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09/03/26

Welcome to the Wasteland with Fallout™ by Stern Pinball

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Stern Pinball Invites Players to Experience the Post-Apocalyptic World of Fallout in a Thrilling Pinball Experience, where Survival is Only One Flip Away

CHICAGO, IL – September 3, 2026 – Today, Stern Pinball, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of pinball games, in collaboration with Kilter Films and Bethesda Game Studios, revealed and released a new post-apocalyptic pinball experience in honor of one of the most legendary dystopian franchises in history – Fallout™.

Since its debut in 1997, the Fallout franchise has expanded beyond its video game roots into mainstream culture, becoming one of the most iconic and successful entertainment franchises in history, with its 27-time Emmy-nominated live-action TV series beloved by millions of viewers. Now entering the physical arcade space, Fallout fans can explore the franchise’s post-war chaos through an engaging, adrenaline-filled pinball. Fallout by Stern Pinball is available now in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.

In Fallout by Stern Pinball, players are thrown into the chaotic post-apocalyptic wasteland, only to discover that the end of the world is just the beginning. Through the chosen perspective of ​​Lucy MacLean, The Ghoul, or Maximus, players can experience the unique set of playable side modes and features from each character while uncovering the horrors of Vault-Tec’s past, present, and future. Players will battle wastelanders, level up S.P.E.C.I.A.L. (Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, Luck) abilities, hack computer terminals with their Pip-Boy, and enter the vault during an action-packed adventure that brings the iconic legacy of Fallout to life.

Collaborated directly with the Fallout show producers at Kilter Films, including executive producer Jonathan Nolan, and video game creators at Bethesda Game Studios, including director and executive producer Todd Howard, Fallout by Stern Pinball is anchored by visual elements instantly recognized by fans of the franchise.  Featuring Vault Boy, Power Armor, Nuka-Cola, Pip-Boy, Vault Suits, and other familiar features, the pinball experience integrates the incredibly distinct aesthetics of the post-apocalyptic wasteland for unrivaled visual authenticity. Further celebrating the iconic IP, the machines seamlessly incorporate footage from throughout seasons 1 and 2 of the TV series and content pulled directly from the Fallout video game series, along with custom callouts from renowned actor Johnny Pemberton who plays Thaddeus.

In the most ambitious game yet from the team that created Godzilla, JAWS, Jurassic Park, and King Kong, Fallout by Stern Pinball uses cutting-edge technology to immerse players in the realism of the ruined world. On the playfield, a replica Pip-Boy, created in collaboration with the WAND Co., offers a colorful interactive display that communicates key game mode information and gameplay features. The Fat Man multi-axis pinball launcher with Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S), a combat mechanic inspired by the video game, launches balls to an upper playfield target gallery. The Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap spinner exhibits first-of-its-kind mechanical up and down movement, while the ‘Mutated’ inverted upper flipper delivers mechanical innovation not seen in pinball since before the Great War. Additional features include the Mechanical Vault Blast Door that opens and allows players to explore underground unknowns, a Deathclaw bash toy with kickback and taunt features, and a Vault lower playfield powered by “Magna-Flip” magnetic technology, that provides dynamic kinetic action and excitement.

Loaded with Stern Pinball’s state-of-the-art technology, Fallout by Stern Pinball effortlessly combines both physical and digital gameplay. Utilizing Stern Pinball’s award-winning Insider Connected platform, the machine elevates the experience by introducing a brand-new S.P.E.C.I.A.L. perk system. Once players advance all S.P.E.C.I.A.L. levels to 10, they will unlock exclusive new modes for each character. Through Insider Connected, level advancement is cumulative and carried between games, allowing players to level-up their characters and unveil exhilarating playstyles.

To symbolize ‘The Great War’ of 2077, the Limited Edition will be limited to 770 games globally. This highly collectible Limited Edition model includes iconic Vault-Tec and Vault Boy imagery, the updated Cabinet Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with Fallout-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, a custom shooter knob accessory, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner’s badge on registration.

“Fallout is beloved for its unique narrative, phenomenal world-building, and ability to inspire generations of fans, cementing its place as a major cultural force,” said Seth Davis, President & CEO of Stern Pinball. “With Fallout by Stern Pinball, we’ve created machines that pay tribute to the legacy of this iconic franchise while pushing the boundaries of our technology more than ever before. We can’t wait for players to experience the Fallout universe come to life on the pinball playfield.”

