Dennis Nordman is a legendary pinball designer with a career spanning multiple decades across Valley, Bally, Williams, Stern, Deep Root, and American Pinball. He is best known for designing classic games including Whitewater, Demolition Man, Indianapolis 500, Elvira and the Party Monsters, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Elvira's House of Horrors. Nordman has evolved from a machine-heavy designer at Williams/Bally to a foam-core scale model methodologist, and has recently become a prominent podcaster. Note: Dennis Nordman is distinct from Dennis Kriesel, who is known for work with Eclectic Gamers and Straight Down the Middle.
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Dennis Nordman designed Yukon Yeti with engineer Zophia
Dennis Nordman has been designing games for approximately 30 years.
Dennis Nordman was reluctant to discuss development details or participate in interviews at the show
Dennis Nordman has released a new machine called 'Yukon Yeti Legacy'
Designer of Yukon Yeti and Whitewater; original designer before Turner
Designer of Yukon Yeti for Turner Pinball
Pinball game designer; designed Yukon Yeti for Turner Pinball
Williams pinball designer; worked on Dr. Dude; known for favoring complex ramps; described as very tall; still active in pinball design
30-year veteran pinball game designer; currently working on two original themes at Deep Root with Rob Quinn.
Designer of Yukon Yeti, was present at Turner Pinball booth but reluctant to give interviews or be photographed
[Triage: Dennis Nordman's involvement in voice acting for America's Most Haunted game represents a secondary role undertaken during his career as a pinball machine designer, not a contradiction but an expansion of his professional activities.]
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Dennis Nordman designed Pirates of the Caribbean for Stern
Dennis Nordman designed the playfield for Yukon Yeti
Yukon Yeti is designed by Dennis Nordman, who designed the original Whitewater
Dennis Nordman designed Yukon Yeti as a spiritual sequel to White Water (1993)
Dennis Nordman was working on a White Water sequel called Wild Water at American Pinball with a very different design
Dennis Nordman, designer of Whitewater and 30+ games, worked with Multimorphic on Lexi Lightspeed after seeing their prototype
Elvira and the Party Monsters was designed by Dennis Nordman with support from Steve Ritchie and Jim Patla
Dennis Nordman designed Indianapolis 500, Whitewater (1993), and Elvira's House of Horrors (2019)
Dennis Nordman designed Galactic Tank Force
Predator pinball machine contains heavy AI usage with visible derpy elements
Dennis Nordman designed Whitewater and regularly receives fan praise for the game at pinball shows.
Dennis Nordman designed Elvira's House of Horrors
Wheel of Fortune was designed with the intention of being 'a classic complete a sequence pinball machine' that teaches players game logic through theme (like billiards/poker themes did historically)
Dennis Nordman is not under contract with American Pinball and wanted Yeti Zombie released before Barbecue
Dennis Nordman's miniature pinball mock-up artifact on display helped secure his employment in pinball industry
Dennis Nordman quit American Pinball and has no contract with them
David Fix's characterization of Dennis Nordman's departure as a 'layoff' with contract renegotiation is false
American Pinball was not honoring Nordman's original contract before the separation
American Pinball offered Nordman an unacceptable contract and terminated him when he declined it due to lack of funds
Nordman's unlicensed game was further along in development than Barbecue when prioritization decisions were made
Nordman is currently developing a new game with two industry partners for manufacturer sale
Dennis Nordman was laid off by Williams due to economic scaling-back and reduced game production, not due to performance or quality issues
Dennis Nordman originally conceived the party animal theme for pinball before the Elvira license was secured
Dennis Nordman designed the GTF tank turret mechanical feature
Dennis Nordman is the Game Designer for Galactic Tank Force and was working on upcoming titles
Dennis Nordman designed Galactic Tank Force to reintroduce randomness and reduce reliance on skill shots (industry standard 6-8 shots per game)
Galactic Tank Force tank battle mechanics are inspired by Buck Hunter video game
Paul Reno is co-partner/builder on Galactic Tank Force handling wiring and cabinet construction
Empress Anoia narrative involves battling for control of a cow-inhabited ice cream moon
Dennis Nordman's Galactic Tank Force game brought American Pinball no commercial appeal and contributed to company's financial crisis
Demolition Man is the narrowest playing wide body ever made
Elvira: House of Horrors was Dennis Nordman's last game
Galactic Tank Force is designed by Dennis Nordman
Dennis Nordman previously designed White Water
Dennis Nordman also designed Whitewater
The tank cabinet design was inspired by 1950s space-themed tin toy tanks rather than the initially considered rocket ship design
Ice cream theme was added by Jack Hager to make the game less violent and more humorous
Airball issues appeared in production but were not present during the developer's testing phase
Limited edition tank cabinet variants have performed well commercially in arcade and FEC locations
The one-hit kill mechanic was designed to encourage replayability similar to Buck Hunter video game
Dennis Nordman designed Galactic Tank Force but is not publicly promoting the game
The center tank in Galactic Tank Force doesn't reward players well and forces them to avoid it, contrary to George Gomez's fundamental design principle of three fun shootable targets
Galactic Tank Force was designed to Dennis Nordman's personal preferences rather than market expectations and commercial appeal
Dennis Nordman has been trying to make Galactic Tank Force for a decade, and the reason it hasn't been made until now is that there were underlying concept issues
Dennis Nordman is best known for Whitewater
Dennis Nordman designed Galactic Tank Force with 1950s sci-fi campy ice cream theme
Galactic Tank Force will be available for sale by the end of March
The Limited Edition version features a folding cabinet design that opens to reveal the pinball game
Galactic Tank Force comes in both Limited Edition and standard cabinet versions
Dennis Nordman has been working on Galactic Tank Force for the past few years
Dennis Nordman designed Galactic Tank Force and brought the concept when hired by American Pinball
Dennis Nordman designed Galactic Tank Force for American Pinball
American Pinball's Dennis Nordman game is 'pretty packed and loaded' with features including a 3D playfield back, middle ramp, and unique cabinet design.
Dennis Nordman has been designing pinball games for approximately 30 years and has been laid off from multiple companies
Dennis Nordman is working on two games with original themes
One of the new games features a completely redesigned pinball cabinet
American Pinball's new Dennis Nordman game features a custom cabinet that looks like a tank when folded down
Dennis Nordman is designing American Pinball's next machine
This is Nordman's first game with American Pinball
Dennis Nordman's next game is a sequel to Whitewater with Christopher Franchi on the art package
Dennis Nordman's AP game will release fall 2025 with Christopher Franchi artwork and is neither Sherlock Holmes nor Yukon Yeti
Dennis Nordman's Legends of Valhalla is expected to enter production in October 2022 for American Pinball
Dennis Nordman's upcoming American Pinball game is Sherlock Holmes with Christopher Franchi artwork, releasing August with no Pro version.
