US-based manufacturer Stern Pinball has appointed KMS Group as its exclusive importer and distributor for Germany.

Stern Pinball's The Walking Dead

The latest game, The Walking Dead will be among the first consignment of pinball games to be delivered to KMS, which operates arcades across Germany, as well as restaurants, mostly along the German motorways.

The German company has identified a strong demand for pinball games, notably among the general public for use in private homes and this will comprise a significant section of annual sales, it is anticipated.

Stern noted in a release on the subject that KMS had a varied business base and considerable financial strength, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the amusement and gaming machine industry.

Stern Pinball CEO Gary Stern said that the German company’s business included arcades, hotels, petrol stations, truck stops and restaurants, which encompassed all of the main targets for pinball games. At the same time, KMS had experienced technical personnel spread across the country.