Name: Primus
Brand: Stern

Primus pinball by Stern Pinball delivers a wildly creative, unconventional pinball experience inspired by the band’s surreal humor, storytelling, and unmistakable sound. Packed with bizarre characters, offbeat modes, and fast, expressive gameplay, this machine feels like a living Primus album—equal parts weird, challenging, and endlessly entertaining.

Strange, Skill-Driven Gameplay With Deep Musical Personality

Primus embraces risk-reward pinball with fast shots, unexpected ball paths, and mode progression rooted in the band’s catalog. Players journey through unique song-based modes, battle eccentric characters, and stack multiballs while navigating a layout that rewards creativity and control. The ruleset is approachable yet layered, making it satisfying for both casual players and competitive pinheads.

Key Features & Gameplay Highlights

Official Primus music license: Features tracks spanning the band’s influential and eclectic career.
Surreal theme and humor: Bizarre characters and animations reflect Primus’ signature style.
Song-based progression: Advance through modes inspired by individual songs and stories.
Fast, expressive playfield layout: Encourages combo shooting and creative ball control.
Multiple multiball modes: Multiballs add chaos and major scoring opportunities.
Distinct mechanical features: Unique toys and shot paths reinforce the game’s oddball personality.
Bold audiovisual presentation: Animated visuals and music-driven effects heighten immersion.
High replay value: Varied objectives and unconventional flow keep games feeling fresh.

Pro, Premium & Limited Edition Differences

Primus is available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models. All versions share the same core ruleset and creative layout, while the Premium and Limited Edition models add enhanced mechanical interaction and upgraded presentation details.

Feature / Version	Pro	Premium	Limited Edition
Gameplay & Rules	Full Primus ruleset with song progression.	Same gameplay enhanced by added mechanical features.	Same gameplay with collector-focused presentation.
Playfield Features	Core ramps, targets, and toys.	Expanded mechanical interaction and shot variety.	Same enhanced features with premium detailing.
Lighting Package	Standard RGB lighting.	Expanded RGB lighting effects tied to gameplay.	Premium lighting accents and finishes.
Cabinet & Trim	Standard cabinet artwork and armor.	Upgraded trim and visual enhancements.	Exclusive artwork, upgraded armor, and numbered plaque.

The Primus pinball machine by Stern Pinball is bold, strange, and unapologetically fun. With its fast flow, deep song-driven gameplay, and unmistakable personality, it’s a standout modern music pin that rewards creativity, precision, and a love for pinball that dares to be different.