Looks cool.. Obviously wish it had more to it for the price but another elvira pin and just another pin in general is awesome in my book.

My article also has a buncha closeup pf shots - they weren’t displaying for a sec but are now. Enjoy.

#me too!

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Looks like stand ups on the sides, not drop targets.

Looks phenomenal! Great job to Dennis and Greg! I’m certain Lyman and co. will make it even better!

We can now put to rest the speculation about the up kicker feeding the crate. It hits the targets...I was hoping the crate raised and lowered into the pf....see now it's just a simple diverter ball capture and feeds back out onto the playfield.

I know everyone wants this to be great, but from the video, it honestly looks same old. Nothing awe inspiring or fresh that I see.

Love how the windows light up.

I wish they showed more of the video animations….

What was the last "awe inspiring" moment a new pinball machine brought you?

New to me, pinball magic. Levitating ball, magnetic wand, top hat reverse skill shot. But yes, your point, Sterns designs dont scream innovation.

Yeah for 10k I thought they nailed that!

I don't know if I'd go as far as "awe" but the JP2 Prem/LE T-rex and the BM66 are both, really, really cool mechs.

So, you’re in for an LE?

Lol...no, but truth be told I'll probably buy a prem at some point. I have eatpm and ss, so why not

Wow, lots of mechs! Cool!

Looks pretty cool so far! Interactive toys and features look slick.

I honestly have no clue who the hell Elvira is aside from pinball machines...but after seeing this video and pics, I'm interested in buying.

I love horror themes and I'm a sucker for black and red.

Anyone have a distributor they recommend for the best price? I think I bought from JJ at Game Exchange last time. All went well with them.

Where are you seeing this at?

The IGN video. Stuff actually moves on this game! (granted probably just the LE)

Trunk ramp "trap door" is cool.

So all of your awe-inspiring pinball moments are 25 years old. Maybe stop expecting that kind of thing from a pinball machine? Also there's 47 pinball companies now, yet you lay the "lack of innovation" complaint solely on Stern?

Is it too early to start counting coils?

JJ is great. Don’t think you will see much variation in pricing on this title. Stick with Game Exchange.

Lyman Sheats Is the main asset.

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I mean that crate opening lock thing on the left looks really cool. It looks jam packed with fun stuff. Flip up ramp in the center is cool too.

So where is the Stern press release?

By the way, for those that say Stern doesn’t do subways this game has one.

I though these are all identical from a gameplay perspective?

wasnt BM66 all the same?

It's as awesome as you'd expect from a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball:

Stern Pinball Announces New Elvira’s House of Horrors Pinball Machines

CHICAGO, IL – September 18, 2019 – Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, announced today the availability of a new line of pinball machines celebrating the iconic character, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark! The game was developed in collaboration with the Whizbang Pinball Studio team of Greg Freres and Dennis Nordman. Greg and Dennis developed the first two Elvira games. Elvira’s House of Horrors pinball machines will be available in Premium, Limited Edition, and Signature Edition models.

The taunting is over and the haunting begins in the third and campiest installment of the Elvira pinball trilogy! Trying to sell her mansion through “Alternate Realty”, Elvira’s house is haunted by the movie characters from her past. These ghouls, ghosts, monsters, and strange assortment of vintage characters with horrific acting skills seek revenge on Elvira while she and the player confront them, sending them back to the “film” from which they came! Elvira’s House of Horrors immerses players in a fun, campy, B-movie universe filled with all of the humor expected from the Mistress of the Dark including custom speech and, in a pinball first, exclusive filming of Elvira for custom video scenes featured throughout the game!

The Premium, Limited Edition, and Signature Edition models all feature Elvira’s “House of Horrors”, a frightening Victorian fixer-upper, full of creepy charm and supernatural surprises. Players can gain access to the mansion through the front door, the cellar, or through the garage which is guarded by a gravestone drop-target. An orchestra of color changing RGB lights accentuates the house in sync with the different “House Haunts” featured throughout the game. Lighted windows and a spinning attic turret track players’ progression on their pinball journey.

