Iron Man is a Stern Pinball licensed game released in 2010, designed by John Borg, featuring Marvel's Iron Man character. The game was initially vaulted in 2014, then re-vaulted in February 2020 with a small domestic and overseas run. Despite a shallow ruleset, it has proven consistently popular on location and in personal collections, known for its straightforward gameplay, skilled shot design, and fan-friendly modification potential.
Iron Man uses an EM layout with ramps running at breakneck speed
Iron Man gameplay design creates constant peril similar to Defender
War Machine target is very difficult to hit accurately
Iron Man targets can yield 29 million points per shot
Stern pinball game mentioned as borrowing mechanics from Austin Powers (center ramp to magnet hold)
Commercial pinball game; design reference point Kyle Smet used for balancing speed/brutality in Friday the 13th
Game in Nick's collection; first game acquired in 2011
Pinball game referenced for Pinball Done Quick speedrun challenge (Do or Die mode)
Modern pinball machine at Southern Fried; featured Ironmonger target that Brent enjoyed hitting
Stern game; referenced as one of the hardest/best machines along with Star Wars and Black Knight Sword of Rage
Borg-designed Stern machine; cited as example of difficult/punishing shot layout
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You cannot score Monger hits when spinners are active during War Machine mode
War Machine can be stacked with Monger if War Machine is started first
Iron Man and Avatar have very similar layouts and rules
Iron Man is another game that will make you want to tear your hair out, but not as bad as Fish Tales
The playfield on this Iron Man machine has visible damage (split or crack in paint)
The Iron Man machine at this location has Dick White rubbers on slingshots, making it 'a nightmare' to play
With Iron Man, if you're screwing up, it's your own fault rather than the machine's design
Playing Iron Man consecutively after Hot Shot will be extremely difficult ('pull your hair out status')
Iron Man is currently winning the community poll for next week's game
Confirmed purchase motivated by virtual pinball testing; gameplay experience translated directly to hardware purchase
Stern game subject of rule debate about Do or Die multiball and flashing lights; used in tournament finals
Stern pinball game designed by John Borg in approximately four months; completed ruleset despite short timeframe.
Pinball game, mentioned as too difficult/punishing for beginners despite being Alan's favorite
Stern Pinball machine; newer addition serving as TNA replacement; played frequently for short-play sessions
Tournament game in INDISC 2020 High Stakes featuring Jim Belcido's elite 52 million score
Stern 2010 pinball machine being played and analyzed
John Borg design; called 'tasty game'; Vault Edition available; Jason considered buying but concerned about soft market
Last Stern DMD vault title released February 2020; referenced as most recent legacy DMD game in Stern's lineup
Pinball machine at NEPL tournaments, known for difficulty
Difficult tournament game with low scores (high 80M)
Referenced as a comparison for hype/queue lines; mentioned as a prior Stern blockbuster
Pinball machine with red and gold color scheme, Marvel Avengers theme
Pinball machine; previously at Wicked West as part of Burrell's lineup
Stern game referenced for similar up-and-down spinner mechanism as used in Dale Jr.
Older Stern game Josh previously owned; playfield mechanic compared to Led Zeppelin's design
Stern pinball machine, mentioned as alternative game Dennis would prefer to Elvira, also discussed re: code quality
Stern pinball machine, referenced for Vault Edition variants and cabinet differences
Referenced as DMD game with attempted movie-to-DMD conversions; speaker prefers custom animations to movie clip conversions in this game
Stern Pinball machine featuring licensed music by Ramin Djawadi; Thiel initially underestimated the score but later appreciated its quality; worked with John Borg on track selection
Stern Pinball game rumored for fall release
Stern Pinball game referenced as example of consistent LED color progression from green to white to orange
Stern Pinball machine from 2010; featured game with Marvel theme, notable for floaty playfield and complex multiball stacking
Pinball machine featured in final qualifying hour coverage; complex goal structure with Jericho and other objectives
Stern game referenced as helping bring pinball out of Dark Ages; new cost mentioned as ~$4,100
Pinball game referenced as comparison for unlimited scoring potential on any ball
Stern pinball machine; Scott Ian's bracket selection over Stranger Things due to fast, flowy gameplay
Stern pinball machine being played and analyzed; appears to be relatively recent release given gameplay complexity and player's three-day achievement timeline
MCU film; praised as foundational to Marvel cinematic universe success; Jon Favreau directed; Robert Downey Jr. starred
Stern pinball machine used in semifinals; features Monger mechanic, soft plunge strategy, easy drains, slingshot sensitivity; no post at top of plunge lane
Pinball machine featured in tournament; complex game with Monger stacking, War Machine/Whiplash multiballs, Do or Die, and Jericho modes
