Happy 40th Anniversary, Stern Pinball! 🎉
While many people know the company today as Stern Pinball, this incredible milestone actually traces its roots back four decades. The journey began as Data East Pinball in 1986, became Sega Pinball in 1994, and finally evolved into Stern Pinball in 1999.
The names may have changed, but the company itself has remained remarkably consistent throughout the years – with Gary Stern at the helm from day one, helping guide pinball through some of its most challenging and exciting eras.
From classic Data East favourites to Sega’s innovative titles and the modern Stern machines that dominate today’s pinball landscape, it’s been an amazing 40-year ride.
source: Stern Pinball (YouTube)
Stern has announced that over the coming months they’ll be celebrating by revisiting the people, games, and moments that have defined their journey. If you’re a pinball fan, it’s going to be a fantastic trip down memory lane.
And if you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out Gary Stern’s reflections on the past 40 years in Stern’s anniversary video (above).
Congratulations to Gary Stern and the entire Stern Pinball team on reaching this incredible milestone. Here’s to the next 40 years of keeping the silver ball alive!