Stern Pinball Releases “Dungeons & Dragons” Game

Stern Pinball has collaborated with Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division for a new pinball game, “Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye.” In celebration of 50 years of the roleplaying game, Stern Pinball players worldwide will embark on an adventure into the Forgotten Realms, featuring enemies, including a red dragon, gelatinous cube, mimic, Sammaster the lich, Xanathar the beholder, an owlbear and locations including those in Faerûn such as Arabel and Westgate. “Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye” pinball games are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.

In Stern’s “Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye” pinball games, players are chosen members of the Dragonshield Guild, trying to defeat the dragon queen Tiamat, who is hatching a plan to rise again, triggering the War of Dragons, with Xanathar, Balinor and Sammaster all fighting for power. Players will experience the game’s fantasy world under the glass, fusing pinball with the iconic franchise like never before.

Battle Rath the Relentless, the red dragon, the most advanced animatronic mech in pinball, reacts to player action with multi-axis motion and features omnidirectional impact sensing technology. Voiced by Michael Dorn, players will attempt to defeat Rath the Relentless with pinballs and by hitting the three-bank target, steal its treasure. When Rath the Relentless breathes his magnificent fire, multiple pinballs shoot from its mouth but be prepared. Players can activate a metal shield between the flippers to not only defend against attacks but also assist with playfield shots.

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Find mysterious and exciting features by navigating through hidden passageways, experience an electromagnet-powered gelatinous cube that freezes the pinball, and explore dynamic dungeon levels that are accessed through a disappearing playfield trap door. Other features include Fizmo’s store that allows players to acquire unique items, a treasure chest that unleashes mimic monsters, and more secrets to uncover.

Roll the dice with randomness as players unlock where shots and choices control the path of the game’s campaign, driving toward different story endings. Each path is different for players, spanning from characters to trinkets to weekly items and more; once the game campaign has concluded, additional characters will be unlocked.  

“Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye” is in a package with Stern’s ever-expanding Insider Connected platform, which enables players to interact with the game and a global network of players in multiple ways, including ongoing code updates from Stern Pinball to extend and improve the experience over time. Through Insider Connected, players can choose to pick up where they left off with Stern’s new PinSave System, including character experience points, inventory items, and game campaign progress. For a more traditional pinball experience, players can start each game without saved progress. Players can also play cooperatively, sharing game progress together along their pinball adventure. Registration for Insider Connected is available at Insider.sternpinball.com or in the Insider Connected App. Download it today on iOS and Android. 

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To honor the original release of “Dungeons & Dragons” in 1974, the Limited Edition model will be limited to 740 games globally. This highly collectible model includes the Speaker Expression Lighting System with D&D-themed game effects, a full-color Dragon-inspired mirrored backglass, full-color reflective foil Tiamat and Xanathar high-definition cabinet decals with hand-drawn artwork by Vincent Proce, exclusive custom D&D Dragon Red powder-coated pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner’s badge on registration. 

“We’re so excited for players to experience one of the most iconic and beloved franchises that is perfect for pinball,” said Seth Davis, president and chief executive officer, Stern Pinball. “Get ready to roll through a D&D adventure like never before.”