Dennis Nordman's game is the next American Pinball release
Dennis Nordman stated his first game for American Pinball will hopefully be produced in October 2022
Dennis Nordman has two games in the American Pinball queue
One of Nordman's American Pinball projects may be White Water 2
Dennis Nordman was working on 'Yukon Yeti' at Deeproot Pinball as a spiritual successor to White Water
Dennis Nordman's first AP game is 90% complete and already flippable with working mechs
Nordman's second AP game is a White Water sequel/spiritual successor
Dennis Nordman previously worked on Yukon Yeti project at Deeproot Pinball
Dennis Nordman designed the Rapid Fire Cabinet, which is the most iconic and perfect pinball cabinet of all time
Dennis Nordman was hired by Bally after presenting an innovative fiberglass pedestal-based cabinet design to Schaefer Distributing and Bally in Chicago
Dennis Nordman's custom cabinet playfield was 3-4 inches lower than standard pinball games to improve accessibility for younger players
Dennis Nordman's strength was in playfield design and innovative ideas rather than electrical work or programming
Dennis Nordman designed a fiberglass pedestal-based pinball cabinet during recovery from back surgery with intentionally lowered playfield to help younger players see the game better
Nordman drove from Columbus, Ohio to Chicago and presented his cabinet design to Bally Pinball Division, resulting in hire as cabinet designer
Nordman was laid off from Bally during or shortly after the Bally/Bally Midway merger
Dennis Nordman's American Pinball game will not be ready until August 2022.
Dennis Nordman is considered the 'Duke of flow' in pinball design
Raw material costs (wood, copper, steel, wiring) have more than doubled due to pandemic supply constraints and competing demand
Dennis Nordman left Deeproot Pinball because there was no mechanical designer with whom he could develop his designs
Dennis Nordman was hired as American Pinball's senior game designer to replace Joe Balser
Dennis Nordman designs 'flowy games' that appeal to wider audiences but are less interesting than complex designs
Dennis Nordman left Highway because they took pre-order money for Alien claiming spring release when it was not feasible
Dennis Nordman designed three playfields for Deep Root with no engineer assigned to advance the project
Dennis Nordman spent two years at Deep Root Pinball but never had a mechanical engineer supporting game development
Dennis Nordman joined American Pinball as senior game designer as direct employee
Dennis Nordman left Deep Root after designing ~3 games due to slow production timelines
Dennis Nordman joined American Pinball as Senior Designer
Dennis Nordman left Spooky Pinball for American Pinball due to American Pinball's proven manufacturing and shipping capability
Whitewater is Dennis Nordman's flagship game and most well-known work
Dennis Nordman has been hired as senior game designer at American Pinball
Dennis Nordman's departure from Highway Pinball preceded that company's collapse
Dennis Nordman has designed approximately 24 pinball games throughout his career
Dennis Nordman can complete a full pinball game design cycle from start to finish in approximately two months at American Pinball
Dennis Nordman left previous manufacturing roles because production/release obstacles prevented him from getting designed games to market
Dennis Nordman joined Bally in the early 1980s to develop cabinet designs and created the cabinet and tank moulds for Rapid Fire ball shooter game
Dennis Nordman has designed or contributed to nearly two dozen pinball titles
Dennis Nordman designed the spinning house and original melting witch mechanism for The Wizard of Oz
Dennis Nordman is designing a licensed game for Chicago Gaming concurrently with his American Pinball position
Having games from different manufacturers enter the market at the same time from the same designer would be an exciting first for Dennis Nordman
Dennis Nordman will work from home as much as possible until COVID-19 subsides, visiting Palatine facility only when necessary
Dennis Nordman is the designer of Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition) and specializes in flowy, long-distance shot layouts
GNR pinball achieves the best theme integration ever seen in a pinball machine
Dennis Nordman designed the playfield for Lexi Lightspeed
Dennis Nordman is designing a new game for Stern Pinball after leaving Deep Root
Dennis Nordman left Deep Root Pinball
Dennis Nordman has left Deep Root Pinball as an employee
Dennis Nordman never moved to Texas during his tenure at Deep Root
Dennis Nordman completed the Elvira's House of Horrors playfield design and left Stern for Deep Root because Stern stopped paying him after handoff
The game has eight major shots on the playfield, compared to most games which have seven
The Freak Fryer mechanism is a homage to Scared Stiff's Stiff-O-Meter
The Junk in the Trunk feature was inspired by an Elvira show scene where she was moving and searching through dusty boxes
Dennis Nordman designed Elvira House of Horrors on contract with Stern years ago, with announcement at Texas Pinball Festival 2017
Dennis Nordman designed Elvira's House of Horrors while contracted with Stern but has since moved to Deep Root Pinball
Dennis Nordman was contracted to Stern for this project and then joined Deeproot Pinball
Dennis Nordman has been promoted from interim superintendent to full superintendent with expanded administrative duties but reduced on-call emergency requirements
Dennis purchased a Nikon D5600 DSLR camera to resume photography hobby, reducing his pinball machine purchasing fund significantly
Dennis Nordman completed Elvira 3 playfield design and extended his Stern contract, with Stern now needing to finalize production work
Dennis Nordman left Highway Pinball and cited unrealistic production times as reason
Greg Ferris is confirmed as the artist for Stern's Elvira 3 pinball game
Dennis does not own any pinball machines at home and has not for many years
Dennis Nordman does not remember whether Demolition Man was forced into widebody format or was his choice
Dennis Nordman purchased a Continental Cafe EM game at the 2006 'Tilt: The Art of Pinball' museum exhibition in southern Illinois
Dennis Nordman (Papa Duke) has been hired by Deep Root Pinball
Dennis Nordman is assisting Silver Castle Pinball with their Timeshock! game
Dennis Nordman designed Whoa Nellie!
