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2nd September 2021

Shack News Reviews Stern Pinball Insider Connected

Shack News Reviews Stern Pinball Insider Connected https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/stern-insider.jpg 494 315 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/stern-insider.jpg 2nd September 2021 30th August 2021

(Shack News, August 26, 2021) Pinball has always been kind of a community game when you think about it. Sure, you can really only run the silver ball by yourself, but when you look up at the backboard and see the scores of the best players around, it gives you something to strive for. You and others push and figure out the technique to try to put your score up in that hollowed spot. You might even share tips and strategies on any given game with fellow players. Stern and its fans have cultivated that community passion and interaction over the years, and the company is about to try to give its fans more ways to do so with a new Insider Connected program.

Stern announced the Insider Connected program via an press release on its website on August 26, 2021. This is a program that will be standard on new machines and can be applied to previously released ones via a retrofit kit. There will also be a mobile app. Essentially, any Stern Pinball machine with Insider Connected set up will feature a QR code where users can log the machine via the app and engage in community interaction, Challenge Quests, and other promotions.

With Challenge Quests, Stern Pinball machine owners and operators can set up events and challenges that will allow players to earn loyalty points. Players can also track their progress and chase after game-specific achievements, as well as engaging with other players from the community.

Any Stern game utilizing the Spike 2 LCD system produced after the September launch will ship with the Insider Connected system installed. That means machines like the recent Led Zeppelin and Mandalorian releases can be set up with this program.

With pinball always having had some level of community interaction behind it, Insider Connected seems like a wonderful way to expand pinball past the player standing at the machine at any given time. Stay tuned for more news and updates regarding Stern Pinball as it becomes available, right here at Shacknews.

30th August 2021

STERN PINBALL LAUNCHES INSIDER CONNECTED™ PLATFORM

STERN PINBALL LAUNCHES INSIDER CONNECTED™ PLATFORM https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/stern-insider.jpg 494 315 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/stern-insider.jpg 30th August 2021 30th August 2021

CHICAGO, IL – August 26, 2021 – Stern Pinball, Inc., announced today the launch of Insider Connected, a comprehensive technology initiative to connect the universe of Stern pinball machines. The platform is designed to enhance and extend player engagement with the games across both home and commercial environments. It also presents professional operators of the pinball machines with a robust set of tools to drive location play, build player loyalty, analyze performance, make adjustments remotely and maintain the machines.

Registration for Insider Connected is free; players can either scan a QR code at the games or go to the Stern Pinball website where they will need to enter an email address and create a password. Once players register for Insider Connected, they are issued a unique QR Code that can be used to identify that player at any connected Stern pinball machine, anywhere in the world. When a player logs into the machine, they can track their progress, earn new game specific achievements, engage with the player community and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests.

Challenge Quests can be issued by operators to drive play at their locations and build player loyalty or by Stern Pinball to highlight a game title or engage the community. When players complete quests, they receive loyalty rewards.

All Stern Spike® 2 LCD games produced after the September launch will ship with the Insider Connected system installed; this includes new runs of previously released titles. Any existing Stern LCD game can be added to Insider Connected by installing a simple, inexpensive retrofit kit available from Stern distributors, dealers and the Stern Store®.

By the end of the year, all 17 Stern Spike 2 LCD system titles will be added to Insider Connected. At launch seven titles will be supported. Over the next year the full system with added features will be rolled out.

“Insider Connected will transform how players interact with pinball machines, and operators will benefit greatly from new tools,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball machines and accessories are available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors like GAD and dealers around the world.

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 The Mandalorian, 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.

24th August 2021

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Stern Pinball – The Mandalorian Rule Sheet

Stern Pinball – The Mandalorian Rule Sheet https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mandalorian-kid.jpg 2048 1786 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mandalorian-kid.jpg 24th August 2021 3rd August 2021

Because some folks like to read the rules – before and/or after they play the game. Others say reading the rules in No Bueno. However you want to play the newest Stern The Mandalorian – here’s you go…..

The Mandalorian Rule Sheet:

This is the way to set some high scores on The Mandalorian pinball machines! Check out the official rule sheet here! https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mando-Rule-Sheet.pdf

16th August 2021

Exciting Announcements – Pinball on the way to GAD

Exciting Announcements – Pinball on the way to GAD https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/square-mandalorian.jpg 410 400 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/square-mandalorian.jpg 16th August 2021 15th August 2021

At GAD we stock pinball games. And so many new titles, levels and various manufacturers – the inbound pinball orders are crazy! Much of what we have coming inbound is already presold. Don’t let that stop you from calling! We have lots on order and can always check with out factory’s’ for dates of production.

At GAD we give you an inclusive quote for any game. This will include the cost of the game, shipping, delivery (or pick up at one of our docks), sales tax and any other extras you need. GAD is expert in payment systems and add-ons for pinball games.

GAD claim to fame is being a quality distributor of games, has an expert service department and a wide stock of parts. While we spend most of our time with commercial customers, our home gamers appreciate the professionalism and knowledge GAD brings to home game rooms.

