Best King Kong Pinball Mods and Accessories
- Wizard Mod
- Jun 28
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 30
Keith Elwin Delivers Another Masterpiece
When Keith Elwin designs a new pinball machine, expectations are always incredibly high.
Time after time, he has proven himself to be one of the most creative designers in pinball history, producing layouts that feel fresh, original and endlessly rewarding. King Kong is no exception.
Once again, Keith Elwin has delivered an outstanding game that combines fast gameplay, clever shot geometry and innovative mechanisms into one unforgettable experience.
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A Completely Original Layout
One of the first things players notice about King Kong is how different it feels.
The game features four flippers, including a small upper-left flipper that opens up completely new shot possibilities. The two upper flippers work together in ways rarely seen before, allowing the ball to travel between them and creating exciting combinations that feel incredibly satisfying to master.
As always with a Keith Elwin design, every shot has a purpose.
The layout flows beautifully, rewarding precision while remaining approachable for newer players.
The King Kong Figure Is Spectacular
One of the centrepieces of the machine is the enormous animated King Kong figure.
Towering above the playfield, Kong smashes a train with his massive fist while interacting directly with the gameplay. The train itself becomes part of the ball lock mechanism, creating one of the most memorable toys Stern has produced in recent years.
Combined with the dynamic lighting and sound effects, the entire sequence captures the scale and power of King Kong perfectly.
Beautiful Artwork Inspired by a Classic
The artwork beautifully combines Skull Island, ancient jungle ruins, towering walls, mysterious temples and 1930s New York, creating a machine full of atmosphere from top to bottom.
The contrast between the wild jungle environments and the city scenes gives artists plenty of opportunities to extend the artwork naturally across the cabinet.
That makes King Kong one of the most rewarding modern machines to customise with Pinball Mods.
Our Favourite King Kong Pinball Mods
One of our favourite products for King Kong is the WizAprons.
The artwork extends the ancient stone wall from Skull Island across the apron, creating a seamless continuation of one of the game's most iconic visual elements.
Another favourite is our Magnetic WizPanels LE, which dramatically transform the speaker panel while perfectly matching the game's original artwork.
Of course, WizBlades remain one of the biggest visual upgrades available, extending the playfield artwork into the cabinet and making the jungle scenes feel even more immersive.
We also love the WizWings, which add custom artwork to the hinge plates and complete the look of the cabinet with a subtle but highly effective finishing touch.
King Kong and Godzilla: A Legendary Rivalry
King Kong and Godzilla have shared a unique relationship in cinema for decades.
Japanese audiences first saw the legendary monsters face each other in King Kong vs. Godzilla back in the 1960s, and more recently they returned to battle in the modern MonsterVerse films, introducing the rivalry to a whole new generation.
It's no surprise that both machines have become favourites among pinball collectors.
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Why King Kong Is Perfect for Pinball Mods
King Kong is still in production, making it one of the newest machines available to collectors.
Its dramatic artwork, lush jungle scenery and spectacular toys make it an ideal platform for custom Pinball Mods that extend the original artwork without changing the identity of the machine.
Whether you're adding WizBlades, Magnetic WizPanels, WizAprons, WizWings or any of our other products, the goal is always the same: to make the machine feel even more complete while respecting Stern's original artistic vision.
For our complete collection of custom artwork and accessories, King Kong Pinball Mods.
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