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American Pinball Announces LEGENDS OF VALHALLA PINBALL!
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Legends of Valhalla is the newest creation from American Pinball and Riot Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Are your skills sharpened for battle?
Legends of Valhalla, designed by Riot Pinball, is the 4th American Pinball title. Legends of Valhalla is an immersive pinball machine which brings the player into the world of the Norse gods and other Viking mythology. The game is a standard body design, utilizing three flippers offering a variety of fast and unique shots, including 3 metal ramps. The game rules have a variety of objectives that the player must either start or complete as they work their way through the game attempting to not only reach the wizard mode Valhalla, the majestic hall of dead Vikings, but also advance to the final epic battle known as Ragnarok, the super wizard mode.
Legends of Valhalla has 16 intricate modes programmed in the form of Viking legends for players to explore along with many multiballs and several mini features that are unlocked during specific actions while playing the game.
The game also exhibits a couple of fun playfield features such as the Kraken, which grabs the ball via a hidden magnet mounted underneath the playfield and flings it around in chaos. Also featured is a Viking ship where the player builds their army by locking balls inside to begin multiball play. Additionally, Thor’s hammer, which is mounted on the back panel and activated by a 3rd flipper button, comes crashing down onto the ball which is held by a magnet just over the top lanes, simulating a dramatic lightning strike, adding to the gameplay experience.
Lead Game Designer and Developer: Scott Gullicks
Software: Frank Gigliotti
Mechanical Engineer: Scott Gullicks and Zofia Ryan
Electronics: Mitesh Pithva
Artwork: Scott Gullicks
Callouts: Jeff Teolis
Sound: Frank Gigliotti, Matt Kern, and Chuck Michael
Animations: Frank Gigliotti
Creative Designer: Fay Kiaurakis
Play Testing: Michael Grant
Deluxe Edition (limited to 300) MSRP/UMRP: $8,395
Classic Edition: price will be announced at a later date
NOTE: American Pinball will only be accepting orders for the Deluxe Edition at this time. Pricing for the Classic Edition will be announced at a later date. Classic Editions will ship AFTER all 300 Deluxe Editions have shipped.
AP will be building the 300 Deluxe Edition models over the next 6 months on one of their two game lines.
The Classic Edition includes black powder-coated rails, legs, backbox hinges, lockdown bar, over 100 RGB lights, interactive Thor’s Hammer, hundreds of callouts, 22 total game modes including various Multiball modes.
The Deluxe Edition is limited to 300 units and includes enhanced features such as a mirrored backglass, topper, upgraded powder coated side rails, backbox hinges, lockdown bar and legs, shaker motor, sculpted and hand-painted figures, and anti-glare “Magic” Playfield Glass.
NOTE: Subject to change.
Challenge 16 unique battle modes where you can test your might against Viking Legends on your quest to Ragnarok, “The End of the World.”
Overcome the Kraken who will grab the ball via a hidden magnet beneath the playfield and throw it in unpredictable directions.
Prepare for War by building your army, and board your Viking ship to begin Multiball play.
Demonstrate proper Viking values to prove that you are worthy of Valhalla.
Prove that you are skilled enough to call upon the power of the Valkyries. They can assist you in your quest to defeat your enemies who stand in the way of reaching Valhalla.
Utilize the might of Thor’s Hammer by activating it via the third flipper button. The power of Thor comes crashing down like a lightning strike, by capturing the ball via a magnet over the top lanes, giving you more control and leading to higher scores.
CHICAGO, October 23, 2021 — American Pinball Inc. (API) adds their fourth game, Legends of Valhalla to their growing lineup of pinball machines for arcades, homes, and collectors. American Pinball, Inc., makers of collector-quality pinball machines for the arcade and home markets including Houdini – Master of Mystery, Oktoberfest – Pinball on Tap, and Hot Wheels, is proud to manufacture Legends of Valhalla designed by Riot Pinball, LLC.
Challenge 16 unique battle modes where you can test your might against Viking Legends on your quest to Ragnarok, “The End of the World.”
Overcome the Kraken who will grab the ball via a hidden magnet beneath the playfield and throw it in unpredictable directions.
Prepare for War by building your army, and board your Viking ship to begin Multiball play. Demonstrate proper Viking values to prove that you are worthy of Valhalla.
Prove that you are skilled enough to call upon the power of the Valkyries. They can assist you in your quest to defeat your enemies who stand in the way of reaching Valhalla.
Utilize the might of Thor’s Hammer by activating it via the third flipper button. The power of Thor comes crashing down like a lightning strike, by capturing the ball via a magnet over the top lanes, giving you more control and leading to higher scores.
Legends of Valhalla is available in Classic and Deluxe Editions.
The Classic Edition includes black powder-coated rails, legs, backbox hinges, lockdown bar, over 100 RGB lights, interactive Thor’s Hammer, hundreds of callouts, 22 total game modes including various Multiball modes.
The Deluxe Edition is limited to 300 units and includes enhanced features such as a mirrored backglass, topper, upgraded powder coated side rails, backbox hinges, lockdown bar and legs, shaker motor, sculpted and hand-painted figures, and anti-glare “Magic” Playfield Glass.
The following locations have Legends of Valhalla Deluxe Edition available to play now:
The following locations will have Legends of Valhalla Deluxe Edition available to play the week of October 25:
American Pinball will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, October 27 from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Masks are required.
American Pinball, Inc. is dedicated to creating pinball machines that truly excite the player and become renowned within the arcade community. American Pinball designs and manufactures pinball machines geared towards both the home and coin-operated amusement markets, headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
Media Contact:
David Fix
Director of Operations and Marketing American Pinball
(847) 227-8889
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