STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – APRIL 2026

Stern Pinball Website Newsfeed·article·analyzed·Apr 7, 2026

Analysis

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TL;DR

Stern Pinball Inc. 2026 update: Pokémon rollout, code updates, factory tour perk, Pro Circuit results

Summary

Stern Pinball Inc. 2026 monthly newsletter highlights Pokémon's global rollout, ongoing code updates for multiple titles (Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, Walking Dead Remastered, John Wick, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, D&D: The Tyrant's Eye), Insider Connected platform enhancements (Community Quests, Global Leaderboards), and a new All-Access membership perk offering free factory tours. The update also covers Stern Pro Circuit tournament results, Texas Pinball Festival participation, Webby Award nomination for The Walking Dead Remastered 3 technology, and community engagement initiatives including Stern Army expansion and location/gameroom recognition programs.

Key Claims

Pokémon by Stern Pinball is being deployed globally to homes and locations
high confidence · Stern Pinball Inc. newsletter, featured prominently in lead section
Community Quests and Global Leaderboards are live in Insider Connected
high confidence · Insider Connected section of official Stern newsletter
Keith Elwin won Pin-Masters victory at IFPA-Masters tournament
high confidence · Stern Pro Circuit section of official newsletter
Jack Revnew earned his first Stern Pro Circuit victory at Texas Pinball Festival Wizards
high confidence · Stern Pro Circuit section of official newsletter
Sterling Mitoska earned his first Stern Pro Circuit victory at Steel Valley Mega Match Play
high confidence · Stern Pro Circuit section of official newsletter
The Walking Dead Remastered 3 technology is nominated for a Webby Award
high confidence · Webby Awards section of official Stern newsletter
All-Access Insider Connected membership now includes one free factory tour per year for member + 1 guest
high confidence · New All-Access Perk section of official Stern newsletter
The Walking Dead Remastered (Premium/LE) has been added to the Stern Rewards Program in partnership with IFPA
high confidence · Stern Rewards Program section of official newsletter

Notable Quotes

“Ready to see where the magic happens? We're excited to announce that factory tour scheduling is now open exclusively for All-Access members with a paid subscription!”
Stern Pinball Inc. @ N/A — Announcement of major new All-Access member benefit monetizing factory tours
“Keith Elwin showed why he's the greatest of all time with his Pin-Masters victory”
Stern Pinball Inc. @ N/A — Recognition of Keith Elwin's continued competitive dominance in major tournament
“Pokémon by Stern Pinball continues to capture the attention of the world as games make their way into homes and locations globally.”
Stern Pinball Inc. @ N/A — Status update on Pokémon game deployment and market reception

Entities

Stern PinballcompanyPokémongameStar Wars: Fall of the EmpiregameWalking Dead RemasteredgameJohn Wickgame King Kong: Myth of Terror Islandgame Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eyegame Insider Connectedproduct

Signals

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product_launch: Pokémon by Stern Pinball actively rolling out globally to homes and locations; characterized as capturing worldwide attention
high · Newsletter lead: 'Pokémon by Stern Pinball continues to capture the attention of the world as games make their way into homes and locations globally'
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code_update: Stern actively releasing code updates for multiple 2024-2025 titles (Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, Walking Dead Remastered, John Wick, King Kong, D&D: The Tyrant's Eye) with streams and community engagement
high · Multiple game sections highlighting 'latest code update and stream' and ongoing support statement: 'We are continuously working to update and improve software for our machines'
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competitive_signal: Major spring 2026 Stern Pro Circuit tournaments completed: IFPA Pin-Masters, Texas Pinball Festival Wizards, and Steel Valley Mega Match Play with multiple circuit victories awarded
high · Stern Pro Circuit section listing Pin-Masters victory by Keith Elwin and first-time victories by Jack Revnew and Sterling Mitoska
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product_strategy: Stern introducing new monetized All-Access membership perk: one free factory tour per year (member + 1 guest) plus $25/person for additional guests or tours; positioning factory access as premium member benefit
high · New All-Access Perk section detailing factory tour scheduling now open exclusively for All-Access subscribers with pricing structure
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community_signal: Insider Connected platform rolling out Community Quests and Global Leaderboards features; ongoing 'Beat That Score! Party Quest' competitive event driving user engagement

