{"id":5627,"date":"2024-09-04T18:51:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/?p=5627"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:59:10","slug":"stern-pinball-reveals-the-uncanny-x-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/?p=5627","title":{"rendered":"Stern Pinball reveals The Uncanny X-Men"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moments ago, Stern Pinball revealed it&#8217;s newest cornerstone title: The Uncanny X-Men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Uncanny X-Men Pinball Trailer\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bqG3ce82i78?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Uncanny X-Men Pinball Presented by Stern Pinball\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DSXexM09APM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is Stern Pinball&#8217;s press release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHICAGO, IL \u2013 September 4, 2024 \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Today, Stern Pinball, Inc. announced its all-new line of pinball games,&nbsp;<strong><em>The Uncanny X-Men<\/em><\/strong><em>.&nbsp;<\/em>The game features iconic Marvel characters including Wolverine, Professor X, and many more. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, players will step into the lives of their favorite X-Men. To save the world from a future ruled by Sentinels, they must first change the past!&nbsp;<em>The Uncanny X-Men<\/em>&nbsp;pinball games are available today in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The X-Men is one of the highest-grossing superhero franchises of all time, with hundreds of millions of comics sold, over $6B in Box Office earnings from films to date, and the critically acclaimed X-Men \u201997 series which extended the original X-Men animated series from the 1990s.&nbsp; Multiple X-Men characters were featured in the new Deadpool &amp; Wolverine movie which has grossed over $1BN making it the highest earning R-rated film of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stern\u2019s new&nbsp;<em>The Uncanny X-Men<\/em>&nbsp;pinball games feature Wolverine, Professor X, Cyclops, Storm, Colossus, Beast, Rogue, Gambit, Nightcrawler, Jean Grey, Bishop, Kitty Pryde, and Magneto, along with a supporting cast of allies and foes. The adventure takes players to familiar X-Men locations including the Danger Room, Beast\u2019s Lab, the X-Mansion, and Genosha. Along the way players will interact with fabled X-Men devices like Cerebro and the X-Jet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Uncanny X-Men playfield\u00a0<\/em>is a unique pinball layout that features an array of new crossing shots and ramp designs with surprising ball trajectories to deliver kinetic satisfaction. The all-new Danger Room design, located to the left of the main flippers, offers a high-risk, high-reward experience that includes a mini-flipper and a novel outlane spinner. Premium and Limited Edition models also include an all-new elevated captive ball vari-target themed as Beast\u2019s Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/103-uncanny-x-men-649x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/103-uncanny-x-men-649x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/103-uncanny-x-men-649x1024-1.jpg 649w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/103-uncanny-x-men-649x1024-1-190x300.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/103-uncanny-x-men-649x1024-1-94x148.jpg 94w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/103-uncanny-x-men-649x1024-1-20x31.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/103-uncanny-x-men-649x1024-1-24x38.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/103-uncanny-x-men-649x1024-1-136x215.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Uncanny X-Men Pro playfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Uncanny X-Men pinball\u00a0<\/em>game features a mechanically articulated Sentinel for the player to battle. The Sentinel\u2019s large robotic head changes its state based on the player\u2019s actions. In the Premium and Limited Edition models, the Sentinel rises from underneath the playfield and fights back by destroying the player\u2019s ramps or attacking the ball with its extended hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/303-uncanny-x-men-652x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/303-uncanny-x-men-652x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/303-uncanny-x-men-652x1024-1.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/303-uncanny-x-men-652x1024-1-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/303-uncanny-x-men-652x1024-1-94x148.jpg 94w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/303-uncanny-x-men-652x1024-1-20x31.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/303-uncanny-x-men-652x1024-1-24x38.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/303-uncanny-x-men-652x1024-1-137x215.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>The Uncanny X-Men LE playfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cX-Men is a time-honored franchise that Marvel and Stern fans love.