# Rest in Peace Lyman Sheats **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2022-01-22 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/rest-in-peace-lyman-sheats --- ## Analysis Knapp Arcade reports the passing of Lyman Sheets, a legendary pinball code designer whose work spanned decades across multiple manufacturers. The outlet lists 26 iconic pinball games he worked on, ranging from 1994 Data East titles through recent 2021 Stern releases, emphasizing his immense contributions to the hobby. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Lyman Sheets recently passed away — _Direct statement from Knapp Arcade: 'I am deeply saddened to report that one of the greatest people in the history of the pinball hobby recently passed away.'_ - [HIGH] Lyman Sheets coded some of the best games of all time — _Knapp Arcade editorial statement about his contributions and the accompanying list of 26 major titles_ - [HIGH] Lyman Sheets worked on 26 named pinball games across Stern, Chicago Gaming, Bally, Williams, and Data East — _Comprehensive list provided by Knapp Arcade including game titles, manufacturers, and years_ ### Notable Quotes > "I didn't want to be one of the first outlets to report this news, I didn't feel as though it was my place." > — **Knapp Arcade** > _Reflects the author's respect for the community and desire to allow family/close associates to announce first_ > "one of the greatest people in the history of the pinball hobby recently passed away" > — **Knapp Arcade** > _Establishes Lyman Sheets' stature and legacy in the pinball community_ > "Rest in Peace Lyman. Thank you for everything that you did to bring joy to pinball enthusiasts over the years." > — **Knapp Arcade** > _Direct tribute emphasizing his personal impact on the hobby beyond game code_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Lyman Sheets | person | Legendary pinball code designer; passed away recently; worked on 26+ iconic pinball games across multiple manufacturers spanning 1994-2021 | | Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of majority of Lyman Sheets' work (16+ titles listed) | | Knapp Arcade | organization | News outlet reporting Lyman Sheets' passing | | Williams Electronics | company | Classic manufacturer; Lyman Sheets worked on Monster Bash (1998) and No Fear (1995) | | Bally | company | Classic manufacturer; Lyman Sheets worked on Revenge From Mars (1999) and Attack from Mars (1995) | | Data East | company | Manufacturer; Lyman Sheets worked on multiple titles 1994 | | Chicago Gaming Co. | company | Manufacturer; Lyman Sheets worked on Attack From Mars (2017) | | Metallica | game | Stern Pinball, 2013; Lyman Sheets code work | | The Walking Dead | game | Stern Pinball, 2014; Lyman Sheets code work | | Batman 66 | game | Stern Pinball, 2016; Lyman Sheets code work | ### Topics - **Primary:** Lyman Sheets legacy and obituary, Pinball code design and software engineering - **Secondary:** History of pinball manufacturing across eras, Community tribute and industry impact ### Sentiment **Negative** (-0.85) — Somber and respectful tone reflecting loss of a beloved industry figure; deep appreciation for his contributions tempered by sadness at his passing ### Signals - **[event_signal]** Death of legendary pinball code designer Lyman Sheets represents significant loss to community (confidence: high) — Direct reporting by Knapp Arcade of Sheets' recent passing - **[community_signal]** Lyman Sheets' career spanned multiple manufacturers and eras, from Data East (1994) through modern Stern (2021) (confidence: high) — Comprehensive work history listing demonstrates multi-decade career across Stern, Williams, Bally, Data East, Chicago Gaming --- ## Transcript I didn't want to be one of the first outlets to report this news, I didn't feel as though it was my place. Having said that, I am deeply saddened to report that one of the greatest people in the history of the pinball hobby recently passed away. He coded some of the best games of all time and will be missed for his contributions to pinball and as a person. Rest in Peace Lyman. Thank you for everything that you did to bring joy to pinball enthusiasts over the years. Here's the list of iconic pinball machines that he worked on: Elvira's House of Horrors (40th anniversary edition) - Stern, 2021 AC/DC - Stern Pinball, 2021 Attack From Mars - Chicago Gaming Co., 2017 Batman 66 - Stern Pinball, 2016 Spider-Man - Stern Pinball, 2007 The Walking Dead - Stern Pinball, 2014 Iron Man - Stern Pinball, 2010 Metallica - Stern Pinball, 2013 TRON: Legacy - Stern Pinball, 2011 The Rolling Stones - Stern Pinball, 2011 Avatar - Stern Pinball, 2010 Big Buck Hunter Pro - Stern Pinball, 2010 NBA - Stern Pinball, 2009 24 - Stern Pinball, 2009 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Stern Pinball, 2008 Batman (The Dark Knight) - Stern Pinball, 2008 The Sopranos - Stern Pinball, 2005 Revenge From Mars - Bally, 1999 Monster Bash - Williams, 1998 Attack from Mas - Bally, 1995 No Fear: Dangerous Sports - Williams, 1995 Maverick - Data East, 1994 Guns N' Roses - Data East, 1994 Royal Rumble (WWF) - Data East, 1994 The Who's Tommy Pinball Wizard - Data East, 1994 _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 325e711b-6b34-4e98-8cea-cf39d1ee3a39*