The Uncanny X-Menareno stranger to game adaptationsbutthis latest tabletop adventure is sure to spark the imagination of diehard fans who long for a simpler time of arcade cabinets and quality pinball machines. While the X-Men have dominated the box office with a popular film franchise, mutants have become relatively scarce in the gaming world. This is largely because Marvel has placed most of its emphasis on recognizable Marvel Cinematic Universe synergy, but that’s changing as Professor X’s team is slowly crawling back into the spotlight.
Stern Pinball just announced that its next premium cabinet is themed around the X-Men, more specifically the classic 1981 storiesDays of Future PastandMind out of Time.Uncanny X-Men Pinballfeatures plenty of iconic characters, including Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Colossus, Beast, Rogue, Gambit, Nightcrawler, and several more beloved heroes and supporting characters. Stern Pinball describes the table as having a “unique layout” that includes an array of crossing shots and ramps that provide “unique trajectories” for a constantly engaging experience.
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Stern Pinball has a reputationfor creating some of the highest quality tables on the market and theUncanny X-Menmachine is no different.The game features an all-new Danger Room design which offers a high-risk, high-reward tacticfor those looking to quickly rack up points. As can be expected from a tablethemed aroundDays of Future Past, there’s also a mechanically articulated Sentinel head that stands as a threat to players, changing its state based on the user’s performance; the Premium and Limited Edition versions even see the Sentinel rising out of the table to attack the ball.
The newUncanny X-Menpinball game comes with a custom soundtrack composed by Charlie Benante (known for his work with bands Anthrax and Pantera) and also features a video presentation of theDays of Future Paststory in an animated motion graphics style.With only 811 models available, enthusiasts can purchase the Pro Edition for $6,999, the Premium Edition for $9,699, or the Limited Edition for $12,999. The Limited Edition comes with plenty of unique features like “Danger Room” inspired mirrored backglass, exclusive “Sentinel Asrmor” powder-coated pinball armor, and a designer-autographed bottom arch.
The Uncanny X-Menhave seen a recent boost in popularity thanks to the hit animated seriesX-Men ‘97.The continuation of the beloved 1990s show has brought a fresh audience to the beloved characterswho have largely been relegated to live-action film adaptations. WithDeadpool and Wolverineseemingly bringing Fox’s X-Men universe to a close, fans are eagerly waiting to see how theMCU incorporates the beloved mutants.
