Pokémon Pinball is Finally Here and It's Not What I Expected

Pokémon Pinball by Stern Pinball is officially here, and I attended Stern’s Media Day at the factory to get hands-on with the machine. This brand-new Stern Pinball release, co-designed by Jack Danger and George Gomez, brings the biggest entertainment IP in the world to modern pinball, and expectations could not be higher. In this video, I break down my full experience playing Pokémon Pinball at Stern HQ, including my first impressions of the layout, shot flow, gameplay speed, and overall design philosophy. Is this Stern Pinball’s next massive hit? Did they build something special here? • Gameplay, flow, and shot layout • Pro vs Premium vs LE differences • Accessibility for new players vs depth for enthusiasts • Theme integration and use of the Pokémon license • Early code impressions and replay value • How it compares to recent Stern releases If you’re interested in Pokémon Pinball, Stern Pinball news, new pinball machine reviews, or the latest Pro / Premium / LE breakdowns, this video is for you. Let me know in the comments — is Pokémon Pinball going to be a huge success? Special thanks to @erikaspinballjourney, she nailed it in the intro! Go check out her content, she's a positive force in pinball! 🕹️ LOOKING TO BUY A PINBALL MACHINE? Visit Flip N’ Out Pinball for new and used machines: 👉 🎯 WANT TO COMPETE? Find a tournament near you on the official IFPA calendar: 👉 📣 LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL I might play it on the show! 🎙️ 🎙️ CHECK OUT MY PINBALL PODCAST – “The Flipside” 👉 • Spotify: • Apple Podcasts: 👉