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Avengers: Infinity Quest is a Stern Pinball machine released in 2020 and based on Marvel's Avengers. Designed by Keith Elwin, the table includes a Dr. Strange spinning disk, an automated Iron Man target, and rules built around collecting and using the Infinity Stones. It is intended for players who...
Why this score
Deep gem strategy, exceptional shot geometry, extensive code, and tournament-grade risk-reward earn elite acclaim despite formidable complexity.
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Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast is a Stern Pinball machine released in 2018 and designed by Keith Elwin. It uses the British heavy metal band's imagery, music, and recurring mascot Eddie as the basis for its playfield and rules. The table includes twelve songs from Iron Maiden's discography and is...
Why this score
Keith Elwin's exceptional geometry, deep strategic rules, outstanding music integration, and tournament strength establish a modern consensus masterpiece.
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The Lord of the Rings is a Stern Pinball machine released in 2003 and designed by George Gomez. Based on Peter Jackson's film trilogy, the table uses scenes, characters, and music associated with The Lord of the Rings while presenting the story through modes, quests, and multiball objectives. Its pl...
Why this score
Exceptionally deep rules, epic journey structure, excellent callouts, and demanding shot progression make it a modern Stern benchmark.
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Indiana Jones is a Stern Pinball machine from the 2000s, based on the Indiana Jones film series. Designed by John Borg, it uses film-related music, imagery, and story references while organizing play around four distinct multiball adventure modes. The table is intended for players who want a license...
Why this score
Exceptional license integration, abundant toys, varied modes, and memorable audiovisual presentation earn near-universal acclaim; rules can feel comparatively linear.
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The Stern Lord of the Rings pinball machine recreates the epic journey from *The Fellowship of the Ring*. Released in 2003, it’s notable for its detailed recreation of Middle-earth environments and gameplay inspired by the film's quest elements. Steve Ritchie’s design features iconic scenes and soun...
Why this score
Modern Stern classic with deep quest structure, strong flow, beloved theme use, and enduring high rankings.
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Elvira's House of Horrors is a solid-state pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2019 and designed by Dennis Nordman. It is the third pinball game based on the horror-host character Elvira, following Elvira and the Party Monsters and Elvira's Scared Stiff. The machine uses a haunted-house set...
Why this score
Outstanding humor, lavish horror integration, deep rules, satisfying shots, and ambitious toys make it one of Stern's most acclaimed modern releases.
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Batman '66 is a licensed pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2016 and based on the 1960s Batman television series. The game combines period-inspired artwork and sound with a color LCD display, video footage, villain-centered modes, and call-outs associated with Adam West as Batman and Burt...
Why this score
Exceptional television assets, deep villain episodes, colorful presentation, and polished software earn acclaim; premium pricing and code complexity tempered reception.
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The Stern Godzilla pinball machine is a licensed game based on the iconic monster. It’s notable for its detailed recreation of Godzilla's world and incorporates a destructible building set alongside a prominent Godzilla statue. The playfield features an LED display showcasing movie-related animation...
Black Knight: Sword of Rage is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2019. It is the third machine in Stern's Black Knight series, following Black Knight and Black Knight 2000, and uses a fantasy medieval theme built around the Black Knight character. The playfield includes an interactive k...
Why this score
Fast Steve Ritchie flow, aggressive soundtrack, challenging modes, and excellent upper playfield earn strong acclaim; difficulty can feel punishing.
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Jaws is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2024 under license from the film franchise that began with Steven Spielberg's 1975 movie. Designed by Keith Elwin, it uses film-inspired locations, characters, music, and video material across several rule modes. A mechanical shark mechanism is...
Why this score
Recent Stern hit with strong theme integration, shark mechanism, and positive competitive reception, though still settling historically.
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James Bond 007 is a Stern Pinball machine released in 2022 as a licensed game based on the James Bond film series. Stern's Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition versions use missions and imagery drawn from the films, while the 60th Anniversary Limited Edition was designed to celebrate six decades of the...
Why this score
Strong classic-film assets, deep evolving code, satisfying shots, and improved rules earned growing respect after an initially underwhelming launch.
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The Stern Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast pinball machine recreates the iconic British heavy metal band’s music and mythology. Featuring a prominent LED display showcasing dynamic visuals and licensed audio tracks, it offers a challenging and immersive play experience for dedicated pinball enthusia...
Stern’s Elvira’s House of Horrors is a licensed pinball machine released in 2019. It features Cassandra Peterson’s Elvira as the central theme and incorporates an LED display to showcase gameplay elements. Designed by John Borg, this machine offers a challenging and immersive experience for dedicate...