Dennis Nordman co-designed Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons
The gobbler mechanic was different in previous code versions and has been modified
Dennis Nordman has been a fan of fruit crate label designs, which inspired the visual aesthetic
Dennis Nordman created the initial playfield drawing and designed four playfield toys for Alien Pinball 35th Anniversary Edition
Dennis Nordman could not agree with the April production timeline
Nordman believed the final Alien Pinball game would look impressive if it matched the Fox submission video
Whoa Nellie! is the first new electro-mechanical style game in over 35 years
Dennis Nordman designed the Dorothy's house playfield toy for Wizard of Oz
Dennis built a full-size pinball cabinet prototype during recovery from back surgery and presented it to Shaffer distributing in Columbus, which led to his hire at Bally
The playfield in Dennis's design project was 3-4 inches lower than standard machines to help younger kids see the playfield better
Party Animal was the hardest game Dennis designed because he had used up his best accumulated ideas on Special Forces
Dennis broke his femur and three ribs in a dirt bike accident and spent three months in the hospital during Elvira production
Whitewater could not be made today due to modern manufacturing cost constraints
The vacation jackpot in Whitewater was created by Mike Boone and Dennis initially thought it was a stupid feature that no one would achieve
The Bigfoot character in Whitewater was modeled after Dennis Nordman based on caricature sketches by John Yalsey
The blue cabinet color for Whitewater was decided by artist John Yalsey
Dennis Nordman joined Stern after designing at Williams
Pinball designer; described as having 'great designs coming' for Deeproot; work expected to be released 'very shortly'
Legendary Williams designer; mentioned by Mueller as visiting Deep Root and praising conditions
Designer of Yukon Yeti pinball game
Designer of Whitewater; designer of Yukon Yeti for Turner Pinball described as 'spiritual successor to White Water'
Pinball designer; hosts own multiple games by him; created Yukon Yeti Legacy; part of collection alongside Ferrari machines
Pinball designer; designed Lexi Lightseed for early P3 platform demonstration
Game designer; created Yukon Yeti music selection for Turner Pinball; Whitewater legacy designer
Legendary pinball designer; designed Pirates of the Caribbean for Stern; known for wild ramp designs; designing Yukon Yeti
Legendary pinball designer; designed Whitewater and Yukon Yeti; Turner Pinball collaboration
Legendary pinball designer who created White Water (1993) and is designing Yukon Yeti; also designed Galactic Tank Force
Pinball designer; designed Yukon Yeti playfield
Original designer of Whitewater (1993) and Whitewater 2 layout; collaborated with Turner Pinball on new version
Legendary pinball designer; designed Yukon Yeti playfield layout; first major design in several years; confirmed to attend Texas Pinball Festival
Classic pinball designer credited with original Whitewater (1993) design; created the foamcore concept that inspired Yukon Yeti
Legendary pinball designer; designed White Water (1993) and Yukon Yeti; previously employed as game designer at American Pinball working on Wild Water prototype
Legendary pinball designer; designer of Yukon Yeti and original Whitewater (1993), known for innovative playfield design.
Legendary pinball designer; designer of White Water (1993) and new game Yukon Yeti
Legendary pinball designer, designed original Whitewater (1993), also designed Yukon Yeti
Pinball designer; author credits him with Indianapolis 500, Whitewater (1993), and Elvira's House of Horrors (2019)
Designer of Elvira and the Party Monsters and subsequent machines
Designer of three concepts developed at American Pinball, including rumored Whitewater sequel; concepts under review by new management.
Pinball designer; rumored to be developing Whitewater sequel
Influential pinball designer known for design philosophy that games should be 'easy to understand but difficult to master.'
Designer of Whitewater; Alan claims he's the most overlooked designer of the modern ramp/mode era; frequently hired and fired across his career
Pinball designer hired by Deep Root
Pinball designer who worked at Deep Root, designed multiple games that were never manufactured, has since departed
Legendary pinball designer, recently joined American Pinball; left Highway, Multimorphic, and Deep Root
Pinball designer/industry figure mentioned by Franchi as 'rock star'
Veteran pinball designer/engineer; left Highway Pinball citing unrealistic production timelines; departure marked credibility crisis for Highway.
Pinball designer assisting Game 4 (junior designer), designing Game 5 solo in AP pipeline
Designer of American Pinball's unreleased Galactic Space Tank Force game; Kaneda expects this to be American Pinball's breakout title
Classic Williams/Gottlieb designer; designed base concept for Alien; interviewed on Head to Head Pinball Podcast; known for reliability/robustness in machine design
Associated with American Pinball; designer/leadership figure; referenced as deserving of respectful game launch by Kaneda
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; known for interesting ramps and crazy shots; proven commodity designer
Designer of American Pinball's upcoming game; Kaneda expresses excitement about the game and expects it to deliver innovation; notes focus should be on the game, not on designer interviews
Lead designer of Galactic Tank Force; previously designed Elvira (well-received); criticized for imposing personal design vision that doesn't align with market expectations
Designer described as 'great' but part of 1990s generation; Kaneda questions their competitiveness
Game designer; rumored to have designed American Pinball's delayed October announcement game
Pinball designer; credited with designing Elvira 3 playfield (per rumor); partnering with Greg Freres on project
Designer/creator interviewed about Melanie Melons artwork philosophy and female character design choices
Williams programmer/designer colleague from Eddy's era
Hire at Deep Root Pinball; described as respectable person in pinball community
Collaborator with Greg Freres on Wacky Nelly with Whizbang Pinball during his freelance period
Designer of Elvira's House of Horrors; formerly at Stern, now employed by Deep Root Pinball; also designed Elvira and the Party Monsters and Scared Stiff
Pinball designer mentioned as working at Deep Root Studios
Implied as designer of GTF based on conversational context ('Poor Nordman... I wanted a game with one ramp'). Host criticizes layout decisions and design choices.
Associated with Galactic Tank Force vision; intended to bring campy, fun aesthetic to pinball
Pinball designer known for successful track record; able to contract with multiple companies; cited as proven entity with known name value.
Legendary pinball designer, formerly at American Pinball; now working on independent game project with industry partners; maintains unproduced game designs at multiple companies
Pinball game designer. Mentioned in context of Slam Tilt interview discussing design philosophy on tank placement and stand-up target geometry. Attempted to prevent ball from flying over flippers through design tweaks but encountered geometric constraints.
