Best CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Pinball Mods

Custom Mods for Stern's Forensic Classic

Released by Stern in 2008, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation brought one of television's biggest franchises to pinball.

Designed by Pat Lawlor, the legendary designer behind classics such as Twilight Zone, Addams Family and FunHouse, CSI combines unique mechanical toys with a theme that feels completely different from most licensed pinball machines.

Whether you're a fan of the TV series or simply enjoy unusual Stern machines, CSI offers plenty of opportunities to make the machine even more immersive with custom artwork.

A Different Kind of Pinball Theme

Unlike superhero, fantasy or monster-themed machines, CSI places the player in the middle of a forensic investigation.

The playfield features memorable mechanisms including the rising skull, microscope, spinning centrifuge and mini-flipper, all working together to create one of Stern's most distinctive layouts from the late 2000s.

It's a machine that still feels refreshingly original today.

Bring Las Vegas Inside the Cabinet

One of our favourite upgrades for CSI is extending the Las Vegas atmosphere into the cabinet.

Our CSI: Crime Scene Investigation WizBlades are available in multiple versions, including artwork inspired by the famous Las Vegas skyline, transforming the inside of the cabinet while complementing Stern's original design.

The result is a much richer visual experience every time you step up to play.

If you're installing Art Blades for the first time, our How to Install Pinball Art Blades guide walks you through the entire process step by step.

Complete the Artwork

CSI already features striking cabinet artwork, but several areas of the machine can be taken even further.

Our CSI WizPanels extend the artwork across the speaker panel, while CSI WizAprons continue the theme into one of the most visible parts of the playfield.

Collectors can also complete the front of the machine with CSI WizDoors, add matching CSI WizBats to the flippers, personalise the shooter lane with CSI WizShooters, and finish the cabinet with CSI WizWings for a fully coordinated appearance.

Each upgrade has been designed to complement Stern's original artwork rather than replace it.

A Hidden Gem from Stern

CSI may not be one of Stern's most talked-about machines today, but that's exactly what makes it so appealing.

Its unique theme, Pat Lawlor's unmistakable design style and memorable playfield mechanisms give it a character that stands apart from many modern releases.

For collectors looking to personalise this underrated Stern title, explore our complete CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Pinball Mods collection.