Best The Walking Dead Pinball Mods
The Walking Dead is one of those pinball machines that has aged extremely well.
Originally released by Stern in 2014, the game combines John Borg's fast, demanding gameplay with one of the most recognisable zombie worlds in television. The original machine was produced in Pro, Premium and Limited Edition versions, with the Premium and LE adding features such as the motorised crossbow and illuminated zombie fish tank.
And visually, it is a perfect machine for customisation.
The dark artwork, zombies, blood, prison and post-apocalyptic theme give you plenty of opportunities to add more personality without fighting against the original design.
Here are some of the best The Walking Dead pinball mods available for the original 2014 machine.
The Walking Dead WizBlades
Let's start with one of the biggest visual upgrades.
WizBlades replace the otherwise plain areas inside the cabinet with custom artwork, extending the theme beyond the playfield and making the machine look much more complete from the outside.
For The Walking Dead, this works particularly well.
The machine already has such a strong visual identity that extending the artwork down the cabinet sides makes it feel much more immersive.
Our The Walking Dead Pinball Mods collection includes the custom WizBlades designed specifically for the machine.
They are also easy to install and removable, so you can upgrade the machine without permanently changing the original cabinet.
The Walking Dead WizAprons
The apron is another area where the original machine can be given a serious visual upgrade.
For the Pro, there is a dedicated WizApron design that adds custom artwork to the area directly below the playfield.
But the Premium and LE machines are more interesting.
Those versions have a different apron shape, with the distinctive Daryl crossbow feature integrated into the design. A normal apron decal simply wouldn't fit correctly.
That's why Wizard Mod created a specially cut version for the Premium and LE models.
The artwork is adapted around that unusual shape, allowing you to customise the apron while still keeping the original physical design of the machine intact.
The Walking Dead WizBats
Small details can make a surprisingly big difference.
WizBats add custom artwork to the tops of the flipper bats, putting another piece of The Walking Dead theme directly into the area you look at constantly while playing.
Because the flippers are such a visually important part of the playfield, this is one of those upgrades you notice immediately.
It is also a relatively simple modification, making WizBats a good choice if you want to personalise the machine without changing its overall appearance dramatically.
The Walking Dead WizDoors
The coin door occupies a large, otherwise fairly plain area on the front of the cabinet. Adding custom artwork there helps connect the cabinet exterior with the zombie-themed playfield.
On a machine as dark and atmospheric as The Walking Dead, that extra artwork can make the whole cabinet feel more cohesive.
The Premium and LE versions are especially suited to this type of customisation because the additional features already make them visually distinctive.
Why The Walking Dead Works So Well with Mods
Some pinball machines are difficult to customise because their original artwork is already extremely busy.
The Walking Dead is different.
The dark colours, horror imagery and post-apocalyptic setting give custom artwork plenty of room to work.
You can add more zombie imagery, extend the atmosphere down the cabinet and add smaller details around the playfield without making the machine look completely disconnected from its original design.
That is one reason this is such a satisfying machine to customise.
And if you're interested in seeing how different machines respond to this kind of treatment, our guide to the best pinball mods for every Stern pinball machine shows just how much difference the right combination of artwork and accessories can make.
What About The Walking Dead Remastered?
There is now another Walking Dead machine to consider.
In 2025, Stern released The Walking Dead Remastered, a modern version of the original game. It keeps the fundamental identity of John Borg's 2014 design while adding new hardware, a larger HD display, updated lighting, enhanced toys and a new SPIKE 3 platform.
It is important to make the distinction, though.
This article is about the original 2014 The Walking Dead.
The Remastered is a different machine, with its own hardware and its own range of accessories.
If you own the newer machine, you can also check out our Walking Dead Remastered Pinball Mods for the dedicated options available for that version.
For owners of the original Pro, Premium or LE, however, the classic combination of WizBlades, WizAprons, WizBats and WizDoors remains a great way to give the machine a fresh look.
The Best Mods for The Walking Dead
You don't need to cover every available surface to transform a pinball machine.
With The Walking Dead, the biggest visual impact comes from choosing the right areas.
WizBlades extend the artwork down the cabinet.
WizAprons bring the theme directly underneath the playfield.
WizBats add a smaller detail that you see during every game.
And WizDoors finish the front of the Premium or LE cabinet.
Together, they can make a 2014 machine feel much more personal without losing what made the original The Walking Dead so good in the first place.
And that's really the goal of a good pinball mod:
not to replace the machine, but to make it feel even more like yours.
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