
take on John Wick’s “Special Assignment!”
To raise the stakes, John Wick pinball introduces Stern’s
all-new dynamic AI combat system, an innovation that brings the
frenetic combat of the legendary films to the game. The Stern team
has created a primitive video game AI system to control the enemy
lights on the playfield, setting the John Wick pinball games apart
from prior pinball machines, where all lights were controlled by
player actions, timers, and random number generations. In this new
AI combat system, enemy icons are responsive to player behavior and
will illuminate dynamically around the playfield to challenge the
player. The enemies move tactically with this dynamic software to
counter player objectives, creating a unique challenge in each game
session. The system also features a new action video player that
dynamically reflects player action – as you defeat three enemies,
you'll see video clips of John Wick doing the same in the
films!
Accompanying the high-quality film and audio assets woven into
the gameplay, John Wick pinball games will include custom narration
by critically acclaimed actor Ian McShane as Winston and an
original score composed by Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Pantera
fame. Additionally, pieces of John Wick’s iconic suits used in
connection with the production of the films will be included as a
franchise artifact in the LE models, courtesy of Lionsgate. The
John Wick pinball games will feature original neo-noir style
paintings illustrated by acclaimed artist, Randy Martinez.
“Inspired by one of the most iconic and thrilling film
franchises of our time, we’re releasing John Wick pinball games
with the most advanced technology we’ve ever created,” said Seth
Davis, President & CEO of Stern Pinball, “We can’t wait for
players to try out our new combat system and experience the
action.”
John Wick pinball games include Stern’s award-winning Insider
Connected™ system, which enables players to interact with the game
and a global network of players in multiple ways. Through Insider
Connected, players can track progress, earn new game-specific
Achievements, take on special John Wick Quests and complete Faction
Contracts to increase their Assassin ranking.
Insider Connected also provides an operator-focused toolset to
drive location play through a better player experience, game
location discovery, location leaderboards, performance analysis,
automatic code updates, and remote diagnostics for easier
maintenance. Registration for Insider Connected is available at
insider.sternpinball.com/ or in the Insider Connected App. Download
it today on iOS and Android.
Limited to 1,000 games globally, the highly collectible Limited
Edition model includes the Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker
Expression Lighting. These integrated lighting systems are
synchronized to custom light shows specifically designed for every
song and dynamically responsive to game events. The LE version also
includes a full-color “Stained Glass” mirrored backglass,
full-color reflective brushed silver foil high-definition cabinet
decals with hand-drawn artwork by Randy Martinez, exclusive custom
powder-coated pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom
arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield
glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, and a signed
Certificate of Authenticity.
Pricing and Availability:
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”)*:
*MSRP for sales to USA end-users before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax,
Duties, or other taxes.
Pro Edition:
$US 6,999
Premium Edition:
$US 9,699
Limited Edition:
$US 12,999
John Wick pinball games and accessories are available now
through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers
worldwide.
About Insider Connected
Insider Connected is a comprehensive technology initiative to
connect the universe of Stern pinball games. The platform increases
player engagement with the games across commercial and home
environments.
Registration for Insider Connected is available at
insider.sternpinball.com/ or in the Insider Connected App on iOS
and Android. Players can also register at a connected game by
scanning a registration QR code on the machine. Once a player
registers, they are issued a unique QR Code that identifies that
player at Stern pinball games anywhere in the world. When a player
scans into the game, they can track progress, earn new
game-specific achievements, engage with the player community, and
participate in promotions and Challenge Quests.
About Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc. creates compelling entertainment that
inspires a lifetime love of games, sparks passion, forges
friendships, and connects people everywhere through fun,
innovative, technologically advanced pinball games, and
experiences. Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare
International Airport in the heart of North America, the company
creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes
a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital
pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise. Stern Pinball
serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around
the globe.
Recent Stern Pinball titles include John Wick, JAWS, Venom, Foo
Fighters, James Bond, Rush, Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led
Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black
Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron
Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith,
Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead,
Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players
enjoy Stern Pinball’s games, from professional pinball players
competing in high-stakes global competitions to novice players
discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To
join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion
picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ
premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied
portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The
Company's film, television, subscription and location-based
entertainment businesses are backed by a more than 20,000-title
library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television
franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial
culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is
synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for
audiences worldwide.
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