Game played in tournament match between Maureen and Helena
Game mode/character in Avengers Infinity Quest mentioned as lit/ready state
Stern pinball machine featuring themed Marvel character, button-press mechanics, and War Machine Multiball mode
Marvel pinball machine used in tournament; considered difficult and requiring specific strategies like Monger or Tee'd Off focus
Stern pinball machine used in tournament; extremely difficult factory settings, requires strategic ramp/monger stacking
Marvel-themed pinball machine by Stern; featured in semifinal match; has Do or Die wizard mode, Monger multiball, War Machine, Whiplash modes
Pinball machine placed in hospitals; mentioned as having therapeutic value for patients of various ages
Referenced as using whiplash shot mechanism similar to Harry Potter's Death Eater fight kickback mechanism
Stern solid state game with EM layout and ramps running at high speed, major point of disagreement between Jeff (loves) and Jessica (dislikes)
Pinball machine in D'Angelo's collection; he achieved the rare 'do-or-die multiball' completion and subsequently sold it as he lost motivation to play
Original Iron Man pinball game; referenced as part of potential Marvel games lineup at Free Gold Watch
Pinball game recreated by VPW requiring purchase of complete plastic set and stickers for accuracy
Stern era table mentioned as part of good scoring era discussion
Stern pinball machine referenced; running newest DLC version with advanced capabilities; example of update/DLC system in practice
Ranked #10; Barnyard Tilt Topper featuring glowing core that appears integrated with machine; hosts praise thematic integration
One-ball game with layout/rules similar to Avatar; community debate about comparative quality
DMD era pinball game, fifth seed in group 2, received 12 points and advanced to Sweet 16 voting
Virtual pinball table on cabinet; one of 863 available games demonstrated by Ralph
John Borg game used as layout comparison reference; features similar kickback mechanic
Stern Pinball title mentioned as gameplay comparison for Guardians' shot speed and tight shots
Stern Pinball game referenced briefly in theme comparison discussion
#4 on list; John Borg design with snappy flippers and challenging shot sequences
Stern pinball machine being played in Battle Week series on stream
Stern Pinball machine featured in Day 3 Battle Week tournament; known for high variance, difficult wizard mode (do-or-die multiball), and challenging skill shot consistency.
Tournament machine used for matches
Pinball machine referenced for high score achievement and wizard mode strategy
Pinball game mentioned in context of practicing live shot techniques
Stern pinball machine subject of multi-day Battle Week series; competing against Metallica in host's assessment
Jersey Jack Pinball machine being played in Battle Week tournament streaming series
Stern pinball machine being played for Battle Week series; features War Machine, Monger, Whiplash, Jericho modes; discussion of gameplay mechanics and strategy
Pinball machine used in tournament match play
Pinball machine by Stern, set to extreme difficulty; subject of week-long challenge stream
Pinball machine at DeadFlip venue
Pinball machine being played; described as difficult with tight shots and targets; tournament game for upcoming event
Pinball machine being played in multi-day stream; classic/vintage title
Upcoming game option for next week's voting; described as potentially frustrating
Stern pinball machine being played throughout stream, features Monger character, War Machine, Whiplash modes, ball safe, Lazarus wizard mode
Stern pinball machine; subject of two-day tournament streamed by Deadflip; features Monger multiball, War Machine mechanics, Jericho modes
Stern Pinball 2010 machine; subject of Dead Flip's week-long streaming event
Classic pinball machine winning community poll for next week's streaming game selection
Stern Pinball machine featured throughout stream; described as drain-heavy 'statistical game' with challenging ruleset
Referenced as potentially frustrating for beginners; can be set up difficult or easy
Referenced in discussion of modern pinball design trends (post targets on ramps)
Available pinball machine at venue
Stern pinball machine used for multi-day tournament ('Iron Man Battle') featuring Iron Man, War Machine, Iron Monger themes
Stern pinball machine being played in tournament setting; featured game with drone targets, War Machine shot, multiball modes
Pinball machine mentioned as potential subject for future streaming session
Stern pinball machine; described as difficult/challenging ('ball buster'); Jack practicing 5 hours per week; not included in 24-hour stream rotation
Stern pinball machine; subject of Day 4 tournament stream; known for difficulty and low popularity
Another Stern pinball machine used for comparison; hosts suggest Metallica is better
Pinball machine played during tournament
Referenced as example of Stern game using movie playback animations
Machine with custom callouts by Jack; arriving next week in batch of 12 new games
Pinball machine on display at SGDQ mentioned during tour
Stern Pinball title designed by Lyman Sheets and Jack Danger under three-month development constraint; referenced as faster-paced contrast to longer-form games.
