Congratulations to Lionsgate and Stern Pinball for creating one of the coolest and most elaborate pinball machines I’ve ever seen in my life. That’s right, you can now experience the world of John Wick in a PINBALL MACHINE! And not just any pinball machines.
These pinball machines have so many elaborate details to enhance gameplay, that my mind is completely blown.
Players will “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.”
Players will also be able to access “John Wick’s weapons crate to reveal a hidden shot target path to retrieve an array of weapons. You must use the sculpted Blood Oath Marker carefully – or risk the consequences.
“You’ll also need to survive other assassins, complete jobs for the legendary Factions of the High Table, and eventually take on John Wick’s ‘Special Assignment.’”
Watch the trailer (because of course it has a trailer) right here – you really have to if you want to appreciate just how elaborate and impressive this thing really is:
To up the ante, this incredible John Wick pinball “will use Stern’s all-new dynamic AI combat system to control the enemy lights on the playfield. As such, 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.”
If that wasn’t enough, the high-quality film and audio assets woven into the gameplay will also be accompanied by “custom narration by Winston (played by Ian McShane) and an original score composed by Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Pantera.”
Also, “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 Limited Edition models. Completing the design of the machines will be original neo-noir style paintings illustrated by acclaimed artist, Randy Martinez.”
Check out the story trailer here:
These incredible pinball machines are available now at retailers in Pro ($6,999 USD), Premium ($9,699 USD), and Limited Edition models ($12,999 USD, limited to 1,000 games globally).
Maybe one day I’ll come across a John Wick pinball machine, and if I do, I’m definitely going to play it.
What do you think – is a John Wick pinball machine what the world needs right now? And would you get your hands on one if you could? Let me know in the comments!
