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14th November 2022

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Favorite Stern Titles Remain Available

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Stern has made the decision to keep in production many of our favorite titles. Some of these games have been available for awhile but remain popular because these are that good. Popular with both adults and kids, these games transcend to just being a great play.

Stern has continued to improve every game in its current production catalog. Games have kept improving with the new Stern Insider Connected and improved code updates. We also see new headers and accessories for a lot of games.

While we enjoy the entire Stern catalog, these are three of our favorites.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball is available in Pro and Premium. Limited Edition is sold out. GAD stocks TMNT pinball and we do sell to home users. Call us for current pricing and availability.

Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, trained in the art of ninjutsu by their wise rat sensei, Master Splinter. Is New York City ready for these radical reptile brothers? With a sick sewer lair and tough friends like April O’Neil and Casey Jones, the Turtles are about to face evils more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have ever imagined. In this pinball adventure players will go to battle as the Turtles fight villains like Shredder, the Krang and loads of super-powerful mutants, to become the heroes they were destined to be, and have loads of fun along the way!

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began as a comic book, morphed into a hit animated show, and has grown into a beloved and iconic global pop culture phenomenon. We have worked directly with Nickelodeon to bring these heroes in a half-shell into the pinball dimension. This game has pure pinball power,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.

The Premium and Limited Edition models feature an interactive custom sculpted Turtles Van, equipped to lock up to 4 balls inside with a mechanical opening/closing side door, ready to unleash multiball havoc upon players. These models also feature the iconic TMNT Glider, a custom-sculpted, player-controlled diverter assembly stationed above both ramps, giving players the ability to control and transport the ball to the flipper of their choice. In addition, a custom-sculpted mechanical Krang toy hovers over the pop bumpers, jumping up and down while taunting players throughout game action.

The Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models all feature distinct hand-drawn art in addition to a high speed magnetic spinning pizza disc capable of holding and throwing 3 balls during pizza multiball mayhem. The original 1987 theme music complements the action with custom video scenes and events created exclusively for this pinball experience. All models include 3 flippers, 3 high speed ramps, and a hidden ninja training ball lock area.

The LE model is limited to 500 units globally. The LE model includes additional unique features such as an exclusive mirrored backglass, exclusive custom themed cabinet artwork, a custom autographed bottom arch, exclusive custom art blades, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball glass, a shaker motor, and a sequentially numbered plaque.

Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park pinball is available in an affordable home edition. Jurassic Park Pro, Premium and Limited Edition are not available currently. GAD stocks Jurassic Park but call us for current versions, incoming and order from Stern.

A Pinball Adventure 65 Million Years in the Making… Stern Pinball Announces New Jurassic Park Home Edition™, a new stylish, affordable, and fun pinball machine designed and engineered for the home!

Jurassic Park Home Edition immerses players in a pinball journey 65 million years in the making. Based on the blockbuster film Jurassic Park from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, the Jurassic Park Home Edition experience will transport players to Isla Nublar, an amusement park where escaped dinosaurs are running amok! With the volcano on the island erupting and threatening to destroy everything in its path, it is the player’s mission to rescue park staff, evacuate and recapture dinosaurs, and escape before it’s too late! Players will experience heart-pounding excitement right from the start in this action-packed pinball adventure filled with suspense, twists, and turns around every flip.

Jurassic Park Home Edition brings to life the most fearsome predator ever to walk the earth with an interactive, custom sculpted T. rex. Players will battle against the Spinosaurus by bashing a captive ball and corral Raptors in their enclosed pen with precision shooting. Fast flowing metal ramps, lightning quick spinners, and kinetically satisfying physical drop targets will provide players with an adrenalized game experience packed with unmatched action and fun. The all-LED playfield lighting provides dazzling light shows in sync with the iconic Jurassic Park theme music to create an immersive pinball experience.

The easy-to-setup Jurassic Park Home Edition is affordable, reliable, built to last, and engineered with genuine Stern commercial-quality parts. The playfield is housed in a stylish cabinet with dynamic, high definition, hand-drawn artwork. Complementing the iconic theme and exciting gameplay, Stern Pinball’s powerful SPIKE™ electronics hardware system enables high-definition graphics and innovative animations on the LCD display. SPIKE™ also reduces system complexity and energy usage, resulting in enhanced reliability and simplified servicing.

