Stern Pinball Fallout Premium

The Mechanical Vault Blast Door opens. The ball drops into the lower playfield. Magna-Flip magnetic flippers take over.

Overview

The Stern Pinball Fallout Premium is a full-size pinball machine designed by Keith Elwin, built around the Fallout franchise in direct collaboration with Kilter Films and Bethesda Game Studios — producers of both the live-action TV series and the original video game titles. The Premium edition distinguishes itself from the Pro with a Vault lower playfield powered by Magna-Flip magnetic flipper technology, a multi-axis Fat Man launcher with V.A.T.S. targeting, a Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap spinner with first-of-its-kind mechanical vertical travel, an inverted upper flipper, a Mechanical Vault Blast Door, and a sculpted Deathclaw bash toy with kickback coil and taunt sequence. Stern introduced the Fallout family on September 3, 2026.

Key Features

Multi-Axis Fat Man Launcher with V.A.T.S.

The Fat Man launcher rotates on two axes, physically repositioning before each shot so the ball's outgoing trajectory changes with player input. When the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System activates — replicating the slow-motion targeting mechanic from the video games — it takes automatic control of the launcher's aim, driving the pivot motion as a physical cabinet action visible from outside the machine.

Vault Lower Playfield with Magna-Flip Technology

A secondary lower playfield — themed as a Vault-Tec vault — sits beneath the main playfield surface. Magna-Flip technology uses magnetic actuation to drive the flippers in this lower zone rather than conventional mechanical linkages, producing a distinct ball response separate from the upper field. The Mechanical Vault Blast Door opens to grant access, tying mode entry to a visible cabinet mechanism that bystanders can track from a distance.

Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap Spinner with Vertical Travel and Inverted Upper Flipper

The Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap spinner uses a mechanical up-and-down travel motion — a physical configuration not previously seen on production pinball machines. Paired with it on the upper playfield is an inverted flipper, mounted upside-down relative to conventional flipper orientation, delivering a play geometry that has not appeared in production pinball in the modern era.

Sculpted Deathclaw Bash Toy with Kickback Coil and Taunt Sequence

A three-dimensional sculpted Deathclaw figure sits on the playfield as a bash target. The kickback coil behind it fires the ball back into play on a direct hit, and a taunt sequence triggers after each contact. The sculpt, kickback, and taunt feature are specific to the Premium and LE configurations and are absent from the Pro.

Interactive Pip-Boy LCD

A replica Pip-Boy, created in collaboration with WAND Co., sits on the playfield as an interactive LCD display. Its screen updates in real time during play to reflect active modes, character stats, and event triggers — giving both the player and nearby observers a readable status window without requiring them to track the main display.

Insider Connected with S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Perk System

Fallout Premium ships with Stern's Insider Connected network platform, which carries a brand-new S.P.E.C.I.A.L. perk system specific to this title. Players advance Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck levels across multiple sessions — progress is cumulative and persists between games. When all seven attributes reach level 10, exclusive new modes unlock per character: Lucy MacLean, The Ghoul, and Maximus. The operator side of Insider Connected requires no additional hardware installation.

How It Plays

The player rotates the Fat Man launcher on its two axes to set a physical angle before launch — the ball arcs toward the upper playfield target gallery along a trajectory determined by that adjustment. On the main field, the Deathclaw bash toy kicks the ball back on a direct hit and fires a taunt sequence, while the Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap spinner rises and drops as the ball passes through. When the Vault Blast Door opens and the ball enters the lower playfield, Magna-Flip magnetic flippers take over for a separate sequence before returning the ball to the upper field. The Fat Man's pivot motion before each launch and the Blast Door's opening are the two most externally visible mechanical events — readable from across the room during an active game.

Specifications

Why Operators Love It

Insider Connected Requires No Operator Hardware

The Stern Insider Connected platform — including the cumulative S.P.E.C.I.A.L. perk system and cross-session level tracking — runs through Stern's infrastructure. Operators activate the player-facing account and achievement features without installing additional network hardware at the cabinet.

Standard Full-Size Footprint

At 27 in W x 55 in D x 76 in H and 270 lbs, the Fallout Premium occupies a standard pinball cabinet slot and fits through standard commercial doorways. It integrates into an existing pinball row alongside other Stern full-size cabinets without floor modifications or custom positioning.

Physically Distinct from the Pro on the Same Floor

The Vault lower playfield with Magna-Flip, the multi-axis Fat Man launcher, the Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap spinner with vertical travel, the inverted upper flipper, the Mechanical Vault Blast Door, and the sculpted Deathclaw bash toy with kickback and taunt are all absent from the Pro configuration. Operators placing both models in the same venue have mechanically distinct playfield layouts — not cosmetically varied versions of the same machine — and the Premium ships with its own exclusive translite and side cabinet art depicting Maximus's confrontation with the Deathclaws.

Active Franchise Across TV and Three Video Game Titles

Fallout spans three represented video game titles on this cabinet and a live-action TV series with 27 Emmy nominations across seasons 1 and 2. The machine incorporates footage from both seasons and custom callouts from actor Johnny Pemberton. Franchise elements — V.A.T.S., the Fat Man, the Deathclaw, Vault Boy, Nuka-Cola — appear on the playfield as physical sculpted objects and artwork, not only as screen graphics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Fallout Premium different from the Fallout Pro?

The Premium adds hardware not present on the Pro: the Vault lower playfield with Magna-Flip magnetic flippers, the Mechanical Vault Blast Door, the multi-axis Fat Man launcher with V.A.T.S., the Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap spinner with mechanical vertical travel, the inverted upper flipper, and the sculpted Deathclaw bash toy with kickback coil and taunt feature. The Premium also ships with its own exclusive translite and side cabinet art depicting Maximus's confrontation with the Deathclaws.

What is Magna-Flip on the Fallout Premium Pinball Machine?

Magna-Flip is Stern's magnetic flipper technology used in the Vault lower playfield on the Premium. Magnetic actuation drives the flippers in this secondary zone instead of conventional mechanical linkages, producing a different ball response than the upper playfield flippers. The lower zone activates when the Mechanical Vault Blast Door opens during gameplay.

Which Fallout soundtracks are included in the Fallout Premium Pinball Machine?

The cabinet includes the original licensed soundtracks and sound effects from Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and Fallout: New Vegas, triggered by in-game events and mode progressions. The machine also incorporates footage from both seasons of the Fallout TV series and custom callouts from actor Johnny Pemberton, who plays Thaddeus in the series.

How does the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. perk system work across multiple games?

Through Stern Insider Connected, each player's S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attribute levels — Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck — are stored and accumulate across separate game sessions without resetting between plays. Once all seven attributes reach level 10, exclusive new modes unlock for each of the three playable characters: Lucy MacLean, The Ghoul, and Maximus.

Ideal Placement

The Fallout Premium fits naturally in full-size arcade environments where licensed-IP pinball earns dedicated floor space: family entertainment centers, barcades and tavern game rooms, bowling center arcades, and mall arcades. Its 27-inch width integrates into standard pinball rows alongside other Stern full-size cabinets without layout modification. College student unions and movie theater lobbies with existing pinball footprints are also compatible venue formats for this cabinet size.

Shipping & Setup

We offer flexible freight delivery options, including curbside and lift-gate services. Shipping costs and timing are calculated at checkout based on your location and requirements.

Warranty & Support

Your purchase includes a standard manufacturer warranty and access to technical support to ensure long-term performance and uptime.

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