07/09/24

STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – JULY 2024

The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Without further ado my fellow pinheads:

Godzilla 70^th Anniversary Premium Edition:

Stern Pinball celebrates the 70^th anniversary of the King of the Monsters with a special Premium Edition making its public debut at San Diego Comic-Con! To celebrate this platinum anniversary, the team at Stern has created a special 70th Anniversary Premium Edition version of their Godzilla pinball machine. A dynamic black and white edition, the pinball game features special foil greyscale decals on the cabinet, new greyscale color toys and special backglass artwork to commemorate the special anniversary.

For Godzilla fans looking for even more kaiju-fighting fun, Stern has created an adrenaline-inducing software update available for all existing models of the game. The update introduces the King of the Monsters via a Challenge Mode. The King of the Monsters Challenge can be accessed through the game mode menu, and features the same standard mode rules as the original Wizard Mode. Players can also compete for the top score in a new ‘High Score To Date’ table added exclusively for this challenge mode.

Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium Editions are available worldwide today from all authorized Stern resellers!

John Wick:

“For all you boppers out there in the city of lights… for all you street people with an ear for the action… this hit goes out to you, Mr. Wick.”

Stern Pinball is bringing you a new way to experience Insider Connected with “Contracts” in John Wick Pinball. Contracts will be delivered at random times and be delivered with a notification* via the Insider Connected App. “Open Contracts” will be available to the entire community to earn, but “Limited Contracts” will only be available on a first come, first served basis. If you choose to accept, you’ll have the opportunity to earn an exclusive badge for completing the contract.

Happy hunting….

* Notifications can be disabled via your phone’s system settings at any time!

In addition to these one of a kind Insider Connected contracts, John Wick has been making the circuit with launch parties, appearances at enthusiast shows worldwide in addition to a plethora of new code updates to enhance the overall gaming experience in this adrenalized pinball battle. Check out the videos:

JAWS Pinball:

It’s Stern Shark Week and there’s plenty of JAWS action to keep pinball players entertained! Check out the official Making of Video, watch a special stream with software engineer Elizabeth Gieske and if you need a little dust up on the rules, check out the Flip N’ Out stream to get your harpoons ready…and oh yeah, Karl DeAngelo from IE Pinball shows why he’s one of the best

Insider Connected:

For all of July, log in and play any Insider Connected Black Knight: Sword of Rage pinball machine to see where your score stands amongst the rest of the world on this special month-long Global Leaderboard.

Play at home or on location anywhere in the world to climb the ranks, follow the action, and see who’ll emerge victorious.

Courtesy of the IFPA and Stern Army, (4) random participants of this Global Leaderboard will win prizes!

Follow the leaderboard action on the Insider Connected App!

Making of Venom:

Check out this replay from the latest Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show as the team takes you through some exclusive behind-the-scenes at the creation of Venom!

Fast Company:

Pinball has ALWAYS been cool, but check out this incredible article from Fast Company on the continued excellence and success of all things Stern Pinball!

Gameroom of the Month:

Congrats to Dan F. for winning Gameroom of the Month! Do you have a special home gameroom you want to share with the world? Submit your incredible gameroom directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to win an exclusive Stern Swag Pack!

Stern Army Updates:

The Stern Army continues to grow with troops spreading the gospel of pinball across the globe.

Congratulations to the following Stern Army members on their promotion from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant:

Staff Sergeant Germain Mariolle of Washington (8-Bit Arcade)

Congratulations to the following Stern Army members on their promotion from Specialist to Corporal:

Corporal Chris Leach of Michigan (Tilted Arcade Bar)
Corporal Logan Lee of Tennessee (Classic Arcade Pinball Museum)
Corporal Ari Sovijarvi of Finland (Hopeakuula Arcade)
Corporal Mike Denton of Oklahoma (Magoos Sports Bar and Billiards)
Corporal Anthony Cirillo of Australia (Planet Royale Barcadia)

Congratulations to the following Stern Army members on their promotion from Private First Class to Specialist:

Specialist Jim Farris of Maine (Maine Silverball Tavern)
Specialist Justin McKinnon of Michigan (1UP Games and Repairs)

For more information and to join the Stern Army, please reach out to SternArmy@sternpinball.com

Brewery of the Month:

Congrats to Sandy Springs Brewing Company of Ohio for winning Brewery of the Month! Everyone knows that there’s no better combo than pinball and beer! Do you have a special brewery you want to share with the world? Submit your brewery pictures directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to be featured as our next winner!

Stern Pro Circuit:

Congrats to all competitors at this year’s YEGPIN Stern Pro Circuit tournament. In the end, Luke Nahorniak outlasted the competition! For full details on the Stern Pro Circuit and to keep up with the current standings and schedule, please visit – https://sternpinball.com/stern-pro-circuit/

2024 Stern Pro Circuit Rankings – Top 10
1st	Jason Zahler	NJ
2nd	Luke Nahorniak	Lonsdale, MN
3rd	Steven Bowden	Palatine, IL
4th	Raymond Davidson	Elk Grove Village, IL
5th	Viggo Löwgren	Furulund, Skå
6th	Arvid Flygare	Lund, Skå
7th	Eric Stone	Fort Myers, FL
8th	Carlos Delaserda	Columbus, OH
9th	Zach McCarthy	Conifer, CO
10th	Germain Mariolle	Redmond, WA

Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events:

Stern Pro Circuit Event	Date	Tournament Details
Brisbane Masters	7/19-21	https://www.bnepac.org/
California Extreme	7/26-28	https://caextreme.org/
NW Pinball Championships	8/23-25	https://www.nwpinballchamps.com/

Stern Rewards Program:

In partnership with the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA), the Stern Rewards Program annually provides IFPA players who qualify the chance to purchase a new Stern Pinball machine at a special IFPA price plus the opportunity for additional Stern merchandise discounts. JAWS Pro and Premium pinball machines were just added to the rewards program! Detailed rules for the Stern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers and updated list of rewards available can be found HERE.

Status of Code:

We are continuously working to update and improve software for our machines. There are always code updates and bug fixes in various stages of development; we will release them upon update completion. If you would like to join our mailing list for code updates, please send an e-mail to Code.Updates@sternpinball.com. If you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to bug.report@sternpinball.com. Get Connected and play! https://insider.sternpinball.com/

Code updates and read me files are available at https://sternpinball.com/support/game-code/

Merch and Accessories:

Check out our Stern Shop for all accessories, collectibles, clothing and more!

Stern Pinball accessories are also available to purchase from your local authorized dealer – https://sternpinball.com/find-a-dealer/

Stern Tech School:

Make sure you subscribe to the official Stern YouTube channel and follow along on a brand new video series, Stern Tech School where you will learn tips and tricks to help maintain your Stern pinball machines.

Mastering Pinball: In-Depth Skills and Strategies

Check out this amazing endeavor from Abe Flips!

Barstool Sports:

You just never know when and where pinball will pop up!

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