special Stern pinball variant edition
enrichmentlow“...at would actually be a good idea. Is it ACDC? It is. Okay. See, I was kind of torn because with the vaults out now, it's like, man, there's such a big year disparity that could be done now. Yeah. So I went...”Mar 8, 2026
limited edition release or re-release of a classic game by Stern Pinball
enrichmenthigh“...to bring out their next one, which would be kind of close. Right, so you figure four a year with a vault. Yeah. Okay. All right, so what's going to be next, right? Like, who knows? I guess Monsters has be...”Mar 8, 2026
pinball machine edition type/tier
enrichmenthigh“...inking it's a crappy home pin, but the yeti has spoken and confirmed otherwise. So are we getting a vault or a cornerstone title? Ooh, dun dun dun dun dun podcast watch, coulda see a big macho bravo to all...”Mar 8, 2026
re-released or re-themed pinball game based on existing game
enrichmenthigh“...he Cornerstone. Hmm. Right? I mean, we're not, we're not. Well, no, because the reason I. We're not vaulting Avengers comic art. The reason I was thinking so, because the rumors were that whenever Jeff cam...”Mar 8, 2026
Pinball term for a reissue/remaster of a classic game
enrichmenthigh“...what is the next game? Is this one we have to get or is this a – hopefully, fingers crossed, it's a vault or remaster of a game we already have so we can save a little money and spend money on the next one...”Mar 8, 2026
Stern Pinball product line or limited release tier
enrichmentlow“...t of people playing the semantics game with that saying, oh, look, they didn't say it wouldn't be a vault or it wouldn't be this or that. But someone had posted a conversation they had with Gary Cern at a...”Mar 8, 2026
Stern's practice of discontinuing and de-listing older games from production and dealer availability
enrichmenthigh“...f those Ellen things, they have no problem letting people run out of them. Same goes for doing that vault. Remember months back they announced we're going to do this vault where all of these games are no l...”Mar 8, 2026
discontinuation/permanent cessation of game production
enrichmenthigh“...f those Ellen things, they have no problem letting people run out of them. Same goes for doing that vault. Remember months back they announced we're going to do this vault where all of these games are no l...”Mar 8, 2026
Refers to a specific pinball game title (context suggests licensing/remake discussion)
enrichmentlow“...to put it out there. A Stern pinball classic. Certified classic. Certified. When are they going to vault it? What's that? When are they going to vault it? Don't classics get vaults? I don't know. Maybe. I...”Mar 8, 2026
Limited edition/rare pinball variant
enrichmentlow“...to three games, those three games. So call that nine games a year. plus often a studio and often a vault which needs some work done on it and one, at least one of the pin and then some of the platforms ar...”Mar 8, 2026
remake or reissue of a classic pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...And you say, okay, so if we were going to do this, how do we do it? It's like, as it is, all of our vaults, anytime you buy a vault from us, I guarantee you it's a better game than the original. The Spider...”Mar 8, 2026
Stern Pinball product line or re-release program
enrichmentlow“...tween the carefully typed words of the crafty veteran Gary Stern is that there is no mention of any vault or studio titles that might be delayed or cancelled. Hmm. So those scheduled releases are still ver...”Mar 7, 2026
Business term for licensing/retheming and re-releasing a game
enrichmenthigh“...going to pretend it never happened. Maybe they'll re-release it as, like, I don't know, maybe they vault it as, like, MMA or something. I don't know. But... I don't think they will ever. No, I don't think...”Mar 7, 2026
Re-release or limited re-run of a previously released pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...rsion. That's some news, right? Okay, you want more? Alright. I can confirm that this game is not a vault. that's a big one that's a big one no Dennis no TMNT is new they've sold a lot of Ninja Turtles I l...”Mar 7, 2026
Ball storage or locking mechanism on playfield
enrichmentlowMar 7, 2026
archive or re-release code updates for pinball games
enrichmentlow“...e's absolutely no reason for them to do this code because they've sold all the machines unless they vault it. you wouldn't fall to Rolling Stones, would you? No. No. Have you purchased any new games Ryan N...”Mar 7, 2026
Licensing/IP restriction preventing game from being produced
enrichmenthigh“...a lot of sense. I'll start with one that I think makes a lot of sense. And that's ACDC. I know they vaulted ACDC like constantly. But ACDC is the pinball machine that put Stern back on the map as I mean, i...”Mar 7, 2026
Possible Stern Pinball game category or release type, unclear context
enrichmentlow“...tern Pinball. By year's end, I think we're getting something November. I think we're going to get a vault of some type or a studio of some type in November. That's one. Then we got, by the end of the year,...”Mar 7, 2026