&nbsp; It\u2019s the superhero franchise that I grew up with. We\u2019re excited for fans to experience the fun of&nbsp;<em>The Uncanny X-Men<\/em>&nbsp;pinball,\u201d said Seth Davis, President &amp; CEO of Stern Pinball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Uncanny X-Men<\/em>\u2019s game experience is masterfully illustrated in comic book style art by renowned artist Jeremy Packer, aka Zombie Yeti. Each game also features a custom X-Men soundtrack with diverse musical styles designed to immerse the player into the game\u2019s various time periods. &nbsp;The soundtrack was composed by Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Pantera fame. The game\u2019s video presentation makes the classic Days of Future Past story come to life in animated motion graphics style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Days of Future Past story takes place in Marvel\u2019s Earth-811 timeline and as an homage, our numbered Limited Edition games will be limited to 811 games globally for&nbsp;<em>The Uncanny X-Men<\/em>.&nbsp; The highly collectible Limited Edition model&nbsp;includes the new Speaker Expression Lighting System with X-Men-themed game effects, a \u201cDanger Room\u201d inspired mirrored backglass, reflective foil \u201cFuture vs. Past\u201d high-definition cabinet decals with artwork by Zombie Yeti, exclusive \u201cSentinel Armor\u201d powder-coated pinball armor, a&nbsp;custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner\u2019s badge on registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Uncanny X-Men&nbsp;<\/em>pinball games include Stern\u2019s ever-expanding Insider Connected\u2122 platform, 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 game-specific Achievements, and discover new&nbsp;mutants&nbsp;with Cerebro. Every player who logs in with Insider Connected will discover their own mutant power to aid them with online&nbsp;Quests.&nbsp;Original buyers of The Uncanny X-Men pinball will also receive new Uncanny X-Men themed Pro, Premium, and LE owner\u2019s badges after initial registration of their game. Ongoing code updates from Stern Pinball will enhance and extend the player experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for Insider Connected is available at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/insider.sternpinball.com\/\">insider.sternpinball.com\/<\/a>&nbsp;or in the Insider Connected App.&nbsp;Download it today on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/stern-pinball-ic\/id6449461651\">iOS<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.stern.insiderconnected.android\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing and Availability:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s Suggested Retail Price (\u201cMSRP\u201d)*:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*MSRP for sales to USA end-users before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Edition: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$US 6,999<br>Premium Edition: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $US 9,699<br>Limited Edition:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $US 12,999<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Uncanny X-Men<\/em>&nbsp;pinball games are now available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers worldwide, which can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sternpinball.com\/buy-a-game\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;or via request for availability on the game information page&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sternpinball.com\/game\/the-uncanny-x-men\/\">here<\/a>. Accessories will be available at a future date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all in-depth info regarding this new release, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinballnews.com\/site\/2024\/09\/04\/the-uncanny-x-men-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinball News&#8217; coverage of the game<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moments ago, Stern Pinball revealed it&#8217;s newest cornerstone title: The Uncanny X-Men. Below is Stern Pinball&#8217;s press release: CHICAGO, IL \u2013 September 4, 2024 \u2013&nbsp;Today, Stern Pinball, Inc. announced its all-new line of pinball games,&nbsp;The Uncanny X-Men.&nbsp;The game features iconic Marvel characters including Wolverine, Professor X, and many more. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, players will step into the lives of their favorite X-Men. To save the world from a future ruled by Sentinels, they must first change the past!&nbsp;The Uncanny X-Men&nbsp;pinball games are available today in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models. The X-Men is one of the highest-grossing superhero franchises of all time, with hundreds of millions of comics sold, over $6B in Box Office earnings from films to date,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[805,13,5,77,1088],"class_list":["post-5627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-jack-danger","tag-pinball","tag-pinball-magazine","tag-stern-pinball","tag-the-uncanny-x-men"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5627"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5635,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5627\/revisions\/5635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinball-magazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}