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The Avengers

gameactive44 mentionsFirst seen Dec 13, 2012Last seen Jul 28, 2026

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The Avengers is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

Aliases

Avengers The Pin™

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  • edition_ofThe Avengers (Limited Edition)Edition variant: Limited Editionhigh
  • edition_ofThe Avengers (Pro)Edition variant: Prohigh
  • edition_ofThe Avengers (Premium)Edition variant: Premiumhigh

Facts

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Claims (16)

  • factualmedium

    Avengers and Turtles launched within three weeks of each other, and Avengers 'killed the Turtles hype ASAP.'

    Source: Don GarrisonWe Are Pinball #18 "New Stern hype! Community love!"
  • factualhigh

    Avengers was released during the pandemic and hasn't been heavily used in tournaments until now

    Source: IE Pinball host (Carl)Pinball at the Lab 2021 - Playoffs
  • factualhigh

    Soul Gem hard mode on Avengers provides 10x scoring with only 20 flips total, making it very valuable late-game strategy

    Source: Carl (commentator)Pinball at the Lab 2021 - Playoffs
  • factualhigh

    Avengers Battle Royale mode is significantly harder than Challenge mode with compressed timer and reduced damage per shot

Recent Mentions (42)

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  • Stern Pinball by Keith Elwin; cited as example of Elwin's design misses

    Episode 1244: "Gerry Plans a Weird Way To Reveal & Why Waiting is the Smart Move"Jul 27, 2026
  • Modern Stern pinball machine in Retro City Arcade; Robert finds gameplay rules overly complex despite enjoyment

    EP28 Robert Owens My Journey Into PinballJul 19, 2026
  • Derek's collection game, modified with high leg angle and precision flippers, brutally difficult, illustrates extreme collector playstyle

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 74 - Travis is an Adult today?Jul 11, 2026
  • Pinball game referenced for its stand-up target layout similar to Dracula's design philosophy

    F**k Lightning Flippers | Pinball School with DraculaDec 4, 2025
  • Existing Stern title referenced as comparison point for Venom; used in question of whether new machine provides necessary upgrade

    Episode 828: "The Price of a Stern Premium"

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Source: Carl (commentator)Pinball at the Lab 2021 - Playoffs
  • opinionhigh

    Avengers Pro and TMNT Pro are 'damn good' games

    Source: GregSDTM Ep 119: This Or That? (GNR, Avengers, TMNT, Rick & Morty, & MORE PINBALL)
  • opinionmedium

    Avengers shot layout ranks conservatively top-5 all-time layouts

    Source: DrewEpisode 78: Pinbot Love Letter, Avengers Review, Top Three
  • factualmedium

    The Doctor Strange submarine toy has ball-rolling detection issues on Premium/LE requiring extreme cabinet leveling

    Source: DrewEpisode 78: Pinbot Love Letter, Avengers Review, Top Three
  • opinionhigh

    Avengers Pro Pro model achieves rules accessibility via flashing light guidance while maintaining deep rule complexity

    Source: DrewEpisode 78: Pinbot Love Letter, Avengers Review, Top Three
  • factualhigh

    The right ramp has two distinct levels: Hawkeye level and a Loki Multiball lock level

    Source: George GomezAvenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Loki Multiball requires lighting outlanes and in-lanes, then locking three balls progressively on the ramp

    Source: George GomezAvenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Each Avenger character requires completing four specific shots to collect

    Source: George GomezAvenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Hulk multiball is a six-ball mode triggered by knocking four drop targets and reaching the Hulk eject

    Source: George GomezAvenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    All Avenger voice acting was performed by Marvel-approved actors

    Source: George GomezAvenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The Tesseract spinner builds score with each spin, and spelling COSMIC unlocks the Tesseract mode

    Source: George GomezAvenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Nick Fury target provides access to shield agent awards (Coulson, Maria Hill, and Fury selections)

    Source: George GomezAvenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The Widow ramp diverter can reliably drop the ball into the Hulk eject when green arrows are flashing

    Source: George GomezAvenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern Pinball
  • Jul 31, 2023
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    Ep 70: ModernJul 3, 2023
  • Stern pinball game; Packer did artwork; Marvel requested him to do Avengers while he was working on Turtles

    Ep 114: Year of the Yeti part 2 with Jermey PackerAug 3, 2023
  • Pinball machine with portal locks and multiball, played at Star-SPF day two

    Tucson Pinball Podcast – Episode 72 – You Have Much To Learn GrasshopperMar 9, 2024
  • Keith Elwin-designed Stern pinball game featuring Marvel Avengers theme, multiple gems and modes, released in high-version code (0.91/0.92)

    Ep 49: AIQ with Keith ElwinNov 30, 2020
  • Stern pinball machine; third most likely choice for future PIN Slash tournaments based on ownership; Jeff expects eventual availability

    Episode 290: Karl’s Wizard Modes and PinClashDec 4, 2020
  • Limited Edition pinball owned by host; experienced multiple mechanical failures within first 150 games

    #35 - Led Zeppelin EveDec 15, 2020
  • Stern game announced 2020; same MSRP as Led Zeppelin Premium tier ($77.99); Nick uninterested in comic book theme

    BDYETP 55: Led Zeppelin Pinball Revealed + Topper Talk!Dec 20, 2020
  • Keith Elwin design; preferred over Nordman designs; represents modern design quality and shot diversity

