Machine Guides

Game History

Stern's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball machine was released in June 2020, based on the '80s and '90s animated series rather than the more recent films.

Gameplay centered around leveling up the four turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo—through various Training Modes that allowed players to enhance each turtle's unique perks and abilities. The game also featured modes like Ninja Pizza Multiball, where players could customize gameplay rules through pizza toppings, and a cooperative mode where all players shared progress, features, and points.

The ultimate objective was to reach the "Cowabunga Multiball" wizard mode by completing various objectives and defeating the villainous Shredder. The game incorporated elements from the classic cartoon series, including familiar characters, locations, and catchphrases, appealing to fans who grew up with the original animated show.

How to Play

Objective

The main goal of Stern's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball is to train the four turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo—by completing various modes and ultimately defeating Shredder. You must progress through Training Modes to enhance each turtle's abilities while battling villains from the '80s and '90s animated series. The ultimate objective is to reach the Cowabunga Multiball wizard mode.

Controls

• Flippers: Use the left and right flippers to hit the ball and keep it in play
• Launch Button: Press to launch the ball into play
• Start Button: Press to begin a new game
• Plunger: Use to launch the ball into play (if present on the machine)

Gameplay

• Starting the Game: Press the Start Button to begin your ninja training in the sewers of New York.

• Ball Launch: Launch the ball into play using the plunger or launch button.

• Turtle Selection: Choose which turtle to train by completing specific shots that correspond to each character.

• Training Modes: Complete various Training Modes to level up your turtle's perks and abilities throughout the game.

• Villain Battles: Face off against classic TMNT villains by completing certain shot sequences and objectives.

• Ninja Pizza Multiball: Activate multiball play by completing specific sequences, with customizable rules through pizza toppings.

• Cooperation Mode: In multiplayer games, share progress, features, and points across all players for a collaborative experience.

• Shredder Confrontation: Progress through all modes to face the ultimate battle against Shredder.

• Cowabunga Multiball: Reach the wizard mode by completing all objectives, featuring maximum scoring opportunities and special gameplay effects.