You can’t talk about pinball today without starting with Gary Stern, the founder and executive chairman of Stern Pinball whose passion for the game has been demonstrated time and time again. In episode #4 of the RePlay Podcast, Gary takes veteran operator and host Randy Chilton on a fascinating journey through his business and personal life, recounting how he got started with his father Sam and the dramatic ups and downs he’s experienced throughout his career. 

Pinball certainly has evolved over those years, and Stern games today feature internet connectivity through the company’s Insider Connected. Among the many features, the platform lets players track their scores and achievements, and operators manage and promote the games. (Gary’s famous for saying: “If it it’s not connected, it’s not going to have a future.”) Today, Gary travels a great deal as he’s taken a step back from company leadership, but his engagement and passion for pinball hasn’t waned a bit. He also finds celebrity far outside the confines of our “coin-op” games industry. We hope you enjoy this month’s episode with Gary Stern.