Elvira's House of Horrors is a pinball game manufactured by Stern Pinball, released in 2019 and themed around the horror-comedy character Elvira and B-movie content. Designed by Dennis Nordman and programmed by Lyman Sheets, it represents the third Elvira-themed pinball machine and features a haunted house setting with deep code, 15+ shot modes, and filmed Cassandra Peterson footage. The game has received multiple variants including a 40th anniversary cabinet edition with purple/cheetah print design and a Blood Red Kiss Limited Edition, and entered Stern's Vault Program in 2025 for a minimum two-year production hold after selling out completely.
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Elvira games are almost completely sold out
Elvira's House of Horrors will remain in the vault for a minimum of two years with no guarantee of returning
The Director's Cut mode was expanded from a one-shot to a multi-shot sequence in code 0.98
The game playfield appears to be leaning left, affecting ball routing
Spooky Pinball game; Jason owned briefly earlier in year, lost significant money on secondary market; criticized as repetitive/shallow
Referenced fan-layout game with side mechanisms; compared to Venom's mechanical design and complexity (8.1/10 rating).
Stern 2019 title; shipping delays (stuck 20 miles away via FedEx Freight between Pennsylvania and New Jersey); received code update V.87 with bug fixes and new haunts
Newly announced Stern Pinball game; third in Elvira franchise; released in 2019; available in Premium, Limited Edition, and Signature Edition variants
Stern machine (also called Scared Stiff by Ken); shipping to Special When Lit studio; featured at Houston Expo; scheduled to stream from studio next week
Stern Pinball title expected to be showcased at Chicago Pinball Expo; successor to Scared Stiff
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Code 0.98 added more dead heads compared to previous versions
Gappa Angry mode remembers player progress across drain sequences
Elvira's House of Horrors is ranked in Pinside top ten
Elvira's House of Horrors code development is progressing well with smooth shooter mechanics superior to Batman 66
The Elvira's House of Horrors live stream on Deadflip revealed incomplete code with limited modes and insufficient call-outs
There are 50 Signature Edition machines being produced
There are 400 Limited Edition machines being produced
No Pro model is being produced for Elvira's House of Horrors
The left ramp trunk lock mechanism is novel to pinball machine design
Elvira's House of Horrors pricing is comparable to Batman 66 and cheaper than Beatles
The crypt mechanism rotates like a Ferris wheel or rotisserie, not lifting up and down
Elvira's House of Horrors Limited and Signature Limited Edition units are already sold out
Elvira's House of Horrors is the third installment in the Elvira pinball series
The game's playfield action is concentrated in the upper third with an open middle field, differing from classic back-heavy Williams/Bally designs
CPR produces an aftermarket mirrored backglass version of Elvira's House of Horrors that looks better than the original translite
Stern release with 4,000 video clips, 5-6 codable deadheads (15 planned), accessory toppers announced
Stern Pinball, ranked #8 on Pinside Top 100; host proposes removal despite deep rules and wizard modes
Pinball game with code by Lyman Sheets featuring Cassandra Peterson, praised for combining complexity with accessibility
Stern pinball game; now receiving Blood Red Kiss Limited Edition variant after previous toppers sold at high secondary market prices
Stern Pinball game receiving new modes in code update, special edition models shipped out
Stern pinball machine; competition game for Stern Heads Up Invitational; prize won by Rebecca Hinsdale; noted as hard to come by
Classic pinball machine discussed; George considered but did not purchase due to content concerns for his daughter
Third game in Elvira pinball series; tournament showcase game; features garage, junk in trunk, deadhead, haunt, unhappy hour, and wild women multiball modes
Stern Pinball machine title; subject of NECA collaboration
Pinball machine referenced as having major mechanical toy feature (house) as design comparison point
Pinball game mentioned as thematic and mechanical comparison to Winchester (house-themed, haunted setting)
Stern Pinball game used as example of machine that could be customized through custom shop
Stern Pinball machine, Boutique studio release, being streamed and analyzed for gameplay depth and design
