Gamers can take on accurate recreations of classic pinball tables like Star Trek, AC/DC, and Mustang in Stern Pinball Arcade. Tables feature ROMs created from Stern code, high-resolution textures, and realistic physics, and each includes detailed tutorials and specific goals. Classic arcade mode lets players take on tables by themselves or challenge friends, while the Stern Challenge finds gamers trying to hit benchmark scores on each table to earn challenge points. The game supports leaderboards and features a 3D Arcade to explore, and post-release DLC packs offer new tables and features.