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CSI

gameactive19 mentionsFirst seen Oct 30, 2008Last seen Feb 10, 2026

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CSI is a pinball machine game manufactured by Stern Pinball, released in 2019 and based on the CSI television franchise. The game features skull lock mechanics, evidence collection gameplay, and three distinct multiball modes as core rule set elements. It has been used as a rarity comparison benchmark in the pinball community, with approximately 1,000 units produced, and remains an active title in competitive play and streaming communities.

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  • factualhigh

    CSI has Centrifuge Multiball mode

    Source: DRI374 streamerCSI by Stern Pinball: Not getting on the board today. Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.
  • factualhigh

    CSI has Microscope Multiball mode

    Source: DRI374 streamerCSI by Stern Pinball: Not getting on the board today. Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.
  • factualhigh

    CSI has Skull Multiball mode

    Source: DRI374 streamerCSI by Stern Pinball: Not getting on the board today. Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.
  • factualhigh

    CSI bonus multiplier goes to at least 20x

    Source: DRI374 streamer

Recent Mentions (19)

  • Multiball-focused game at Pinburgh round 2; Raymond achieved perfect 12 points with optimal stacking strategy

    Episode 12 - Pinburgh Part 1Aug 14, 2019
  • American Pinball game with unique centrifuge and microscope mechanics

    Episode 10 With Special Guest Eric Priepke (epthegeek)May 22, 2019
  • Referenced negatively as example of poor clip-art insert design

    Uncanny X-men first play impressionsSep 13, 2024
  • Pat Lawlor late-era game with skull ball lock mechanism (eyes light up as balls lock); ranked #4; considered rare with limited production

    SDTM: a pinball show Episode 18: Top 10 Ball LocksMay 22, 2017
  • Dark Ages pinball game; streamer considers it garbage compared to similar games like 24

    Cactus Canyon (Bally 1998)Aug 28, 2019
  • Pinball game with three multiballs (Centrifuge, Skull, Microscope) each designed by different rule designers (Lyman, Lottie, Keeper)

    Stream 524: Tron PRO (Stern)Jan 11, 2022

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CSI by Stern Pinball: Not getting on the board today. Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.
  • factualhigh

    CSI requires collecting evidence in different colors (red, green, blue) with specific objectives

    Source: DRI374 streamerCSI by Stern Pinball: Not getting on the board today. Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.
  • opinionhigh

    The bullet standup shots next to the microscope on CSI are difficult to set up and hit

    Source: DRI374 streamerCSI by Stern Pinball: Not getting on the board today. Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.
  • factualmedium

    CSI is a rare game with limited production runs from the late Pat Lawlor era

    Source: Greg BoneSDTM: a pinball show Episode 18: Top 10 Ball Locks
  • Stern pinball machine referenced as example of direct-printed cabinet

    SDTM: Unboxing a TRON Legacy pinball machineAug 15, 2017
  • Pinball machine mentioned in context of playfield validation exploit that was patched

    Day 3 of METALLICA!! March 2015Mar 23, 2015
  • Game referenced as Pat Lawlor's previous work that he denies/downplays

    Pat Lawlor - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball NewsOct 21, 2018
  • Stern pinball game in production sample stage as of October 2008; planned for promotion at January 2009 ATEI trade show

    Stern Bullish Despite Lay-offsOct 30, 2008
  • Stern pinball game released; criticized by multiple commenters as poor theme choice with limited audience appeal

    New Stern InvestorNov 21, 2009
  • Stern pinball machine installed at Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar

    HITZ PIZZA & SPORTS BARDec 12, 2018
  • Pat Lawlor's last professional pinball design (2008)

    Exclusive: Pro Pinball Reboots With Special GuestsOct 1, 2013
  • 2008 Stern pinball game; Pat Lawlor's last design before Dialed In!

    DIALED IN! LAUNCH PARTYMar 8, 2017
  • Referenced for centrifuge mechanism comparison to Godfather's spinning disc mechanism

    DPP #23 "Godfather initial impressions!!"Mar 7, 2023
  • 2007-era Stern game referenced as contemporary with Wheel of Fortune

    Episode 65 - Die on this Hill: Wheel of FortuneJan 13, 2025
  • Stern Pinball's CSI game being streamed and analyzed

    CSI by Stern Pinball: Not getting on the board today. Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.Feb 10, 2026
  • Referenced pinball game with ~1,000 units produced; used as rarity comparison benchmark

    Part 3: 1997 Sega Jurassic Park The Lost World. Working on the Snagger and Egg mechs!Dec 17, 2025
  • Stern Pinball game based on CSI TV show; features skull lock, evidence collection, three multiball modes

    Episode 101 – CSI: Special Pinball UnitJul 22, 2019