Pinball game designer; rumored to have game in American Pinball development pipeline
Pinball designer; described as 'Duke of flow'; referenced for strong flow design in games like Whitewater and Indianapolis 500; noted for quality code updates
Historical pinball designer/operator associated with Whitewater and Indy 500
Pinball designer; designing next American Pinball game
Designer at American Pinball; confirmed redesigning cabinet for new unrevealed game to resemble tank when folded
Pinball designer featured on Silver Ball Chronicles; designed Demolition Man and Alvar House of Horrors
Designer of Galactic Tank Force (GTF!) for American Pinball
Pinball designer; no longer full-time at American Pinball; was working on Whitewater 2, which may not be produced due to high BOM
Pinball designer/industry professional; contacted by Deep Root as part of their recruitment of established talent in 2016-2017
Game designer; has designs in development at American Pinball; mentioned as prolific ramp designer
Designer of Yeti 2/Whitewater 2 game; American Pinball negotiating licensing but reportedly at impasse over production costs
Pinball designer; created playfield for Lexi Lightspeed
Designer of Galactic Tank Force (American Pinball); known for trademark filings revealing game concepts
Likely designer/founder of American Pinball; notable for lack of marketing presence on Galactic Tank Force; Kaneda suggests tank concept was Nordman's vision
Designer who completed Elvira 3 playfield design and software, extended Stern contract, waiting on company to finalize production
Designer of Galactic Tank Force. Kaneda criticizes game for being designed around designer's personal vision rather than market fit.
American Pinball designer; designing new space/tank-themed game with Christopher Franchi
Pinball designer at American Pinball; creating galactic tank game with Franchi artwork; prototype/teaser expected at tailgating party
Designer associated with American Pinball original IP title; will compete against Stern's Venom in fall 2022 'battle' of new games
Conceived Tank Force cabinet design; Kaneda criticizes the game and American Pinball for building it
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; criticized for poor shooting mechanics and geometry
Pinball designer associated with American Pinball; designing Galactic Tank Force; has strong community following but struggling to launch breakout hit with original IP.
Legacy pinball designer; designed Galactic Tank Force for American Pinball; received criticism from Kaneda for outdated approach
Designer of Elvira 40th Anniversary; Kaneda praises his mech design and notes Stern removed features (wavy ramps) from original vision
Talented designer at American Pinball workshop/Pinball Factory; criticized for lack of innovation in Galactic Arcade Tank Force despite 3-year development
Legendary pinball designer; rumored to have designed 'Son of Yeti' game that American Pinball won't produce due to cost
Industry veteran no longer with Deep Root; mentioned as someone who should have identified critical issues
Designer with two games in development facing budget constraints; rumored to have Whitewater sequel with 6-10 huge ramps
Game designer; creating upcoming game for American Pinball with Christopher Franchi artwork; game allegedly NOT Sherlock Holmes or Yukon Yeti
Pinball designer; uses foam core 3D model approach instead of traditional drawings for design process
American Pinball designer; Kaneda dismisses his original game as 'amateur hour' compared to Lawlor's Toy Story.
Designer working with American Pinball on upcoming original IP game; discussed as needing rich mechanical depth to succeed
Designer of American Pinball's Galactic Space Battle game
Designer blamed for American Pinball's commercial failure; brought Galactic Tank Force to the company; Kaneda suggests Nordman's game choice bankrupted American Pinball
Iconic pinball designer; creator of Galactic Tank Force; notably absent from public promotion of own game
Hired gun; designed games across multiple companies; recent titles include Big Juicy Melons, Lexi Lightspeed; 'canary in coal mine' at Deep Root
Designer involved with Galactic Arcade Tank Force; passion focused on tank-shaped cabinet form factor rather than theme integration
Designer/employee from Deep Root Pinball who was later picked up by another manufacturer
American Pinball designer; creating upcoming game (rumored Galactic Space Force/Tank Force) with extensive ramp design; ETA 2023
Designer of Galactic Tank Force (tank-themed game); criticized by Kaneda for not promoting the game or building community excitement
Designer of Galactic Arcade Tank Force; described as pushing creative boundaries with transforming tank cabinet concept
Designer known for innovative plastic ramps; wireform ramps in Galactic Tank Force criticized as disappointing compared to his legacy
Designer of Elvira pinball game; collaborated with actress Elvira and Stern Pinball
American Pinball designer; designing new original IP game with artwork by Christopher Franchi
Designer of Elvira House of Horrors; Kaneda uses as example of designer who put significant mechanical depth in games
Deep Root Pinball employee; mentioned by host as someone who has not publicly discussed company operations
Engineer/leader at American Pinball; expected to bring 'wow under glass' design philosophy
Pinball designer; creating 1950s sci-fi space theme game for American Pinball targeting December 2025 production
Pinball designer; noted as talented but floating between companies; associated with American Pinball's Dennis Nordman game
Designer at American Pinball; his upcoming game positioned as critical test of company's design and execution capabilities
Pinball designer; described by Kaneda as 'one of the most talented designers'; working on American Pinball's next game
American Pinball staff; working on new game development alongside David Fix
Legendary pinball designer; co-designer of Rapid Fire Arcade (1982) with Kevin O'Connor; designed the cabinet and force field idea
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; shown in promotional materials having fun with tank and ice cream cone props; praised for playful approach to campy theme
Pinball designer for American Pinball's Galactic Arcade Tank Force; known for ramp design expertise
Pinball designer; confirmed to be designing Galactic Arcade Tank Force for American Pinball; featured at Texas Pinball Festival
Designer at American Pinball; working on two titles; rumored Sherlock Holmes game expected August release
American Pinball designer, designed Rapid Fire (1982), rumored next game designer
Designer whose original IP game for American Pinball (Austin Powers) is scheduled for August 2022 release
Designer criticized for original IP games; question raised about whether American Pinball would use for Masters of the Universe
Game designer; American Pinball game expected in 2024
Legendary pinball designer, co-designer of all three Elvira pinball games with Greg Ferrer, originated the concept for Elvira 3 on Pinside
Designer at American Pinball working on original game; Kaneda expresses high expectations but predicts late delivery
Legendary designer; rumored next game is a Whitewater sequel in development at American Pinball with Christopher Franchi on art; described as needing to be 'packed' with features
Pinball designer; created Whitewater, Demolition Man, and Scared Stiff (cited as Scott Ian's favorite games)
Legendary designer; mentioned in context of Yeti theme preference; referenced as historical design authority
Designer of Elvira's House of Horrors (referenced in KB; not explicitly named in this content but implied through context)
American Pinball designer; had spontaneous conversation with Ryan about making Galactic Tank Force drive down convention aisles; representative of creative culture at American Pinball
Legendary pinball designer, recently hired by American Pinball as Senior Designer. Known for ramp design and working on Whitewater, Demolition Man, Elvira's House of Horrors, and many other classics. Previously at Spooky Pinball.
