Stern Star Trek is a pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in the early 2010s, built on the SAM (Stereo Audio Module) system. The game features a flowball-style design and is known for its wireform drop mechanism. It represents an early 2010s entry in Stern's licensing portfolio and has become a platform for modern upgrades, including Color DMD installations, demonstrating the game's lasting appeal in the collector community.
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Kobayashi Maru is the first wizard mode reached by completing all six modes
Medal medals (bronze/silver/gold) earned in modes directly affect Kobayashi Maru wizard mode payout
Mode timers pause if you don't hit any switch to prevent artificial timeout failures
Second-tier modes change from timed hit-as-many mechanics to roving special shot mechanics
Jason's #5 favorite game and first pinball machine purchase; Pro version cost ~$4,200; known for satisfying warp ramp
Stern machine Jason reviewed in Episode 1; featured photon torpedoes (not proton torpedoes as Jason initially called them)
Stern Pinball designed by Steve Richie; proposed by Dennis for top 10 based on superior flow layout
Tournament selection for Women's World Championship finals; played with modified settings (removed out lane rubbers, extra hard kickback, minimum ball saves); had longest queue all day; Kerry Wing's favorite game
Steve Ritchie design; Gonzo uses as negative example of poor plastic ramp timing that 'kills it' for him
Pinball machine by Stern being demonstrated; features SAM system, medal-based modes, tiered difficulty, and Kobayashi Maru wizard mode
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Vengeance Multiball holds a ball with a magnet that can be jarred loose for three-ball multiball vs standard two-ball
Each second and third tier mode has unique animations
Early 2010s SAM-based pinball machine receiving Color DMD upgrade
Referenced as example of game with problematic wireform drop that bounces ball momentum; contrasted negatively with Dune's design
Stern Pinball game; flowball-style game in Eric's collection