Pokémon Pinball Live Gameplay | Top Players & Stern Pinball at the dutch Pinball Museum

Dutch Pinball Museum·video·1h 17m·analyzed·Mar 22, 2026

Analysis

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TL;DR

Dutch Pinball Museum showcases Pokémon Pinball gameplay with Stern team and top players.

Summary

Dutch Pinball Museum streams early gameplay of Stern's Pokémon Pinball Pro Edition with Stern representatives and top Dutch players. The stream showcases game mechanics including modes, multiball, Pokémon catching/battling systems, and rule depth, with commentary on the game's appeal to younger audiences and an upcoming tournament event in April.

Key Claims

The Pokémon Pro Edition is the first one in the Netherlands and possibly in Europe
high confidence · Museum host opening remarks: 'the very first one that was in the Netherlands and maybe even in Europe'
A Premium Edition Pokémon machine was in transit between Amsterdam and Chicago at time of stream, expected to arrive before or after that weekend
high confidence · Museum host: 'somewhere between Amsterdam and Chicago is a premium edition on its way. Maybe it's going to be here before the weekend and otherwise it's going to be after the weekend'
The game code shown is version 81 or 82 and still considered early code
high confidence · Player commentary: 'I think 82 or something like that. 81 or 82. 81. Still for early cut'
Pokémon Pinball has four main character modes (Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Snorlax) that each require three hits to start
high confidence · Player explanation: 'there's the four main shots where you have the modes for each character and you shoot them three times and you start a mode'
The game features dual multiball with captive ball mechanics similar to Junkyard
high confidence · Player: 'your multiball is over here which is um similar to junkyard where you hit hit the targets and the meow comes down'
Pokémon catching occurs via hitting switches outside of modes, then scanning with captive ball shots
high confidence · Rules explanation: 'when you hit enough switches without being in the mode, you find a Pokemon and you can scan it by shooting the captive ball which will light purple shots'
The game includes Pokémon battle modes where element matching affects damage output
high confidence · Player gameplay: 'you can switch out the Pokemon because you do more damage based on your elements like the game'
The museum is hosting a Stern Army Marathon tournament on April 11th with 20+ Stern machines on Insider Connect
high confidence · Museum host: 'Uh 11th of April uh in our Dutch pinball museum. It's a good one, John. In our Dutch pinball museum, uh we have a Stern Army marathon that weekend in Rotterdam'

Notable Quotes

“You got to catch them all. You'll want to flip them all.”
Museum host @ Opening — Theme introduction connecting Pokémon franchise slogan to pinball gameplay
“the very first one that was in the Netherlands and maybe even in Europe”
Museum host @ Early stream — Confirms geographic significance of this Pro Edition being earliest in region
“For now till Pokemon I in my opinion pinball was always for the elderly guy and now in a complete new generation is going to find out that there's pinball”
Museum host @ Mid-stream discussion — Commentary on Pokémon's potential to attract younger players to pinball
“I recognize his signature. So the left ramp, the left orbit for me is NBA Fast Break shot. The ramps is like Johnny Mnemonic. The crossover ramp is a Transformers.”
Player (Bart) @ Gameplay analysis — Identifies George Gomez design patterns in the game
“Still for early cut, I think it's pretty good. It's enough.”
Player @ Code assessment — Early code (v81/82) assessment as feature-complete for its stage
“It looks very big but you miss it more than you hit it.”
Player @ Team Rocket multiball discussion — Gameplay observation on difficulty/design of multiball capture mechanic
“so the pop bumper is uh activated, but you can also uh through this area. So, the pop bumper actually has a double function.”
Player @ Playfield analysis — Identifies dual-function pop bumper mechanic
“Because I'm logged into my insider, the Pokemon I caught is also in my account.”
Player @ Mid-gameplay — Demonstrates Stern Insider Connect integration with Pokémon tracking
“We also had a little bit of trouble with the orbit, but we fixed it. It was a very easy fix, and now it's playing uh very fine.”

