Jack Danger is a renowned Stern Pinball designer and content creator who has transitioned from full-time game design to Head of Community at Stern Pinball as of July 2025. Known for innovative playfield layouts and complex mechanical design philosophy, he has designed several significant titles including The Uncanny X-Men, Foo Fighters, Jurassic Park Home Edition, and Deadpool, while co-designing Pokémon Pinball with George Gomez. Beyond design, he is a pioneering pinball streamer and community ambassador, hosting the DeadFlip streaming platform, 'Drinks with Jack' interview series, and serving as a key figure in making pinball accessible to mainstream audiences.
Jack Danger published Pokémon pinball mock-up design years before Stern announced official game
Jack Danger's Tank Girl pitch deck includes Demo Man-style flipper handles
Tank Girl will be a 4-flipper game with 10 standup targets
Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye playfield layout was influenced by Jack Danger designs, particularly Foo Fighters
Former Stern Pinball designer (Foo Fighters); transitioned from design role; exploring fan project documenting game development process
Stern Pinball designer credited with creating danger room concepts in The Uncanny X-Men and Foo Fighters; Orbital Albert uses his design approach as reference point
Kaneda supporter; referenced in closing shout-outs
Stern Pinball designer and Head of Community; host of Vault Celebration stream; played Venom and discussed design philosophy
Stern pinball designer; reportedly unwilling to design further games; cited as example of internal dissatisfaction
Pinball designer/artist who created unofficial Pokémon pinball mock-up design before Stern's announcement
[Triage: Jack Danger's involvement status changed from being absent during initial Star Wars design phases to being included in later project stages like the Fall of the Empire factory tour and media presentations.]
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Dungeons & Dragons topper will release in Q2
Pokemon Pinball evolution mechanics are being considered but no announcement is ready
Stern always delivers games to 1.0 completion but at varying speeds depending on IP approval
Standard Stern machine design uses 18 controllable coils across two core nodes as a target budget
Spike 3 machines feature additional encryption protection layers
Home leaderboards will receive animation updates matching location machines in Q2
Stern previously distributed home games in Europe and hopes to expand that distribution
Iterative code release with community feedback is preferable to delaying release for completion
Not all design ideas make it into final games due to timeframe and resource constraints
Jurassic Park (Home Edition) T-Rex toy achieves complex animations using only one core node with nine coils
The Transformers topper is incredible and Jack Danger wants to put it in his bedroom
Jack Danger and crew recorded a series of short videos documenting Key West pinball locations for Stern Pinball
Jack Danger designed the primary shot layout for Pokémon Pinball
Original Walking Dead (2014) was the first new Stern pinball machine to receive a live stream reveal
Well Walker sculpt has been repainted with pale blue coloring and enhanced grotesque details
John Borg addressed geometry tweaks in the remaster
Dark Side multiball requirement reduced from 15 shots to 10 shots in version 0.92
Players can configure Dark Side multiball requirements back to 15 shots if preferred
Droid skill shot grants two locks instead of one versus other skill shot variants
Jack Danger created a game called Oddly Addictive with an 11-spinner loop
Removing the center post was a design decision made after six years of playtesting with the component in place
Stern intends to stream once per week; equipment is in transit and requires approvals
A third Kraken mode for Deadpool was not implemented due to IP licensing constraints
Multiplayer over Insider Connected is not coming in the immediate future
About 50% of Stern's IP licenses originate from Stern's outreach; 50% approach Stern
Stern cannot prevent game leaks
Jack Danger will continue designing pinball games; more machines will exist due to his involvement
There should be more pinball IPs that skew feminine
All Stern pinball games feature two pin-prick holes at flipper tips for centering guidance
Flipper angle in pinball design is determined empirically through playtesting, not formulaic calculation
Forcing humor into serious IPs like John Wick would feel disjointed and out of place
The game features a mechanically animated Pokéball as a core interactive element
An animatronic Pikachu toy reacts to player gameplay throughout the game
The game integrates video clips from the original Pokémon animated series
Premium and Limited Edition versions include an interactive electromagnet feature exclusive to those tiers
Custom voiceovers for Pikachu and Giovanni are included in the game
Pokémon Pinball represents a historic collaboration honoring the franchise legacy
Jack Danger stepped back from full-time design in July 2025 due to personal reasons, not being forced off
Jack Danger's decision to step back from design in July 2025 was voluntary, not a removal
