# Pokémon Pinball Revealed

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-02-13  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/pokemon-pinball-revealed/

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## Analysis

Stern Pinball officially announced and debuted the Pokémon pinball machine on February 6, 2026, with a public trailer premiere at NYC Toy Fair (Feb 14-17). The game will appear at major industry events including Amusement Expo (March 18-19) and Texas Pinball Festival (March 20-22). CEO Seth Davis emphasized the game as a celebration of nostalgia and Pokémon's enduring franchise legacy, available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition variants.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Pokémon pinball machine officially announced on February 6, 2026 — _Replay Magazine article cites official announcement date_
- [HIGH] Game made first public appearance at NYC Toy Fair (Feb 14-17) — _Replay Magazine article states 'first public appearance at the NYC Toy Fair'_
- [HIGH] Pokémon will be shown at Amusement Expo (March 18-19) and Texas Pinball Festival (March 20-22) — _Replay Magazine article explicitly lists upcoming event appearances_
- [HIGH] Pokémon franchise celebrates 30th anniversary on February 27, 2026 — _Replay Magazine states 'The 30th anniversary, in fact, will be Feb. 27'_
- [HIGH] Game available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models — _Replay Magazine directs readers to website for 'Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models'_

### Notable Quotes

> "Today we're proud to finally deliver the long-awaited Pokémon by Stern Pinball machine. This game is a true celebration of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and the enduring adventure of Pokémon – brought to life in a whole new way through immersive pinball gameplay, thrilling battles and the timeless excitement of catching Pokémon."
> — **Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball**, Official announcement (Feb 6, 2026)
> _Official company positioning of Pokémon pinball as flagship nostalgia-driven release emphasizing gameplay innovation and franchise celebration_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Pokémon | game | Stern Pinball's official announcement of Pokémon pinball machine in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition variants |
| Stern Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer that developed and announced Pokémon pinball machine |
| Seth Davis | person | President and CEO of Stern Pinball; provided official statement on Pokémon machine announcement |
| NYC Toy Fair | event | Industry event (Feb 14-17) where Pokémon pinball machine made its first public appearance |
| Amusement Expo | event | Industry trade show (March 18-19) expected to feature Pokémon pinball machine |
| Texas Pinball Festival | event | Pinball community event (March 20-22) expected to feature Pokémon pinball machine |
| Pokémon franchise | product | Japanese media franchise that launched in 1996; celebrating 30th anniversary on Feb 27, 2026 |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Pokémon pinball official announcement and debut, Three-tier product strategy (Pro/Premium/LE)
- **Secondary:** Major industry event appearances and roadmap, Pokémon franchise 30th anniversary alignment

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Official announcement presents Pokémon machine in celebratory tone emphasizing craftsmanship, nostalgia, and enduring franchise appeal. Media coverage is straightforward and promotional without criticism.

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Pokémon machine scheduled for major industry events including Amusement Expo and Texas Pinball Festival (confidence: high) — Article explicitly lists appearances at Amusement Expo (March 18-19) and Texas Pinball Festival (March 20-22)
- **[market_signal]** Official positioning emphasizes nostalgia, franchise legacy, and gameplay innovation rather than technical specifications (confidence: high) — Seth Davis quote highlights 'celebration of nostalgia, craftsmanship' and 'immersive pinball gameplay, thrilling battles and timeless excitement'
- **[announcement]** Official announcement and public debut of Stern Pokémon pinball machine at NYC Toy Fair (confidence: high) — Replay Magazine reports official announcement on Feb 6 with first public appearance at NYC Toy Fair Feb 14-17
- **[product_strategy]** Pokémon released in three-tier variant strategy (Pro/Premium/Limited Edition) consistent with Stern's cornerstone release model (confidence: high) — Replay Magazine article directs readers to website featuring 'Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models'

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## Transcript

Stern Pinball has debuted the trailer for their brand-new Pokémon machine, which was officially announced on Feb. 6. The much-anticipated game made its first public appearance at the NYC Toy Fair, which began Feb. 14 and runs through Feb. 17. It’s also expected at the upcoming Amusement Expo (March 18-19) and the Texas Pinball Festival (March 20-22).
“Today we’re proud to finally deliver the long-awaited Pokémon by Stern Pinball machine,” said Seth Davis, president and CEO of Stern Pinball. “This game is a true celebration of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and the enduring adventure of Pokémon – brought to life in a whole new way through immersive pinball gameplay, thrilling battles and the timeless excitement of catching Pokémon.”
The Pokémon franchise came out of Japan in 1996 and has been a global powerhouse brand ever since. (The 30th anniversary, in fact, will be Feb. 27.)
Visit www.sternpinball.com/game/pokemon to learn more about the intricate features of the Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models of the game.

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: c14b75cf-180e-453a-b66b-2269655a6913*