Entities

Dutch Pinball MuseumorganizationStern PinballcompanyPokémongameGeorge Gomezperson Jack DangerpersonLloydpersonJoannapersonStefanpersonBartpersonSeanpersonJohn PWperson

Signals

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product_launch: Pokémon Pro Edition demonstrated in early gameplay at Dutch Pinball Museum with Stern representatives present; Premium Edition in transit to Europe
high · Museum host confirms Pro is first in Netherlands/Europe; Premium en route from Chicago
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design_innovation: Multi-function pop bumper that serves dual purpose in gameplay flow; captive ball scanning system for Pokémon discovery; element-matching battle system
high · Player commentary on pop bumper dual function; detailed rules explanations showing three distinct capture/battle paths
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design_philosophy: Recognizable George Gomez design patterns: left ramp/orbit shot variety, multi-ramp structure, crossover mechanics similar to his prior work on NBA Fast Break, Johnny Mnemonic, Transformers
medium · Player observation: 'I recognize his signature. So the left ramp, the left orbit for me is NBA Fast Break shot. The ramps is like Johnny Mnemonic. The crossover ramp is a Transformers'
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gameplay_signal: Four character modes with multiball variants; parallel progression through switch-hitting discovery system; nested battle mechanics with type advantages; tournament-viable rule complexity
high · Multiple players acknowledge steep learning curve; discussion of mode stacking possibilities; complexity noted as engaging for top players
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community_signal: Museum/community explicitly positioning Pokémon Pinball as vehicle for attracting younger generation to pinball; museum reports youth already engaging heavily with existing machines

Topics

Pokémon Pinball gameplay mechanics and rulesprimaryEarly code (v81/82) features and stability assessmentprimaryPokémon licensing appeal to younger audiencesprimaryGeorge Gomez design signatures and patternssecondaryStern Insider Connect integration and digital featuressecondaryApril 11th Stern Army Marathon tournament eventsecondaryDual-function playfield elements (pop bumper, multiball mechanics)secondaryProduction and shipping status of Pro/Premium editionsmentioned