If this is Jack's last cornerstone, his three-title run (X-Men, Foo Fighters, Pokémon) rounds out with a dream theme as final at-bat
Pokemon is the world's highest-grossing media franchise at $288 billion, exceeding the combined value of Star Wars, Marvel, and other major franchises
Jack Danger's original Pokemon layout was fan-style with the battle arena always positioned in the center
The Pokemon Company initially suggested blind-bag LE variants and color-variant LE tiers as packaging options
Jack Danger called Electric Bat asking if they would host a field-tested Harry Potter after identifying light board issues
Jack Danger experienced significant personal stress during Pokémon Pinball development
Jack Danger took inspiration from older games like Junkyard, Judge Dredd, Elvira's House of Horror, Game Show for the layout design
Jack Danger wanted Pokemon cards/tokens to dispense from the machine but logistics and security requirements made it impractical
Pokemon Company explicitly warned against branded Limited Edition Pokemon variants due to scarcity and chaos concerns from extreme cases they experienced
Custom Pokémon sculptures were sent to Japan for toy approval and are not off-the-shelf items
Armor art is currently decals but will be printed on in high-quality full color in final production
The Pro model Poké Ball uses a post target instead of a physical trapdoor mechanism for catching
Joshua Henderson and Andrew are both strong tournament players on the design team
The game uses 'ease of play up front, complexity on the back end' design philosophy similar to Medieval Madness and Attack from Mars
Shiny Pokémon may be a future feature for the game
The development team fought to include Squirtle Squad content from the Pokémon animated series
Foo Fighters is Jack Danger's first cornerstone game
Jack Danger accepted a new position in marketing at Stern Pinball after starting design work on Pokémon Pinball
George Gomez took over as lead designer on Pokémon Pinball after Jack Danger transitioned to marketing
Jack Danger sustained himself for two summers primarily through TOPS tournament winnings at various bars
Pokémon is an effective generational bridge IP that will attract younger players to pinball and sustain the hobby's future
TOPS tournaments operated in a legal gray area with unclear legality regarding gambling status
TOPS tournaments were instrumental in introducing Jack Danger to competitive pinball and building his community connections
Jack Danger is now in a role where he designs a game live in front of the world and helps humanize Stern Pinball as a company
Pokémon pinball contains design homages to Game Show, Dredd, and Creature from the Black Lagoon
Pokémon pinball may contain a Junkyard design reference
Jack Danger signature shot design elements are absent from the Pokémon playfield
More home games are coming from Stern beyond Star Wars Home and Jurassic Park Home
The three-tier pricing model (Pro/Premium/LE) will remain Stern's permanent strategy
Gary Stern has explicitly decided against any sports game licensing going forward
All Spike 2 games are still considered to be in active development with potential for future updates
Video game IP is an untapped and strategic priority category for Stern pinball going forward
The snicker shot on Deadpool was a happy accident discovered during design iteration with Keith Elwin
Insider Connected will not have public API access in the foreseeable future
Location-based pinball exposure (bars, cafes, pinball co-ops) is the primary driver for new player acquisition
Stern is actively pursuing simplified/accessible game design to attract new players alongside depth for veterans
The Game of Thrones dragon mechanism is the longest-running item in Stern's Bang & Clack durability testing room
Jack Danger posted a playfield design concept with unconventional dual-flipper layout
Jack Danger is designing a Tank Girl pinball machine that may be mass-produced by Stern
Tank Girl game design draws inspiration from Big Guns (1987 Williams) due to cannon/firing mechanic similarities
Jack Danger is transitioning to head of community role, splitting time from design
Tank Girl is designed by Jack Danger as a homebrew project using American Pinball professional resources
Jack Danger will design a complete, fully licensed pinball game for Stern on his own schedule
Tank Girl is the theme of Jack Danger's next pinball game
The Tank Girl game design encountered more stumbling blocks than anticipated during preliminary phase
Jack Danger originally designed Pokémon with creative, complex layout before George Gomez sidelined him
Stern has 5-6 games in active development at any given time, or dozens if including early licensing discussions
New Walking Dead topper is incompatible with older Walking Dead machines due to platform differences
X-Men will receive significant code updates leading to 1.0 release
Vault and Remaster selection depends on community demand, graphics capabilities, and licensing availability
Stern QC tests games multiple times throughout assembly process
Jack Danger is co-designing an upcoming LE game with George Gomez, potentially the first Stern LE with two designers