Transcript

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STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – APRIL 2026 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: Pokémon by Stern Pinball: Pokémon by Stern Pinball continues to capture the attention of the world as games make their way into homes and locations globally. Check out this great article feature from Post Games and make sure you check out an official Stern Army launch party near you in the Insider Connected app for more details and locations! Best of luck Trainers! Star Wars: Fall of the Empire: Check out the latest code update and stream with the team on Star Wars: Fall of the Empire! The Walking Dead Remastered: The Walking Dead Remastered! John Wick: John Wick! King Kong: Myth of Terror Island: King Kong: Myth of Terror Island! DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye! And take a peek at our latest visit to this year’s GaryCon with none other than Gary Stern! Insider Connected: Community Quests and Global Leaderboards are picking right up from where they left off, but make sure you close out the “Beat That Score! Party Quest” strong as it wraps up soon! Log in to see all of the latest and greatest quests, official Stern Army Launch Parties and more in the Insider Connected™ app. New All-Access Perk Unlocked: Book Your Free Stern Factory Tour! Ready to see where the magic happens? We’re excited to announce that factory tour scheduling is now open exclusively for All-Access members with a paid subscription! As a member, you get: • 1 FREE factory tour per year (Admission for you + 1 guest) • Additional guests or tours: just $25 per person During this one-hour, guided factory tour, you’ll: • Step behind the scenes at the Stern Pinball factory • Watch pinball machines come to life—from initial wiring to cabinet decaling • Learn about the craftsmanship, technology, and passion that power every Stern game • Experience an up-close look at the world’s leading pinball manufacturer How to Book 1. Click the link below to open the booking page 2. Log into your All-Access Insider Connected account using the link on the booking page 3. Choose your preferred date and time 4. Add any additional guests (optional) 5. Complete the checkout process in order to book your tour. Spots are limited and will fill up fast — secure your visit to the Stern factory and see how the game is made! Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Gameroom of the Month: Congrats to Christian Calvelo 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 [email protected] 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. To engage and expand your local pinball community and to join the Stern Army, please reach out to [email protected] Location of the Month: Congrats to Caterpillar Cafe of Richland, Washington for winning Location of the Month! Do you have a special location you want to share with the world? Submit your pictures directly to [email protected] for your chance to be featured as our next winner! Webby Awards: It’s award season 🏆 Our SPIKE 3 Technology in The Walking Dead Remastered is up for a Webby Award! Help us update our trophy case: https://wbby.co/58870N Texas Pinball Festival: We had a BLAST with our friends at the Texas Pinball Festival. Check out a fun highlight from the show! Stern Pro Circuit: Congrats to all competitors at this year’s IFPA Pin-Masters, Texas Pinball Festival Wizards, and Steel Valley Mega Match Play Stern Pro Circuit tournaments! In the end, Keith Elwin showed why he’s the greatest of all time with his Pin-Masters victory, while Jack Revnew and Sterling Mitoska earned their very first Stern Pro Circuit victories at Texas Pinball Festival and Steel Valley Mega Match Play events! For full details on the Stern Pro Circuit and to keep up with the current standings and schedule, please visit https://wp.sternpinball.com/stern-pro-circuit/ Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events: Stern Pro Circuit 2026 Schedule: Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2026 season of the Stern Pro Circuit sponsored by Mountain Dew! 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 The Walking Dead Remastered Premium to the rewards program! 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 [email protected]. If you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to [email protected]. Get Connected and play! https://insider.wp.sternpinball.com/ Code updates and read me files are available at https://wp.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://wp.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! ⚡ Check out some of the latest episodes here! Random Tutorials, Interviews and more: Check out a slew of fun content, tutorials, and more including a rare factory tour of Stern Pinball and a Room Pinball machine?