Here’s just a few of what we have and what’s coming:

Stern –
- Led Zeppelin Pro – due in Aug
- Led Zeppelin Premium – in stock
- Avengers Pro (Premium all pre-sold) – due in Aug
- TMNT Premium and Pro – due in Aug
- Iron Maiden Premium and Pro – due in Aug
- Guardians of the Galaxy Pro – due in Aug
- Star Wars Pro and Premium – due in Aug
- Mandalorian order for August is sold out but more LE, Premium and Pro are in production.
Jersey Jack
- Guns ‘N Roses LE due soon.
American
- Houdini is in stock
- Hot Wheels and Oktoberfest are coming soon.

5th August 2021

Want to know more about how your Stern Pinball Machine is made?

Want to know more about how your Stern Pinball Machine is made? https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/riot-i.jpg 281 362 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/riot-i.jpg 5th August 2021 3rd August 2021

So many great articles have been written about Stern Pinball. And this article by Riot Fest is definitely in that category.

Written by a true pinball enthusiast, Bailey Davis, you can just feel the passion for pinball. And the review of the Stern Pinball manufacturing line is impressive.

Check out the article at https://riotfest.org/2021/07/stern-pinball-photo-tour/.

10th July 2021

The Mandalorian is Sweeping The Pop Culture Scene

The Mandalorian is Sweeping The Pop Culture Scene https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/mandalorian-mag.jpg 366 310 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/mandalorian-mag.jpg 10th July 2021 8th July 2021

What else is there to say? Star Wars started a completely different force of pop culture when the movies started coming out in May 1977. Everything has sprung from the original IV – including this new generation of The Mandalorian.

Stern Pinball is the one to accept the challenge. Having innovated pinball for Star Wars multiple times, The Mandalorian just gave the designers so much more to work with. And the results are amazing.

From the July Stern of the Union:

The Mandalorian:

Mandalorian mania continues across the globe as games make their way on location (check out your local Stern Army location to play) with a continual onslaught of press and media exposure! Check out these exclusive Mandalorian features from Yahoo!, Old School Gamer Magazine, AusRetroGamer, and Shacknews featuring Gary Stern and Jack Danger. The Mandalorian pinball was also featured as GQ’s top picks of summer and was a spotlight in the official Star Wars Father’s Day Gift Guide!

8th July 2021

Inbound Pinball to GAD Warehouses

Inbound Pinball to GAD Warehouses https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/square-mandalorian.jpg 410 400 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/square-mandalorian.jpg 8th July 2021 8th July 2021

We get so excited about new pinball games coming in – and lately, so has everyone else. There is a definite demand cycling up with people going back out to entertainment venues – plus wanting to add games to their home game rooms.

Monthly, we update our inventory on the website and wanted to highlight some of the upcoming inbound pinball games. Of course, we can order any pinball game you’d like too.

Due in July from Stern Pinball

Mandalorian Premium (all 3 sold), Led Zeppelin Premium, Avengers Pro and Premium (Premium all sold), TMNT pinball Pro and Premium, Jurassic Park Premium (all sold), Iron Maiden Pro and Premium, GOTG Pro, Star Wars Pro

Due in August from Stern Pinball

Mandalorian Pro and Premium (all sold), Led Zeppelin Pro, Star Wars Premium, Batman 66′ (all sold)

Due Later in the Year from Stern Pinball

Stranger Things Pro (1 left/final run), Jurassic Park Pro and Premium, Deadpool Pro and Premium, Mandalorian Pro and Premium

4th June 2021

Pinball

Stern Pinball Reward Program

Stern Pinball Reward Program https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/reward.png 500 216 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/reward.png 4th June 2021 19th May 2021

Stern Pinball reward program through the IFPA – more details.

CURRENT REWARDS AVAILABLE:

Avengers Pro (August 2021)
Deadpool Premium (TBD-2021)
Deadpool Pro (TBD-2021)
Guardians of the Galaxy Pro (TBD-2021)
Jurassic Park Premium (TBD-2021)
Jurassic Park Pro (TBD-2021)
Led Zeppelin Pro (August 2021)
Star Wars Premium (TBD-2021)
Star Wars Pro (TBD-2021)
Star Wars Pin (August 2021)
Star Wars Comic Pin (August 2021)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pro (TBD-2021)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premium (TBD-2021)

STERN MERCHANDISE DISCOUNTS

The $tern Rewards Program will annually provide IFPA players who qualify the chance to purchase one new Stern Pinball, Inc. (SPI) pinball game directly from SPI at the IFPA Price plus shipping and any applicable taxes. All sales are subject to SPI’s standard terms of sale. Game selection is subject to availability, and no guarantee is made that any particular game will be available.

All games purchased through the $tern Rewards Program will include a custom certificate exclusive to the program.

Qualifying participants will also be eligible for discounts at the Stern online store which features a wide range of Stern and $tern Rewards Program merchandise exclusive to the IFPA rewards program.