Stern produces more pinball machines than any competitor
There is no real product comparison to Insider Connected in the market
George Gomez's design philosophy emphasizes fewer, higher-quality mechanical ideas over numerous mediocre ones
Jack Danger's dream pinball license is Aquabats if licensing constraints didn't apply
Jack Danger's Uncanny X-Men plunge is overly ambitious and doesn't work reliably on production units
Sentinel kill target of 35 may be too high for average players; potential adjustment to 25-30 being considered
Stern releases multiple full video games worth of software per title, multiple titles annually
Jack Danger stepped down from design role to become head of community engagement at Stern
Designers plan Premium/LE features first, then determine Pro model by replacing complex mechs with plastic stacks
Spike 2 service menu will be updated across all games as staff availability allows
Insider Connected remote control functionality is in active development after prioritizing home leaderboards
X-Men accessories are releasing very soon
D&D accessories are delayed due to licensing complications
Fall of the Empire and Death Star bracket manufacturing issues are being systematically addressed with improved part design
Keith Elwin was hired by Stern after creating the homebrew game Archer, which became Iron Maiden
Ball spin physics is one of the biggest hidden design challenges in commercial pinball, impacting manufacturability
Stern will not open-source older code due to IP protection requirements
Jack Danger was promoted to marketing role, not removed from design team, and still designs pinball games at Stern
Harry Potter Collector's Edition had at least 1,000 units ordered
Jersey Jack produces 25-30 games per day at maximum efficiency
Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball will release mid-2025 (May-June timeframe)
Steve Ritchie's unreleased game will rival or exceed Elton John in quality
Jersey Jack has been developing internet connectivity for games for couple of years
Stern pinball machines are experiencing significant secondary market value depreciation
Manufacturing quality could be compromised if production exceeded 25-30 games per day
Jersey Jack could sustain indefinite Harry Potter production similar to Wizard of Oz potential
Jack Danger will document his entire game design process from scratch for a licensed theme, making it publicly available in real-time
Jack Danger designed X-Men and Foo Fighters pinball games for Stern
Jack Danger will continue designing games on an independent schedule while moving into marketing and streaming role at Stern
A planned documentary content series will show complete game design and manufacturing process from concept to finished playable machine
Jack Danger is planning to design a complete, licensed pinball game on his own schedule with Stern Pinball, demonstrating the full game design and production process
Every Stern pinball machine is hand-assembled with no robotic mass production involved
Jack Danger is transitioning to a marketing-focused role while maintaining ongoing design projects on his own schedule
Jack Danger scored approximately 3 million points on Medusa in the semi-finals
If Jack Danger had continued game design, he would have incorporated flick post mechanics
Jack Danger is burnt out and fed up at Stern despite being a dream job.
Jack Danger was burnt out by Stern organizational demands and is no longer at the company.
Jack Danger 11-spinner mini table could be successfully commercialized
Jack Danger created a homebrew pinball machine as his resume to get hired at Stern Pinball, where he later designed Foo Fighters and X-Men
Jack Danger appears happier in his current role than he did when designing commercial games
Metallica is defined by straightforward rule design with clear cause-and-effect mechanics
Stern's quest system intentionally highlights underexplored game systems to expand player understanding
Speed-based objective tournament format incentivizes advanced flipper control techniques like loop passes
Jack Danger considers himself not among Stern's elite competitive players despite being skilled
Home leaderboards are coming a lot sooner than you think
Stern offers internships in software, marketing, and sales but does not have formal design internship structure
Co-op mode inclusion is decided by individual game teams and is not guaranteed for any game
Playfield protectors cause the ball to slide rather than roll, changing interaction with ramps and mechs
Jack Danger is not at the skill level of Keith Elwin, Raymond Davidson, Joshua Henderson, or Nick Wena
Gary Stern is a better pinball player than he publicly claims, despite calling himself the 'everyman's pinball player'
Stern actively monitors pinball content creators and invites selected creators to product reveals and events
Pinball programming requires handling unpredictable ball physics ('programming for chaos')
Pinball design is a trade skill that requires hands-on apprenticeship with experienced designers, not formal education
Jack Danger injured his shoulder throwing a machine (Hercules) while attempting a death save
Jack Danger enthusiasm and passion for pinball has been negatively impacted by his role at Stern Pinball.