pinball machine title or re-release edition
enrichmenthigh“...to base this on other than speculation and a little bit of what has come out. I bet there will be a vault before Elvira. A lot of you probably saw Elvira release something. I'm getting some head shaking, b...”Mar 7, 2026
Re-release or remaster a previously made pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...d up using. I still talk to him to this day. He's a really nice guy. He says anytime we're ready to vault Tales from the Crypt. He says he's going to buy one. After Tales from the Crypt, we did Tommy, and...”Mar 7, 2026
lesser-produced pinball title released between major cornerstone games
enrichmenthigh“...the public domain. We make pro, premium, and LE on those three cornerstone games. We make usually a vault every year, maybe a studio every year. So that's probably 11 new models a year that are made for ma...”Mar 7, 2026
Stern pinball machine product line tier
enrichmentlow“...tween the carefully typed words of the crafty veteran Gary Stern is that there is no mention of any vault or studio titles that might be delayed or cancelled. Hmm. So those scheduled releases are still ver...”Mar 7, 2026
Stern Pinball vault edition variant/rerelease
enrichmenthigh“...as. Spider-Man, I guess, was the only other one. Yeah. Well, that's why we... Is this going to be a vault? Are we actually going to label it a vault? Because we are a vault. Oh, my God. Can you imagine if...”Mar 7, 2026
Slot machine title
enrichmenthigh“...paid me for a while so I could, you know, do some other things and I made a slot machine called the vault. Oh, you did a slot? Yeah, I've done a couple. I did one called Mermaid's Treasure, but it was just...”Mar 6, 2026
Pinball game title (Spider-Man themed comic book style)
enrichmentlow“...have been talking to me about it. So what are your thoughts on that, Scott? That makes sense. On a vault edition, you're not going to go through the whole pro premium LE options. Because what's going to h...”Mar 6, 2026
Custom pinball cabinet mod or upgrade project
enrichmentlow“...the greatest game, you know, on pin side or whatever else, but I really like it. And it does need a vault. I think it would be awesome as a vault. And I'd be in on one. So, you know, Stern, pay attention....”Mar 6, 2026
re-release or reissue of previously produced pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...d-in machine on a production conveyor in the JJP factory, touching off some hopes that JJP might be vaulting that underrated Pat Lawler title, or maybe another title, please be pirates, or maybe even a ret...”Mar 6, 2026
Stern Pinball title line/category
enrichmenthigh“...tween the carefully typed words of the crafty veteran Gary Stern is that there is no mention of any vault or studio titles that might be delayed or cancelled. Hmm. So those scheduled releases are still ver...”Mar 6, 2026
Limited re-release of previously manufactured pinball games
enrichmenthigh“..., where I talked about trademark pending Stern's hybrid model as well as the potential for a pricey vault in 2022? Yeah, I vaguely remember it. I just want to get some of your thoughts. Do you see they're...”Mar 6, 2026
re-release or license reactivation of previously made pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...l you, I'm pretty confident in my suggestion. We're going to see another new product in November. A vault? And by new, maybe we see a vault-y version. Tron? So, newish vaulted version. I don't know. Maybe...”Mar 6, 2026
limited edition or special release pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...the public domain. We make pro, premium, and LE on those three cornerstone games. We make usually a vault every year, maybe a studio every year. So that's probably 11 new models a year that are made for ma...”Mar 6, 2026
Spider-Man themed pinball game
enrichmentlow“...have been talking to me about it. So what are your thoughts on that, Scott? That makes sense. On a vault edition, you're not going to go through the whole pro premium LE options. Because what's going to h...”Mar 6, 2026
Pinball game release tier/category
enrichmentlow“...tween the carefully typed words of the crafty veteran Gary Stern is that there is no mention of any vault or studio titles that might be delayed or cancelled. Hmm. So those scheduled releases are still ver...”Mar 6, 2026
a Stern Pinball released with new rules, limited production run
enrichmenthigh“...ugly. The call-outs suck. Yes. But if you could actually make Walker bombs in a pro, boom. Maybe a vault. Maybe a vault. That would be great. With real characters. Do you guys think we're going to get a s...”Mar 6, 2026
Pinball game re-release or reissue variant
enrichmenthigh“...There you go. Yeah, we're going to have to bring that one out. Get some, you know, Striker Extreme vault or something. So, just as a side note, because I know we talked about Avatar before. You have menti...”Mar 6, 2026
