Godzilla

Stern Godzilla™ is one of the most celebrated modern pinball machines, combining blistering shot flow, dynamic mechs, and immersive kaiju storytelling into a fast-paced, endlessly replayable experience. Designed by Keith Elwin, Godzilla has become a modern classic for collectors and arcade owners thanks to its layered rules, cinematic presentation, and unforgettable moments featuring collapsing buildings, bridges, and iconic Toho monsters.

Explosive Kaiju Battles, Destruction Mechanics & Deep, Strategic Gameplay

Godzilla™ puts players in control of the King of the Monsters as he defends Earth from invading aliens using explosive combat and fast, fluid shot paths. Featuring a motorized collapsing building, a diverter-controlled bridge, physical ball locks, multiball-heavy scoring, and one of the smoothest shot layouts in modern pinball, the game blends easy accessibility with rich, tournament-level depth. Every mode, multiball, and monster battle is backed by brilliant audiovisual integration and an original storyline that celebrates classic Godzilla cinema.

Key Features & Gameplay Highlights

• Collapsing skyscraper building: A motorized building locks balls, drops levels, and triggers one of the most iconic multiball starts in modern pinball.
• Interactive bridge mechanism: The collapsing bridge diverts balls onto wireforms, sets up jackpots, and creates controlled chaos during monster battles.
• Kaiju combat modes: Battle Godzilla’s classic foes — including King Ghidorah, Megalon, Titanosaurus, Gigan, and others — across cinematic mode paths with branching objectives.
• Heat Ray and Tesla Strike effects: RGB lighting, shaker feedback, and synchronized effects amplify key moments like Heat Ray power-ups and accelerated scoring phases.
• Combo-friendly shot design: Inner loops, smooth orbits, cross-playfield ramps, and a satisfying upper flipper shot to the building make Godzilla a flow-heavy masterpiece.
• Multiple multiballs: Destruction Multiball, Bridge Attack Multiball, Mechagodzilla Multiball, and others stack with modes for huge scoring potential.
• Innovative Mechagodzilla assembly: Featuring a rotating mechanism, target bank, and magnet — bringing dynamic physical interaction to the playfield.
• Immersive theme integration: Toho-approved assets, monster roars, retro animations, and original comic-style artwork create an authentic Godzilla universe under glass.

Pro, Premium, 70th Anniversary Premium & Limited Edition Comparison

Godzilla is available across the core Pro, Premium, and original Limited Edition lineup, with Stern later adding the 70th Anniversary Premium as a special black-and-white Premium-based edition. All versions share the same monster-battle rules, Insider Connected support, music, video package, and core Godzilla adventure, while Premium, 70th Anniversary Premium, and LE add the big mechanical destruction features.

Pricing note: Stern's current page lists Pro at $6,999 and Premium at $9,699, and Stern's 70th Anniversary announcement lists that special Premium edition at $9,699. The original 2021 Limited Edition launch MSRP was $10,499; collector-market pricing can vary.

Stern Godzilla™ has earned its place as one of the highest-rated pinball machines ever created, offering a perfect blend of flow, strategy, explosive mechanical moments, and true kaiju spectacle. Whether you’re a competitive player, a lifelong Godzilla fan, or a collector looking for a modern masterpiece, Godzilla delivers an endlessly satisfying and replayable experience in any game room or arcade.