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:
The Uncanny X-Men:
Don’t be in “Danger” of missing out. A very limited number of The Uncanny X-Men LE pinball machines will be available to purchase on the Stern Store! Keep an eye on the countdown for a chance to purchase one at 12pm CT tomorrow. Only registered All-Access members will have the ability to make a purchase while supplies last. Don’t have All-Access? Get connected and become an All-Access Stern Insider NOW!
JAWS:
Have you played the latest JAWS code update? The new JAWS: The Revenge Challenge Mode is a game changer. Check out a replay of the livestream with the game team as they tackle this fun new challenge mode!
And if that wasn’t enough JAWS for you, the game team also livestreamed a sneak preview of the upcoming “The Shark is Broken” topper mode.
John Wick:
In addition to ongoing contracts, make sure you play the latest code which introduced the all-new Ally Perks! Happy hunting….
Insider Connected:
For all of September, log in and play any Insider Connected John Wick 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!
PAPA World Championships:
It has been 7 years since the last PAPA World Championships were held, and we’re incredibly pleased to announce the World Championships are returning this September.
Emanating from ENTERRIUM on September 5, the PAPA 21 World Championships will honor our friend and pinball icon Lyman F. Sheats and will serve as a memorial for suicide awareness.
More information on the event can be found here: https://lfs.papa.org/
Pinball Streams:
Always a good hang and watch to see some older titles in action. Check out Flip N’ Out with friends stream some Iron Maiden and Stranger Things. And watch Karl DeAngelo destroy Godzilla!
Gameroom of the Month:
Congrats to Brian Carty 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. 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
Brewery of the Month:
Congrats to Buck’s Mill Brewing of Minnesota 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 NW Pinball Championships Circuit tournament. In the end, Escher Lefkoff dominated yet again for the victory! 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/
Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events:
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Stern Pro Circuit Event |
Date |
Tournament Details |
| Cleveland Pinball & Arcade Show | 9/12-15 | https://clevelandpinballshow.com/ |
| UK Pinball Open | 9/27-29 | https://playpinball.uk/ |
| Pinball Expo Flip Out | 10/16-19 | https://pinballexpo.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.
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.
