Stern Pinball is introducing the new WWE Wrestlemania pinball machine at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, this week.
WWE Wrestlemania, which will be available in both Pro and Limited Edition models, calls players into the ring as WWE superstars embarking on a quest to become the WWE worldwide heavyweight champion. Players train their wrestlers and then compete in a series of matches leading them on the road to the Wrestlemania showpiece.
The WWE Pro and the Limited Edition machines feature an innovative upper pinball playfield wrestling ring. With the flipper buttons, players control two “slammer” slingshot-style kickers in the ropes of the ring. Completing the three-drop target bank starts a wrestling match. Players rack up points and pin opponents in the ring by shooting into a kick-out hole. Keeping the ball in the ring and hitting as many targets as possible will advance players through the match.
Multiple ramps guide the ball throughout gameplay, while lightshows highlight the all-LED playfield. Ten licensed songs include intro music for wrestlers that players can choose. WWE announcers Jerry “the King” Lawlor and Michael Cole add play-by-play excitement.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan will individually autograph each of the numbered WWE Legends of Wrestlemania Limited Edition machines on a bottom arch mounted gold plaque. With only 400 autographs available, this collectible must be limited to that number of games. The LE game art features classic WWE stars, while actual WWE wrestling action is projected on the LE’s replica “Titantron” 5.7ins LCD directly above the ring.
“The WWE franchise features unique characters and fantastic action sequences that are captured in these pinball machines,” said Gary Stern, chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball. “WWE Wrestlemania pinball games will appeal to a very large and diverse group of both WWE and pinball fans
“This game is unique with an innovative wrestling ring and other features that will captivate pinball players of all skill levels.” The game is the first to feature Stern’s new Spike electronics hardware system designed to reduce product complexity and simply manufacturing, resulting in more reliable and easer-to-service games.
It will be shown for the first time at next EAG International show in London on the Electrocoin stand.
