Commercial Gamerooms

A GAD Vending Favorite: American Pinball Oktoberfest
A GAD Vending Favorite: American Pinball Oktoberfest 2560 1920 GAD Vending

Pinball on Tap

Experience the world famous Oktoberfest, year round, with Pinball on Tap! Travel around the festival, visiting over a dozen tents and collecting steins for each.

Thrill at the exciting rides, including the amazing Corkscrew rollercoaster! Enjoy fantastic music, food, and drink to round out the ultimate Oktoberfest adventure.

A GAD Favorite: Stern Comic Art Pinball (Affordable Home Pinball)
A GAD Favorite: Stern Comic Art Pinball (Affordable Home Pinball) 960 500 GAD Vending

Stern’s new Star Wars™ Comic Art Pin™ immerses players in the dynamic Star Wars™ galaxy.  The Pin™ is packed with features that provide players with an irresistible game experience including select speech and footage from the original Star Wars™ trilogy, color-changing playfield inserts, a custom sculpted Death Star, and a custom sculpted and interactive TIE fighter.

Star Wars™ Comic Art Pin™ pinball machines feature the artwork of one of today’s most popular artists, Randy Martinez.  Randy has been illustrating for over 30 years receiving countless accolades for his work.  Randy has been creating cartoons, caricatures, illustrations, paintings, and 3D art for Lucasfilm since 1999.

The easy-to-setup Star Wars™Comic Art Pin™ is reliable, built to last, and engineered with genuine Stern commercial-quality parts.  The playfield is housed in a stylish cabinet with dynamic, high definition artwork.  The all-LED playfield lighting provides optimal color and brilliant light shows.

“The Star Wars™ Comic Art Pin™ is designed to provide quality family entertainment and bring pinball fun to homes everywhere,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “We are pleased to bring these pinball machines celebrating the Star Wars™ galaxy and adventures to our fans with beautiful new comic artwork.”

Complementing the immersive theme and exciting gameplay experience, Stern Pinball’s powerful SPIKE™ electronics hardware system enables high-definition graphics and innovative animations.  SPIKE™ reduces system complexity and energy usage, resulting in enhanced reliability and simplified servicing.

April 8-10 Pinbrew Fest: Metroplex Girard, Ohio
April 8-10 Pinbrew Fest: Metroplex Girard, Ohio 1315 572 GAD Vending

The games! The brew! The travel!

Get all the details of the pinball tournaments, the beer and the COVID requirements on their website.

 

A GAD Favorite: American Pinball Houdini
A GAD Favorite: American Pinball Houdini 1007 748 GAD Vending

Houdini Premium Pinball Machine – Unlimited Pinball Machine Fun!

Explore the latest marvel of modern pinball with American Pinball’s Houdini “Master of Mystery” – a game that’s taking the pinball industry by storm—and for good reason: it embodies all of the escapes, illusions, and magic that made Houdini famous alongside the thrilling and timeless design by American Pinball. A celebration of the life and legend of Harry Houdini.

Few pinball games being manufactured today can compare with the quality and eye for detail that you’ll find when you experience Houdini Master of Mystery. It’s one of the most intriguing pinball machines ever manufactured for one of America’s most intriguing heroes. True to form, this is a pinball game you won’t easily escape from, though you’re sure to delight in trying! An interactive experience that will draw you in, Houdini Master of Mystery lets you in on the tricks, stunts, and secrets that made the master illusionist the legend he was.

Interested in Purchasing a Houdini Premium Pinball Machine?

Games are in high demand and quantities are limited. Please contact GAD Vending to get yours!

Popular Arcade: VR King Kong of Skull Island
Popular Arcade: VR King Kong of Skull Island 1000 1363 GAD Vending

Raw Thrills takes the Virtual Reality experience to the next level with King Kong of Skull Island™ VR!

A truly cinematic VR adventure blockbuster that features:
-Fully automated VR operation.
-3 interactive action packed episodes which keep players coming back over and over again.
-Use your hands to naturally interact with King Kong’s world like never before!
-Ultimate VR graphics with 4K HP REVERB2 headsets, that include a 2 year warranty.
-Experience dazzling 3-D visual effects using dual HP supercomputers.

The Raw Thrills VR experience is unlike any other on the market with:
-AirRide(™) motion system that provides maximum excitement and proven reliability.
-AirForce(™) air jet system for intense speed and special effects.
-Stay safe with a protective face mask and wipe dispensers built into the cabinet.
-Instantly attract players with both 55″, and 43” LED HD Showcase Monitors!

The ultimate Virtual Reality action adventure is here now – King Kong of Skull Island™ VR!

GAD Vending is Raw Thrills authorized dealer in the Midwest. GAD Vending is a servicing dealer as well. GAD Vending has trained service personnel, a stocking dealership, and a complete parts department.

King Kong Virtual Reality is created for commercial game rooms. GAD Vending is open to the public and sells arcade games, Golden Tee and pinball to home users.

 

 

Celebrate St Pat’s with Pinball
Celebrate St Pat’s with Pinball 1971 2048 GAD Vending

And why not? St Pat’s is setting up to be a real party this year as more and more bars and restaurants open up. Why not make St Pat’s a “Pinball Patty’s Crawl” event!

Build the excitement with a bit of preparations:

  • Visit Pinball Map to find your favorite games. Or download their mobile app to have on the fly during the Crawl.
  • Get quarters.
  • Check into your local COVID restrictions.
  • Make sure you pack extra PPE – figure we are going to loose something along the way.
  • Ask ahead – are the locations open? Games ready to play?
  • Set up your party crew.

Our suggestion? Who does green better than TMNT?

Most important is to have a designated driver. Plan to buy them extra games as a thank you for being responsible.