Bluetooth headphone support for Spike 2/3 is in development by Mark Weiderelli and will roll out 'soonish'
Spike 3 boards can be installed as replacements in Spike 2 machines to get larger screen, better audio, and HDMI output
Insider Connected will continue receiving feature updates and will not become stagnant
Star Wars: Fall of the Empire will include a streamer/unlicensed music mode to prevent DMCA issues
IC upgrade kits for legacy home games is a conversation happening internally but not yet committed
Stern did not offer financing for pinball machine purchases (at time of video)
Kyle Spiteri is creating instructional tech videos for Stern to teach machine maintenance and troubleshooting
A formalized pinball technician training academy would be an excellent idea to address tribal knowledge gaps in machine repair
Jack Danger stepped back from Pokemon Pinball design.
Foo Fighters was Jack Danger's first Cornerstone-level design project
Pop bumpers were intentionally excluded from Foo Fighters, breaking established Stern design rules
Additional game content was designed but not implemented due to time constraints
Death Star shot is tight and hard to hit
Light speed multiball is a game mode
Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool, complimented Jeremy Packer's artwork via direct message
Deadpool will become a canonical pinball classic like Monster Bash or Addams Family that collectors consider essential
The 1934 Rockola World Series pinball machine has zero electricity and is purely mechanical.
The machine features a rotating playfield section and a plate that drops to allow balls to enter.
Jack is babysitting the 1934 Rockola for Jordan of fliptronic in order to reverse engineer and build his own mechanical pinball machine.
Dead Flip is not a profitable venture but a passion project.
The 1934 Rockola's three-out lock mechanism is an elegant mechanical design that prevents further play without external intervention.
Jack plans to add LED inserts and other electrical modifications to his homebrew mechanical pinball machine version.
Jack Danger quit designing at Stern Pinball
Jack Danger at Jersey Jack states all global customers are equally important
Jack Danger is expected to start streaming soon.
Jack Danger streaming classic Data East Star Wars with John Borg may be a hint about Star Wars pinball design inspiration
Deadpool soundtrack was distributed free on LP and cassette at release and is now available for download
Community quest system for Deadpool runs August 14 - September 14, 2025 with four badge objectives
George Gomez sculpted all major plastic figures in Deadpool: Little Deadpool, Dazzler, and Wolverine
Premium Deadpool model includes moving disco ball and additional left orbit feature not present on Pro
Deadpool ruleset is approachable for casual players but contains significant competitive depth with creative multiball stacking options
Taylor Swift was rumored to be cast as Dazzler in Deadpool 3 movie but did not ultimately appear in that role
Deadpool features background visibility of classic Stern games including Flight 2000, Frenzy, Berserk, and Sea Witch in Hell House mode animations
Deadpool features a free downloadable soundtrack with hip-hop, country, and yodelling songs
Deadpool is one of Jack Danger absolute favorite pinball machines
Jack Danger is transitioning to a different role at Stern
Jack Danger is transitioning from game designer to Head of Community at Stern Pinball
Jack Danger suffered a torn labrum with bicep tendon reattachment in a pinball-related injury
Pokemon will be Jack Danger's final design for Stern Pinball
Jack Danger departed Stern Pinball partly due to internal politics affecting his love of the hobby
Jack requested this position change himself
Jack Danger never owned any of the games in his studio; they were on loan from Stern or other people
Jack Danger is stepping back from Stern design work and will return to streaming
Jack Danger recently asked the pinball community for public domain theme ideas
Jack Danger announced his current game at Stern is his last as a designer
Jack Danger is transitioning to a community engagement role where he works for all of pinball, not just Stern
Jack Danger designed X-Men, Foo Fighters, and is working on one more unreleased game
Jack Danger is transitioning to Head of Community at Stern Pinball and will complete one more game design
Jack Danger is one of the greatest pinball designers in the world
Foo Fighters and X-Men are incredible designs with very creative mechanics
Jack Danger is now head of community at Stern, transitioning from full-time game design
Jack Danger will continue running independent Deadflip content alongside Stern community role
Jack Danger's skill set is better suited to community engagement than project management
