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Star Trek Pinball

gamemerged10 mentionsFirst seen Nov 19, 2013Last seen Feb 8, 2026

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Star Trek Pinball is a licensed pinball machine game developed by Stern Pinball, released in 2014 based on the 2009 Star Trek film and its sequel Into Darkness. Designed by renowned pinball designer Steve Richie, the machine features advanced mechanical components including three ramp assemblies, optical sensors, and multiple bumper types. The game was promoted through celebrity endorsements and has become a subject of restoration and customization interest within the pinball community.

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  • designedGreg FerrisContributed to art direction on Star Trek pinball gamemedium

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  • factualhigh

    Star Trek pinball has three distinct ramp assemblies requiring removal for full playfield access

    Source: GaryStar Trek Pinball Shop-Out: Cleaning, Maintenance & What We Learned
  • opinionmedium

    A properly restored Star Trek pinball machine can look like it rolled off the showroom floor

    Source: Ed (host)Star Trek Pinball Shop-Out: Cleaning, Maintenance & What We Learned
  • factualmedium

    Star Trek Pinball has a floaty ball compared to its expected speed

    Source: Tournament playerPinball Expo 2019 Flip Out Tournament Playoffs - Featured Match #1
  • factualhigh

    Star Trek Pinball is the first Pro model with LEDs fully integrated

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  • Existing: Star Trek Pinball released in 2014 (based on mention 0 date: 2014-01-23)vsConflicting: Karl Urban endorsement promotion dated 2013-11-19, approximately 2 months before official release announcement
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Game released/announced in 2014vsConflicting: Shop-out restoration article dated 2026-02-08, which is 12 years in the future from release
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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Source: George GomezMaking of Star Trek Pinball from Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The game will feature dialogue from the movies and additional guide voices to direct players through gameplay

    Source: Steve RitchieMaking of Star Trek Pinball from Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The game features 18 missions plus side goals where the crew goes off and does stuff

    Source: Steve RitchieMaking of Star Trek Pinball from Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The Enterprise ship mechanic uses a spring-loaded latch coil assembly with slide guides to enable tilting and holding position

    Source: Paul RothelMaking of Star Trek Pinball from Stern Pinball