Avatar Pro Pinball Machine (Stern, 2010)

Gameplay & Features

Stern’s Avatar Pro is built around fast flow, stacked multiballs, and a surprisingly brutal layout for a Borg design.

Key Playfield Elements

• AMP Suit toy — central bash target that drives mode progression.
• Link Pod — captures the ball to “link” you with your Avatar.
• Navi Scoring / Navi Multiball — major scoring phase.
• 3‑bank drop targets — controls mode advancement.
• One main ramp — feeds back to right inlane for combo potential.
• 3‑D backglass effect (unique for its era)

Software Team

• Lonnie Ropp
• Lyman Sheats (notable for polishing rules on many Stern titles)

At‑a‑Glance Overview

• Manufacturer: Stern Pinball, Inc.
• Release Date: September 2010
• System: Stern SAM
• Production: ~1,000 units
• Theme: James Cameron’s Avatar (licensed)
• Type: Solid-state, 4‑player
• Flippers: 2
• Ramps: 1
• Multiballs: 4
• Display: DMD

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