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STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – DECEMBER 2025

Stern Pinball Website Newsfeed·article·analyzed·Dec 2, 2025
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TL;DR

Stern December update: X-Men accessories, Star Wars code, IC All-Access launch, Stern Pro Circuit results.

Summary

Stern Pinball's December 2025 monthly newsletter covering new X-Men accessories, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire code updates, King Kong production insights, Metallica Remastered promotions, Insider Connected platform enhancements (All-Access perks, home leaderboards, shipping discounts), Stern Army growth, Stern Pro Circuit updates (Nick Mueller's Free Play Florida victory), and IFPA rewards program additions.

Key Claims

  • Insider Connected All-Access membership now includes IC Home Leaderboards, free/discounted shipping on Stern Shop, Gold status on leaderboards, and Gameroom PRO tech alerts.

    high confidence · Official Stern announcement of live features on their website

  • Stern Army locations receive first priority shipment of new games and support for official launch parties and tournaments.

    high confidence · Official Stern Army program description

  • King Kong: Myth of Terror Island Pro and Premium models added to IFPA Stern Rewards Program.

    high confidence · Official IFPA partnership announcement in Stern newsletter

  • Nick Mueller won his first Stern Pro Circuit victory at Free Play Florida tournament.

    high confidence · Official tournament results announcement

  • Factory tours scheduled to begin in 2026, with details available in updated FAQ.

    high confidence · Official Stern announcement regarding upcoming factory tour schedule

Notable Quotes

  • “Beat their scores. We know you have it in you.”

    Stern Pinball @ Insider Connected section — Marketing messaging for new All-Access competition features

  • “The Stern Army continues to grow with troops spreading the gospel of pinball across the globe.”

    Stern Pinball @ Stern Army Updates section — Emphasizes expansion of Stern's operator network and grassroots tournament infrastructure

  • “To extend the fun, through December 31st if you buy a Metallica Remastered Premium pinball machine and reference the code MET2025 with your authorized Stern reseller, you will receive an exclusive highly collectible Metallica Remastered foil poster set while supplies last!”

    Stern Pinball @ Metallica Remastered Sweepstakes section — Promotional offer for Metallica Remastered with exclusive collectible merchandise

Entities

Stern PinballcompanyInsider ConnectedproductThe Uncanny X-Men PinballgameStar Wars: Fall of the EmpiregameKing Kong: Myth of Terror IslandgameMetallica RemasteredgameNick MuellerpersonStern Pro Circuitorganization

Signals

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    community_signal: Stern Army continues geographic expansion with operator network growth; first-priority shipment model positioning for competitive tournament infrastructure

    high · 'The Stern Army continues to grow with troops spreading the gospel of pinball across the globe' and 'support with prizes, giveaways, promotional materials, and tools for hosting recurring tournaments'

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    community_signal: Stern maintaining robust educational and engagement infrastructure: tutorials, interviews, Ask Jack Anything, community events, and monthly quests

    high · Detailed section on 'Random Tutorials, Interviews and more' and Insider Connected community challenge initiatives

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    licensing_signal: King Kong: Myth of Terror Island positioned for rewards program integration, indicating successful IP partnership execution and production stability

    medium · IFPA rewards addition suggests manufacturing and IP licensing stability post-launch

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    market_signal: Stern Rewards Program expansion adding King Kong Pro/Premium to IFPA qualified player purchasing options, signaling confidence in King Kong model viability and inventory position

    high · IFPA announcement: 'Stern has added King Kong: Myth of Terror Island Pro and Premium to the rewards program'

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    community_signal: Kerry King (Slayer guitarist) featured in content segment; celebrity musician pinball fandom content positioning pinball within broader cultural/entertainment context

    high · Dedicated section: 'Slayer guitarist Kerry King dives into his decades-long admiration of pinball'

Topics

Insider Connected platform expansionprimaryStern Pro Circuit competitive resultsprimaryNew game code updates and mechanicsprimaryStern Army operator network growthprimaryIFPA partnership and rewards programsecondaryMerchandise and collectiblessecondaryCommunity engagement and eventssecondaryFactory tours and customer educationmentioned

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Newsletter maintains upbeat, celebratory tone throughout with multiple congratulations, promotional offers, and community highlights. Focus on platform enhancements, competitive success, and expansion initiatives conveys organizational growth momentum.