Sentiment

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Transcript

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Mau had freight palace by culturan samako and the highlights in Rotterdom. Yeah, you got to catch them all. You'll want to flip them all. Wow. See what I did there? Got to catch them all. We're talking flashing lights, epic multiballs, crazy missions, and uh yeah, probably more tilt warnings than Team Rocket has blastoffs. So, train your flippers, level up those skills, and get ready. Pokemon Discovery. So, tonight we're going to do a stream with the newest game from Stern, uh, the Pokemon Pro Edition, the very first one that was in the Netherlands and maybe even in Europe. And we are very proud that we have it here. And actually, at this moment, somewhere between Amsterdam and Chicago is a premium edition on its way. Maybe it's going to be here before the weekend and otherwise it's going to be after the weekend. And we have some special guests tonight. We got Lloyd, Joanna, and Stefan from Stern Pinball to join us. And you also seen Lloyd, I didn't know that, but he's a shaker, and he's not going to play anymore. And we see a B, a very talented Dutch pinball player. Um, if you have any questions, uh, ask them and we will look once and twice in every 5 minutes at the screen and we're going to answer a question and probably most for Lloyd. So uh if you want to know more about the game uh the guys who are playing the games he can also tell you something. Uh I now want to introduce Sean uh John is a uh previous uh um yeah Dutch pinball champion uh 2024 23 23 oh yeah and uh his goal was to ever be a Dutch pinball. Now uh the youth is taking over and what about the youth because Pokemon is coming directly at the perfect timing. So for now till Pokémon I in my opinion pinball was always for the elderly guy and now in a complete new generation is going to find out that there's pinball and there's going to be a Pokémon pinball machine. This is the new step for planting seeds in youth and we will figure out a way to get them involved in pinball. Already done at our place the youth is playing a lot and the guys are now playing phenomenally pinball. Okay. Yeah. Let's connect first. Let's connect first. And for people that are not aware this month there is something going on. If you play dual game you can get a batch for a dual game. And um so going to hook you up with Sean or with Bart. You want the best uh old player or the best young player? Bart, come over here. So this is uh Bart. He's a he's a volunteer here and he he works here. And this is a top 10 player from the Netherlands. And probably he's going to be even better in the future because he has a lot to learn. He's young. Uh and he doesn't sometimes say, "Oh, come on. Put some." So, it's going to beat my ass. It's going to beat you for sure. But how good? We will see. Yeah. Oh, is it locked out? Oh, yeah. Yeah. Log in again. My phone is almost out of battery, so have to be quick. Okay. Okay. Maybe you should send someone capable next time. This is going to be an award. First tilt ever on this game. I think I I would take a beer and come like He's a better player and I only play once last weekend. That's it. Only one. Hit the town targets to light the outlane ball save. Pokemon discovered. Shoot Pokedex to scan Pokémon. Pikachu versus Pikachu. I can see the animation. Can you a little bit explain to us a little bit the rules? You know, you know probably better the rules than me and then everyone. So, yeah, sure. Um, so as far as I found out, because I only watch the um s gameplay video, um, there's the four main shots where you have the modes for each character and you shoot them three times and you start a mode. Okay, so this is the Pikachu mode. And this is the two ball, multiball. Not anymore. Um, and you have to shoot one shot and the captain ball for a super jackpot. And then two, and then three. Okay. Okay. Um, so now you can see I have the uh bulbasaur mode and by shooting that left orbiting. Then you would start another mode and you finish all of them. You have a mini wizard mode again. Okay. Okay. So Okay. Now you know. Yeah. Yeah. and doing it another things. That's it. Now play the rules. Pokemon discovered. Shoot Pokedex to scan Pokemon. Team Rocket. Now you hit switches and you can see the purple flag. You have to hit that now to scan the Pokemon. Okay. Four. Three. Two. We need to fully do it. It's difficult. Okay. If you're good player saying it's difficult, it is. Okay. You need to you need a straight shot. Good. Okay. I'm not going for it. Let's see this time. So this is a super skill shot. So holding left flipper and plunging it lights a super skill shot everywhere. Okay. Yeah. Um now that I'm playing the Bulbasaur mode and I need to hit six shots. Six. Okay. And if I hit enough switches, it will light the target. Also hand for a shot. One more. Uhhuh. I think. Yeah. One more. And then I have to shoot the captain. Okay. It's very difficult to catch it from the right. Pokémon like a flower which will never wilt even in the hottest. As their journey continued. Rainer one is on fire and not not trainer 2's adventure continues. So now if I finish this one I can I will try to reach the the first mini Why are you coming? So now I need 100 spins. 