Stern Pinball game; cited alongside Jurassic Park as example of problematic limited edition variant strategy that prompted distributor/collector backlash
Recent Stern Pinball Premium Edition; subject of warranty service story involving back door ball lock issue
Recent Stern Pinball release; cited as example of ambitious mansion playfield and sculpt work that Kaneda expects Spooky to emulate with Scooby-Doo
Premium edition pinball game; Don has translite artwork available
Recent Stern release used as comparison point for animation style, features, and topper availability
2019 Stern Pinball machine based on Cassandra Peterson's character, third game in Elvira pinball series, features full-color DMD screen and custom video assets
Pinball machine referenced regarding custom backglass manufacturing example
Stern title featuring multiple SKU strategy (Premium, 40th, Blood Red Limited Edition); used as example of how oversaturation destroys collector value across all variants
Stern pinball machine; Premium Edition recently re-released; Don acquired one through Mad Pinball
Premium Edition pinball game used in tournament match play; features Elvira theme
2019 Stern Pinball Premium Edition game; primary focus of gameplay stream with detailed rules explanation and feature walkthrough
Referenced as precedent for modesty/artwork pack system in pinball machines
Stern Premium Edition game with randomized movie trailer end-of-game feature
Spooky Pinball title; recently leaked via URL discovery; subject of extensive design and pricing discussion
Stern game with Pro, Premium, and Signature tiers; priced $8,000-$12,000+; viewed as premium/hardcore collector's game; house with multi-diverter mechanism praised
Stern game subject to $500 price increase; high demand according to distributors; two biggest customer requests per Zach Sharpe
Stern machine used as first game in women's tournament finals; Premium Edition; features multiple modes, multiball, and artwork praised by commentators
Stern Pinball Premium Edition; brand new at Pinball Expo 2019; features house modes, multiball stacking, coffin lock, and B-movie theme
Stern pinball machine (Premium Edition) selected by Scott Ian in bracket challenge; noted as highly replayable
Stern pinball game with premium edition featuring large mech; referenced as recent game with significant centerpiece mech
Classic pinball machine at Glow in the Park that Foghorn Leghorn loves and seeks to own
Spooky Pinball game featuring B-movie clips, uses open IP films with no licensing costs
Stern Pinball game (Premium Edition) featuring Cassandra Peterson; third Elvira-themed title with 5-year development history; 32 machines on display at expo; code by Lyman Sheets, art by Greg Ferris
Stern pinball machine (Premium Edition mentioned); host Super fan but priced out
Pinball machine in Spooky Pinball offices; Cassandra Peterson involved in production
Current rental machine in hosts' basement for approximately one month with two weeks remaining
2019 Stern Pinball machine, Premium Edition variant, horror/B-movie themed with Cassandra Peterson character
Stern Pinball machine from 2019, Premium Edition variant; third in Elvira trilogy; scored 14.5/25 in review
Mentioned by Danielle Peck when discussing Elvira callouts; different Elvira-themed pinball game with Premium Edition variant noted
Stern Pinball game mentioned multiple times on stream; new installment reportedly coming in October; Premium Edition available
Stern pinball machine that host requests be re-themed as Mystery Science Theater 3000 in VPX format
Stern Pinball game referenced for locked skill shot mechanic comparison to Blood Machines
Spooky pinball game; host mentions struggling with it; Izzy Pinball mentioned as skilled player on this title
Stern Pinball game host plans to stream on Thursday; features high point inflation
2019 Stern Pinball machine being played extensively; Premium Edition variant; unit #91 of 400; acquired recently by the venue
Referenced as comparison game where host learned 'non-playfield validation' concept
Pinball machine available at Free Go Watch that host encountered during arcade visit
Stern Pinball game, Premium Edition, themed around Elvira character; subject of this stream session
Premium Edition machine; potential Thursday location stream at Endo Brewing
Upcoming Stern Pinball game (Premium Edition); George expresses concern about artwork and theme execution
Premium edition pinball machine that BT3K mentions playing frequently; used as comparison point for gameplay experience.