Transcript

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STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – DECEMBER 2025 The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Without further ado my fellow pinheads: The Uncanny X-Men Pinball Accessories: Rally the heroes of the past to save the future and your The Uncanny X-Men pinball experience with these newly available upgrades that will level up your game! Star Wars: Fall of the Empire: Are you a Jedi yet? Check out a bunch of gameplay streams of the new code and get up to speed on the official rules in this rulesheet for Star Wars: Fall of the Empire! https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Star-Wars-Fall-of-the-Empire-Rulesheet-v5.pdf The Making of King Kong: Myth of Terror Island Pinball: See the 8th wonder of the world come to life behind the scenes in the making of King Kong: Myth of Terror Island pinball! Metallica Remastered Sweepstakes: Congratulations to Derek from New Jersey on being the winner of Stern Pinball’s Metallica Remastered Sweepstakes! While not everyone can be Derek, we appreciate your participation and with Metallica Remastered pinball, everybody wins. To extend the fun, through December 31st if you buy a Metallica Remastered Premium pinball machine and reference the code MET2025 with your authorized Stern reseller (you can also provide the code in your Contact for Availability form submission), you will receive an exclusive highly collectible Metallica Remastered foil poster set while supplies last! Insider Connected: Beat their scores. We know you have it in you. New All-Access Perks Are LIVE! Sign up for All-Access today to compete with your friends and look good doing it with: IC Home Leaderboards: Compete with your friends by making a leaderboard for your home pinball machine. Shipping Savings: Get FREE shipping (Continental US) or discounted shipping for Alaska, Hawaii and international on the Stern Pinball Shop. Gear up for less! Go For Gold: You’ll now appear in Gold on the game and on leaderboards, showing the world you’re an All-Access elite. Be a PRO at Home: Access tech alerts and machine stats in your new Gameroom PRO. Need the Details? Check the FAQ! For all the rules, restrictions on the free/discounted shipping, timing on the next factory tours (starting in 2026), and other important info, head straight to our updated FAQ page: Stay connected and play in ongoing community events! Featuring monthly quests and leaderboards, there’s no shortage of what you’ll be able to achieve including Beat That Score! Gameroom of the Month: Congrats to Travis Ed Robertson for winning Gameroom of the Month! Do you have a special home gameroom you want to share with the world? Submit your incredible gameroom directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to be featured as our next winner! Stern Army Updates: The Stern Army continues to grow with troops spreading the gospel of pinball across the globe. Stern Army locations receive first priority shipment of new Stern games for hosting official Launch Parties in addition to supporting events with prizes, giveaways, promotional materials, and tools for hosting recurring tournaments and leagues. Engage and expand your local pinball community and to join the Stern Army, please reach out to SternArmy@sternpinball.com Location of the Month: Congrats to Rocksteady Pizza Parlour of Warsaw, Indiana for winning Location of the Month! Do you have a special location you want to share with the world? Submit your pictures directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to be featured as our next winner! Stern Pro Circuit: Congrats to all competitors at this year’s Free Play Florida Stern Pro Circuit tournament. In the end, Nick Mueller secured his first circuit victory! For full details on the Stern Pro Circuit and to keep up with the current standings and schedule, please visit – https://sternpinball.com/stern-pro-circuit/ Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events: Stern Pro Circuit 2025 Schedule: Only a few events remain on the 2025 season of the Stern Pro Circuit! Kerry King: Slayer guitarist Kerry King dives into his decades-long admiration of pinball and how his technical skills as a musician helped him excel across Stern machines! Stern Rewards Program: In partnership with the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA), the Stern Rewards Program annually provides IFPA players who qualify the chance to purchase a new Stern Pinball machine at a special IFPA price plus the opportunity for additional Stern merchandise discounts. Detailed rules for the Stern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers and updated list of rewards available can be found HERE. The IFPA is excited to announce that Stern has added King Kong: Myth of Terror Island Pro and Premium to the rewards program! Gary Cam: What happens when you give Gary the keys to the cameras? Watch and find out! Status of Code: We are continuously working to update and improve software for our machines. There are always code updates and bug fixes in various stages of development; we will release them upon update completion. If you would like to join our mailing list for code updates, please send an e-mail to Code.Updates@sternpinball.com. If you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to bug.report@sternpinball.com. Get Connected and play! https://insider.sternpinball.com/ Code updates and read me files are available at https://sternpinball.com/support/game-code/ Merch and Accessories: Check out our Stern Shop for all accessories, collectibles, clothing and more! Stern Pinball accessories are also available to purchase from your local authorized dealer – https://sternpinball.com/find-a-dealer/ Ask Jack Anything: You’ve got questions? Jack has answers! Ask Jack Anything* is a place to communicate more personably with us at Stern Pinball. Think of it as a digital suggestion box. Don’t be afraid to reach out about anything. It’s as anonymous as you want it to be! ⚡ Random Tutorials, Interviews and more: Check out a slew of fun content, tutorials, and interviews including a special one with Gary and Jack over in the Netherlands!
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  • ?

    announcement: Insider Connected All-Access membership tier officially launched with tiered benefits: home leaderboards, shipping discounts, Gold status, Gameroom PRO

    high · 'New All-Access Perks Are LIVE!' with explicit feature list

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    product_strategy: New Uncanny X-Men pinball accessories now available; post-release upgrade addressing gameplay experience

    high · Explicit announcement of 'newly available upgrades that will level up your game'

  • ?

    product_strategy: Insider Connected roadmap includes home leaderboards (now live) and planned factory tours starting 2026, indicating continuing platform development

    high · FAQ mentions 'timing on the next factory tours (starting in 2026)' and All-Access features now live