Stern Pinball Teams Up With Lionsgate For Sleek New 'John Wick' Pinballs

We're still patiently waiting for one John Wick video game, but until that day arrives, Stern Pinball gives us the next best thing: a highly detailed pinball machine.

Yes, we now live in a world where classic arcades are rare and video game consoles and high-powered gaming PCs are king, but believe it or not, there are still people out there who enjoy shaking the cabinets trying to achieve high scores. allowing companies like Stern Pinball to build state-of-the-art machines.

The company's latest creation, created in partnership with Lionsgate, features the revered Baba Yaga himself, John Wick (Keanu Reeves). His iconic film franchise serves as the perfect template for Stern's latest pinball machines.

The John Wick The pinball machines arrive with three options: Pro, Premium and Limited Edition for home owners, arcade operators and bars to purchase.

Each cabinet features unique 'neo-noir' artwork by acclaimed artist Randy Martinez, with the Premium and Limited Editions being the standout options.

The LE cabinet features “Stained Glass” mirrored glass, reflective high-definition brushed silver film cabinet decals, and hand-crafted artwork by Randy Martinez.

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The John Wick Cabinets use a new dynamic AI battle system

The John Wick The cabinet is also not just a regular pinball machine. Players will face themed challenges centered around assassinations with an AI-controlled opponent desperately trying to stop you from taking out your target.

Per Stern Pinball, here's a breakdown of the unique feature:

To raise the stakes, John Wick Pinball features Stern's all-new dynamic AI battle system, an innovation that brings the frenzied combat of the legendary films to the game. The Stern team created a primitive video game AI system to control enemy lights on the playing field, setting John Wick pinball games apart from previous pinball games where all lights were controlled by player actions, timers, and random number generation. In this new AI battle system, enemy icons respond to players' behavior and will dynamically light up around the field to challenge the player. Enemies move regularly with this dynamic software to counter players' objectives, creating a unique challenge in each game session. The system also features a new action video player that dynamically mirrors the player's action – as you defeat three enemies, you'll see video clips of John Wick doing the same in the movies!

It's all in the details

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His fans John Wick we'll be happy to see how much of the film's history is represented in the cabinets, as there are many fantastic details from the film.

The machines feature the likeness of each of the main characters from the four films, replicas of props such as the Blood Oath Coin, high quality film and audio from the film played on a video screen.

Acclaimed actor Ian McShane, who plays NYC Continental Hotel operator Winston, provides his voice and will narrate your progress during playthroughs. Meanwhile, Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Pantera fame provides the score.

But the Limited Edition stands out more, giving owners the most bang for their buck. It offers fully functional props such as a blood oath coin that opens when activated, John Wick's car that moves, and a weapon locker that opens up assassination missions.

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Of course, to make LE cabinet owners feel special, each one is individually numbered, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Stern President and CEO Seth Davis, Expression Lighting System, Speaker Expression Lighting and will include a piece of the iconic John Wick's bulletproof suits from the movies.

We are working with a limited edition

HHW Gaming Bernard “Beanz” Smalls got hands-on with the limited edition John Wick cabinet.

It's a beautiful machine. With all the lights on, it's the definition of sensory overload and offers a unique pinball experience.

Every man needs it, and Stern Pinball promises that it's not as thin as it may seem and can hold up to the swinging pro pinball players going through their lockers.

A company representative who was present during the preview tells us that the cabinets are “substantially more reliable than they have been in the past,” so there are no problems.

However, if you experience any problems, you can contact Stern Pinball Technical Support by phone and a technician from one of our nationwide network of dealers will be dispatched to service your cabinet.

What is the price?

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These beautiful pinball cabinets don't come cheap. The Pro Edition is $6,999, the Premium Edition is $9,699, and the Limited Edition is $12,999.

You can head here to purchase one for your home or business, but to our surprise, the Limited Edition is already sold out.

Damn it.

But if you're a pinball enthusiast who'd love to play the John Wick Limited Edition pinball cabinet, Stern Pinball's award-winning Insider Connected app can show you locations and help you find one to play.

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The app also connects to your machines and records your progress. It has daily leaderboards and issues contracts that you can try to complete.

We can't go forward. We wouldn't mind one of these bad boys in our cribs.

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