Premium game line at Stern Pinball
enrichmenthigh“...tween the carefully typed words of the crafty veteran Gary Stern is that there is no mention of any vault or studio titles that might be delayed or cancelled. Hmm. So those scheduled releases are still ver...”Mar 6, 2026
special edition tier/release with code updates and hardware upgrades
enrichmenthigh“...uts. Oh, God. Ever. And I still think it was intentional. Then you had Stern's first foray into the vault world as a Vault Iron Man for the Pro Vault Edition of Iron Man, which, if I recall, it had all LED...”Mar 5, 2026
Stern pinball machine model tier/line
enrichmenthigh“...rn Pinball about their next release. People didn't know, though. Is this just a home pin? Is this a vault? Is this a cornerstone? What are they showing us? The video was titled, Assembling Soon, dot, dot,...”Mar 5, 2026
Stern Pinball game release tier/category
enrichmentlow“...tween the carefully typed words of the crafty veteran Gary Stern is that there is no mention of any vault or studio titles that might be delayed or cancelled. Hmm. So those scheduled releases are still ver...”Mar 5, 2026
limited special edition re-release of classic pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...g. During the interview, Jason Knapp from Knapp Arcade asked George Gomez about the potential for a Vault edition of a Stern game coming out anytime soon. Gomez said that the Vaults are still a thing that...”Mar 5, 2026
restore or revive game
enrichmentlow“...o him this day to this day he was uh he's a really nice guy um he uh he says anytime we're ready to Vault uh tals from the Crypt he says he's he's going to buy one um after Tales from the CP we did Tommy a...”Mar 5, 2026
Pinball shot or target location in Addams Family machine
enrichmentmedium“...p. You just calm it down. Double. Super jackpot. It's lower. Oh, wait, no. You gotta go and hit the vault again to relight it. Okay. Oh, gosh. Don't do that. That's the same thing happening at the multi-ba...”Mar 5, 2026
Stern pinball release category/tier
enrichmenthigh“...t now or is that going to be I mean they say that they have three main releases and then one or two vault thingies, right? Yeah, like three Cornerstone, maybe one Vault and one Boutique. No, they don't cal...”Mar 5, 2026
Limited edition or rare merchandise offering
enrichmentlow“...at it wasn't Wilbur with the Twit Podcast, and that the shirts are now truly limited. Maybe we do a vault. No, vault. Oh, so we'll be charging even more for the shirts now because every vault is more expen...”Mar 5, 2026
Edition designation for Stern pinball machines (Premium Vault Edition)
enrichmenthigh“...a significantly higher dollar limited run. Again, because we've seen instances like how many Stern Vault Star Treks were sold. were sold. I mean, they had to re-up that license to do that. And that was a...”Mar 5, 2026
Stern Pinball special production line
enrichmentlow“...tween the carefully typed words of the crafty veteran Gary Stern is that there is no mention of any vault or studio titles that might be delayed or cancelled. Hmm. So those scheduled releases are still ver...”Mar 4, 2026
Stern Pinball product line/release tier for previously released game themes
enrichmenthigh“...tween the carefully typed words of the crafty veteran Gary Stern is that there is no mention of any vault or studio titles that might be delayed or cancelled. Hmm. So those scheduled releases are still ver...”Mar 4, 2026
Stern Pinball product strategy: Re-release of older game in limited edition (Vault Edition)
enrichmenthigh“...l you, I'm pretty confident in my suggestion. We're going to see another new product in November. A vault? And by new, maybe we see a vault-y version. Tron? So, newest vaulted version. I don't know. Maybe...”Mar 4, 2026
A temporary or permanent cessation of pinball game production that may be restarted in the future
enrichmenthigh“...er know what that means. They could still re-up it in the future. Sure, sure, of course. They could vault it five years. Who knows? I remember they vaulted Star Trek like a month after they discontinued it...”Mar 4, 2026
Re-release of existing pinball game with same Sam or WPC code
enrichmenthigh“...t we were featured in a NAP Arcade article indicating that we were pushing towards like a Metallica vault coming. I don't necessarily remember saying Metallica vault, but I know we were talking about Metal...”Mar 4, 2026
Stern Pinball remake/re-release of classic games
enrichmenthigh“...the things I think could probably be polished a little bit. But most importantly, when I think of a vault, what I want from a vault, which is probably wishful thinking, but I want a vault in the current sy...”Mar 4, 2026
a premium pinball machine variant or special edition release category
enrichmenthigh“...elebrate anniversaries with premium level art packages or create other premium level additions like vaults or remasters. We won't make additional versions of LEs. All right, so he said that, but this is wh...”Mar 4, 2026
re-release or reissue of a previously available game
