Rush , in partnership with Stern Pinball Inc. , has launched its line of pinball machines, in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models .
Rush's pinball machines feature exclusive images from the band's concerts, as well as recordings of dialogues between Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee . Sixteen of the band's songs are featured in the game, including "Headlong Fight," "Far Cry," "One Little Victory," "Working Man," "2112," "Tom Sawyer," "Freewill," "Cygnus X-1 (Book One: The Voyage / Book Two: Hemispheres)," "The Big Money," "Subdivisions," "Limelight," "Fly By Night," "La Villa Strangiato," "Bastille Day," and "Red Barchetta."
Stern's Rush machines include the new Inside Connected system, which allows players to interact with the game and a global network of other players in a variety of ways. The Premium and LE machines also include a motorized ramp with custom lighting effects and a custom-sculpted Clockwork Angels clock, inspired by Neil Peart used on the Time Machine . This motorized clock lights up and, when it strikes midnight, players are transported into a Headlong Fight Multiball frenzy.
“In partnership with Rush, we’ve created a pinball musical experience that all fans will want to explore. Incredible music, memorable toys, unique pinball mechanics, and personalized speech will make players feel like they’re on tour with the band,” Stern wrote when announcing the partnership. “In memory of Neil Peart, we’ve also decided to support the Neil Peart Research Award , which is sponsored by the Glioblastoma Foundation , in research for cures for this deadly brain cancer.”
Rush's pinball machines will be virtually showcased to the press and the public for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, from January 5th to 8th. The machines are already available for purchase on Stern's website.