“Jurassic Park is an iconic film featuring something we all love…dinosaurs! The Jurassic Park Home Edition is designed to provide quality family entertainment and bring pinball fun to homes everywhere,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “This game will be an incredible addition to any home!”

Star Wars

Star Wars is available in stock or for order in a number of options. Star Wars pinball in Pro and Premium are available. Plus there are two versions of Star Wars home editions. Call us for current inventory, incoming pinball or to order.

Star Wars pinball machines will be available in Pro and Premium models. The game will immerse players in the dynamic and challenging Star Wars pinball environment as they battle to restore justice to the Galaxy. Stern’s Star Wars Pro, machines are packed with features that provide an irresistible game experience. The game includes select speech and footage from the original Star Wars trilogy; color-changing LED-lighted inserts; and a sculpted TIE Fighter.

Stern Pinball’s Star Wars™ Home Edition™ is a new stylish, affordable and fun pinball machine designed and engineered for the home. Stern’s new Star Wars™ Home Edition™ immerses players in the dynamic Star Wars™ galaxy. The Home Edition™ 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.

The easy to setup Star Wars™ Home Edition™ is 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™ Home Edition™ 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.”

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.

Stern’s new Star Wars™ Comic Art Home Edition™ immerses players in the dynamic Star Wars™ galaxy. The Home Edition™ 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 Home Edition™ 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 Home Edition™ 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 Home Edition™ 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.”

11th November 2022

Home Gameroom

Shake Up Your Black Friday with a Free Shaker Motor

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Why not shake up your Black Friday by shopping – and picking up – early a new pinball game to play all weekend.

GAD will install a shaker motor in all new pinball games sold for home use between 11/11/2022-11/22/2022.

Of course, the newest Stern offering, Bond 007, is the perfect gift. All the villian drama. Bond girls. Underwater fight scene. And yours will be shaking, not stirred!

Lots of other pinball titles in stock. Many on the way. And we can order from Stern, American Pinball and Jersey Jack any current title.

If you want to take advantage of the shaker motor but this is for “under the tree”, we can help. Let us know when you pay for your game and we’ll hold for a later pick up date.

10th November 2022

6 Tips to Play Pinball Like A Pro

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Always wanted to be a pinball wizard? Seek to impress your friends with your pinball skills? Love the game and want to improve?

Pinball is like any other game – it takes practice and strategies to become a better player. Try these 6 tips to become a better player and always remember to have a great time playing.

Each pinball machine is different. Even the same exact game iteration. The balance of each machine is unique to the floor. Time of play on a game can change they way it performs. Each game is not maintained the same causing the gears and rubber pieces to perform differently.
Read the rules of the games from the manufacturers.
- All of the games have something posted on the internet about the games rules and how to activate certain advanced features.
- The flashing lights and frantic sounds are trying to tell you something. Decoding the action will help you take those risky shots for high rewards.
- The rules also give you the scoring rhythms. This will build your strategy for the order of shots you’ll want to make.
Take tips from any (or all) of these YouTubers.
- Dead Flip
- Abe Flips is a good channel to watch. His videos help you understand the angles and how to use certain techniques to improve your score. For full clips, be sure to visit AbeFlips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AbeFlips
- Home Leisure Direct has a full channel of various games including pinball. Try this article to hit the pinball highlights.
Learn the game.
- Think one to two moves ahead.
- Never have both flippers up at the same time.
- Master the plunger.
- Have a strategy for each ball. By score or by special feature achieved.
Use the game’s scoring apps to help you track the various games you are trying to master. This way you can determine what is working best for you and track your scoring. It also helps you set goals for improvement.
Don’t freak out! Mastering pinball actually takes time and practice.
- Work on your hand-eye coordination.
- Practice your flipper timing to maximize each ball.
- Take the time to practice an extra game to learn the game idiosyncrasies before you play for a score.

And, if you want to talk with a pinball enthusiast about buying your own game, more tips and tricks, and where the best places are to play – GAD knows Pinball.

6th October 2022

Bond. James Bond. (As only Stern can do…)

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Bond. James Bond.

What a fabulous famous line. So, how did Stern take the volume of 007 movies and make 4 classic pinball machines? It was a tough duty but one Stern did with great reverence to the franchise.