enrichmenthigh“...well it was something so asinine and absurd why don't you step into my trap I'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' activated my trap The Card why don't you step on it you Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pr...”Mar 3, 2026
Premium Edition variant of pinball machines (in context of Spider-Man vault, Iron Man vault)
enrichmenthigh“...we're on the stack (context: 'switch stack'). Can't hold us back, no, no. We'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' been waiting for this, now our time is over. We're back, cause nothing's ever done, it's...”Mar 3, 2026
reissue or re-release of a previously discontinued pinball game, often with updated components and rules
enrichmenthigh“...d. The Pinball Network is online. Launching the Pinball Show. We Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') the goods this week on the Pinball Show as Dennis and I provide Sam Stern Pinball Inc. p...”Mar 3, 2026
ASR error or unclear - possible reference to game discontinuation/retirement from production
enrichmentlow“...or the Pinball Show. It's pinball with personality. Worded on the street, you'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') something Tee'd Off show me. Me, magi...”Mar 3, 2026
re-release or reboot of a previously released pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...or the Pinball Show. It's pinball with personality. Worded on the street, you'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') something Tee'd Off show me. Me, magi...”Mar 3, 2026
Limited edition game release variant (Stern terminology)
enrichmenthigh“...tion Tee'd Off the Loser Kid Pinball Podcast. We Are Pinball on episode 22. I'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') my co-captain with me as always. Matt...”Mar 2, 2026
Reissue or reproduction of classic pinball machines
enrichmenthigh“...is advised. The Pinball Network is online. Launching the Pinball Show. Oh, we'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') the goods this week on the Pinball Sh...”Mar 2, 2026
Stern pinball machine limited edition variant
enrichmenthigh“...Off fucking move my shit. That's enough of the what's up, guys. I get it. We'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' tickled your like button. We'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' listened Tee'd Off you...”Mar 2, 2026
Vault Edition - premium re-release of classic pinball games by Stern
enrichmenthigh“...t know what Tee'd Off tell you Tee'd Off write. All I know is that first, you'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') Tee'd Off get mad. You'Stern 'AC/DC (...”Mar 2, 2026
Stern Pinball's limited/exclusive game release rotation system
enrichmenthigh“...s the Pinball Show, episode 174, and the continuation of a special segment we'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' been doing from last episode titled Trough Jam 2025. We're moving into phase two jam. Wel...”Mar 2, 2026
Re-release or revival of a previously produced game
enrichmenthigh“...or the Pinball Show. It's pinball with personality. Worded on the street, you'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') something Tee'd Off show me. Me, magi...”Mar 2, 2026
Premium limited edition variant of Stern pinball games
enrichmenthigh“...Show. We Are Pinball your hosts, Zach Sharpe Meny and Dennis Kriesel, and we'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') a lot Tee'd Off cover today. Wow, zer...”Mar 2, 2026
Re-release or updated production run of a pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...e Are Pinball all winners. Are we? I don't know. How many people Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') tattoos? We did have a couple people that have voiced strong interest 'in there' or simi...”Mar 2, 2026
ball lock mechanism on Collector's and Limited edition pinball machines
enrichmenthigh“game's over losers oh yeah it's time the wait is over you'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' waited a week or more and now it is finally here the time has come for this week's Poor M...”Mar 2, 2026
Special edition pinball release (Premium/Pro Vault)
enrichmenthigh“...ball Network is online. Launching the Pinball Show. This week we Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') a hell of a show for you. Maybe our best work, and what can I say? Numbers don't lie. De...”Mar 1, 2026
Pinball machine edition/variant tier
enrichmenthigh“...festyle. It's time for The Pinball Show. It's pinball with personality. No, I'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' had people directly message me an email over at Eclectic Gamers about it. We created a ne...”Mar 1, 2026
Limited edition pinball game variant (Stern Vault Edition)
enrichmenthigh“...rs. You love everyone over there. I know that. I really, really do. I mean, I'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') a lot of friends at a lot of differen...”Mar 1, 2026
Stern premium production tier for expensive licensed games