Jack Danger designed Uncanny X-Men, Foo Fighters, and Jurassic Park Home Edition for Stern
Jack stepped back from streaming in 2023 citing family time needs
Jack Danger will play expanded role in Stern's official social media but not exclusive control
Jack will continue streaming on DeadFlip Twitch channel while serving as Head of Community
Jack Danger is the most likely candidate to become the new public face of Stern Pinball as current leadership ages
The structural conflict between Jack's Stern employment and DeadFlip independence makes true editorial separation impossible
The Head of Community role is better suited to Jack Danger actual skills and strengths than full-time game design
Jack Danger has 32,800 followers on Deadflip streaming channel
Jack Danger was the first person to live stream Alien pinball in North America
Jack Danger will resume streaming at San Diego Comic-Con this week
Jack Danger's design work is A-tier but his live streaming ability is S-tier or above
Jack Danger and his mods created a uniquely welcoming streaming culture that avoided gatekeeping and negativity toward newcomers
Jack Danger's return to streaming will cause his follower count to recover significantly and potentially surpass other pinball streamers within months
Reducing Jack Danger's design output for streaming responsibilities would represent a 'massive, severe loss' to the pinball community
Jack Danger is the best designer in pinball right now, above Keith Elwin and Steve Richie
More code updates are coming soon after 0.91
Jack Danger never sold pinball games through Neiman Marcus; instead, Mondial Distributing bought 12 X-Files games from Sega Pinball, customized the dot matrix display with Neiman Marcus branding, and this led to Jack meeting Jane Abbas through Neiman Marcus distribution.
FAO Schwartz purchased Star Wars and Star Wars Episode I pinball games from Jack Danger in 1998-1999; Jack made a standing order of 100 Episode I units for the 1999 holiday season, all of which sold in year 2000, accounting for $1.05M of Pinball Sales.com's $1.4M first-year revenue.
Iron Maiden pinball has high competitive replay value due to non-linear scoring and comeback mechanics
Jack Danger, MXV, Corey, and George Gomez have been working on X-Men code with a plan to establish cadence and 'make the game everything it can and should be'
Jack Danger's unplanned Harry Potter announcement at TPF was a strategic marketing success that killed sales momentum for competing games like Kong
Game Changer is a 10-year-old concept by Jack Danger responding to customer feedback about children struggling with game difficulty
Jack Danger leaks Harry Potter playfield images to his network of wealthy friends and buyers before official reveals
Jack Danger stated Harry Potter would release by spring (June 21/22)
Jack Danger's homebrew Jurassic Park was playable at Midwest Gaming Classic, marking his first Stern machine.
Jack Danger announced Harry Potter during an Avatar panel, saying 'don't spend a dime' and that people should save money for it
Harry Potter will release in spring 2025
Jersey Jack spent 10 years and millions of dollars to secure Harry Potter license
Foo Fighters is Jack Danger's first full production machine for Stern
A code update is being released concurrent with this gameplay video release
Jack Danger designed Foo Fighters Pinball
X-Men features an offset flipper layout with no orbits, no outlanes, and seven ramps
The Danger Room is the most unique playfield Jack Danger has worked on since joining Stern
A hidden modified flipper mechanism on the playfield underside holds the ball in Cerebro lock, appearing to use magnetism
The Kitty Pryde shot cannot be shot on purpose; it goes behind everything and pops back out mimicking Kitty Pryde's phasing powers
The Sentinel toy went through multiple iterations and early versions frequently threw balls out of playfield before being 'tamed'
Jack Danger had a rough 2024 because X-Men was rushed to market against his wishes
Jack Danger has been streaming pinball for approximately 10 years, starting around 2014
Jack Danger was the first to establish pinball as a category on Twitch and created the original pinball channel icon
DeadFlip has over 33,000 Twitch followers
Jack Danger was told by Twitch partners that he would have significantly higher viewership if streaming traditional video games instead of pinball
Twitch partnerships told Jack Danger that if he had continued streaming Hearthstone instead of pinball, his channel would be 'through the roof'
COVID-19 accelerated pinball community online engagement and was a 'perfect storm' for building streaming audience
Foo Fighters features innovative cross-field shots and circular wire forms that surpass similar games like Deadpool.
