
STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – APRIL 2025
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:
Ed Pinball:
It’s time to go bananas for the ape-themed pinball the world has been waiting for!
The First Primate of Hollywood, The King of the Great Apes… Ed! Featuring moments you love and treasure from the beloved 1996 classic, including Matt LeBlanc’s most famous catch phrase: “I’m going to spank that monkey!”
Ed Pinball is packed full of major league fun and is a sure-fire home run from Stern Pinball!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye:
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye is a critical hit and the magic can be seen everywhere, including at the iconic Gary Con festival! Check out a bunch of fun videos of the game in action on various streams and seek out an official launch party near you to play the game first hand!
Insider Connected:
Congrats to everyone who earned badges big and small in the inaugural Big Badge Bonanza! How many badges did you achieve? Don’t miss out on the next wave of seasonal quests and be on the lookout for some exciting upcoming community events coming worldwide!
Venom Accessories:
Choose your accessory, change your game with the full line of Venom pinball accessories!
Gameroom of the Month:
Congrats to Brott and Carrie Ritzel 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 be featured as our next winner!
Stern Army Updates:
The Stern Army continues to grow with troops spreading the gospel of pinball across the globe. Stern Army locations receive first priority shipment of new Stern games for hosting official Launch Parties in addition to supporting events with prizes, giveaways, promotional materials, and tools for hosting recurring tournaments and leagues. Engage and expand your local pinball community and to join the Stern Army, please reach out to SternArmy@sternpinball.com
Location of the Month:
Congrats Satellite Pinball Lounge of Oakland Park, Florida for winning Location of the Month! Do you have a special location you want to share with the world? Submit your 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 IFPA Pin-Masters and Texas Pinball Festival Circuit tournaments. In the end, Stern’s own Raymond Davidson controlled his nerves to tackle the intense Pin-Masters while Preston Moncla won his first ever Circuit tournament down in Texas! 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/
2025 Stern Pro Circuit Rankings – Top 10 |
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1st |
Raymond Davidson | Elk Grove Village, IL |
2nd |
Derek Thomson | Sherwood Park, AB |
3rd |
Jack Slovacek | |
4th |
Jason Zahler | NJ |
5th |
Walt Wood | Englewood, CO |
6th |
Zach McCarthy | Conifer, CO |
7th |
Escher Lefkoff | QLD |
8th |
Jared Schmidt | Pittsburgh, PA |
9th |
Colin MacAlpine | Austin, TX |
10th |
Dalton Ely | Rockmart, GA |
Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events:
Stern Pro Circuit Event |
Date |
Tournament Details |
Cactus Jack’s Silverball Showdown | 4/4-6 | https://cactusjackssilverballshowdown.com/ |
Silverball Rumble Pintastic New England | 4/10-12 | https://pintasticnewengland.com/tournaments/ |
Pinball at the Zoo | 4/17-19 | https://pinballatthezoo.com/#pinball-tournaments |
Stern Pro Circuit 2025 Schedule:
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2025 season of the Stern Pro Circuit!
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. 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/
George Gomez Hall of Fame:
As if he hasn’t accumulated enough awards through his iconic career, a big congrats to George Gomez for his induction into the Amusement Industry’s Hall of Fame!
Random Tutorials, Interviews and more:
Check out a slew of fun content including a highlight of pinball at the Hall of Fame, some pinball tutorials you didn’t know you needed, plus some new Stern Tech School videos!