Name: Godzilla
Brand: Stern

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.

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Pro, Premium & Limited Edition Model Differences

Stern’s Godzilla™ is available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition trim levels. All versions deliver the full competitive ruleset, while Premium and LE models introduce enhanced mechanical features and presentation upgrades.

Feature / Version	Pro	Premium	Limited Edition
Rules & Objectives	Full X-Men ruleset with hero modes, villain battles, and multiballs.	Same full ruleset with enhanced mechanical moments.	Same as Premium with collector-focused presentation upgrades.
Collapsing Building Mechanism	Static ball lock with drop transition.	Fully motorized collapsing building that stages balls and creates dynamic multiball starts.	Same motorized mech with LE-exclusive trim and lighting.
Bridge Mechanism	Static bridge with fast orbit feeding.	Motorized collapsing bridge that diverts balls and enhances Bridge Attack Multiball.	Enhanced Premium bridge with LE finish.
Mechagodzilla Feature	Static sculpt with target bank.	Rotating Mechagodzilla with magnet and integrated shield mechanism.	Same Premium mech with collector enhancements.
Lighting & Art	Vibrant comic-inspired package with full LEDs.	Dynamic RGB lighting effects and additional animations.	Exclusive LE art, mirrored backglass, designer signature, and anti-reflective glass.
Production	Standard production for operators and home users.	Collector-focused model with premium mechanical upgrades.	Limited to a small numbered run for serious collectors.

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.