Stern Pinball today released the first pictures of their next title, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, the company’s first design by Keith Elwin.




The playfield design is heavily-based on Stern Pinball designer Keith Elwin’s original Archer game, with the same four-flippered, triple ramp layout with various upper orbit shots.

The game features hand-drawn art by Jeremy Packer (Zombie Yeti), while the soundtrack includes twelve Iron Maiden songs:
- Aces High
- Number Of The Beast
- Feat Of The Dark
- Flight Of Icarus
- Powerslave
- The Trooper
- 2 Minutes To Midnight
- Rime Of The Ancient Mariner
- Hallowed Be Thy Name
- Can I Play With Madness
- Run To The Hills
- Wasted Years
Gaming website IGN were first with the pictures and included some close-up images of playfield details.
















The feature matrix shows the differences between the Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models.
The Limited Edition sees the return of a mirrored backglass and includes metallic foil cabinet art.
Interestingly, all models now come with an audio line-out for connection to an external amplifier and a balance control to vary the mix between the backbox and cabinet speakers.

Here’s how Stern announced the new game.
Stern Pinball Announces New Iron Maiden Pinball Machines World’s Largest Pinball Manufacturer Announces Newest Addition to Rock LineupELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – March 27, 2018 – Stern Pinball, Inc., the world’s oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines, today announced the availability of a new line of “Legacy of the Beast” pinball machines that honor the classic and iconic rock band, Iron Maiden. Formed in 1975, Iron Maiden led the wave of British heavy metal music and became a global institution. Over the course of 40 years the band has come to embody a spirit of fearless creative independence, ferocious dedication to fans, and a cheerful indifference to critics. Iron Maiden has built a following that reaches every culture, generation, and time zone. With over 90 million album sales, more than 2,000 live performances in 63 countries, tens of millions of fans and 16 studio albums of unerring quality, Iron Maiden has more than earned its proudly-held status as one of the most influential and revered bands of all time. The Iron Maiden pinball machines aim to reflect the same excitement, energy, and experience of a live Iron Maiden concert. Players will immerse themselves in an interactive Iron Maiden universe transforming into various forms of Eddie, the band’s legendary mascot. Players, as Eddie, will embark on a quest to defeat the Beast and his minions across the Legacy of the Beast mobile game and comic book world. Iron Maiden pinball entertains with an amazing array of modern and classic features, making it suitable for all skill levels. “Iron Maiden is one of the most iconic bands of all time and we’re excited to have Eddie join the ranks of Stern Pinball’s rock and roll lineup,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. The Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models feature stunning and distinctive hand-drawn art by renowned illustrator and Iron Maiden fan Jeremy Packer, a.k.a. Zombie Yeti. All models include twelve Iron Maiden songs: 1. Aces High On all models, players will go to battle as Eddie with the help of four flippers, two spinners, a set of 3-bank drop targets, metal and wireform ramps, a captive ball mechanism, a dual up-post lock mechanism, and a center bullseye target. The Premium and Limited Edition models also feature an interactive sarcophagus ball lock, a motorized secret tomb entrance, a controlled middle pharaoh laser-cut metal ramp that raises to reveal the underworld scoop, a dual sensing Newton ball, and two custom Eddie sculpts. The Limited Edition, limited to 500 units globally and in perpetuity, includes additional unique features such as an exclusive mirrored backglass and an upgraded sound system featuring an improved speaker cabinet and high quality JBL branded backbox speakers. Complementing the immersive theme and exciting gameplay experience, Stern Pinball’s powerful SPIKE Pricing and Availability: Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes. Iron Maiden pinball is available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world. About Stern Pinball, Inc. Recent Stern Pinball titles include Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes international competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com. About Iron Maiden All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies. |
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