Premium Edition machine at Endo Brewing; planned for stream on Thursday
Pinball game referenced for having similar carrot flippers to D&D, from approximately the same era
Premium Edition in Rick's collection; wife's favorite machine alongside Pinbot
Pinball machine, ranked #3; translite with Elvira character and Universal monsters, packed with detail and story
Jersey Jack Pinball game; chat praise new code updates; host discusses wanting it in collection
Sam Stern title with code in development; praised as smooth shooter superior to Batman 66
Stern Pinball 2019 release; rumored since 2007; no Pro Edition; initially disappointed players, gaining appreciation on home play
Spooky Pinball machine; subject of previous Measle Mods mod collection; used for comparison with Alice Cooper mod quality
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Premium/Signature Limited/Super Limited editions; features 3D mansion playfield, coffin/crate lock, multiple ramps, spinning turret, skill shots; nearly 30 B-horror film clips; $7,899–$9,995 base pricing; Limited Editions sold out; Super Limited $15,000 includes piece of Elvira's couch
Pinball game; coded by Lyman Sheets; listed as major work in his portfolio
Stern Pinball game; cited as example of 'studio game' format (Premium only, no Pro version) comparable to expected Metallica Remastered structure.
Stern Pinball game; 2023 production planned; remaining backlog item alongside Godzilla
Stern Pinball title; Premium Edition Blood Kiss variants depreciating $1,000+ from MSRP; currently available new in box at $10,500-$11,000
Featured at Dory Kevin Hill tournament with 7 million point objective in C division
Stern example of multiple variant release strategy; cited as precedent for planned Jaws variants
Referenced as precedent for special anniversary edition structure being applied to James Bond (60th-anniversary special version)
Referenced as premium SLE title (Premium Edition 40th Anniversary); used to illustrate manufactured scarcity and value mismatch at $20K price point
Williams system 11 game ranked #7, mentioned multiple times alongside 'Scared Stiff' reference
#5 most overrated; Stern Pinball game; hosts cite System 11 rules depth and $2,300-$4,000 pricing as unjustifiable
Stern Pinball game receiving Premium Edition release at Expo 2023
Spooky Pinball game, v0.96 build being played; ranked in Pinside top ten
Stern Pinball game being played and discussed; code version 0.98 is featured
Stern Pinball game being streamed; Premium Edition at code version 0.97; praised for flow and quality by Dead Flip.
Stern Pinball game announced with Premium ($8k), LE ($9.6k), and SLE ($15k) variants; features trunk/buck, house rotor, pop bumpers, and crypt drop targets
Central subject of skit; Stern Pinball machine with backlog being converted to 40th Anniversary Limited Edition
Fun-layout pinball game Don compares to Venom for mechanical dynamicism (8.1/10 rating)
Classic pinball game referenced by Don for comparison to Venom's tilting tower mechanism design
Pinball game referenced for comparison to Venom's Premium edition tilting tower mechanism (crypt comparison)
Fun-layout Stern game with dynamic side mechanisms; direct comparison point for Venom's layout approach (Don rated 8.1)
Premium Edition pinball machine in the haunted house-themed section
Referenced as lower-rated machine in Pinball Pursuit's review catalog; described as love-or-hate difficulty level; currently ranks below Metallica in their overall ratings
Stern pinball game receiving multiple variant releases (40th Anniversary, BRK edition); subject of Hardy's review
Stern Pinball machine; won best callouts (narrowly over Black Knight by <3%); strong layout praised by hosts
Stern pinball title project-engineered by Tom Kopera
Recent Stern Pinball title prominently displayed in Pin Lounge; multiple machines showcased
Newly announced premium pinball machine in three variants (Premium/Limited Edition/Signature); designed by Dennis Nordman in collaboration with Whizbang Pinball
Stern Pinball game scheduled for official announcement; pre-release images leaked; third in Elvira series