Pinball designer famous for Whitewater; designing Yukon Yeti for Deep Root; known for creative ramp designs
Legendary pinball designer known for Party Animal, Whitewater, Scared Stiff; pioneered pedestal-style pinball cabinet design; co-founder of WhizBang Pinball
Member of American Pinball design/engineering team; appears in team photos
R&D department staff member at American Pinball (humorously called 'rare Sasquatch' by David Fix)
Designer of Elvira's House of Horrors
Designer of Elvira's House of Horrors and the broader Elvira trilogy
Co-designer (with Paul Reno) of Galactic Tank Force for American Pinball
Pinball designer; appeared at Texas Pinball Festival with Cassandra Peterson to announce Elvira 3; also involved in pitching/batting game announcement with Jeremy Packer
Designer of Elvira's House of Horrors; legendary pinball designer from Williams/Bally era (Whitewater, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indianapolis 500)
Designer at American Pinball rumored to be working on Galactic Tank Force original game
Legendary pinball designer hired by Deep Root, known for Whitewater, Scared Stiff, Elvira's House of Horrors Premium Edition, Demolition Man, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wheel of Fortune
Veteran pinball designer (Papa Duke/Whitewater credit); recently hired by Deep Root Pinball; his departure raises questions about Elvira's House of Horrors 3 continuity
Notable pinball figure; Kaneda notes his absence from streaming American Pinball's Galactic Tank Force as a red flag
Designer associated with Galactic Tank Force; birthday referenced as potential reveal date
Designer expected to bring quality improvements to American Pinball; referenced in context of unmet expectations
Legend designer; Kaneda contrasts quality of Elvira's House of Horrors at Stern vs. Galactic Tank Force without Stern team support
Designer whose game (held in garage for 10 years) was produced by American Pinball after being brought to David Fix
Classic Williams designer; Kaneda notes his name no longer carries commercial value for American Pinball's Whitewater 2
American Pinball figure interviewed on Slam Tilt podcast regarding Galactic Tank Force design philosophy
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; credited for personal involvement in game code but faulted for misaligned creative direction and execution
Legendary pinball designer; co-designer with David Fix on Galactic Tank Force
Designer contracted by American Pinball; game title and release timeline unknown; anticipated to compete with Stern Pinball Toy Story launch window
Classic designer rumored to have Whitewater 2 in development at American Pinball
Designer of American Pinball's upcoming game announcement expected in coming months
Legendary pinball designer credited with designing Whitewater; identified as 'ramp king' by hosts
Legendary pinball designer credited as designer of Galactic Tank Force
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; legendary pinball designer known for games like Whitewater and Demolition Man
Legendary pinball designer; Elvira 3 shelved for 2+ years without royalties, similar situation to Ben Heck's delayed Spooky project; reportedly moved to Deep Root Pinball
Legendary pinball designer mentioned in chat discussion as presenter on pinball history
Legendary pinball designer, co-designer of Whoa Nellie!, participated in chat during stream with design insights
Pinball designer; discussed design knowledge and foam core ramp construction with Jack
Pinball designer (one of the 'Greg and Dennis' team); worked on all three Elvira machines with Cassandra Peterson
Legendary pinball designer credited for Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition); praised for excellent shot flow mechanics
Legendary pinball designer credited as designer of Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition); designed Scared Stiff and Elvira's House of Horrors; appeared on stream to discuss design philosophy
Legendary pinball designer who appeared in chat the previous day and provided strategy coaching on the gobble hole mechanic
Co-designer of Whoa Nellie, actively present in stream chat providing feedback
Pinball machine designer; designed Whoa Nellie!; participated in the Dead Flip stream chat
Designer at American Pinball; his game is next in the production pipeline; positioned as mentor figure who could provide guidance to Ryan McQuaid
Co-designer of Galactic Tank Force with Paul Reno
Prolific pinball game designer (~24 games) recently hired as senior designer at American Pinball; previously worked at Highway Pinball, Stern, Deep Root, Chicago Gaming
Experienced pinball designer who departed American Pinball; laid off and offered unacceptable contract; publicly disputed David Fix's characterization of his departure in Facebook post
Legendary pinball designer with 30 years in industry; at Deep Root designing two original themes he created; working with Paul Ferris as artist for first time
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; legendary pinball designer explaining game mechanics, philosophy on randomness vs. skill shots, and design inspirations from tin toy tanks
Early pinball machine maker; created small pinball machine artifact displayed in museum; subsequently hired by Bally Williams
Created miniature pinball mock-up on display at museum; artifact helped secure his employment in pinball industry
Legendary designer with 30 years experience; worked at multiple companies; at Deep Root designing two original themes with Quinn Johnson; collaborating with artist Paul Ferris for first time
Designer who host was excited about joining American Pinball
Legendary pinball designer (Whitewater, 30+ other games); saw Multimorphic prototype; worked with company on Lexi Lightspeed design
Pinball designer contracted by Deep Root Pinball
Legendary pinball designer known for Whitewater, Elvira, Alien, and other titles; recently joined Deep Root Pinball; episode discusses his previous work and potential future role
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; participates in pinball tournament analysis and design criticism
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; provides industry analysis and critical commentary on pinball design/licensing
Pinball designer, lost semifinal to Pat Lawler with 5.9% of vote
Pinball designer; advanced to Round 3 semifinals by defeating John Papaduke 55.9%-44.1% in Modern Era Designer Tournament
Pinball designer; upcoming round two matchup against John Papaduke; known for games like Whitewater, Scared Stiff, Indy 500, Elvira games
Pinball designer; created Indy 500 (criticized as worst game), Party Zone, Doctor Dude, Demolition Man, Scared Stiff, Whitewater, Pirates of the Caribbean
Legendary pinball designer and panel guest; known for 'good takes'; owns Walking Dead pinball with topper installation in progress; plays EM and modern pinball.
