
STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – JUNE 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:
King Kong: Myth of Terror Island Pinball:
The King continues to conquer the pinball world with official launch parties heading to a location near you! Check out some additional coverage and content on this smash hit.
Metallica Remastered Sweepstakes:
🚨Win a Metallica Remastered PREMIUM Pinball Machine!🚨
Obey your pinball master and enter for a chance to win a new Metallica Remastered Premium Edition! Sign up for Stern Pinball’s email list between April 19 @ 12:01 a.m. CT and June 30 @ 11:59 p.m. CT for your chance to win! 🎶
Already on our list? You still need to fill out the form to confirm your email.
Want a bonus entry? Give your chances some fuel! Log in to the Stern Pinball Insider Connected App during the promo period!
U.S. residents 18+ only.
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Enter here: https://stpb.co/metsweepsocial
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye:
Check out a great peek into the studio with lead artist Vincent Proce on his artwork in DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye!
Insider Connected:
Stay connected and get ready for ongoing community events! Featuring monthly quests and leaderboards, there’s no shortage of what you’ll be able to achieve!
Avengers: Infinity Quest Vault Spotlight:
Time is running out to help the Avengers collect the Infinity Stones! To help celebrate its inclusion into the vault, watch some of the team go to battle against the Black Order one last time in a celebratory gameplay stream! As part of the Stern Vault Program, Avengers: Infinity Quest will be removed from active production and will remain in the vault for a minimum of two years without any guarantee of returning.
Gameroom of the Month:
Congrats to Chris Juricich 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
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Location of the Month:
Congrats to Wye Beer Company of Trafford, Pennsylvania 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 YEGPIN and Amazing Pinball Race Stern Pro Circuit tournaments. In the end, Jim Belsito took down YEGPIN while Jesse Baker won his first ever Circuit tournament down at the Amazing Pinball Race! 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 |
Jason Zahler | NJ |
3rd |
Steven Bowden | Palatine, IL |
4th |
Jared Schmidt | Pittsburgh, PA |
5th |
Zach McCarthy | Conifer, CO |
6th |
Derek Thomson | Sherwood Park, AB |
7th |
Preston Currie | Fishers, IN |
8th |
Jack Slovacek | |
9th |
Galvin Morgan | Olmsted Falls, OH |
10th |
Colin MacAlpine | Austin, TX |
Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events:
Stern Pro Circuit Event |
Date |
Tournament Details |
Brisbane Masters | 7/19-20 | https://www.bnepac.org/ |
THE BEAST | 7/31-8/3 | https://sternpinball.com/event/the-beast-2/ |
D82 Summer Pinball Classic | 8/15-17 | https://district82.com/event/summer-pinball-classic-2025/ |
NW Pinball Championships | 8/22-24 | https://www.nwpinballchamps.com/ |
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.
The IFPA is excited to announce that Stern has added DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye Pro and Premium as well as Metallica Remastered Premium to the rewards program!
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/
- John Wick – The next update will be focused on implementing a new “Factions” and perk system.
- The Uncanny X-Men – The next update will be focused on enhancing the “Future” and how it’s integrated into the overall gameplay experience.
- Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye – The most recent release (v0.91.0) implements the Legendary Glass Bow of All-Shot, Armor of Immortality, and Shield of Endurance! It also enhanced the rules and interaction of the Dungeon Crawl while also fixing and tweaking an assortment of features.
- King Kong: Myth of Terror Island – The most recent release (v0.82.0) implemented the new Game Intro videos along with an assortment of fixed features.
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/
Random Tutorials, Interviews and more:
Check out a slew of fun content, tutorials, and more!