There are 4 versions available – Pro, Premium, Limited and a (coming soon) 60th Anniversary Limited Edition.

Stern decided to take the favorite Bond, Sean Connery, as the prime focus of these games. Underwater Bond fight. The Austin Martin. The Bond girls, the villain’s, and Spectre.

How easy is it to get your own Stern pinball game to your home? Do any combination of these steps:

Take a look at the games on Stern’s website.
Go play at a commercial location – Stern’s Pinball Locator.
Call GAD and talk with one of our Stern experts.
- Find out about the various versions.
- Get a full quote.
- Order your game.
- Pick up or arrange for delivery.

2nd October 2022

Home Gameroom

Stern Insider Connected – Home Set Up Answers

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With Stern Insider Connected Home Team, users’ home pinball machines will remember them. Owners will be able to set standard home Insider Connected user profiles that are always available without needing a phone to scan in.

Your guests won’t be left out either. When guests scan into a Home Team enabled machine their profile will be temporarily remembered for rapid replays, until they log out or the machine is turned off. Turning on Home Team can be done through the service menu on free play machines and accessed by pressing the flipper buttons before starting a game.

GET CONNECTED AND PLAY! http://sternpinball.com/insider
LOCATE TO PLAY – https://sternpinball.com/pinball-loca…
PURCHASE YOUR GAME – GAD Knows Pinball

24th September 2022

007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition of 500 Games

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Stern’s James Bond 007 60^th Anniversary Limited Edition pinball machines will immerse players in the history of 007. Limited to 500 machines globally, the highly collectible 60^th Anniversary Limited Edition offers players a retro-inspired playfield packed with exciting mechanical action. Control the chaos from Oddjob’s kinetic spinning disc hat, survive tactical precision shots against 10 drop targets, escape SPECTRE’s evil henchmen navigating pinballs through 4 fast-flowing optical spinners, learn assignments through an in-playfield LCD screen, and rack up high scores on classic-style score reels.

“James Bond is as timeless as pinball. Partnering with EON Productions/Danjaq, MGM Studios and Aston Martin, we created a pinball adventure capturing the suspense, action, and humor from this beloved film series.” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO. “Get connected today and become a legend.”

Call GAD to order yours today.

23rd September 2022

New! Stern 007 Premium

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In Dr. No (1962) Sean Connery propelled 007 into the cultural zeitgeist, bringing the legendary literary figure to life through adrenalized action sequences, ground-breaking gadgets and effects, memorable characters, and timeless villains.

Stern’s James Bond 007 cornerstone pinball machine will highlight film footage and iconic music from the films that built the 007 legend: Dr. No, From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Players are immersed into the world of espionage in this action-packed pinball experience, tackling assignments, teaming up with key allies, and stopping SPECTRE’s villainous schemes.

Gather gadgets from Q Branch as pinballs get ejected through the roof of a custom sculpted Aston Martin DB5. Break through the Osato Chemicals drop targets to battle SPECTRE at the Bird One rocket base. And hold your breath on the gravity defying, magnetic jetpack as it transports pinballs across the playfield.

James Bond 007 pinball machines include Stern’s award-winning Insider Connected™ system, which enables players to interact with the game and a global network of players in a variety of ways. Through Insider Connected, players can track progress, earn new game-specific achievements, engage with the player community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests. Insider Connected also provides an operator-focused toolset to drive location play through Location Leaderboards, build player loyalty, analyze performance, make adjustments remotely, and maintain the machines. Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com/.

Limited to 1,000 machines globally, the highly collectible cornerstone Limited Edition includes an exclusive full-color mirrored back glass inspired by Thunderball, masterfully adapted cabinet artwork, custom high gloss and 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 a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Stern Chairman Gary Stern and President Seth Davis.

20th September 2022

How to set up a Pinball Tournament with the Stern Army

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Hosting a pinball tournament is an excellent way to build foot traffic in the winter. This is the type of event that has become much easier with internet products like Stern’s Insider connected.

Step 1 – When

Create an event calendar that you can promote two or three events at one time. This will help you determine the best time of year to add events to bring in consistent traffic.

Step 2 – How

Have you ever wanted to run your own pinball tournament, but not sure how? This is a great way to grow the pinball community at your location and the Stern Army is here to help! We’ll show you how easy it is.

