Name: Elvira's House of Horrors
Brand: Stern

The Stern Elvira’s House of Horrors pinball machine delivers a spooky, hilarious, and deeply strategic pinball experience hosted by the legendary Mistress of the Dark herself. Packed with horror-movie tributes, dark humor, and one of Stern’s most layered modern rulesets, this game blends fast-flowing shots with interactive toys and narrative-driven objectives that reward long-term mastery. Designed by Dennis Nordman, Elvira’s House of Horrors is a standout title for collectors, competitive players, and fans of horror-themed entertainment.

Campy Horror Fun Meets Deep Rules, Interactive Toys & Strategic Gameplay

Elvira’s House of Horrors invites players to explore a haunted mansion filled with creepy rooms, classic monster tributes, and tongue-in-cheek humor. Players collect “Haunted” features, start movie modes, and build toward multiball and wizard modes by navigating the house floor by floor. The game’s evolving rule structure encourages smart decisions, shot planning, and mode stacking, while Elvira’s signature callouts keep the experience lighthearted and entertaining.

Key Features & Gameplay Highlights

Elvira-hosted horror theme: Original callouts, humor, and narration recorded by Cassandra Peterson bring the game to life.
Haunted House playfield: Multiple levels and rooms represent different horror movie homages and objectives.
Crypt lock & trap door: A mechanical trap door captures balls and launches them into multiball sequences.
Spinning Deadhead toy: Interactive toy that affects ball direction and scoring opportunities.
Deep, strategic ruleset: Collect movie scenes, haunt features, and stack modes for massive scoring potential.
Multiple multiballs: Includes Crypt Multiball, Deadhead Multiball, and other high-energy scoring modes.
Fast-flowing ramps & orbits: Smooth shot geometry keeps gameplay fast and satisfying.
High replay value: Layered objectives and multiple paths make each game feel different.

Pro, Premium & Limited Edition Differences

Elvira’s House of Horrors is available in three trim levels — Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition. All versions share the same core rules and shot layout, while the Premium and Limited Edition models add enhanced mechanical features and collector-focused upgrades.

Feature / Version	Pro	Premium	Limited Edition
Gameplay & Rules	Full Elvira ruleset with movie modes, haunting, and multiballs.	Same ruleset with enhanced mechanical interaction.	Same gameplay as Premium with collector-level presentation.
Trap Door Mechanism	Virtual lock.	Motorized trap door with physical ball lock.	Same motorized trap door as Premium.
Deadhead Toy	Static target.	Spinning, interactive Deadhead toy.	Same spinning Deadhead with upgraded trim.
Lighting Package	Standard LED lighting.	Expanded RGB lighting effects.	Premium RGB lighting with additional accent illumination.
Artwork & Armor	Standard cabinet art.	Enhanced trim and detailing.	Exclusive LE artwork, numbered plaque, and premium armor finish.
Best For	Players who want full gameplay at a lower entry point.	Enthusiasts seeking deeper mechanical interaction.	Collectors wanting the ultimate Elvira experience.

With its signature humor, deep ruleset, and highly interactive playfield, the Stern Elvira’s House of Horrors pinball machine stands as one of Stern’s most beloved modern titles. It’s a perfect blend of campy horror, strategic gameplay, and long-term replay value — a must-have for collectors and fans of personality-driven pinball.