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26th April 2021

What is PinClash? Qualifications End Friday, 4/30

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What is PinClash?

An open qualifying, single elimination head-to-head pinball tournament for pinball streamers

Presented by IE Pinball

Machine: Stern Pinball’s Avengers Infinity Quest

When To Watch: June 12, 2021 at 3pm Eastern/12pm Pacific on IE Pinball.

When To Qualify: Qualifications are open Sunday, March 28 through Friday, April 30, 2021 at 9pm Pacific on Battle Royale Challenge Mode. Join the Official PinClash Discord Server for more details and to submit qualification attempts.

Format: Two competitors battle heads-up on the same title from separate locations over a total of 3 matches. Each player will receive a point value based upon their performance in each match. The player with the higher point value at the end of the round advances. The player with the lower point total is eliminated.

Entry Fee: Qualification rounds are FREE to enter. Finalists (Top 24) will have a $50 fee to enter the final tournament.

Capacity: 24 participants, selected via a qualification period on Avengers Inifinity Quest Battle Royale Challenge mode.

Current Prizes: 1st Place – $1,000 Guaranteed + Stern Avengers Infinity Quest Playfield + $200 PinMonk Gift Certificate + $250 The Art of Pinball Gift Certificate + Stern Translite!
2nd Place – 50% of remaining prize pool + $100 PinMonk Gift Certificate + $250 The Art of Pinball Gift Certificate + Stern Translite
3rd Place – 30% of remaining prize pool + $75 PinMonk Gift Certificate + PinShades + Stern Translite
4th Place – 20% of remaining prize pool + $50 PinMonk Gift Certificate + Stern Translite
5th-16th Place – $25 PinMonk Gift Certificate
17th-24th Place – $10 PinMonk Gift Certificate

Top Qualifier – $100!

Best score just outside of qualifying – PinShades

Any person submitting a valid qualifying score and not in the final 4 will be entered in a random drawing to win 1 of 4 Stern Translites

Total anticipated cash prize pool with sponsorships: $1,950

How To Enter: All competitors must submit their scores via the Official PinClash Discord Server. Join the server today to enter into the competition!

20th April 2021

Stern Pinball

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Stern Pinball’s current catalog of pinball games makes buying just one game a tough choice.

And, there are variations to each title. That’s where the experts at GAD can help!

Most Stern Pinball games come in Pro, Premium and Limited Edition. Each game level has features, different artistic features to the cabinet and price.

Led Zepplin Pro, Premium and Limited Edition –

The Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models all feature a custom-molded Hindenburg Zeppelin toy, based on the iconic imagery from the Led Zeppelin I album. When lit, the Zeppelin toy scores speed locks on the player’s musical journey to Zeppelin multiball. A custom Swan Song Records trademark Icarus sculpted leaper toy takes flight when smashed by the chaotic pinball. A 3-bank of drop targets, 3 custom steel ramps, and 3 flippers keep the pinball action rolling.

The Premium and Limited Edition models feature an innovative interactive Electric Magic™ toy. This device is a unique motorized toy which rises from below the playfield to create different magical pinball experiences. An optical spinner charges the Electric Magic magnet, capturing and making balls disappear. The Electric Magic device also converts into a physical pinball bash toy capable of locking a ball or launching a ball around the playfield.

Before you buy a game for home or work – GAD can help you locate the Stern games to play near you.

Check out Pinball in stock and available for pick up today.

16th April 2021

Stern Avengers Infinity Quest Pinball: Tips and Tricks

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Need some tips and tricks on how to play Avengers: Infinity Quest?

Look no further than these in-depth tutorials from Stern’s very own Raymond Davidson (current #1 ranked player in the world), Karl DeAngelo of IE Pinball, and the PAPA TV YouTube channel!

What a new Avengers Infinity Quest Pinball? GAD sells to bars, restaurants and home game rooms. Looking for an out of the box treasure? GAD has showroom close outs going on now!

15th April 2021

Showroom Model Close Out

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GAD Vending Showroom Model Close Out is open to the public! But because of COVID, please call (402) 553-2812 to schedule an appointment.

The models shown in the photos are located in our 6161 Grover St location in Omaha, NE. Our Showrooms in Des Moines and Kansas City are also open to the public but we prefer appointments during COVID.

Call us to find out what is available. Curbside pick up is available.

13th April 2021

Pinball

A GAD Vending Favorite: American Pinball Oktoberfest

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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.

6th April 2021

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

A GAD Favorite: Stern Comic Art Pinball (Affordable Home Pinball) https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/star-wars-comic-pinball-header.jpg 960 500 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/star-wars-comic-pinball-header.jpg 6th April 2021 9th March 2021

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.

25th March 2021

Pinball

April 8-10 Pinbrew Fest: Metroplex Girard, Ohio

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The games! The brew! The travel!

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

23rd March 2021

A GAD Favorite: American Pinball Houdini

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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!

15th March 2021

Pinball

Celebrate St Pat’s with Pinball

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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

11th March 2021

Pinball

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 https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Avengers-speakers.jpg 518 755 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Avengers-speakers.jpg 11th March 2021 9th March 2021

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.