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Avengers: Infinity Quest is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2020 as part of their cornerstone lineup of games. The game represents Stern's second Avengers-themed pinball machine following a 2012 model.

Gameplay centers around the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Infinity Saga, challenging players to collect the six Infinity Stones before Thanos can assemble them. The machine incorporates innovative features including a Dr. Strange spinning kinetic sling ring disc with dual direction velocity detection for portal activation and an Avengers Tower magnetic lock ramp that can capture balls midair as players unlock Iron Man Multiball. Additional modes include Battle Royale Multiball, Soul Gem Quest, and Infinity Gauntlet Multiball, all designed to blend strategic gameplay with the epic scale of the Marvel Universe.

The game has been well-received by the pinball community, with the Avengers: Infinity Quest group ranking #33 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100 as of the available data. Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, emphasized that the game continues the tradition of the Avengers comic book universe, which has been a pop culture staple since 1963, bringing it to life in pinball form for current and future generations of fans.

How to Play

Objective

The main goal of Avengers: Infinity Quest is to collect the six Infinity Stones before Thanos can assemble them. You must complete various modes and challenges to gather each stone while battling Marvel villains. The ultimate objective is to assemble all stones and defeat Thanos in the final Infinity Gauntlet Multiball 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 quest for the Infinity Stones.

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

• Stone Collection: Complete specific shots and objectives to collect the six Infinity Stones (Power, Space, Reality, Time, Soul, and Mind).

• Hero Modes: Activate different Avenger character modes by hitting specific targets, each with unique gameplay challenges and objectives.

• Portal Activation: Use the Dr. Strange spinning kinetic sling ring disc to activate portals and access special gameplay features.

• Tower Ramp: Shoot the Avengers Tower magnetic lock ramp to capture balls midair and activate Iron Man Multiball.

• Multiball Modes: Activate various multiball modes including Battle Royale Multiball and Infinity Gauntlet Multiball by completing specific sequences.

• Villain Battles: Face off against Marvel villains by completing certain shots and objectives throughout the game.

• Final Battle: Collect all six Infinity Stones to face Thanos in the final wizard mode for maximum points.