    The Pinball Show Ep 46: The Ceiling-Measuring ContestJan 11, 2021
  • Recent Stern Pinball release that impacted TMNT sales when it launched. Competition mentioned in context of TMNT market performance tapering.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Pinball Review (Stern Pinball, 2020) SDTM 2021Feb 11, 2021
  • Stern Premium/Pro title; described as smooth and beautiful; strong approval from both hosts; described as 'game of the year' candidate

    SDTM Ep 119: This Or That? (GNR, Avengers, TMNT, Rick & Morty, & MORE PINBALL)Nov 3, 2020
  • Classic George Gomez design; host prefers original over newer Hulk Avengers version due to layout and rules depth balance

    Stream 623: Mandalorian (Premium) SternJul 14, 2023
  • Stern pinball machine; host's home machine being swapped out for Mandalorian Pro

    Stern Pinball Mandalorian Gameplay Thoughts, Pinball Tournaments, and Pinclash Discussion (Ep.57)Jun 24, 2021
  • Stern Premium/LE pinball machine; hosts banana ramp (Premium/LE) vs. spinner layout differences; tournament considerations discussed.

    Ep 38: Fantastic Mr. FoxJul 25, 2021
  • Stern Pinball title; played by Dennis at tournament with limited time. Features Infinity Stones, character modes, magnet lock to Avengers Tower. Rules depth unclear to Dennis.

    Episode 147 - New Pastures and Deep RootsAug 8, 2021
  • Stern Spike 2 game, tournament selection with gem collection and battle modes, relatively new to tournament circuits due to pandemic release timing

    Pinball at the Lab 2021 - PlayoffsAug 29, 2023
  • Pinball machine. IE Pinball mentions owning an LE version that was sold, and still wanting to own another copy.

    Jaws Pinball v0.97 Stream - Great White Multiball & Updated Jaws: The RevengeOct 24, 2024
  • Zen Pinball table; Marvel IP representation in catalog

    Life - and pinball - happensApr 10, 2018
  • Stern Keith Elwin design entering vault; launched within 3 weeks of Turtles, killed Turtles hype; weak theme with exceptional layout; Cengiz calls it Elwin's best shooting game; secondary market prices low.

    We Are Pinball #18 "New Stern hype! Community love!"Dec 23, 2024
  • Stern Pinball title; mentioned as being on production line at Stern facility

    THIS WEEK'S ARCADE & PINBALL NEWS - 4/15/2022Apr 15, 2022
  • Stern Pinball title; Pro and Premium scheduled for July 2023

    Is Stern Pinball Launching Two More New Games in 2023? Potential Year-End Vault?Jun 20, 2023
  • Pinball game (manufacturer unclear from context) discussed regarding playfield design; Black Widow shot was brutal pre-rule change

    Episode 10 – An Evening with TSexSep 15, 2016
  • Recent release referenced as cooling off when new games enter market despite strong market conditions

    Episode 119 Toy Story HYPE TRAINMay 19, 2022
  • Modern George Gomez pinball game; discussed as having difficult shots but good rules with mini wizard modes

    Episode 29 – An Unexpected SaleFeb 2, 2017
  • Stern Pinball game, Tom mentioned having LE and accessing Pro version, mentioned in context of drop target significance

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 64 - Were games better 20 years ago?!!May 10, 2025
  • Stern Pinball title; mentioned for innovative spinning disc feature; referenced as design benchmark

    Episode 152 – Appetite For InfluencersOct 14, 2020
  • Stern's recent major license; used as viewership comparison point (20K views vs. GnR's 741K news segment)

    GnR Brings in Views, Haggis Returns, Expo, Todd Tuckey, Harry Potter PinballOct 20, 2020
  • Stern pinball machine; major launch with Marvel partnership; massive social media reach; premium-to-pro demand ratio of approximately 5:1; first launch without prior leak; coordinated with Marvel announcement

    Ep 19: Fight NightOct 21, 2020
  • Stern Pinball machine discussed extensively; Pro model features two spinners, improved code (v0.92), and shot layout praised as top-5 all-time

    Episode 78: Pinbot Love Letter, Avengers Review, Top ThreeOct 30, 2020
  • Pinball machine in the arcade collection

    Press Start Arcade Lewisville, Texas, - the best arcade ever?!Mar 18, 2026
  • Keith Elwin pinball design; features magnet grab mechanism and subway mode on premium/LE versions

    ゴジラDec 3, 2021
  • Prior Keith Elwin design at Stern; Hardy mentions it shot well but lacked interest, similar to current Jaws experience

    Jaws is Elwin's Worst Game Yet?!Jan 9, 2024
  • Stern pinball machine (Pro version) available at Tilt

    TILTJan 8, 2016
  • Stern game identified as candidate for blue DMD upgrade

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  • Referenced as comparable game with standard ball lock mechanism

    GAME OF THRONES: IN-DEPTH REVIEWFeb 8, 2016
  • Stern Pinball machine with Marvel Avengers license, LE edition, designed by Keith Elwin with custom speech and mechanics

    Avenger's LE Pinball with George Gomez of Stern PinballDec 16, 2012
  • Stern pinball machine being promoted through this video content

    Stern Team on The AvengersDec 13, 2012