Stern Pinball, Inc. Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Stern Pinball, Inc.

Mission: Stern Pinball creates compelling entertainment that inspires a lifetime love of games, sparks passion, forges friendships, and connects people everywhere through fun, innovative, technologically advanced pinball games, and experiences.

Founded: Stern Pinball’s lineage traces back to the 1930s, with the foundational involvement of Sam Stern. Gary Stern, his son, helped establish Data East Pinball in 1986, later evolving into Stern Pinball, Inc.

Key People: Gary Stern (Chairman), Seth Davis (CEO)

Headquarters: Located near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, North America.

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For: Stern Pinball is renowned for being the oldest and largest designer and manufacturer of arcade-quality pinball games globally, offering a full line of commercial and consumer pinball games, merchandise, parts, and accessories.

Products

Stern Pinball, Inc. offers a diverse and innovative range of pinball games, each providing unique features and immersive experiences:

Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye

Description: Based on the iconic role-playing game, taking players to the forgotten realms with legendary entities.

Key Features: Includes advanced animatronic dragon, multi-axis motion sensing, dynamic levels, and Stern's Insider Connected platform for extended gameplay.

Metallica Remastered

Description: Enhanced version of the classic Metallica pinball with modern technology and new features.

Key Features: New animations, enhanced gameplay rules, updated mechanical devices, and an Expression Lighting system synchronized with gameplay events.

The Uncanny X-Men

Description: Features popular Marvel characters engaging in battles across iconic locations.

Key Features: Includes mechanically articulated Sentinel, Danger Room for high-risk experiences, and interactive gameplay incorporating various X-Men elements.

Godzilla

Description: Celebrates Godzilla's 70th anniversary with a special black and white edition.

Key Features: New Challenge Mode, adrenaline-inducing software update, and dynamic playfield art and accessories.

John Wick

Description: Based on the famous film franchise, this pinball game introduces new AI combat systems.

Key Features: Dynamic AI that challenges players, unique mechanical features, and custom film-inspired gameplay.

JAWS

Description: Inspired by the film franchise, it brings players into thrilling encounters with the Great White Shark.

Key Features: Custom sculpted shark bash toy, themed audio by John Williams, and immersive storytelling.

Other Offerings

Additional Games: Include titles such as Venom, Foo Fighters, James Bond 007, Rush, The Mandalorian, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Deadpool, Elvira's House of Horrors, and Iron Maiden.

Artwork and Designs: Many games feature hand-drawn artwork by renowned artists, custom narratives, and audio composed by celebrated musicians.

Recent Developments

New Products Launched:

Launch of Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye, Metallica Remastered, The Uncanny X-Men, and special editions such as Godzilla’s 70th Anniversary Premium Edition.

Introduction of advanced dynamic AI in John Wick pinball.

Features and Innovations:

The introduction of Stern's Insider Connected™ for enhancing gameplay through tracking progress, earning achievements, and offering personalized challenges.

New artistic collaborations providing exclusive artwork and custom narrations across various models.

Partnerships and Collaborations:

Collaborations with major franchises and entities such as Marvel, Lucasfilm, Universal Pictures, and Lionsgate for themed pinball experiences.

Partnership with Toho for Godzilla's anniversary edition and ongoing content updates.

This report summarizes the key aspects and innovations of Stern Pinball, Inc., reflecting its rich heritage, commitment to innovation, and its role in delivering iconic gaming experiences worldwide.