Pokémon by Stern Pinball Machine
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Overview
Pokémon by Stern Pinball is built in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International. Players step into the role of a Pokémon Trainer, exploring four distinct habitats, catching Pokémon, training their team, and battling rivals — including the menacing Team Rocket — in intense head-to-head encounters.
The signature playfield mechanism is an illuminated, mechanically animated Poké Ball that players shoot to catch Pokémon. Building the player's collection and completing the Pokédex drives mode progression. Powered by Stern's SPIKE 3 electronics platform — the latest generation in Stern's lineup.
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Construction
The Pro is the standard production cabinet. The Premium adds upgraded mechanical Poké Ball features, additional under-playfield magnets, and premium cabinet armor. Both editions share rules and core gameplay.
The center playfield feature is an illuminated, mechanically animated Poké Ball that catches Pokémon when shot. The mechanism uses both lighting and motion to register catches and trigger mode transitions.
The cabinet's mode structure is built around four distinct habitats. Each habitat presents its own roster of Pokémon to catch and a unique progression toward the cabinet's wizard mode.
Team Rocket serves as the title's antagonist faction. Battle encounters with Team Rocket gate progression through the late-game modes and serve as the cabinet's primary scoring multiplier opportunity.
Players' progression is framed as building a Trainer journey rather than running rounds. Catching, training, and completing the Pokédex drive the title's mode tree — a deeper roleplay structure than typical pinball mode progression.
Powered by Stern's SPIKE 3 platform — the latest generation in Stern's electronics lineup. Insider Connected is included for global leaderboards, operator analytics, and network firmware updates.
Buyer's Guide
Pro versus Premium is the main purchase decision. The Pro is Stern's standard production cabinet with the base feature set. The Premium adds the title-specific mechanical features called out in the construction section and upgraded cabinet armor. Rules and core gameplay are identical between editions.
Limited Edition (LE) cabinets are produced in numbered runs and are not always available at retail. For operators or collectors who specifically need an LE, contact Game Room Empire for current allocation — LE pricing is not listed on this page.
Stern Insider Connected is included on all current Stern production. Operators running multiple Stern titles can manage all cabinets through a single operator portal — meaningful for routes and FECs running multi-title programs.
Standard Stern cabinet dimensions apply: 27 in W x 55 in D x 75.5 in H installed and 31 in x 31 in x 56 in shipping crate at 280 lb. Plan delivery accordingly.
Specifications
Cabinet — Installed
Cabinet — Shipping
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FAQ
What is the difference between Pro and Premium?
The Pro is the standard production cabinet with the base feature set. The Premium adds the title-specific mechanical features called out in the construction section and upgraded cabinet armor. Rules and core gameplay are identical between editions.
Is there a Limited Edition (LE) available?
Stern produces an LE in a numbered run, but LE allocation is not always available at retail. Contact Game Room Empire for current availability and pricing if specifically required.
What is Stern Insider Connected?
Insider Connected is Stern's online platform for player score tracking, challenges, and global leaderboards. Operators also receive analytics, marketing tools, and remote diagnostics through the same connection.
What are the cabinet dimensions?
Installed: 27 in W x 55 in D x 75.5 in H, 250 lb. Shipping: 31 in x 31 in x 56 in, 280 lb.
What electronics platform does the cabinet use?
Stern's SPIKE platform — the same electronics infrastructure used across Stern's current production lineup.
How is software updated?
Software updates are delivered through Stern Insider Connected over the cabinet's network connection. Operators can also load updates manually through USB if a cabinet is offline.