STERN PINBALL, INC. ANNOUNCES WORLD POKER TOUR ? GOES "ON TILT"
WITH NEW PINBALL MACHINE !
LOS ANGELES – Texas Hold ‘Em poker deals the silver ball another great hand with WORLD POKER TOUR™ Pinball Machine from Stern Pinball. Based on both the game and hit TV series that airs on the Travel Channel, WORLD POKER TOUR™ pinball brings new levels
of excitement, challenge, and understandability for both the novice and the skilled player.
Travel from city to city playing Texas Hold ‘Em until you reach the WORLD POKER TOUR™ final table. A dot matrix display is located in the center of the playfield, showing players their Hole cards, as well as the Flop, Turn, and River cards. The player gets the Flop, Turn and River cards successively by making ramp shots located on the left and right sides of the playfield. WORLD POKER TOUR™ pinball also features 5 Card Stud, where the player
needs to hit cards on sixteen drop targets to get all the poker hands, such as two of a kind, three of a kind, etc…all the way up to a Royal Flush. WORLD POKER TOUR™ pinball also offers a second level playfield, and a “mousetrap” that holds and releases balls for exciting multi-ball play.
WORLD POKER TOUR™ pinball features the voices and images of the television show’s color commentators, Vince Van Patten and Mike Sexton, as well as Courtney Friel, the World Poker Tour’s sexy host.
WORLD POKER TOUR™ pinball is designed by Steve Ritchie, the former Williams great and the creator of Stern’s ELVIS?, among many other famous pinball machines. Keith Johnson, software engineer for THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ and THE SIMPSONS™. Brian Rood, established comic book artist and illustrator, creates his first complete pinball art package. Chris Granner, well-known sound engineer, produces his final sound work before retiring from pinball.
Steve Ritchie says, “WORLD POKER TOUR™ has a timeless theme of true poker, and more importantly, is one of the strongest performers on TV today. The playfield is innovative and includes our ‘Ace In The Hole’ ball lock feature, sixteen drop targets, and some new and exciting ways to play pinball. It is choreographed with thrilling effects, and features the rules and software of Keith Johnson, who is one of the best and most innovative pinball software engineers today.” Gary Stern says, “I remember card themed pinball machines of decades ago. It was always fun to make hands by knocking down drop targets. We modernized that concept by adding today’s popular Texas Hold ‘Em. By going into the market with the best brand in poker, we’re certain our customers will love this game!” “We are thrilled to partner with Stern Pinball to create the WORLD POKER TOUR™ pinball machine. This game will allow our fans to
remain a part of the WPT experience after their TVs have been turned off or they have left
their home poker games,” says Andrea Green, Vice President of WPT Consumer Products
The World Poker Tour ? Pinball Machine is UL, CUL and CE approved. All Stern Pinball Machines, are created and completely Made In The USA with pride by American workers, and will begin shipping from the factory soon with anticipated final delivery to consumers and businesses from mid to late February 06
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