About Stern Pinball Inc.
Stern is the biggest pinball manufacturer in the world, making quality licensed arcade pinball games such famous pinball machines as AC/DC, TRON, Family Guy, The Simpsons and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Their machines are always a hit among fans of the themes and pinball players alike, due to their captivating gameplay and innovative designs, and the way that they always pack the play field with mechanisms and interactive targets to ensure no game is ever the same. Stern have opened up a new market for pinball, making pinballs available for sale to the home market as well as commercially.
It all began with Sam Stern, who operated pinball machines in the 1930s. They were becoming increasingly popular in the bars and restaurants where he worked in Philadelphia and he soon became so successful that he began distributing them too.
In 1947, Sam paid a visit to the founder of the leading pinball manufacturer at the time, Harry Williams of Williams Manufacturing Company. He convinced Harry to sell him half of the company and became the President of Williams. Through the 1950s and 60s Sam and Harry kept building the business successfully and before long it became a family affair, with Sam’s son Gary, at the age of 16, working in the Williams stock room.
Gary founded Delta East Pinball in 1986, after his father passed away. It was then bought by Sega in 1994, before Gary bought it back in 1999 and re-named it Stern Pinball Inc. He intended the company to be aimed at a different clientele, incorporating licensed themes and aiming them at bars and restaurants. A few weeks later Williams pulled out of pinball production to concentrate on the manufacture of slot machines, making way for Stern to become the main manufacturer of pinball machines in the following years.
Stern Pinball Inc. - The Present Day
Stern is now the biggest pinball manufacturer worldwide, releasing three or four big titles a year, and is a widely-recognised name among enthusiasts and amateurs alike. They are known for their electrifying gameplay, impressive graphics, and immersive sounds effects.
Stern draws in fans of their licensed themes based on films, comics, bands and other elements of pop culture, not by just cashing in on them, but by striving to make a really ground-breaking game with every new model they make. They design their games with inventive rules, captivating storylines and intriguing mechanisms and gadgets. They focus the utmost effort on their licensed games to produce fun, interesting and exciting games for for fans of the theme and pinball fans alike.
Stern Pinball Machines for Sale UK at Home Leisure Direct
We are proud to offer a range of Stern pinball machines for sale in the UK. With their high quality of build and addictive gameplay, they are a perfect addition to any games or leisure room and are sure to be the center of attention, immersing players of all levels of skill and across all age groups.
If you are interested in these intoxicating Stern pinball machines to buy for home or commercial use, pop down to our showroom, where we always have at least one Stern pinball machine on display here for you to try before you buy. Please contact our friendly sales team to find out which thrilling models we currently have to demo in our showrooms.
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Delivery & Installation is free to any location within 150 miles of our Bristol showroom, within mainland UK.
However for locations further than 150 miles there may be an additional charge depending upon your exact location. Please call our friendly customer service team on 0800 622 6464 for a quote.
Delivery and Installation will be made to the ground floor room of your choice, provided we can park our delivery van near to your property, have easy access and no steps or steep slopes to negotiate.
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