100. Okay. Nice kick. Yeah. Yeah. Shoots really well. Okay. Good feel free. So George and Jack Jack doing a great job. I think yes. Good. Good. So John come over do a demonstration. Log in and is enjoy his uh his game. And if you can tell me and Bart is coming next to it. Maybe can Bart can assist you. So you can play and B know the rules and you are going to be a very good team. You have to tell me what to do because you know the rules better than I do at the moment. So you want me to tell you the basic things before you start? Yeah, let's do that. Okay. So your multiball is over here which is um similar to junkyard where you hit hit the targets and the meow comes down. You have to hit it dash it a few times. I think three, four times and then shoot it through the middle. You have multiball and multiball speaks for itself. You hit the the shots for jackpots. Y um you have the four shots here which are your modes and you work towards them by shooting. Keep on rolling. You shoot it three times and you start a mode and that's it. And there's some other stuff but we'll figure that out. I heard it's left flipper that activates a super skill shot. Is there a secret super skill [ __ ] yet or probably the the code is not that final yet? No, I think uh I don't think there's a super super secret skill shot. We'll see. We'll figure it out. Okay, let's go. Super secret. There is one. I didn't notice. Shoot the task to collect a mystery. Here's your first mode. You have to shoot the left round three times. Shooting another shot. Multiplic. Can you back hand left? Uh, no. difficult. I will try this. So now you have to cut the bowl to finish them off. All right, the Squirtle Squad has saved the day just in time for the next adventure. Okay, that was one mod, right? And you already have the Pikachu lip which is a two ball multiball. Okay, that's on the right ramp. Super skill shot. Now this balloon can be your ride. This is only the beginning. Pokemon discovered. Shoot Pokedex to scan Pokemon. So, what just happened was um when you hit enough switches without being in the mode, Yeah. you find a Pokémon and you can scan it by shooting the captive ball which will light purple shots which you have to shoot and then catch it with the left. Okay. So, you have the normal modes on the main shots. Yes. And you can catch a Pokémon by hitting switches and Yeah. Yeah. And that will be the first one here. And then when you catch it, you can do a battle which is over there, which is worth a lot of points and it's quite fun. Okay, let's go for this one first. Ready, set, adventure. So, this is the sumo multiball. Uh, when you hit enough shots, you will like super jackpot at the captain. And you can have an edible. You can get an edible by completing the uh the target up here in the arena. Double super jackpot. If you don't like it Pokemon discovered. So now you can choose the capital and bashing. This one activates the normal multiball. What is it? The team rocket multiball. I think I think it's called team what? It's big but you can miss it. Yeah, it looks it looks very big but you miss it more than you hit it. It shoots great. Yeah, good feeling. Yeah, it shoots good. Okay. Who's next? Yeah, guys. Yeah, that's good. So, I would like to show the multiball cuz we haven't seen that yet. Now can be your done. There's no escape. Don't try to combine something. No, not really. I just like playing this motor just straight up. Straight up. But you can combine it with a mouse or not? Uh, I think so. Yes. But I'm not sure. I haven't I haven't actually tried it. I noticed that I like the shot so much that I don't go for the middle. Okay. Because it feels so good. I keep shooting left. Okay. With just let it bounce on the left. Okay. This part must bring me um remind me of Yeah. Yeah. Absolutely. Absolutely. Time is up. Pokemon discovered. Shoot Pokedex to scan Pokemon. Jigglypuff the balloon Pokemon. Hit purple shots to light the Pokemon. Now I need to hit the purple. Shoot the Poké Ball to catch the Pokemon. And the right can rise the score by can rise the score. I think by hitting the purple. Okay, so now I caught it and I can shoot the scoop for battle. Pokemon. Shoot the drone scoop to start a rival battle. Wow, nice. Welcome to the forest. So now I need to just hit the shots to the collar to attack. Fresh first. That electric attack's a real shocker. You know, John Youssi other teams breaking down at moments like this, but not the trainer and pumpkin team. And if I want, I can switch out the Pokemon because you do more damage based on your elements like the game. So, if I shoot it in town, I will switch to Bulbasaur. And now it's changing. Trainer one chooses Squirtle. Toxic twist. Together. And for now that's all the uh all the battles that are in the code. So I cannot progress any further on that. Yeah, it's still early code. I think 82 or something like that. 81 or 82. 81. 81. Still for early cut, I think it's pretty good. It's enough. You hear me? That's double scoring. You can see it on the feet. So, I hit all the targets from battle and now I have another jackpot. Multi drain. But we seen a multiball. So yeah, we catch we catch the piece of Pikachu. You have failed me again. And because I'm logged into my insider, the Pokémon I caught is also in my account. Hit the town targets to light the outline ball save. Shoot a telescope to collect a mystery war. Light fire with water. Pokemon discovered. Shoot Pokédex to scan Pokemon. Are you out of your mind? Pokeball. So, you're spelling catch by shooting purple shot. So now you can shoot the scoop for the battle Pokemon. Destiny has arranged more meetings for our wandering trainer on this. So it's being discussed with chef the outline ball tape. You can light by the orange targets on the bottom right. Oh, okay. Yep. Welcome to the forest where Beedrill Buzz and Leafeon lurk. Talk about power. Oh yeah. Okay. You have five cards for five Pokemon. Nice job. Good. 5 4 3 Kid flame. Pidgey is a tiny bird Pokemon. Hit purple shots to light the Pokéball. Very dot shoot the Pokeball to catch the Pokémon. I've called thousands of battles, but I've never seen a line up like this. Impressive. Yes. Can't touch this. Nice clean move. And that's a wrap here at the forest. The trainers Pokemon team had something to prove here and prove they did. It's nice, isn't it? Yeah, it's nice. Your time, Twink. Knock yourself out. Pokemon discovered. So, I was wrong. There's actually more. Uh, you can catch more Pokémon. The journey could I was wrong. I duck the duck Pokémon. When it swims at full speed using its long web limbs, it somehow begins to glow. 180. Not bad. What's the grand champion? Grand champ is uh 400. You have to score away. Uh I was 10 million away from that. that's the main team rocket motor. Yes. Super Jack replay. The two ballik is my truth. I think we have one more. Pikachu wins. 5 4 3 2 1 Time is up. The next game is Joanna and me. Okay. Just for the for the loopers. So it look like the elder is still in the place, huh? Yes. Yes. It's up to you. You guys are spitting my ass. The trainer who scores highest train. Enter your initials. John PW. So, no more. Oh. So, we're