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Primus

gameactive18 mentionsFirst seen Dec 2, 2018Last seen Feb 2, 2026

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Primus is a Stern pinball machine released in 2018 based on the music of the band Primus. The game exemplifies Stern's strategy of licensing pinball titles around established musical acts rather than pursuing mass-market popularity metrics. The title received collaborative marketing efforts with the band and has been supported with code updates as recently as 2019.

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  • factualhigh

    Primus already has a pinball machine that excludes it from this list

    Source: Orville AlbertPNP Ep.534- Top 10 90's Rock Themes RANKED!
  • factualhigh

    Primus pinball has inventory of approximately 51 units or fewer available for purchase

    Source: Martin RobbinsEpisode 72 – Jack Guarnieri from JJP and Dr John!
  • factualmedium

    Primus Pinball is being made as a thank-you gift from South Park creators to Les Claypool

    Source: Chris FrebusA Box of Chiclets
  • factualmedium

    100 Primus Pinball units will be sold commercially, with 8 additional units for band management

Recent Mentions (18)

  • Stern remaster; contract manufacturing; minimal R&D; unsold inventory; described as cash grab repackaging existing design with new art

    Episode 122 – Baseball Bat to a Boxing MatchDec 26, 2018
  • Formally announced Stern pinball machine; re-theme of Whoa Nelly; artwork by Zombie Yeti and Zoltron

    Episode 26 - Pinball Conspiracy TheoryDec 4, 2018
  • Pinball machine referenced as example of passionate artwork execution; demonstrates Jeremy's selective project acceptance aligned with genuine fandom.

    Ep 45: Year of the Yeti with Jeremy PackerOct 3, 2020
  • Already has existing pinball machine; excluded from list; industrial funk band not in the ranked consideration

    PNP Ep.534- Top 10 90's Rock Themes RANKED!Jun 15, 2023
  • Stern pinball machine; severe stock limitations reported (51 units or fewer available in distribution channel)

    Episode 72 – Jack Guarnieri from JJP and Dr John!Dec 3, 2018
  • Limited edition pinball machine (100 units made) themed after the band Primus; features custom artwork, upgraded sound, and era-specific design

    PRIMUS PINBALL SUCKS.

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Source: Chris Frebus
A Box of Chiclets
May 8, 2020
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  • Pinball machine placed adjacent to Pabst Can Crusher and Woah Nellie! Big Juicy Melons at Game Terminal

    GAME TERMINAL NASHVILLEJul 7, 2022
  • 2018 Stern pinball machine designed with Zombie Yeti artwork; historical precedent for music-themed pins by artist

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  • Pinball machine sharing layout with Pabst Can Crusher and Whoa Nelly

    ARCADE REPORT: North Bowl - Philadelphia, PA (August 2021)Aug 25, 2021
  • Stern Pinball band-themed title; Zombie Yeti art; one host rates art package low due to theme disinterest

    The Pinball Show Ep 133 Preview: The Venom EpisodeJul 19, 2023
  • Stern limited edition (100 units); hosts discuss as example of collector-targeted limited release; music/band themed

    Episode 2: Introducing Scott!Jan 18, 2019
  • Limited edition (100 units) rock band-themed pinball by Stern, re-theme of Woe Nelly, $7,995 retail price

    Pinball Industry News: November 2018 Re-capDec 2, 2018
  • Stern Pinball collaborative game with band, 108 units total (100 sale, 8 promotional), first 50 manufactured December 2018

    Pinball Industry News: December 2018 Re-capJan 2, 2019
  • Pinball machine in Nick's collection at Teppies.

    Episode 397: Nick Byrd – Pinsomniacs PinballMay 17, 2024
  • Stern pinball title based on band; example of licensing outside typical popularity metrics

    Ask Jack Anything: Episode 5Feb 2, 2026
  • Received recent code update alongside Woe Nelly, Pabscan, and Crusher

    Episode 78 – News News News!!!Feb 4, 2019
  • 2018 Stern studio game; music-themed; collaborative release with band marketing

    Episode 74 – Zach Sharpe reveals Stern’s SecretsDec 17, 2018