The Stern AC/DC pinball machine recreates the iconic rock band’s music and energy. Notable for its detailed dot-matrix display showcasing classic album artwork and aggressive gameplay, it’s a favorite among serious pinball players and AC/DC fans. Steve Ritchie's design emphasizes fast-paced action a...
Rush is a family of pinball machines released by Stern Pinball in 2022 and designed by John Borg. Licensed from the Canadian rock band Rush, the game incorporates the music and likenesses of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, with concert-themed artwork and playfield elements. It is intended f...
Released by Stern Pinball in 2003, The Lord of the Rings is a complex arcade pinball machine designed by George Gomez. It is officially licensed to adapt Peter Jackson's film trilogy, featuring iconic music and voice clips from the movies alongside a mechanical Balrog diversion target and a miniatur...
Stern Metallica is a music-themed pinball machine released in 2013, designed by John Borg to appeal to heavy metal fans and arcade players. Licensed by the band Metallica, it features original artwork by artist Dirty Donny and includes a soundtrack compiling the band's most famous tracks. The playfi...
Stern Ghostbusters is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2016. Designed by Steve Ritchie, the game is a licensed adaptation of the 1984 supernatural comedy film. The playfield features interactive elements based on movie icons, including a spinning Slimer toy and a Stay Puft Marshmallow...
Batman: The Dark Knight is a 2008 Stern Pinball machine licensed from the Batman films, particularly Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight and Batman Begins. Its playfield includes a rotating Joker reveal mechanism, the Scarecrow crane, a Batmobile bridge, and a miniature playfield, while the rules us...
Why this score
Strong film assets, satisfying crane toy, approachable modes, and reliable flow are praised; conservative rules and layout prevent elite status.
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The Walking Dead is a pinball machine released by Stern in 2014, based on the AMC television series and designed by John Borg. The game is geared toward experienced players, featuring a complex and deep rule set that involves progressing through various horde encounters and character upgrades. Its p...
"Star Wars" is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2017, designed by veteran pinball designer Steve Ritchie. The game is based on the original "Star Wars" film trilogy, featuring characters, ships, and scenarios from the three movies. Its playfield incorporates a large, physical Death Sta...
"The Mandalorian" is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2021, based on the Disney+ "Star Wars" streaming series. Designed by Brian Eddy, the game translates the events of the first two television seasons into a series of objective-based pinball modes. The playfield features Grogu, common...
Deadpool is a 2018 pinball machine produced by Stern Pinball and designed by Keith Elwin under license from Marvel. Its rules and artwork depict Deadpool fighting villains alongside characters such as Wolverine, Domino, and Dazzler, with battles forming a central part of play. Stern released the mac...
Stern Jurassic Park is a licensed pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2019 and designed by John Borg. Based on the Jurassic Park property, its playfield presents a dinosaur-escape mission in which players rescue park staff, encounter different species, and progress through locations on an i...
Spider-Man is a 2007 pinball machine manufactured by Stern Pinball and designed by Steve Ritchie. It draws primarily from the three Spider-Man films directed by Sam Raimi, using characters and imagery associated with Spider-Man, Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Sandman, and Venom. The playfield combine...
Batman '66 is a 2016 pinball machine manufactured by Stern Pinball and designed by John Borg. It is licensed from the 1966 Batman television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward, and incorporates footage, dialogue, music, characters, and visual styling from the program. Its playfield includes a B...
WrestleMania is a licensed pinball machine from Stern Pinball based on WWE's WrestleMania professional-wrestling event. The game uses a wrestling-themed playfield with a central ring area, targets and modes built around match-style objectives, and audio and visual references to WWE programming. It i...
Why this score
Fast flowing layout, strong ring toy, energetic presentation, and substantial rules earn favorable regard; repetitive audio and niche theme limit breadth.
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The Stern Foo Fighters is a pinball machine released in 2023 by Stern Pinball. It was designed by Keith Elwin and features original artwork merged with an alien invasion narrative theme. The machine integrates the music of the rock band Foo Fighters into its gameplay and utilizes Stern's modern digi...
The Simpsons Pinball Party is an arcade pinball machine released in 2003 by Stern Pinball, built under official license from the long-running animated television series. Designed by Joseph Balcer and rules programmer Keith Johnson, the machine incorporates voice clips and character art directly from...
Stern Tron: Legacy is a pinball machine manufactured by Stern Pinball in 2011, designed by John Borg as an adaptation of the 2010 Disney science fiction film. The machine captures the digital aesthetic of the movie by utilizing heavy black-light reactive artwork and integrating the film's electronic...
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