#Pinball #SternPinball #Playstrong #StPat

 

MARVEL AND STERN PINBALL ASSEMBLE FOR THE AVENGERS: INFINITY QUEST STERN HEADS-UP PINBALL INVITATIONAL
MARVEL AND STERN PINBALL ASSEMBLE FOR THE AVENGERS: INFINITY QUEST STERN HEADS-UP PINBALL INVITATIONAL 518 755 GAD Vending

CHICAGO, IL – March 2, 2021 – Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, announced today the Marvel and Stern Pinball Avengers: Infinity Quest Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational. This action-packed competition will take place solely on the new Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machines. Players will race against the clock and each other in objective-based challenges with the ultimate winner bringing home a brand-new Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machine!

This adrenaline-inducing event will be streamed live across Marvel’s official Twitch channel (twitch.tv/marvel), Stern Pinball’s Facebook page (facebook.com/sternpinball) and YouTube channel (youtube.com/sternpinball) on Friday, March 12th at 6 pm CST.  Twitch pinball superstar Jack Danger (AKA Dead Flip), Stern Pinball’s Software Engineer and top-ranked competitive pinball player Tim Sexton, and well-known pinball personality and ambassador, Imoto Arcade, will host, commentate, and interact with eight players as they battle their way through a single elimination bracket until there’s only one left standing as the ultimate Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational Champion!  This event broadcast can be watched afterwards on Marvel’s official Instagram page (instagram.com/marvel/).

“Collaborating with Marvel, this Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball tournament is the pinball esport event of the year. Spectators will be entertained with intense pinball competition featuring some of the world’s best pinball players battling for a brand-new game,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.

The Avengers: Infinity Quest Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational is sponsored by Marvel, Funko, Diamond Select Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, Arcade1Up, Mondo, and Stern Pinball. The winner of this competition will receive a brand-new Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machine!

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball.  Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise.  Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.

Recent Stern Pinball titles include Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man.  A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time.  To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.

Pinball: Looking for Guns N’ Roses
Pinball: Looking for Guns N’ Roses 1463 2048 GAD Vending

Guns N’ Roses™ Limited Edition

LIMITED EDITION FEATURES:

  • GNR Tour Poster Cabinet Art Packages
  • Red Brick Powder Coat
  • Blood Red Plastic Set
  • Individually Numbered and Limited to 5000
  • 350+ Individually Controlled RGB LEDs
  • Gibson Headstock Upper Playfield with 6 Ball Lock
  • 4 Flippers
  • Individually Controllable RGB LED Hotrail Lighting
  • Triple-Kinetic Diverter Fender Bass Head Mini Playfield
  • Triple Path 4-String Bass Ramp Wireform
  • 2 Full Motion Articulating RGB LED Stage Spotlights
  • High Hat and Cymbal Interactive Drum Kit Pop Bumper Toys
  • Analog + Bluetooth Headphone Connectivity
  • Shaker Motor
  • Invisiglass

SHIPPING COST MAY VARY BASED ON FREIGHT DISTANCE, TOTAL WILL BE CALCULATED PRIOR TO GAME SHIPPING.

GAD Vending is an authorized Jersey Jack distributor. Please contact us with questions and for game availability. Yes, we are open to the public and sell both to commercial and residential customers.

Jack Haeger and David Fix Join the Loserkid Pinball Podcast
Jack Haeger and David Fix Join the Loserkid Pinball Podcast 1080 1088 GAD Vending

(American Pinball) Jack Haeger and David Fix join the Loserkid Pinbal Podcast for an interview and discusses Jack’s work in the arcade industry, and what lead to him joining the American Pinball team as Art Director.

Episode 54: The Real VonTökkentäkker with Jack Haeger and David Fix

Follow the link to listen: https://tinyurl.com/ycm6ps9e

STERN PINBALL ENHANCES PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
STERN PINBALL ENHANCES PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STUDIO 300 268 GAD Vending

CHICAGO, IL – March 5, 2021 – Stern Pinball, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Penacho as Senior Systems Engineer. Mark brings diverse and expert level software engineering experience in systems, video, and pinball games to Stern Pinball.

Mark’s early portfolio of games includes hit pinball titles such as Earthshaker, Elvira and the Party Monsters, Hurricane, and Fish Tales.  He went on to program the video game NHL Open Ice and throughout his tenure at Williams Electronics he made significant contributions to system software, tools and display technology.  He was co-founder and lead programmer at Studio Gigante, where he gained valuable experience in Xbox console game development.  Over the course of the last 11 years, Mark has worked on the design of software and technology for high speed trading systems.

“Mark is an incredibly talented software engineer with strong leadership skills. His expertise with network programming, low latency design, and connectivity will fit in very well with our current development endeavors. We are very excited to add his talents to our studio as we grow and continue to produce the most fun and revolutionary pinball machines in the world,” said George Gomez, EVP and Chief Creative Officer.

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball.  Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise.  Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.

Recent Stern Pinball titles include Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man.  A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time.  To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com. To purchase or service a Stern Pinball machines, contact your local GAD office. GAD is an authorized Stern dealer for Kansas City, Nebraska and Iowa.

GAD Vending

Greater America Distributing (GAD Vending) is your premier marketer of vending equipment and amusement games in Mid America.  The company has been operating for over 30 years with offices in Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Missouri; and Grimes, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines.

Omaha

6161 Grover Street, Omaha,
NE 68106

1-402-553-2812
[email protected]

1-402-553-2812
[email protected]

Kansas City

3230 Roanake Road, Kansas City,
MO 64111

1-816-531-4300
[email protected]

1-816-531-4300
[email protected]

Des Moines

2105 SE 37 Street, Grimes,
Iowa 50111

1-515-278-4455
[email protected]

1-515-278-4455
[email protected]

Greater America Distributing

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