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Zack Sharp

personactive15 mentionsFirst seen Mar 5, 2017Last seen Oct 17, 2025

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Zack Sharp is a Stern Pinball employee and competitive pinball player who serves in a marketing and tournament development capacity for the company. He is the son of Joshua Sharp and comes from a competitive pinball family background. His roles include conducting factory tours, participating in vault celebration streams, managing creator event invitations, and representing Stern at media events and tournaments. He has been involved with Stern's tournament programming, distribution strategies, and product communication efforts.

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  • achievementCompetitive pinball playerhighfrom 2018
  • achievementParticipant in Stern vault celebration streamshighfrom 2025
  • affiliationStern Pinball employeehighfrom 2018
  • attributeSon of Joshua Sharphigh
  • attributeEmail: zack.sharp@sternpinball.comhigh
  • roleStern Pinball factory tour conductorhighfrom 2023
  • roleStern contact for creator event invitations

Claims (15)

  • factualhigh

    Zack Sharp had high score of 1,000,000 points on Cheetah during qualifying

    Source: IE Pinball commentaryINDISC 2024 - Classics Target Match Play Playoffs - First Round
  • opinionhigh

    House of Villains episode 4 features the greatest homage and love of pinball in the history of television

    Source: Tour introductionStern Factory Tour with Jonny Fairplay
  • factualhigh

    Stern's new factory is bigger, more modern, and more beautiful than the previous facility

    Source: Factory tour narrationStern Factory Tour with Jonny Fairplay
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawlor intentionally designed Willy Wonka without left post to make the game tougher and more drain-prone

Recent Mentions (15)

  • Stern Pinball employee who organized and invited the hosts to the factory tour

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 52 - Wiping Buns.May 31, 2024
  • Host of Straight Down the Middle podcast; conducts vendor spotlight interview at 2017 Louisville Expo

    SDTM: Special Presentation: Flip N Out PinballMar 5, 2017
  • Host of Straight Down the Middle pinball show; operator at Flip N Out Pinball; distributor of Jersey Jack Pinball machines

    Unboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection InstallJul 8, 2019
  • Marketing lead at Stern Pinball; introduced Stern of the Union newsletter that did not include Walking Dead code update announcement.

    Episode 50 - Rooting for the CitizenDec 4, 2017
  • Player with high score of 1,000,000 points on Cheetah during Classics Target Match Play qualifying

    INDISC 2024 - Classics Target Match Play Playoffs - First RoundJun 17, 2025
  • Mentioned as person who will review video/photo content from Stern for a making-of video production.

    Legends Of Valhalla Gameplay

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from 2025
  • roleMarketing/tournament focus person at Stern Pinballhighfrom 2024
  • roleCommunicates Stern distribution strategymediumfrom 2025
  • statusPart of competitive pinball familyhighfrom 2018
  • Source: Straight Down the Middle - Wonka unboxing videoUnboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection Install
  • factualhigh

    The Willy Wonka Standard Edition does not have a physical ball lock at the back, unlike Premium/LE versions

    Source: Straight Down the Middle - Wonka unboxing videoUnboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection Install
  • factualhigh

    Adding modifications to a pinball machine can void the warranty

    Source: Straight Down the Middle - Wonka unboxing videoUnboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection Install
  • opinionhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball has good customer service and will handle damage repairs/replacements for distributors

    Source: Straight Down the Middle - Wonka unboxing videoUnboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection Install
  • opinionhigh

    The MOD Couple's mods are well-designed, clean-looking, and superior to other aftermarket modifications

    Source: Straight Down the Middle - Wonka unboxing videoUnboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection Install
  • factualhigh

    The MOD Couple mods use 3M adhesive backing and are reversible without permanent damage

    Source: Straight Down the Middle - Wonka unboxing videoUnboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection Install
  • factualhigh

    Document all exterior damage on receiving form before signing for pinball machine delivery to ensure insurance eligibility

    Source: Straight Down the Middle - Wonka unboxing videoUnboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection Install
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball includes shipping blocks in back of playfield that must be removed during setup

    Source: Straight Down the Middle - Wonka unboxing videoUnboxing A Damaged Willy Wonka Pinball Machine and Wonka Mod Collection Install
  • factualhigh

    Dialed In is Jersey Jack Pinball's first standard body game

    Source: Host commentary during Dialed In reviewSDTM: Special Presentation: Flip N Out Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Pat Lawlor is the designer of Dialed In for Jersey Jack Pinball

    Source: Host commentary mentioning 'If you're a Pat Lawlor fan'SDTM: Special Presentation: Flip N Out Pinball
  • factualmedium

    Jersey Jack games consistently include toppers as standard across all model tiers

    Source: Commentary on Wizard of Oz quality standardsSDTM: Special Presentation: Flip N Out Pinball
  • opinionmedium

    Dialed In shooting game mechanics will appeal to Pat Lawlor fans

    Source: Host opinion during game discussionSDTM: Special Presentation: Flip N Out Pinball
  • May 26, 2022
  • Qualifier on Iron Maiden CPE 2025 with 609M, just below Walt Wood's 612M

    Iron Maiden - Qualifying run - Chicago Pinball Expo 2025Oct 17, 2025
  • Stern representative who communicated distro demand-testing strategy for European availability

    THIS is Why Stern Pinball's Next Game has NO HYPE!Sep 3, 2025
  • Stern employee interviewed at media event; mentioned as being comfortable with Star Wars releases every 5 years

    PNP 640- 5 Surprising Insights Post Star Wars Gameplay Vid+ EXPO UPDATE!Sep 17, 2025
  • Stern marketing/tournament focus person; Kaneda criticizes for not understanding home collector market; building tournament programs instead of home buyer outreach

    Saturday Morning Spectacular Dec 14Dec 15, 2024
  • Participant in stream, split flipper partner with Jack Danger

    Deadpool Pinball Vault Celebration StreamAug 21, 2025
  • Stern Pinball employee conducting factory tour

    Stern Factory Tour with Jonny FairplayDec 7, 2023
  • Young competitive player, son of Joshua Sharp, part of competitive family

    Stern Pro Circuit – 2018 Pinball Expo Flip Out Tournament RecapMar 5, 2019
  • Stern contact for creator event invitations; email: zack.sharp@sternpinball.com

    Ask Jack Anything: Episode 2Oct 16, 2025
  • Participant in vault stream; one of four players demonstrating Iron Maiden gameplay

    Iron Maiden Pinball Vault Celebration StreamJun 22, 2025