Ways to qualify for the $tern Rewards Program:

Be the IFPA announced “Player of the Month”. This is the player that earned the most World Pinball Player Rankings points for the month.
Be one of the top three “Biggest Movers” for a month. These are the players who moved up the most positions in the World Pinball Player Rankings for a given month.
Be in the Top 1000 of the final World Pinball Player Rankings at the end of the Calendar Year.

Other rules:

Qualified players will have until December 31st, 2020 to redeem their rewards from 2019. After that date all rewards for 2019 will expire. Qualified players can redeem their rewards by contacting the IFPA. (Any 2020 rewards winners have until December 31st, 2021 to redeem their reward)
Only players with complete IFPA profiles will be eligible for the program. A complete IFPA profile includes a picture, address, and email address on file with the IFPA.
No player can earn the right to purchase more than one game per program year. Should a player earn multiple “Player of the Month” awards, they will only qualify for the program one time.
Rewards are not cumulative. The program is an annual program.
The IFPA and SPI each have the right to modify or cancel the program at anytime without notice.

If you have any questions regarding the $tern Rewards Program, please contact the IFPA at [email protected]

To purchase a Stern Pinball machine or find out where to play near you in the Midwest, contact GAD.

18th May 2021

In case you can’t get enough TMNT

In case you can’t get enough TMNT https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tmnt-at-walmart-scaled.jpeg 2048 1489 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tmnt-at-walmart-scaled.jpeg 18th May 2021 13th May 2021

NECA TMNT Walmart Exclusive:

Cowabunga, dudes! Stern Pinball teamed up directly with NECA to serve up a heaping helping of total awesomeness in honor of the TMNT pinball game. Exclusivley sold through select Walmart stores, this loot crate box includes pizza magnets, a Rocksteady and Bebop keychain, a Krang beanie, custom t-shirt, and an exclusive Shredder action figure…a definite collector’s item if you were lucky to get one!

Checking Walmart’s website today – all sold out.

(GAD isn’t affiliated with this product – only the TMNT Pinball from Stern. We just thought it too cool – and wanted to share.)

12th May 2021

New! Stern Pinball Announces New Pinball Machine Inspired by The Mandalorian

New! Stern Pinball Announces New Pinball Machine Inspired by The Mandalorian https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/mandalorian.jpg 722 363 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/mandalorian.jpg 12th May 2021 12th May 2021

CHICAGO, IL – May 11, 2021 –Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a new line of pinball machines inspired by the Emmy award-winning Star Wars^TM series, The Mandalorian, streaming only on Disney+. These new pinball machines are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models now.

The story of The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. The series follows the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.

In this action-packed pinball quest, players are transported to a galaxy far, far away as they play as the Mandalorian, teaming up with key allies and protecting Grogu, while battling dangerous enemies and forces across their journey.

“Star Wars is timeless and our players have enjoyed every pinball machine reimagined by the iconic space saga,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “Stern’s new pinball machine, inspired by The Mandalorian, continues that tradition with an engaging and exciting story for an entirely new generation of fans around the world. Collaborating with Lucasfilm, we have brought all of the suspense, excitement, and action from the Star Wars galaxy into a one-of-a-kind pinball adventure perfect for any location or home game room.”

Prepare for battle on the gravity-changing, rotating Encounter upper mini playfield available on the Premium and Limited Edition models. This innovative, motorized rotating playfield is packed with six stand-up targets, lights, and two full-size flippers for high intensity pinball action.

Watch out for ambushes! Like the Mandalorian seen in the series, players can be ambushed by enemy forces. A dynamic inner loop shot activates an up/down horseshoe scoop ramp for fast, repeatable precision shooting, creating tense experiences on the Premium and Limited Edition models.

Players can navigate their way to multi-ball mayhem by hitting a unique hanging uplift target attached to a custom molded Razor Crest ship. Success in hitting the target qualifies a center ramp shot on the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models.

Features of The Mandalorian-inspired pinball machines include a large custom sculpture of Grogu, authentic video and audio from seasons one and two, and exclusive custom speech performed by actor Carl Weathers (Greef Karga). The game includes the iconic title theme song by Ludwig Göransson and stunning hand-drawn artwork by Randy Martinez, one of today’s most popular comic artists.

Only 750 limited-edition machines will be available. The limited edition version includes an exclusive full color mirrored back glass inspired by Beskar armor, iconic custom cabinet artwork, custom high gloss powder-coated pinball armor, a custom designer autographed bottom arch, exclusive inside art blades, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, and Certificate of Authenticity.

Pricing and Availability:

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price:

MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.

Pro Model: $US 6,199

Premium Model: $US 7,799

Limited Edition Model: $US 9,199

The Mandalorian-inspired pinball machines and accessories are available now through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Recent Stern Pinball titles include Led Zeppelin, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Iron Maiden, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, and Batman. 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.

About GAD

Greater American Distributing (GAD) is an authorized distributor of Stern Pinball. GAD is a Midwest operator, seller/distributor and service department for video arcade machines, pinball games, vending, music and simulators. GAD is located in Kansas City, Des Moines, and Omaha with warehouses and services the Midwest region. GAD sells to commercial, business and home customers. Check out our website to find out more about the huge range of products we offer, backed up by years of experience.

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