Stern Pinball

Arcades & Retro in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Type: Classic Console Club

Stern Pinball, headquartered in Elk Grove Village outside Chicago, is the world's largest manufacturer of pinball machines. Each modern Stern pinball machine takes around 16 months to design, 30 hours to assemble, and contains 3,500 parts. The factory offers public tours through its membership program and during the annual Pinball Expo. Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Classic console clubs and community organizations connect collectors, players, and historians around specific eras or hardware - chapter meetings, swap meets, tournaments, and preservation projects. Many publish newsletters and host annual gatherings. Check sternpinball.com for current hours, services, releases, or membership info.

Website: https://sternpinball.com/