X-Men (Pro)
About This Machine
The X-Men (Pro) pinball machine, designed by John Borg and released by Stern Pinball on August 13, 2012, is a licensed comic-book-themed pinball built on Stern's S.A.M. Board System. It features molded upper-body figurines of Magneto and Wolverine as its signature toys, and demonstrates the enduring appeal of Marvel's iconic superheroes among pinball manufacturers.
Gameplay-wise, X-Men (Pro) boasts three flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, and two magnets. Seven standup targets, a spinning target, and a vertical up-kicker add to its challenge and replay value, while a scoop and a dual up-post captive ball lock provide additional shot variety. The machine features multiball and speech, and this version is distinguished by its black side rails, lockdown bar, backbox hinge, and legs, along with a translite used in place of a traditional backglass.
The game's art, credited to Kevin O'Connor and Stephen Jensen, brings the Marvel Comics universe to life, complemented by dot-matrix animation work. With its blend of exciting gameplay features and licensed theming, X-Men (Pro) remains a sought-after title among collectors and enthusiasts of Marvel-licensed pinball.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Comics - Fantasy - Licensed Theme
- Model Number:
- I-00D1
- MPU:
- Stern S.A.M. Board System
- Toys:
- Magneto molded upper bo dy figurine, Wolverine molded upper bo dy figurine.
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (3), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Magnets (2), Standup targets (7), Spinning target (1), Vertical Up-kicker (1), Scoop (1), Dual Up-post captive ball lock (1), Dual right inlanes, Multiball, Speech. Backbox fluorescent lighting.
Credits
- Designer:
- John Borg
- Artist:
- Kevin O'Connor, Stephen Jensen
- Software:
- Waison Cheng, Mike Kyzivat, Lonnie D. Ropp
- Music:
- David Thiel
- Sound:
- David Thiel
- Mechanics:
- John Rotharmel, Mike Redoble, John Borg
- Dots/Animation:
- Mark Galvez, Tom Kyzivat, Rory O'Donnell