Stern pinball machine donated to children's hospital through Project Pinball; described as extremely difficult
Pinball machine with rejected translite artwork that Stern prevented Jack from viewing during warehouse visit
Stern Pinball machine designed by John Borg; donated to children's hospital as charity gift for Zach Sharp
Commercial pinball machine referenced as design methodology inspiration for onion-slicing/layering approach used in Manuelian's game design process
Stern game; Do or Die mode (35 million point hurry-up) cited as difficult but exciting moment, not accessible to casual players
Stern game; last vault release before current vault policy suspended
Stern game; evolution of hard Borg layout; Tony prefers over Tron layout
Stern pinball game cited as design precedent for Munsters' non-mode-based shot-accumulation code philosophy
Sam system pinball game; played by Dennis for fast startup convenience
First machine on easy pin golf course at District 82; used in scoring challenge where hitting 80 million on first ball = hole in one.
Stern pinball machine in arcade second floor display
Stern Pinball game previously exhibited at Comic-Con 2010
Stern pinball machine available through Best Buy (Classic version)
Stern pinball title being promoted through website competition giveaway
Stern Pinball game; home version called Iron Man Classic was released as cost-reduced model
Stern pinball machine at Moonwalker Arcade
Stern pinball machine in March 2018 venue inventory
Stern pinball machine, 2010; available at GameWorks Schaumburg
League event #2 in April at R.J.'s Eatery
Previous Jersey Jack Pinball game used for comparison; had earlier launch party with yellow/red theming
Stern Marvel pinball machine (2012)
2010 Stern pinball, found at Ocean City location
Stern game previously vaulted with new Lucis and Pros; cited as precedent for vaulting and LCD-era switching
Williams-era pinball machine; recommended by Kale as fast-playing game with balanced rules for casual audiences
Zen Studios table with stackable missions and similar scoring grind issues to Moon Knight
Zen Pinball FX3 table used in tournament; brutal difficulty, mode-dependent scoring, spell-out mechanic
Stern title first produced 2010 (John Borg), vaulted 2014, re-vaulted February 2020; small domestic and overseas run announced with minimal distributor notification
Stern pinball; new code update released Monday of episode; Scott discusses balanced rules and Lyman's improvements including skill shot enhancement.
Stern game; Brad's most-played machine despite shallow ruleset
Stern game with simple rule set but high difficulty getting through; compared to Munsters design approach
Stern pinball designed by Lonnie Rapp and Lyman; cited as example of Lonnie's quality work
Keith Elwin-designed game; referenced for whiplash kickback; 'do or die multiball' rarely achieved
Referenced as example of Stern's innovative titles alongside Tron and Metallica
Last DMD-era Stern cornerstone title (February 2020 build); example of potential future remake candidate
Stern game performing well on location despite shallow code; used as counter-example to Roger Sharp's location theory
Stern Pinball title; Vault re-release received V1.85 code update featuring new skill shot rule
Modern pinball machine from approximately 2008; featured at Toronto's Pinball Cafe; represents modern era of pinball to Joe
Stern pinball machine; noted as unexpectedly popular despite initial lukewarm reception; simple but complex rule set design example
Stern pinball game owned by Peter at home, straightforward rule set, quick gameplay, features modifications
Recently acquired game in Alek's collection
John Borg design; fan layout; grouped with Metallica and Munsters as visually similar but mechanically distinct
Pinball machine referenced as parallel to Gilligan's Island for all-or-nothing scoring structure and big payoff moments.
Modern pinball game referenced hypothetically as candidate for Jingle All the Way reskin concept
Stern Pinball game by John Borg; used as comparison for shot design and mechanics
Pinball table Chris previously championed, completed wizard mode once before draining, described as a challenging slogfest
Zen FX3 table; comparison point for leaden ball physics vs bouncy alternatives
Zen original cited as example of frustration when DMD text displays during multiball wizard mode, obscuring gameplay
Stern game with foil sides modification referenced as aesthetic comparison for B&W Godzilla
Stern Pinball game; Josh sold customized high-end variant to local tennis coach for collection downsizing
Classic game favored by Josh Roop for quick skill practice; described as a good kickoff game when arriving home
Referenced for design technique analogy (onion-slicing/layering approach used in suit design in cave scene)
Stern Pinball game; example fan layout; average play time 15m 49s in Electric Bat Arcade data
Stern pinball game at Helicon; one of brewery owner's most-played games; had launch party at Helicon
Marvel character; mentioned with praise for Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal
Stern licensed title; positioned alongside Avatar in market; considered superior by community despite similar design approach