now going to do a play Joanna and me is going to going to play a game and uh not going to be that great game play, but just that you're not focused on the game play, but something else. So, we're going to log out. Here you go. It's my first time on 170. Wow, that's amazing. Already an achievement. I'm bad. I'm really bad. So the target to light the ball. That was also not very very good. Like we mentioned, trainer one's adventure, some new faces. I'm done with bumper drink now. Pokemon discovered. Shoot Pokédex to scan Pokemon now. This is only the beginning. bumper now. So, one of the things that uh attracted my attention is the pop bumper. So, if you go into the upper area, the pop bumper is uh activated, but you can also uh through this area. So, the pop member actually has a double function. So for me, I like uh Gomez games. Uh and I recognize his signature. So the left ramp, the left orbit for me is NBA Fast Break shot. The ramps is like Johnny Manomi. The crossover ramp is a Transformers. And of course in the middle it's not the George Gomez game but uh I recognize u danger but also the jungle scoop to collect a reward. Yeah. Let it bounce. There's nothing. All scoring is doubled. What score? So, we also had a little bit of trouble with the orbit, but we fixed it. It was a very easy fix, and now it's playing uh very fine. And now if this balloon can be run, there's no escape. The squirrel squad has saved the day just in time for the next adventure. Trainer one is up. Hit the town target to light the outline ball. It's done. Maybe I can beat you. Yeah. So, find a way to uh get a high score, but only one ball and very hard to get extra ball. Let's see if I can do my best. Lock the clock. Lock the water. 3 2 1 Time is up. So, how's everything going to going to make a difference? Just going to make some combinations. Pokemon discovered. Sorry. Yeah. So now we're going to show better players to uh for game play. So Sean, you want to do another game? Yeah, sure. Get the number. You going to join me? Who's win? I was I don't Trainer two Hit the town targets to light the inflame ball save. Hey, hold the phone. If you think we're going to let you off, then take me easy. I know clearly not possible. Easier way to write that easier game. But on this one, I have a junkyard in the boat. So maybe a junker. No, junkyard. Okay. No, no, no, no. It's not safe. It's looked like this. Super jackpot. You don't have to shoot it all the way. I think it's registered just by hitting it. Shot in the middle, but I'm not sure. Somebody asked how to light the double playfield. Um, it's by shooting the bearing targets, which is there, there, and there. And it cycles through awards. So, it lights mystery. um some other stuff. I'm not sure. But that's where you get the double play field. And the double play field. Then John Youssi the cheek slides go on. Yeah. Hello woman. Okay. Hit the town targets to light the outline ball. Nope. Not for me. A man, not for me. 10 points. He's got bad Pokémon discovered. Shoot Pokedex to scan. Venonet, the insect Pokemon. Hit purple shots to light the Pokéball. Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches small bug Pokémon at night that are attracted by light. Five. Shoot the Pokeball to catch the Pokémon. for you. The trainer went back. You can't back in the the right one or Oh, yeah. The captain ball. The captive ball. You can't back in the left one. Even the right one. Second chance. Trainer 2's adventure continues. Shoot the telescope to collect a mystery award. 5 4 3 2 1 Time is up. The Squirtle Squad has saved the day. Just in time for the next adventure. Pokémon discovered. Shoot Pokedex to scan Pokémon. Yep. Magneton. Oh, yeah. Shoot the P to catch the Pokemon. Shoot the town scoop to start a rival battle. Oh yes, good job. Nice shot. Was lucky. Welcome to the forest. There's sunlight sparkles through the leaves and every branch is what you hit. Looks like the rival is down to one. Just try the center shot. It was in multiple color. So I think there is something to catch. Nice clean move. True. Each match brings them one step. switches out Pokemon choose the type and the center shot collects and you can do it from one Pokemon defeated but if you do it after two you get double check okay yes sorry I'm a bit late holding the left button and the target he's got a super skill look like attack from us or whatever. Shoot the telescope to collect a mystery award. Now it can be your must bring me. The Squirtle Squad has saved the day just in time for the next adventure. Pokémon discovered. Shoot the town scoop to collect the extra ball. So you like going around picking on your little guys trying to knock you down a few pebbles. Ah, no. And so the trend was bonded with their Pokémon like a flower which would never wilt even in the hottest of summers. As their journey continued, trainer one is up. I'm going to help you out. help me out. You know I have the orbit modes on the right one. Yes. And now which uh green green target realiz should have been this one. The bond of the Pokemon is like a flower which would never wipe even in the hardest. As the journey continue Raichu is down. Pokemon discovered. Shoot the town scoop to collect a mystery award. now. Team Rocket demands Pokémon. Good luck. Trainer 3's adventure continues. Find the determin just catch us. So high score initial rocket multiball champion. Nice. So guys, here we go. We're going to wrap it up. We can have uh we can play all these games in a tournament or not. Yeah. Yeah. Oh, thanks for noticing. Uh 11th of April uh in our Dutch pinball museum. It's a good one, John. In our Dutch pinball museum, uh we have a Stern Army marathon that weekend in Rotterdam. There is actual a marathon and we're going to use it or abuse it to uh do a uh a Saturday event from the 9:00 in the morning till late in the evening at max capacity is 100 persons. We're going to have uh more than 20 games available on Stern Insider Connect. And if you're going to be crowded, we're going to add other Stern machines to it. Pokemon uh Pro is there, Pokemon Premium is there. There's still tickets available at our website www.spinomazine.com screams.com and we will see you there to play Pokémon.