2019 Stern Pinball game; basis for the 40th Anniversary Edition release.
Newest release at DPO Expo, most popular machine due to limited playability before the event
Stern game by WhizBang Pinball (Nordman/Freres); third Elvira title; available in Premium, Limited Edition, and Signature Edition
Base pinball game title receiving new Blood Red Kiss Edition limited variant
Stern pinball game; rumored limited edition variant being prepared
Stern pinball machine originally released in 2019, now getting Blood Red Kiss Edition limited run
Stern Pinball title; features 4,200 video clips; recently released with ongoing code updates from Lyman; won 2019 Swippy for call-outs, music, and animation
Stern pinball game currently in production this week
Pinball machine currently in production run at Stern
Stern pinball machine in production; long-awaited run currently underway
Stern Pinball game; production pushed back to Q1 2023 with price increase
Stern Pinball game licensed for merchandise loot crate product
Stern Pinball Limited Edition (2019); located at venue next to Bally's Scared Stiff; author notes its positioning
Stern Pinball machine; described as third and campiest installment of Elvira pinball trilogy
Third Elvira-themed pinball game from Stern; currently backordered
Pinball machine at Yee-Haw Brewing
Stern pinball entering vault program for minimum two years; almost completely sold out; no guarantee of return
Pinball machine in rotating collection at The Meanwhile
Recent Stern release; featured in Heads Up Invitational tournament; Cassandra Peterson appearing in segments
Stern game receiving code updates (V0.98) and nearing finished state
Stern title receiving code update 1.01 with Lyman code additions, tweaks, and sound additions
Stern game; limited editions shipping this week; featuring Cassandra Peterson; designed by Frares, Nordman, Sheets; will be demoed at Expo
Newly officially revealed Stern Pinball premium machine with three-tier pricing model featuring Lyman Sheets code design
Stern title; received new mode in Thanksgiving code update; appears in production schedule
Stern game vaulted; noted as beginning inventory accumulation issues; no longer in stock at Stern.
Stern studio title; subject of $500 price increase; recently released; marked as 'hottest title in last two months' by hosts; no Pro model; repeatedly delayed production
V.99 code update released; approaching version 1.0; Lyman designer; praised as superior layout to Batman; considered 'sleeper' game that exceeded expectations
Stern limited edition; Zach's fully-modded version (color-matched coin door, $1k topper, Penn Stadiums) sold for $15,000
40th Anniversary Edition sold at $25-30k+ with high margins; template for proposed Stern Vault strategy
Stern game; Lyman Sheets completed coding work on title before departure
Stern title receiving code v1.02 update with game enhancements and bug fixes
Stern Pinball title; received update 0.95 in April 2020 with new multiball 'Phone a Fiend'
Stern pinball game receiving code update v0.97 in June 2020 with rule changes, bug fixes, new sounds/video, and director's cut effects.
Stern Pinball game designed by Dennis Nordman with art by Greg Ferris; announced Texas 2016; early code shown September 2019 with mixed reception; Signature Edition at $15K-20K with only 50 units
Stern pinball title featured in exclusive $50 NECA Target collector box with figure, beanie, t-shirt, patch, pin
Ranked #8; Stern game; two-flippers; host owned two copies; Black and White Edition praised; nuanced code with surprise multiballs
Stern game ranked #5 on holiday list; features Santa Claus Conquers the Martians mode with Insider Connected Christmas achievement
Stern Pinball machine being promoted
New Stern Pinball game title being announced/promoted via trailer
Pinball machine at venue in extensive pinball catalog
Stern Pinball game; precedent for factory tour preview similar to expected Walking Dead Remaster debut
Referenced for symmetrical/fan layout design; compared to Beetlejuice approach
Game designed by Dennis Nordman
Stern Pinball title designed by Dennis Nordman; entering production vault for minimum two years; Blood Red Kiss LE edition featured in stream
Stern Pinball 2019; community #4 Halloween machine; forgiving gameplay with deep code; C-rated movie clips; 15+ shot modes
Pinball game with Elvira theme; now receiving a Blood Red Kiss Edition LE variant
Most recent Elvira pinball game, features special 40th anniversary cabinet variant with purple/cheetah print design and filmed Cassandra Peterson footage.
Licensed game in Stern Vault; completely sold out
New Stern pinball machine; third Elvira-themed game; haunted house theme with B-movie content
Pinball machine entering vault; subject of stream; designed by Dennis Nordman, programmed by Lyman Sheets