Legendary pinball designer known as 'the undisputed king of ramps'; designed Special Force, Party Animal, and other significant Bally titles; studied industrial design at Ohio State University; innovated in cabinet design and playfield mechanics
Pinball designer; assigned Pirates of the Caribbean project that became Thiel's first machine in 2006
Pinball designer; created Whitewater (1993, Williams) and other notable titles; praised for sophisticated design approach
Original designer of Alien pinball; left project which was significantly reworked by Dave Sanders
Legendary pinball designer; recently departed Deep Root Pinball; previously worked with Highway Pinball, Stern (Elvira), and contracted for recent Stern work
Pinball designer/industry figure; noted as having left Deep Root per This Week in Pinball coverage
Eclectic Gamers co-host; recently promoted to superintendent (not interim); purchased Nikon D5600 camera; discussing pinball industry news
Legendary pinball designer; designed Elvira House of Horrors on contract with Stern; currently employed at Deep Root; announcement at Texas Pinball Festival 2017
Pinball designer; first game was Special; collaborated with Ramunni on artwork
Pinball designer at Williams during golden era; worked alongside Ritchie and other top talent
Pinball designer of original Elvira games (Elvira and the Party Monsters, Scared Stiff); returning to design Elvira 3
Legendary pinball designer; worked at Deep Root; referenced in discussion of employee knowledge during company collapse
Legendary pinball designer; mentioned as likely designer of American Pinball's upcoming unlicensed games based on trademark filings
Designer at Deep Root
Former American Pinball employee; posted counterclaims on Facebook and Pinside regarding dismissal from employment
Legendary pinball designer now at American Pinball as lead senior designer, replacing Joe Balser
Legendary pinball designer whose games will be licensed for American Pinball starting 2022
Pinball game designer who joined American Pinball as senior game designer; previously worked on Elvira House of Horrors (Stern), Lexi Lightspeed (Multimorphic), Alien Pinball (Highway), and multiple Deep Root designs; known for leaving manufacturers due to slow production timelines
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; conducted 2018 Deep Root interview; providing retrospective analysis
Pinball designer; creative lead on GTF for American Pinball; given 'great deal of creative freedom' on the project
Pinball designer; previously at Deep Root, now at American Pinball; rumored to be working on Whitewater sequel as next AP game
Game designer with multiple projects in development at American Pinball; expected next release after Legends of Valhalla
Dennis from The Pinball Show; identified AI artifacts in Harry Potter and Predator artwork including 'derpy dragon'
Co-founder of WhizBang Pinball; working on personal projects and assisting with Timeshock! at Silver Castle Pinball
Pinball designer; patented Nordman Flipper with aiming markings (possibly flipper-based alignment guides)
Senior Game Designer at American Pinball; recently joined from Deeproot Pinball; worked with Zofia Ryan on Scared Stiff (Elvira) coffin mechanism; previously designed multiple games for Deeproot
Legendary pinball designer; co-founder of Whizbang Pinball; designer of original Whoa Nellie! playfield
Co-founder of WhizBang Pinball; legendary pinball designer; working on multiple projects including assistance with Silver Castle Pinball's Timeshock!
Game creator on Galactic Tank Force; checked into show hotel for Friday seminar presentation
Designer/artist behind Elvira-themed games and baseball game prototype; announced third Elvira game for Stern
Famed pinball industry design veteran; co-founder of Whizbang Pinball; designer of Whoa Nellie! playfield
In-house game designer at Stern; laid off October 2008; credited with Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones
Collaborator on Spooky Pinball games
Former Williams designer; joined Stern in 2005; first task was redemption game design
Designer of new licensed game for Chicago Gaming Company expected 2021 release
Featured in main interview for Issue 2; career spanning multiple decades in pinball industry, associated with Stern
Legendary pinball designer; Oursler's colleague at Bally/Williams, Heighway Pinball, and Deeproot Pinball; at American Pinball training designer apprentices
Legendary pinball designer joining Jersey Jack Pinball; designed Pirates of the Caribbean, Whitewater, Scared Stiff, Elvira and the Party Monsters, Demolition Man, Indy 500; will design game #2 for Jersey Jack
Pinball community member; attended MGC 2016
Designer who worked with Keith Johnson on Stern's Wheel of Fortune; joined JJP team
American Pinball Senior Game Designer; recently hired; collaborated with Haeger and Freres on Elvira and the Party Monsters; mentioned as fellow recent hire
Legendary pinball designer; inducted into Hall of Fame as special guest speaker
Lead/star designer at Heighway Pinball; presented at Pinball Expo 2013
Collaborator with Greg Freres on multiple pinball projects
Game designer who collaborated with Greg Freres on Elvira games, Dr. Dude, The Party Zone, and Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; also designer of Whitewater and other games
Game designer of GTF; credited with designing White Water and other games
Game designer for Galactic Tank Force, shown with the machine in teaser video
Game designer at American Pinball; voices Nord-Man 3000 robot in game
Legendary pinball designer credited with creating the Dorothy's house playfield toy for Wizard of Oz
Designer of Simpsons Kooky Carnival (with Dwight Sullivan) and Pirates of the Caribbean (Stern's first game)
Legendary pinball designer; contracted by Stern for this project; co-designer of previous Elvira games; subsequently joined Deeproot Pinball
Legendary pinball designer who created initial playfield design and four toys for Alien Pinball 35th Anniversary; departed Heighway Pinball due to production schedule disagreement
Pinball designer; collaborated with Greg Freres on Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons
Legendary pinball designer with 40+ year career; newly hired Senior Game Designer at American Pinball
American Pinball team member, contributed to game design
Pinball designer who worked with Barry at Deeproot Pinball and Williams; paid tribute
Game Designer for Galactic Tank Force, working on upcoming titles
American Pinball's Senior Game Designer; discussed upcoming game designs during tour
Designer of Galactic Tank Force
Designer; WhizBang Pinball company created Elvira's House of Horrors for Stern (third Elvira game)
Legendary pinball designer who designed Galactic Tank Force for American Pinball
Classic pinball designer; no longer with Stern; worked on Elvira project (mentioned in context of past involvement)
Designer credited with design of Galactic Tank Force
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; featured in third teaser trailer
Renowned pinball designer who conceived and designed Galactic Tank Force
Pinball designer of Galactic Tank Force
Pinball designer; co-creator of GTF concept with Paul Reno; designing second game in AP pipeline after GTF; known for unique, distinctive layout philosophy
Designer of Galactic Tank Force for American Pinball
Pinball game designer credited with designing Galactic Tank Force
Legendary pinball designer working on two original-themed games at American Pinball; making cabinet design announcements
Legendary pinball designer; this would be his first game with American Pinball
Pinball designer; upcoming game rumored to be new IP rather than 'White Wafter 2/Yukon Yeti'
Founder/designer of American Pinball; associated with next game release
Legendary pinball designer announcing his first game for American Pinball
Legendary pinball designer; reportedly designing White Water 2/Yukon Yeti; previously at Deeproot Pinball.
Pinball designer with two games in American Pinball pipeline; first 90% complete, second rumored White Water sequel
Pinball designer of Elvira and the Party Monsters; reportedly developing new game with American Pinball (either Galactic Tank Space Megaforce or Whitewater sequel)
Legendary pinball designer (Elvira); rumored to be designing next American Pinball title (space battle game).