enrichmenthigh“...here with their phones doing sort of Facebook Live type thing. But I think we'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' moved on a bit since then, since Papa TV kicked it up a notch. and we do a proper comment...”Mar 1, 2026
Ball lock mechanism on Collector's and Limited editions of pinball machines
enrichmenthigh“...'t know you Can I call you Brian? No of course I don't know you I feel like I'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' known you throughout the last Four or five years Us both being 'in there' or similar inte...”Feb 28, 2026
Limited or re-themed edition of a pinball machine
enrichmenthigh“...what it is. Okay. Thanks, Shaker. Right? You like that hat? It's Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') like sweat. I'm fucking, I work, man. Look at this. Sweat and stuff. I'Stern 'AC/DC (Pre...”Feb 28, 2026
Ball lock mechanism on Collector's and Limited editions of Willy Wonka pinball
enrichmenthigh“...or similar interjection Studio B. Steve, have you had more time on the pin? I'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' had a little bit of time, yes. Okay. Jon Hey, Lord Helmet, Captain 12, NS Pinball, what's...”Feb 28, 2026
Limited re-release or surprise announcement of classic/previously unavailable game
enrichmenthigh“...y they did i think they made it the right way and now the game's Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') beautiful artwork it's Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') beautiful sho...”Feb 28, 2026
Pinball industry term for re-release or reproduction of previous game model
enrichmenthigh“...or the Pinball Show. It's pinball with personality. Worded on the street, you'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') something Tee'd Off show me. Me, magi...”Feb 27, 2026
Special limited re-release of a previously manufactured pinball game with mechanical improvements
enrichmenthigh“...d. The Pinball Network is online. Launching the Pinball Show. We Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') the goods this week on the Pinball Show as Dennis and I provide Sam Stern Pinball Inc. p...”Feb 27, 2026
Stern pinball release/re-release strategy
enrichmenthigh“...there' or similar interjection the wrong direction. She did. You Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') a tour of Evansville, didn't you? I know. And I know where I'm going, but I thought, wel...”Feb 27, 2026
Production run or edition variant of a pinball game
enrichmenthigh“...over. You're one of those Christmas people. Oh, Nicole's already Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') the tree up. We'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro...”Feb 25, 2026
Re-release or legacy pinball game run from Stern's catalog
enrichmenthigh“...or the Pinball Show. It's pinball with personality. Worded on the street, you'Stern 'AC/DC (Premium Vault Edition)' Game of Thrones (Stern 'AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition)') something Tee'd Off show me. Me, magi...”Feb 25, 2026
To discontinue production of a game title and remove it from market (Disney+ reference borrowed)
enrichmenthigh“...s the star wars yeah but yeah turtles is done Stranger Things they did bring back so they can still vault stuff or semi-vault it I guess, I mean Stranger Things isn't really a vault so there are ways of br...”Feb 19, 2026
Stern Pinball's re-release program for classic games
enrichmenthigh“...ird that we're doing it's about that time of the season where they released the not the remake, the Vault and they're releasing pretty much Batman 66, a game that was released a couple years ago and Monste...”Feb 19, 2026
A special limited-edition pinball machine release category that involves remastering or retheming classic games with updated hardware and features, ty...
refinementhighFeb 17, 2026
special limited-edition release of a classic game
enrichmenthigh“...the public domain. We make pro, premium, and LE on those three cornerstone games. We make usually a vault every year, maybe a studio every year. So that's probably 11 new models a year that are made for ma...”Feb 17, 2026
remaster or remake of a classic pinball game with updated hardware and features
enrichmenthigh“...the things I think could probably be polished a little bit. But most importantly, when I think of a vault, what I want from a vault, which is probably wishful thinking, but I want a vault in the current sy...”Feb 17, 2026
re-themed or vault-released pinball machine (special category)
enrichmentlow“...t now or is that going to be I mean they say that they have three main releases and then one or two vault thingies, right? Yeah, like three Cornerstone, maybe one Vault and one Boutique. No, they don't cal...”Feb 17, 2026
possibly a player name or game mode abbreviation
enrichmentlow“...ly or finding the right uh finding the right uh uh record, the mode that you want to hit. You know, Vault already has his mode lit. He just needs to hit one shot to light or has his multiball lit. He just...”Feb 17, 2026