⚡ AC/DC Premium Pinball Machine (Stern, 2012)
The Premium model is the definitive version of Stern’s AC/DC lineup, combining Steve Ritchie’s high‑speed layout with Lyman Sheats’ deep, fan‑favorite ruleset. It includes the lower mini‑playfield, rotating cannon, swinging bell, and Rock N Roll Train — all absent from the Pro.
Gameplay & Mechanical Features
Major Toys & Mechs
According to Stern’s official feature list:
- Underworld lower mini‑playfield with 2 flippers and targets
- Hells Bell swinging Newton ball pendulum
- Hidden magnet to start bell swinging remotely
- Rotating ball cannon for song‑based multiballs
- Rock N Roll Train with LED headlight
- Crossover ball track with diverter
- T.N.T. detonatorwith moving handle
Playfield Elements
IPDB confirms the Premium includes:
- 4 flippers
- 3 pop bumpers
- 2 slings
- 8 standup targets
- 5‑bank drop targets
- 3‑bank drop targets
- Spinning target
- Factory LEDs
- Moving band members
🎶 Music Integration
The Premium includes 12 full AC/DC songs, selectable by the player, with a high‑fidelity sound system.
🧩 Design Team
- Designer: Steve Ritchie
- Software: Lyman F. Sheats Jr.
- Art: Multiple Stern artists
- System: Stern SAM
