Following multiple teaser images and the teaser video above, Jersey Jack Pinball just fully revealed its newest pinball game, Avatar The Battle For Pandora. The game is Mark Seiden’s first game design for Jersey Jack Pinball. Cabinet and playfield artwork is by Lea Faske. Software is Keith Johnson, Taylor Snyder and Jason Allen. Sculpts by Todd Hone. Display graphics by Jean-Paul De Win (Art Director), Mark Molitor & Olaf Gremie.
The game is available in a Collector’s Edition (1,000 units) and a Limited Edition (5,000 units).
While the lighting in the above playfield images is different, the playfields for both editions are mostly the same, except for the color of the flipper rubbers. The main differences between the two editions are listed below.
The toppers for both editions are very different, as can be seen below.
Below is a list of the features both editions have in common.
Let’s take a closer look at the Collector’s Edition playfield. As the game uses UV lighting in specific modes, the images below show standard and UV lighting of various playfield areas. Click on images to enlarge them.
Below are detailed close up photos of the Limited Edition.
Jersey Jack Pinball also just published the Deep Dive video below, which includes an in-depth look into the game and comments from the design team.
Here’s the full press release for Avatar The Battle for Pandora:
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JERSEY JACK PINBALL ANNOUNCES THE OFFICIALLY LICENSED DISNEY AND LIGHTSTORM’S AVATAR: THE BATTLE FOR PANDORAPINBALL MACHINE
Cinematic adventure meets pinball mastery.
CHICAGO, IL (September 12th, 2024) – Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of Avatar: The Battle for Pandora Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition pinball machines. Play as one of the Na’vi, joining Jake Sully and Neytiri, in an epic battle for Pandora.
“Avatar is a groundbreaking and beloved cinematic experience. We’re excited to bring the Avatar franchise to pinball with an incredible game that will captivate players of all generations,” says company founder “Jersey” Jack Guarnieri. “This collaboration allows us to create a unique, modern pinball machine for players of all ages and skill levels.”
Experience the magic of Avatar: The Battle for Pandora
Avatar: The Battle for Pandora pinball, features voice-over work by actor Stephen Lang, reprising his iconic role as Colonel Quaritch. Throughout the game, Quaritch guides you with custom narration, intensifying the gameplay experience. The adventure is enriched by memorable scenes from both films and an original soundtrack that blends the harmonious sounds of Pandora with the powerful themes of the Avatar series.
The Avatar Films
The Avatar phenomenon, driven by James Cameron’s groundbreaking vision and Lightstorm Entertainment’s innovative technology, made an unprecedented impact on the film industry and global culture. Released in 2009, Avatar became the highest-grossing film of all time, setting new records and revolutionizing the use of 3D technology and visual effects. Its blockbuster success demonstrated the power of cutting-edge filmmaking and solidified its place in cinematic history, leading to a resurgence in interest in 3D cinema and inspiring a highly anticipated franchise. The sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, released in 2022, continues the epic saga by exploring new frontiers within Pandora’s oceans and introducing fresh cultures and characters. Building on the groundbreaking success of its predecessor, Avatar 2 combines stunning visual effects with a compelling narrative, further developing the story of Jake Sully and Neytiri while pushing the boundaries of technological innovation and reaffirming the franchise’s status as a major force in global entertainment.
“We’re thrilled to see the world of Avatar come to life in an entirely new way through this incredible game. It’s exciting to watch the magic of Pandora reach fans in such an interactive and immersive format,” said Joshua Izzo, Executive Vice President, Franchise Development at Lightstorm Entertainment.
Award-Winning designs
Experience the brilliance and intensity of this dynamic, combo-driven playfield, crafted by JJP’s acclaimed design team, led by Marrk Seiden.
Jersey Jack’s cutting-edge, industry-leading platform features proprietary technology that captivates players, delivering an immersive experience with stunning light shows, animations, and scenes from the Avatar films.
Collector’s and Limited Editions
The Limited Edition features blue powder-coated armor, exclusive RadCal™ cabinet artwork, UV-reactive (bioluminescent) playfield, back panel, and plastics, a dual acrylic LED-lit topper, an interactive shaker motor for haptic feedback, Invisiglass™, and individually numbered edition plaques. Priced at $12,000, it is limited to 5,000 units.
The highly sought-after Collector’s Edition includes an exclusive hologram topper, arrow shooter knob, industry-first hydro-dipped armor, UV-reactive (bioluminescent) inks, RadCal cabinet art package, Tri-Tone illuminatedbackglass art, external lighting, and signatures from Mark Seiden and Jersey Jack himself. This model is priced at $15,000 and is limited to 1,000 units worldwide.
Both editions feature 2 lower playfields, 6 flippers (3 full sized and 3 mini), 27” LCD backbox displayshowing iconic movie scenes from the film, 2 McFarlane sculpts (including 1 of 6 different Banshees), infinity mirror ball lock,animated AMP Suit sculpture, Crab Suit, Ilu &Hallelujah Mountain sculptures,RGB+UV lighting, High definition insert lighting, scoop/jump ramp (Scramp), heavy duty playfield magnet, hand-drawn artwork, and more.
Avatar: The Battle for Pandorapinball machine is available for purchase through authorized distributors and JerseyJackPinball.com.
About Jersey Jack Pinball
From its founding in 2011, Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) has earned its reputation as the industry leader in collectable pinball machines, creating the most desirable titles in the modern pinball era. Designed and manufactured in the USA at its Chicago headquarters, JJP is led by an award-winning design team. Easy to play, difficult to master—JJP’s games both honor the rich history of pinball and lead it into the future, with uncompromising standards of design and engineering that are certain to entertain players both old and new.
Industry-Leading Innovation
JJP introduced several industry firsts, including the use of LCD screens, RGB LED lighting, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, camera integration, and other innovative technology. From its first offering, The Wizard of Oz, JJP has continued to revolutionize the pinball experience with groundbreaking releases, including: The Hobbit, Dialed In!, Pirates of the Caribbean, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Guns N’ Roses: Not In This Lifetime, Toy Story 4, The Godfather 50th Anniversary, Elton John, and now, Avatar: The Battle for Pandora.
Learn more about Jersey Jack Pinball: jerseyjackpinball.com.
Watch the official pinball trailer:
Experience the official pinball “Deep Dive”:
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Contact(s):
Media: Ken Cromwell, Jersey Jack Pinball, kcromwell@jerseyjackpinball.com 630-423-6556
Sales: sales@jerseyjackpinball.com
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Last, but not least, the flyer images for both editions (click to enlarge).
For more info on Jersey Jack Pinball and the newest Avatar game, visit the Jersey Jack Pinball website and social media. Special thanks to Ken Cromwell at Jersey Jack Pinball for providing the information above upfront.