Match Play Events is one of many great resources you can use in organizing and running a tournament – https://matchplay.events/
The International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) is the official source of the World Pinball Player Rankings (WPPR) system. Find tournaments taking place all over the world and become an officially ranked pinball player today! – https://www.ifpapinball.com/calendar/
Who is the Stern Army? https://sternpinball.com/stern-army/
Get connected! http://sternpinball.com/insider
Locate to play – https://sternpinball.com/pinball-loca…
Need fresh pinball games? – GAD

Step 3 – Marketing

The key to any event is awareness marketing.

Promote in your establishment.
Have nice flyers created to distribute –
- In the shopping area around you.
- Post on coffee shop bulletin boards.
- Ask your staff to promote to their influence groups.
- Hand out to your regulars.
Make sure you post your pinball tournament at the IFPA.
Promote on your social media.
Add to event calendars like EventVesta.com.

6th September 2022

Stern Pinball: Last Call!

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This is a serious announcement as these are among our favorite Stern pinball machines offered. But Stern has only so much production time in their schedule.

If any of these are your favorite pinball games, consider ordering soon. On last call:

Led Zeppelin
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Guardians of the Galaxy

GAD has some of these pinball games in stock and many on order. Call us soon to get a quote and schedule pick up.

17th August 2022

Stern Pinball Announces New Insider Connect Features – this is an app you really need on your homescreen

Stern Pinball Announces New Insider Connect Features – this is an app you really need on your homescreen https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Insider.jpg 446 317 GAD Vending GAD Vending https://gadvending.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Insider.jpg 17th August 2022 16th August 2022

Stern is keeping pinball cool. Insider Connected is free and should become the dominate app on your phone.

CHICAGO, IL –August 3, 2022 – Stern Pinball, Inc. expands its award-winning Insider Connected platform with new features making it easier to access the service. With Stern Insider Connected, over 43,000 users track their scores and earn achievements on our network of more than 11,000 connected machines. New features launched today include an easier to use mobile ID card and Home Team system that will automatically log in home users. Code updates are available today for all 18 Stern commercial LCD pinball machines that include Home Team and additional improvements across titles.

Insider Connected now offers our players the ability to save an ID card with their personal QR code in their mobile wallet. It saves time previously spent retrieving a QR code by logging into the Insider Connected service on a phone or by finding a previous screenshot of your QR code saved somewhere in your photo library. These mobile ID cards can be used on connected machines.

With Home Team, users’ home pinball machines will remember them. Owners will be able to set standard home Insider Connected user profiles that are always available without needing a phone to scan in. Guests won’t be left out either. When guests scan into a Home Team enabled machine their profile will be temporarily remembered for rapid replays, until they log out or the machine is turned off. Turning on Home Team can be done through the service menu on free play machines and accessed by pressing the flipper buttons before starting a game.

For more information on how to set up your own Mobile ID Card and Home Team, visit sternpinball.com/support/faq/ where you will find:

Mobile ID Card Set-up Video
Home Team Set-up Video
PDF Mobile ID Card Set-up Guide
PDF Home Team Set-up Guide

Stern Pinball takes the safety of our customer’s data seriously. Stern works with both legal and security organizations to vet all aspects of Insider Connected for legal compliance and best practices worldwide. As part of this effort, our new machine updates will notify users if any third party code modifications are identified that may put data at risk.

Insider Connected enables users to automatically download and update code across their machines. All code updates and read me files are available at sternpinball.com/support/game-code/. Every new machine produced by Stern Pinball comes from the factory Insider Connected-enabled. Upgrade kits for earlier Stern Pinball LCD Machine are available through authorized dealers and distributors or at shop.sternpinball.com for both Pro and Premium/LE game editions.

About Insider Connected

Insider Connected is 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 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 available at insider.sternpinball.com/. Players can also register at a connected game by scanning a registration QR code on the machine. Once a player registers, 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 scans into the machine, they can track progress, earn new game specific achievements, engage with the player community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests.

“Insider Connected is transforming how players interact with pinball machines. Operators are benefiting from new tools that drive repeat play and help maintain games while players benefit from easier log-in access both on location and in their homes,” said Seth Davis, President of Stern Pinball, Inc.

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 Rush, Godzilla, 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.