American Pinball designer who appeared on previous episode alongside David Fix
Legendary pinball designer best known for Whitewater; now designing Galactic Tank Force for American Pinball; TPF guest
Apparently involved in Time Shock design iterations; mentioned by Silvercastle Pinball in context of playfield changes
Pinball designer known for colorful, thematic tables in late 80s; designed Dr. Dude (1990)
Legendary pinball designer; co-designer of GTF with Paul Reno; mentioned as laid off from American Pinball
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides gameplay and design analysis perspective
Legendary pinball designer; joined American Pinball as senior game designer; known for designing 'flowy games' with wider appeal
Legendary pinball designer mentioned as having left Deep Root early, characterized as 'canary in the coal mine' warning sign of company problems
Pinball designer of Galactic Tank Force; known for smooth-shooting Wheel of Fortune-style designs
Legendary designer; indicated Whitewater 2 was further along than Barry O's in American Pinball development
Involved in Galactic Tank Force design; selling remaining Signature Edition units at $7,000 via Pinside
Pinball designer; revealed on Pinside not under contract with American Pinball; wanted Yeti Zombie game released before Barbecue
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides design critique and industry perspective
Legendary pinball designer; co-host of The Pinball Show; provides industry perspective and historical context
Co-host of The Pinball Show; designer/industry figure; prioritizes gameplay mechanics over theme; currently on vacation in Alabama
Co-host of The Pinball Show, provides analysis on supply chain, compares pinball to watch/automotive industries; dislikes beaches
Legendary pinball designer; hosts create 'Nordman' character persona as running joke about designer's influence and mystique; character becomes popular with listeners
Legendary pinball designer; co-designer of Wing Ding; recently laid off from American Pinball; game on hold; has contracts with other companies
Legendary designer described as 'Krampus' on naughty/nice list; associated with pinball soul stealing
Pinball designer; mentioned in context of Loser Kid interview regarding American Pinball game design
Legendary designer; encountered in show hallways as representative of industry prestige
Lead designer of Galactic Tank Force; appeared on Slam Tilt podcast discussion
Hired by American Pinball/AIMTRON; previously worked at Deep Root Pinball
Legendary pinball designer; consulting designer on Elvira; mentioned as original collaborator with George on Dark Knight
Williams legend who connected with Greg Ferris at 2009 Seattle Pinball Expo seminar; co-designed Woe Nelly with Ferris; worked closely with Thompson on multiple projects.
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; referenced as creating distinctive playfield layouts
Designer of Indy 500 and Elvira; designer of Galactic Tank Force; typically produces good games though this one less successful
Legendary pinball designer; Kaneda criticizes for lack of recent hit games (references Galactic Tank Force failure)
Original designer of Alien playfield; design modified by Dave Sanders
Legendary pinball designer; interviewed on Eclectic Gamers podcast; mentioned as alternative talent option compared to Zidware/Deep Root investment
Designer hired by Deep Root Pinball, cited as established pinball industry figure
GTF tank turret designer
Designer credited with GTF tank turret design; appears in promotional segment
Referenced in game callout where Bigfoot character sometimes says 'Dennis Nordman' instead of intended phrase
Whitewater designer; praised by Bug as 'probably my favorite designer' for diverse, well-designed layouts
Designer with upcoming American Pinball title in development pipeline
Legendary pinball designer; designing next American Pinball title (October release); historically known for minimal ramp designs
Legendary pinball designer; co-host of The Pinball Show; provides skeptical analysis of Comic-Con reveal expectations
Legendary pinball designer; designed Wonelli and other contemporary games based on Wayne Nines' Continental Cafe (1957)
Apparent co-host of The Pinball Show; legendary pinball personality referenced as having discussed Neyens previously and having design knowledge
Co-host of The Pinball Show; legendary designer; discusses game criticism philosophy and community dynamics
Legendary Williams designer; transitioned from full-time American Pinball to consultant; Whitewater 2 project uncertain due to high BOM
Co-host of The Pinball Show; legendary pinball designer; provides historical context and technical commentary.
Legendary pinball designer; co-designed GTF with Paul Reno; referenced in context of 'we're due for an Eddie (Lawlor)' commentary on January release design pedigree
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides production updates, critical analysis of games and manufacturers
Legendary pinball designer and podcast guest; providing analysis and design commentary
Legendary pinball designer; left Deep Root Pinball; working on Elvira's House of Horrors for Stern; recently posted about designing new ramps
Legendary designer of GTF for American Pinball; known for classic designs
Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast, pinball industry analyst and enthusiast
Pinball designer hired by Deep Root
Co-host of The Pinball Show; discusses rumors, licensing, and provides commentary on industry news
Co-host of The Pinball Show; legendary pinball designer from Williams Electronics; provides industry perspective and humor throughout episode
Legendary pinball designer (Demolition Man, Whitewater, Elvira, Aliens); newly hired as Senior Game Designer at American Pinball; known for design-engineer dependency issues
Legendary pinball designer hired as senior game designer at American Pinball; career includes Bally, Williams, Stern, Multimorphic, Highway Pinball; known for Elvira series, Whitewater, Demolition Man, Scared Stiff, Pirates of the Caribbean
Legendary pinball designer; creator of Elvira layout rated as his best by Dennis Creasel
Legendary pinball designer; guest on Pinball Show Ep 2; provided expert technical analysis of Rick and Morty layout; known for Elvira machine
Legendary pinball designer working on Barry's Barbecue Challenge team at American Pinball
Legendary pinball designer returning to American Pinball as consultant for Whitewater 2
Legendary pinball designer; public statement disputing David Fix's retainer claim; quit American Pinball over contract dispute
Legendary pinball designer; original concept creator and co-designer of Galactic Tank Force with Paul Reno; previously worked on Buck Hunter pinball at Stern before being laid off.
Designer at American Pinball; contributed to Barry O's Barbecue Challenge finishing; next game project delayed in production queue; expected consultancy role when game nears production.
Pinball designer who collaborated with Greg Ferris on Elvira trilogy and Bonelli project.
Legendary pinball designer; joining American Pinball (mentioned in episode title but not discussed in content)
Lead Senior Game Designer at American Pinball; key pillar hire bringing pinball design expertise and mentorship to junior team members.
Senior game designer who joined American Pinball
Legendary pinball designer; designed all three Elvira games; left Stern for Deep Root during Elvira's House of Horrors development; playfield design completed before departure; confirmed to appear only at Pinball Expo for final game discussion
Deep Root Pinball designer with extended timeline to complete games
Designer of unnamed game scheduled for October 2022 production at American Pinball; announced via Facebook
Legendary pinball designer currently working with American Pinball on multiple game designs
Legendary pinball designer at Bally; shared office with John Papaduke at one point; referenced as example of influential designer.
