KISS Pro Pinball Machine by Stern

KISS Pro Pinball Machine — Rock & Roll All Night (Stern, 2015)

Not to be confused with the 1979 Bally cabinet — this is Stern’s take, and it’s the one most collectors mean when they say KISS Pro Pinball Machine today. Built on Stern’s SPIKE platform in 2015, it turns the flipper deck into a concert stage: ten KISS hits blasting through a high-fidelity sound system, a Gene Simmons Demon head guarding its own ball lock, and a ruleset built entirely around raising the crowd’s energy until the show hits full volume.

Overview of KISS Pro Pinball Machine

The concept is simple and it works: every shot you make raises the audience’s energy level, and the higher it climbs, the bigger and louder the game gets in response — lighting, sound, and scoring all scale up together as the “concert” builds. Ten genuine KISS tracks are woven into the ruleset, including Detroit Rock City, Love Gun, Rock & Roll All Night, and Black Diamond, so the soundtrack isn’t just background noise, it’s tied directly to what you’re doing on the playfield.

The signature toy is the sculpted Demon head, where a spinning disc doubles as a ball lock — hit it right and you’re setting up multiball, not just racking up points. Around it sit four pop bumpers styled after the original 1978 KISS pinball’s cap design, four slingshots, fourteen standup targets, a spinning target, and a scoop, giving the layout plenty of shot variety for a two-flipper machine. Because Stern discontinued the line not long after release, most units on the market today are used — which makes proper servicing history worth asking about before you buy, wherever you buy from.

Key Features of KISS Pro Pinball Machine

• Gene Simmons Demon head ball lock — a spinning-disc mechanism built into the sculpted Demon toy
• 10 licensed KISS tracks — Deuce, Hotter Than Hell, Lick It Up, Shout It Out Loud, Detroit Rock City, Calling Dr. Love, Rock & Roll All Night, Love Gun, Love It Loud, and Black Diamond
• Energy-building ruleset — scoring and show intensity scale together as you progress
• 4 pop bumpers, 4 slingshots, 14 standup targets — a busy, shot-heavy layout for a two-flipper game
• Stern SPIKE platform audio — a 3-channel Hi-Fi system built to outperform earlier-generation pinball sound
• Spinning target and scoop shot — extra variety alongside the main toy set
• Officially licensed KISS content — genuine band branding and audio, not a generic rock theme

Specifications of KISS Pro Pinball Machine

KISS Pro Pinball Machine vs Premium vs Limited Edition: What You’re Missing (or Not)

The Pro strips things back to the essentials: the Demon head ball lock, the core toy set, and the same 10 songs, without the bigger mechanisms. Step up to Premium and the Demon head grows into a giant, fully interactive figure with an opening mouth, joined by a non-interactive Starchild toy, plus a 4-bank drop target and a second single drop target for extra shot variety and two distinct multiball events instead of one. Limited Edition builds on the Premium hardware with collector extras — numbered plaque, autographed certificate, and premium cabinet finishes — rather than new gameplay. If you want the KISS Army experience without hunting down the rarer, pricier Premium and LE units, the Pro is the version most people can actually find and afford.

Who It’s For

• KISS fans and collectors who want the officially licensed Stern machine, not the vintage 1979 Bally cabinet or a generic rock-themed table
• Buyers on a tighter budget than the harder-to-find Premium and LE editions typically command
• First-time pinball buyers who want an approachable, high-energy game without a steep learning curve
• Anyone furnishing a home games room or bar who wants a genuine talking point — the Demon head ball lock gets noticed

Why Buy KISS Pro Pinball Machine

Because Stern stopped producing the KISS line not long after it launched, a well-kept Pro is genuinely harder to find today than most current Stern titles, and prices on the used market reflect that. What you’re buying isn’t just a rock-themed pinball machine — it’s an increasingly sought-after piece with a distinctive mechanic in the Demon head lock, real licensed KISS audio, and a ruleset that still holds up nearly a decade after release. For fans of the band specifically, there’s no current Stern alternative that comes close.

Why Buy KISS Pro Pinball Machine From Us

Because this title is out of production, the machine you buy is almost always used — which makes who services it matter as much as the machine itself. Every unit we sell goes through the same process as our new stock: playfield tested under real play, the Demon head lock mechanism checked for correct operation, and the electronics run through a full diagnostic before it’s listed, not just wiped down and photographed. We deliver Australia-wide, fully insured, and every purchase comes with a warranty, so you’re not taking on someone else’s unknown maintenance history.

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7. FAQ

Is KISS Pro Pinball Machine the same as the old 1979 KISS pinball machine?

No — that’s a different, much older machine made by Bally. This is Stern’s 2015 version, and “Pro” specifically refers to the base edition of Stern’s three-tier KISS lineup (Pro, Premium, Limited Edition).

Is KISS Pro Pinball Machine still in production — can I buy it new?

No. Stern discontinued the KISS line not long after its 2015 release, so nearly every unit available today, including through us, is a used or refurbished machine.

What’s the real difference between KISS Pro Pinball Machine and Premium?

Mainly the Demon head toy and multiball. Premium upgrades it to a giant, fully interactive figure with an opening mouth, adds a non-interactive Starchild toy and extra drop targets, and runs two multiball events instead of one. The core layout and songs are shared across both.

Is a used unit safe to buy, given it’s an older machine?

Yes, as long as it’s been properly serviced. Ask what was checked — playfield, switches, and the Demon head lock mechanism specifically — before buying from anyone, including us.