Fallout by Stern Pinball is now available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world. Find out more and contact us for availability in your location on the game information page here. Stay up to date by following Stern Pinball on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

 

Pricing and Availability:  

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”) and Recommended Retail Price (“RRP”):

*MSRP (US) and RRP (Europe) are for sales to end-users before any applicable VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, Tariffs, or other taxes and are subject to change.

 

Pro Edition:                                                           $US 7,299

(RRP – €6,999.00; £6,099.00)

 

Premium Edition:                                                  $US  10,699

(RRP – €9,899.00; £8,599.00)

 

Limited Edition:                                                   $US  13,999

(RRP – €12,899.00; £11,299.00)

 

Fallout by Stern Pinball games feature Stern’s best-in-class commercial quality reliability backed by a pinball best-in-class one-year warranty.

About Insider Connected

Insider Connected™ is Stern Pinball’s community network that allows players and owners to engage with pinball games in rapidly expanding ways. The platform unites pinball players worldwide and enhances the fun through a variety of useful online features. Insider Connected is included with every new Stern product and is available as an add-on for existing games.

Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com or in the intuitive Insider Connected™ mobile app on iOS and Android. By tapping a device on any enabled machine, players can track and resume game progress wherever they play, earn new game-specific achievements, engage with the pinball community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests. In addition to offering benefits to players, Insider Connected allows Stern to serve its game owners worldwide by upgrading games, offering new features and quests, and extending the longevity of machines for years to come.

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc. creates compelling entertainment that inspires a lifetime love of games, sparks passion, forges friendships, and connects people everywhere through fun, innovative, technologically advanced pinball games and experiences.  Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise.  Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets worldwide.

Recent Stern Pinball titles include Fallout, TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye, Pokémon, The Walking Dead Remastered, Star Wars, King Kong, Dungeons & Dragons, Metallica Remastered, The Uncanny X-Men, John Wick, JAWS, Venom, Foo Fighters, James Bond, Rush, Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games, from professional pinball players competing in high-stakes global competitions to novice players discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time.  To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.

About Bethesda Softworks

Bethesda Softworks LLC, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. group of companies, is a worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles published under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as The Elder Scrolls™, Fallout™, DOOM™, QUAKE™, Wolfenstein™, Dishonored™, The Evil Within™, Prey™, RAGE™, DEATHLOOP™, Ghostwire™: Tokyo, and Starfield™. Titles are trademarks of the ZeniMax group of companies. All rights reserved. For more information on Bethesda Softworks’s products, visit www.bethesda.net.

ABOUT KILTER FILMS

Kilter Films is an award-winning Los Angeles-based production company founded and run by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan with their producing partner Athena Wickham. Nolan is a critically acclaimed, Academy Award®- and Emmy® Award-nominated writer, director, and producer, known for his work on The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and Memento. Joy is an Emmy® Award-nominated writer, director, and producer.

Kilter Films partnered with Bethesda Game Studios to develop the Emmy®-nominated television series Fallout for Amazon, based on the worldwide best-selling video game franchise, starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, and Kyle MacLachlan, with Nolan directing the first three episodes. Fallout was critically acclaimed, a massive global hit breaking numerous streaming records, and garnered 17 Emmy® nominations. The series returned for its highly anticipated second season on December 17, 2025, and will be followed by an already announced third season.

Additionally, Kilter Films is partnering with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society to produce the television series adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ #1 New York Times bestselling adult fantasy novel Fourth Wing for Amazon. Kilter Films is also developing a live-action television series adaptation of Wolfenstein, one of the most iconic and influential video game franchises of all time, with the games developer, MachineGames, for Amazon.

Kilter Films also produced HBO’s hit series Westworld, which amassed 54 Emmy® nominations over its four seasons, along with DGA, WGA, PGA, and SAG nominations, and remains the highest-rated first season show in HBO’s history. Previously, Kilter Films produced the series adaptation of William Gibson’s 2014 sci-fi thriller novel, The Peripheral, starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Gary Carr, and Jack Reynor for Amazon, and the Emmy®-nominated crime series Person of Interest, created by Nolan, which ran for five seasons and over 100 episodes on CBS.

In film, Joy made her feature film directorial debut with Reminiscence for Warner Bros. Starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, and Thandiwe Newton, Joy wrote the script, which landed on The Black List, and produced with Nolan and Wickham. Kilter Films also produces interactive and transmedia marketing for which they have won three Emmy® Awards for “Outstanding Emerging Media.”

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