{"product_id":"pokemon-pinball","title":"Pokémon by Stern Pinball Machine","description":"\u003c!-- GAME ROOM EMPIRE — Product Description --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Pokémon by Stern Pinball Machine --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003ePokémon by Stern Pinball Machine \u003cem\u003eStern's licensed Pokémon pinball — four habitats, Poké Ball mechanism, Team Rocket battles.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePokémon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eStern Pinball, Inc. (under license from The Pokémon Company International)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDistributed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBetson Enterprises\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eBuilt for the floor.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003ePro and Premium Editions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003eMechanically Animated Poké Ball\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003eFour Distinct Habitats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003eTeam Rocket Battle Encounters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTeam 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003ePokémon Trainer Roleplay Mechanic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePlayers' 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003eSPIKE 3 + Insider Connected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePowered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eHow to think about this purchase.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePro 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eLimited 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStandard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section gre-desc__section--alt\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eThe full data sheet.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eCabinet — Installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e27 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e55 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e75.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e250 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eCabinet — Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e31 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e31 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e56 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e280 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eEditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003ePro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eStandard production cabinet, base feature set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003ePremium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eAdds title-specific mechanical features and upgraded armor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eLimited Edition, numbered run (not always available)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eStern SPIKE platform\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eStern Insider Connected included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eStern Pinball, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eStern Pinball, Inc. (under license from The Pokémon Company International)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDistributed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBetson Enterprises\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eQuestions buyers ask.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Pro and Premium?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eIs there a Limited Edition (LE) available?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eStern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat is Stern Insider Connected?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eInsider 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat are the cabinet dimensions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eInstalled: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat electronics platform does the cabinet use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eStern's SPIKE platform — the same electronics infrastructure used across Stern's current production lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eHow is software updated?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eSoftware 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Betson","offers":[{"title":"Pro (Shipping October 2026)","offer_id":51900485730590,"sku":"GRE-POKEMONPINBALL-PRO","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium","offer_id":51900485763358,"sku":"GRE-POKEMONPINBALL-PREMIUM","price":9699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9625\/6030\/files\/Pokemon-Right.jpg?v=1779826168","url":"https:\/\/gameroomempire.com\/products\/pokemon-pinball","provider":"Game Room Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}