The hit show 24 now has a pinball game to compliment the action-packed thriller that features counter-terrorist Jack Bauer in his quest to defend his country from evil doers and we have a cabinet image of the game to go along with it. We heard about 24 coming to pinball a while ago and according to the press release, it won’t be long before we know how the game plays.  From the press release, the game features:

1. a Suitcase that holds and releases pinballs for multi-ball play; 2. a Sniper House that opens to reveal a bullet-spraying terrorist; 3. an exploding Safe House that one can shoot the pinball into; 4. several single Sniper Drop Targets that can both obscure and free up playfield shots; 5. and lots of multi-ball action.

The game also includes some original speech by Mary Lynn Rajskub who plays Chloe in the series. The game was designed by Steve Ritchie and begins shipping this month. Hit the post break below for the press release or discuss it on our forum.

STERN PINBALL, INC.

PRESS RELEASE

February 4, 2009-Jack Bauer is back, but this time in Stern Pinball’s new 24™ pinball machine. Designed by Steve Ritchie and Stern’s engineering team, Stern Pinball takes FOX’s hit television show and turns it into one fast-paced pinball machine that will excite both operators and homeowners.

The 24™ pinball machine incorporates both action and storyline elements from the 24™ television show, which is now in its 7^th season. The new season began on January 11, and is shown Mondays at 9PM EST on FOX.

The 24™ pinball contains original speech by Mary Lynn Rajskub, who plays Chloe on the television show. The pinball also offers speech from the television show, as spoken by Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) and Chloe.

The 24™ pinball machine playfield features: 1. a Suitcase that holds and releases pinballs for multi-ball play; 2. a Sniper House that opens to reveal a bullet-spraying terrorist; 3. an exploding Safe House that one can shoot the pinball into; 4. several single Sniper Drop Targets that can both obscure and free up playfield shots; 5. and lots of multi-ball action.

Pinball Hall of Fame artist Kevin O’Connor created the artwork, and Ken Hale did the sound.

Gary Stern says, “24™ is the hottest show on television right now, and our game lives up to its reputation. 24™ is both challenging to the expert player and easy to understand by the casual player. We are very proud of this game.”

The 24™ pinball machine will begin shipping in February 2009.

To get your 24™ pinball machine, contact your nearest Stern Pinball distributor or retailer. You can also contact Jolly Backer at 1-708-786-7039 or by e-mail at jolly.backer@sternpinball.com, or Shelley Sax at 1-708-786-7030 or by e-mail at shelley.sax@sternpinball.com.

To learn more about the 24™ television show, visit http://www.fox.com/24/. To learn more about Stern Pinball, visit www.sternpinball.com.

24™ & © 2009 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.