How much do Stern's Fallout pinball machines cost?

There are three versions: the Pro at $7,299, the Premium at $10,699, and the Limited Edition at $13,999. These prices mark a notable increase compared to Stern's previous flagship machines.

Which Fallout characters and elements are featured on these machines?

The pinballs showcase Lucy MacLean, The Ghoul, and Maximus (from the TV series), surrounded by icons like Vault-Tec, Nuka-Cola, Power Armor, Vault Boy, and Pip-Boy. The soundtrack comes directly from Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and New Vegas.

What kind of gameplay does the Fallout pinball offer?

The gameplay fuses action and progression: Vault exploration, hunting Wilzig's head, uncovering Cryo Fusion secrets, and developing S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats while facing Deathclaws and other wasteland creatures.

Why are these machines so expensive?

Amazon's TV series exploded Fallout's popularity with a new audience, and Stern is capitalizing on this massive exposure. The prices reflect the perceived value of the license and demand in the high-end pinball market.

Fallout invades arcades with three Stern pinball machines

Stern Pinball has officially unveiled its three Fallout machines, and the price tag is turning heads. Up to 13,999 dollars for the most upscale version. A price that says a lot about the place the franchise now occupies in the pop culture landscape.

The three models, Pro, Premium and Limited Edition, draw from both the video games and the Amazon series. You'll find Lucy MacLean, The Ghoul and Maximus, surrounded by the franchise's iconic elements: Vault-Tec, Nuka-Cola, Power Armor, Vault Boy and Pip-Boy. The soundtrack borrows directly from Fallout 3, Fallout 4 and New Vegas. On the gameplay side, you enter the Vault, track down Wilzig's head, uncover the secrets of Cold Fusion, and develop your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats by gunning down Deathclaws. For details on pricing and release dates for each version, see our dedicated articles.

Why Fallout deserves this premium treatment

It's no coincidence that Stern is pulling out all the stops right now. The TV series has massively boosted the franchise's exposure among an audience that has never held a Bethesda controller, and the high-end pinball market thrives precisely on these kinds of unifying licenses. The announced prices clearly exceed the brand's previous flagship releases, proof that Stern is betting big on the current popularity of the post-apocalyptic saga.

For players who have neither the space nor the budget for a pinball machine in their living room, head to American arcades, where these machines should be arriving soon. A more accessible way to enjoy the wasteland, steel ball edition.