Stern Annouced Realease and Debut of Ford Mustang Pinball at Chicago Auto Show
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Today, Stern officially announced their first 2014 release – their eagerly awaited Ford Mustang themed pinball cabinets – which will make their debut at the Chicago Auto Show, February 8th-17th. Stern is introducing three new Mustang-themed games this spring featuring cabinet and backboard artwork that pay tribute to 50 years of Mustang.The pro-level machines, designed for arcades and other public spaces, feature Mustangs from the past five decades. The more feature-rich premium edition focuses on Mustang Boss 302, Boss 351 and Boss 429 of 1969 to 1971 and 2012 to 2013, while the limited-edition game will pay tribute to the 1965 original and all-new 2015 Mustang!
Crafted by Chicago’s own Stern Pinball, the Mustang-inspired games combine two prime examples of 20th century American pop culture – the coin-operated pinball machine and the original pony car. “For five decades, Mustang has represented some of the best of American culture, inspiring a feeling of freedom and independence for people around the world,” said Steve Ling, Ford car marketing manager. “We’re excited to have Stern Pinball join us here in its hometown of Chicago with its brand-new games featuring Mustang.”
The all-new 2015 Mustang makes its first Chicago appearance at the auto show alongside six of Stern’s pro-level Mustang games and top-ranked competitive pinball player, Zach Sharpe, will also be on hand to demonstrate the new game and set benchmark scores for show visitors and media to challenge(only during the media preview on the 6th and 7th).
Also showcasing will be a special limited-edition model signed by the game designer and premium model. As a exciting side note, both the premium and limited-edition games feature genuine chrome Mustang badges on the speaker grilles.
“The first car I ever bought was a 1970 Mustang Sportroof with a 302, and I’m currently restoring a 1969 Mach 1,” said George Gomez, executive vice president for game design, Stern Pinball. “In designing these new games, we wanted to celebrate the freedom and fun of driving [a] Mustang.”
The games incorporate a mix of classic pinball play features and modern technology to let players “go racing” with some of the greatest Mustangs of all time, and even build up a dream collection as they progress.
Different interactive sections of the playfield and sequences of shots let players go drag racing, rallying, drifting and road racing in pursuit of a high score. For example, hitting specific targets with the ball enables gear shifting, and subsequent hits activate going up or down through the gears. The games feature video displays in the backboard and real Mustang sounds, giving players the visceral experience of driving Mustang.
“The beauty of pinball is that there is no set outcome, and it can’t be programmed like a video game,” said Gary Stern, founder of Stern Pinball. “That makes pinball a perfect match for Mustang, taking drivers anywhere they want to go.”
Check out the introduction video for the new pinballs below, courtesy of Stern Pinball:
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