Stern Pinball has officially confirmed John Wick as its next machine, following a teaser shared on social media before the full announcement. The game brings the film franchise’s assassin, locations and action sequences to a new pinball design.
Watch the John Wick Pinball Trailers
The first video introduces the story and setup, while the following trailer provides a more substantial look at the machine in action.
Update: Stern has also released a more detailed gameplay presentation.
Three John Wick Pinball Models
Stern is producing John Wick in three familiar versions: Pro, Premium and Limited Edition. The Pro model has an MSRP of $6,999, while the Limited Edition models are priced at $12,999. Stern distributors were expected to list the game around the announcement.
The cabinet comparison below shows the Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models from left to right.
The next image shows the Pro and Premium playfields.
For the features matrix, click here (off-site PDF)
What the John Wick Pinball Game Includes
Players take the role of John Wick as he attempts to escape his past. The playfield draws on locations from the films, including the New York Continental Hotel and the Red Circle Club, with an edge-lit New York City skyline providing the backdrop.
Gameplay features high-speed car chases and drifting, along with a weapons crate that opens to reveal a hidden shot path. The sculpted Blood Oath Marker must be used carefully, while players face rival assassins, complete jobs for the High Table’s Factions and work towards John Wick’s “Special Assignment!”
A Dynamic AI Combat System
Stern is also presenting a new dynamic AI combat system. Rather than relying solely on player actions, timers and random number generation to control playfield lights, the software responds to the player’s behaviour.
Enemy icons illuminate dynamically around the playfield and move tactically to challenge current objectives, creating variation between game sessions. The system is paired with a new action video player: after three enemies are defeated, the machine shows film footage of John Wick doing the same.
Production and Availability
The game was in production at the time of the announcement and ready to ship on the usual first-come, first-served basis. The design team was also scheduled to present gameplay in a livestream on Friday, although the specific team members had not yet been identified.
For readers comparing home entertainment options, RETROCADE’s virtual pinball machines provide another way to explore digital tables. You can also browse the broader arcade machine range, review the arcade machine buying guide or follow more arcade news and gaming coverage.
Leave a Reply