If a haunted mansion wasn’t enough to keep your skin crawling, beware of the “Deadhead Family Crypt”! This mausoleum houses a variety of characters that need an awakening courtesy of a steel silver ball to their head. This interactive crypt will keep players on their toes with the Crypt entrance unleashing balls from a separate location while also becoming a physical bash toy. And with Elvira’s pending move from her hopeful home sale, the interactive Elvira’s “Junk in the Trunk” toy allows players to lock balls for a frantic two-ball multiball.

“It was a pleasure to work directly with the Mistress of the Dark on this third collaboration,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “Elvira’s House of Horrors pinball is a haunting fun time!”

The Limited Edition model is limited to 400 units globally. The Limited Edition model includes additional unique features such as a sequentially numbered plaque, an exclusive mirrored backglass, exclusive custom themed cabinet artwork, a custom autographed bottom arch, exclusive custom art blades, anti-reflection pinball glass, and a shaker motor.

The highly collectible Signature Edition model is limited to 50 units globally. The Signature Edition model includes all features of the Limited Edition game, plus special hyper-chrome embossed cabinet decals, a personally autographed Elvira collectible trading card with cover and mounting, and a signed special Elvira certificate of authenticity that includes a swatch of fabric from Elvira’s iconic red velvet sofa.

Complementing the immersive theme and exciting gameplay experience, Stern Pinball’s powerful SPIKE™ electronics hardware system enables high-definition graphics and innovative animations on the video display. SPIKE™ reduces system complexity and energy usage resulting in enhanced reliability and simplified servicing. The state-of-the-art electronic system also powers a high-fidelity 3-channel audio system that is three times more powerful than audio systems of previous generations.

Pricing and Availability:

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price:

MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.

Premium Model: $US 7,999

Limited Edition Model: $US 9,599

Signature Edition Model: CALL FOR PRICE

Elvira’s House of Horrors pinball machines are available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball. 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 around the globe.

Recent Stern Pinball titles include 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 who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.

Lyman is the right programmer to put on this game. IGN article mentions that there will be clips from 40 movies plus custom created Elvira clips just for the pinball machine. I'm sure he's going to create another deep, unique, and layered ruleset with this game.

New trailer with gameplay!

From Stern:

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Hyperbole, much...47 companies...wow, I had no idea! And yes, as an example, it took jjp to bring LCD to market, not stern. Other than pumping out games, please illuminate me to where Stern is innovating?

Based on what I'm reading all LE featues are only cosmetic, nothing unique in terms of LE / SE only playfield features. That probably makes the premium a pretty decent buy.

so. many. inserts. Hope they can get code past v0.95.

Looking at the matrix I can't figure out for the life of me why anyone would buy anything other than the premium when you factor the cost vs additions. Unless its Uncle Scrooge who is burning money in his fireplace to keep warm during the winter

This looks bad ass. I hope it plays as good as it looks.

Innovation sucks in pinball and if that's what you want, find a new hobby, you aren't going find your "awe inspired" in this one. I'm surprised you haven't figured that out in a quarter century. Clearly, the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball is not for you.

One vote for no Jack Danger in Elvira costume...

Hopefully the playfield quality changed.

If the premiums can be bought for 7300-7400 that's not horrible. Can't wait to play one.

Looks like there are small outlines around the sling posts where no artwork exists. That should result in no chipping / pooling around the sling posts.

Oh, I see, the ball rolls over the top of the trunk when down, and is captured by the trunk like a diverter when lit. That's really cool.

Havent heard anything about music or sound, or specific callouts

3LVIRA is definitely the way to shorten it and make it unique. I am totally in on this name convention for House of Horrors.

I like stuff like that! Reminds me of the fault in Earthshaker.

For me? Gene Simmons's inanimate head.

Looks great!!

If Dennis said 3lvira....then it's been settled as far as I'm concerned....

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If past trailers are any indication the music in the trailer is probably in the game.