Stern Pinball Inc. is an American pinball machine manufacturer based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois that traces its roots to Stern Electronics, Data East and Sega Pinball, with Gary Stern purchasing Sega’s pinball assets and founding Stern Pinball in 1999 to preserve a long family legacy of pinball innovation. Under Gary Stern’s chairmanship and with Seth Davis serving as CEO following the company’s leadership expansion, Stern has modernized pinball through high-profile licensed themes, hardware advances such as SPIKE electronics and LCD multimedia integration, and improved online connectivity for operators and collectors. Renowned for producing premium, limited and home editions, Stern’s catalog features iconic licenses and player favorites including The Simpsons, The Lord of the Rings, AC/DC, Metallica, The Walking Dead, Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Godzilla and John Wick, and the company continues to introduce new machines each year while supporting customers with factory tours, parts and service. Operating from its Chicago-area facility, Stern remains the largest active designer and manufacturer of arcade-quality pinball machines worldwide, blending classic mechanical play with modern multimedia and licensed entertainment to engage venues, collectors and players alike.