Pinball designer at American Pinball; former Deep Root employee; helped recruit Oursler to American Pinball
Legendary Williams pinball designer; now at Deep Root; known for starting multiple projects that Thiel typically finishes (Wheel of Fortune, Pirates).
Legendary pinball designer known for Demolition Man and Elvira: House of Horrors
Subject of previous Silver Ball Chronicles episode; referenced as contemporary of Papaduke at Bally/Williams era
Legendary pinball designer known for revolutionary ramp design; industrial designer who worked at Bally/Midway; designed Special Force (1986) and Rapid Fire cabinet; based in Columbus, Ohio.
Legendary pinball designer; stuck at Deep Root without engineer; suggested hiring Zofia Ryan to American Pinball
Pinball designer known for games Whitewater, Demolition Man, Indy 500, Scared Stiff; laid off by Bally twice and Stern due to economic downsizing; host Alan considers Whitewater his favorite game of all time
Designer of Dr. Dude; nominated for Designer of the Year but loses to Pat Lawler; later known for designing Pirates of the Caribbean.
Collaborated with Greg Ferris on Whoa Nellie game; made observations about Roy Parker's art philosophy
Legendary pinball designer who collaborated with Greg Freres on six games including Elvira trilogy, Dr. Dude, Party Zone, and Whitewater; known for party-themed and comedy-focused designs
Designer of Elvira pinball machine; collaborated with Greg Freris; pioneering soft-license approach.
Designer of Whitewater; met Alan at Texas Pinball Festival; frequently told Whitewater is fans' favorite game
Designer of Wheel of Fortune; legendary pinball designer; framed game as 'classic complete a sequence pinball machine'; host Alan expresses admiration: 'he made your favorite game'
Designer of Party Zone; known for complex mech-heavy games
Co-host of The Pinball Show; participates in cabinet design discussion and production analysis
Pinball game designer at American Pinball working on multiple titles in pipeline
Designer of Elvira, left Stern, game in production pipeline with unclear timeline
Pinball designer; Steve Ritchie cited Whitewater as favorite Nordman design
Legendary designer now working with Deep Root; designer of Whitewater; part of Deep Root's experienced design team
Classic pinball designer referenced in context of industry professionals who have experienced job transitions
Quick-turnaround designer who relocated the three-bank drop targets during whitewood playtesting
Legendary Williams designer; signed custom Whitewater unit selling for $16,000
Game designer; three concepts developed at American Pinball including rumored Whitewater sequel; status uncertain under new ownership
Pinball designer of Elvira and the Party Monsters (1989) with support from Steve Ritchie and Jim Patla
Legendary pinball designer; designed Indianapolis 500 (1995 #4 ranked); ranked alongside Whitewater and Elvira's House of Horrors as his best work
Classic Bally/Williams designer; injured in motorcycle accident while working on original Elvira, requiring Steve Ritchie to step in
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast conducting year-end pinball review
Designer credited with Pirates of the Caribbean wavy ramp feature
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; skeptical about 2026 theme quality compared to 2025
Stern pinball designer; Jack gave positive feedback on Pirates design to him
Valley designer; designed Elvira and the Party Monsters which competed with Mouse in Around
Referenced as 'good guy' interviewed by host; identified as part of creative circle Python respects
Legendary pinball designer; worked at Bally (1980s), Williams (1988+), and Stern; designed Special Force, Elvira and the Party Monsters, Whitewater, Party Zone, Doctor Dude, and Pirates of the Caribbean
Designer of White Water; worked with Silver on Scared Stiff
Pinball designer; gave seminar at Texas Pinball Festival discussing Caribbean and other Williams games including Scaramouche, Medieval Madness, Whitewater
Pinball designer; Radical compared to his style based on ramp-heavy gameplay similar to Whitewater, Blackwater, and Demolition Man
Designer of Demolition Man (1994, 7,019 units produced); also designed Whitewater
Designer of Galactic Tank Force; also designed Whitewater and Elvira's House of Horrors
Competing pinball designer known for foam-core scale model design methodology, contrasted with Borg's CAD-first approach
Designer of Elvira's House of Horrors pinball game
Pinball designer; injured in dirt bike accident during Elvira design; work completed by Steve Ritchie
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle/The Pinball Show; consultant who offered strategic advice to Brian Vincent on American Pinball revival
Co-host of Pinball Show; data-oriented analyst; participates in production speculation
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle Pinball Show; provides technical analysis of Spike 3 hardware; skeptical of Stern R&D claims
Co-host of Straight Down The Middle Pinball Show with Zach
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; passionate critic of quality control issues and fan gatekeeping; strong on community dynamics analysis
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; primarily focuses on pinball; celebrating 10-year podcast anniversary
Co-host providing detailed analysis of Beetlejuice and Walking Dead mechanics; discusses alleged Toy Story 4 licensing backstory
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; provides technical analysis on Spike platform and game design philosophy.
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; lead analyst on Beetlejuice release strategy and pinball design philosophy
Eclectic Gamers Podcast co-host; provides technical details and shares Tony's disappointment with thematic direction.
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; pinball analyst; received Stern media invitation
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; vocal critic of Papaduke designs and Dutch Pinball strategy; advocates for quality game design and player experience
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; primary voice for criticism of pinball manufacturing decisions
Designer of Demolition Man; noted for game's excellent flow
Pinball designer; host identifies Wheel of Fortune as his design by gameplay feel/flow
Designer of Pirates of the Caribbean (not John Borg as initially assumed); mentioned for destructible ship mechanic precedent
Pinball designer who initially disliked air guitar composition in one of his games, later forgot his objection when it was deployed
Designer of Elvira's House of Horrors, described as six feet tall
Referenced whitewood for Galactic Tank Force; seminal moment for American Pinball assessment
Collaborator who worked with Packer on two projects and introduced him to Greg Ferris
Deeproot game designer on panel; received great applause; discussed previously conceiving third Elvira game
Legendary pinball designer with career spanning Valley, Williams/Bally, and currently Deep Root. Known for Whitewater, Demolition Man, Indy 500, and other classics.
Stern Pinball designer collaborating on new haunted house game with Cassandra Peterson theme
Designer of Elvira's House of Horrors
Author of Classic Gamers podcast episode analyzing IFPA growth data; provided detailed statistical breakdowns
Presumed Stern designer who conceived and pitched the third Elvira game on Pinside forums years prior.
Voice actor/guest in America's Most Haunted game; described as frequent podcast guest from Minnesota area