Jack Danger is frustrated with X-Men code and Stern's lack of support but will not abandon the game
Foo Fighters LE was the first LE ever priced at $13,000 and consisted of 1,000 units
X-Men is Jack Danger's second full release following Foo Fighters
X-Men pinball features roller coaster physics with complex multiball management and an 'Ask Jack Anything room' mechanic
Jack Danger is not responsible for X-Men plunger issues because he's not a mechanical engineer
X-Men plunger/auto-launch issues have been identified with fixes in place
Jack Danger made X-Men in 12 months
Jack Danger's Foo Fighters machine is 'perhaps the coolest first cornerstone to ever come out from any pinball creator ever'
The X-Men LE features an offset flipper layout that was designed to make room for the Danger Room mini-playfield
The Danger Room mini-playfield is meant to represent the X-Men training facility where they level up their powers
Jack Danger designed The Uncanny X-Men pinball machine
The Uncanny X-Men was unveiled to the public for the first time at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo
Insider Connected allows players to log achievements and earn event-exclusive badges
Jack Danger demonstrated the game design process from pencil sketch to final product at the panel
Jack Danger posted a photo with a measurement tool showing X-Men flipper gap is the same as another Stern game, disproving speculation about a wider gap.
Jack Danger's X-Men is his second major game design after Jurassic Park and Phantom
Jack Danger achieved a Golden Cue at 1.3 billion points in a four-player game during the media event
Avatar LE's flippers performed reliably during 45+ minutes of consecutive gameplay at the media event
X-Men is designed by Jack Danger and features art by Zombie Yeti
Jack Danger scored approximately 1.4 billion points on Avatar at Interium
Jack Danger designed Jurassic Park as a home version, Foo Fighters as his second commercial machine, and Uncanny X-Men as his third
Jack Danger's design approach on Uncanny X-Men draws inspiration from Zen Pinball mechanics and features never before seen in commercial pinball
Uncanny X-Men features a flexing ramp that breaks in the middle and flings the ball, a mechanical innovation rarely or never seen in pinball before
The Sentinel hand feature uses wire forms that bend or break during gameplay to redirect ball flow, creating an unprecedented interaction mechanism
Uncanny X-Men's mini-playfield uses hidden magnets on wire forms to hold and release balls, eliminating visible mechanical posts
Jack Danger designed Uncanny X-Men after Foo Fighters, making it his second major machine, or third if counting Jurassic Park (Home Edition)
The habit trail mechanism is a physical metal flap, not a magnet as previously speculated
The flipper gap is regular size (millimeter-precise to industry standard) but appears larger due to habit trail, Kirk post, and off-center positioning
Uncanny X-Men animations exceed what was shown in promotional trailers and more content is coming in code updates
Jack Danger designed Uncanny X-Men with 15 mechanical features (kickers, slingshots, etc.)
X-Men took internal convincing at Stern to approve the innovative flipper and mechanical design
Neil McRae was the first non-Stern employee to play X-Men
Jack Danger's stated design philosophy is to 'make pinball weird again'
Jack Danger designed both The Uncanny X-Men and Jurassic Park Home Edition Plus for Stern
The Uncanny X-Men is Jack Danger's third game design if including the Jurassic Park home edition
The Sentinel toy features motorized articulated hands and a breakaway chin piece with interactive kicking target
The Danger Room mini-playfield includes a mini flipper, ramp, and outlane spinner in a high-risk configuration
The playfield intentionally features backwards ramps and targets difficult to hit on purpose as part of design philosophy
Premium and LE editions feature interactive Expression Lighting speaker system with X-Men themed effects
The game includes Magneto's magnet toy capable of catching and throwing the ball with special effects
The game is available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition tier configurations
Insider Connected system on Pro edition enables online mutant discovery and quest gameplay
Jack Danger designed Uncanny X-Men
Jack Danger was already confirmed as the designer of X-Men months ago during George Gomez's interviews for John Wick
There is a mysterious upper-left playfield mechanism that moves, asked Jack Danger directly who gave non-committal answer
Jack Danger has designed two games, both shot great
Jack Danger is confirmed as designer of The Uncanny X-Men
Jack Danger is the designer of Uncanny X-Men
Jack Danger is designing the Stern Uncanny X-Men pinball machine
Jack Danger designed both Jurassic Park (Home Edition) and Foo Fighters
Jack Danger incorporated the Robocop jump mechanic into Jurassic Park (Home Edition)
Jack Danger was observed in Stern's prototyping facility during factory tour, likely working on X-Men
Jack Danger's Foo Fighters was his first cornerstone release and set high bar for future design
X-Men will be designed by Jack Danger
There are rumors of a Jack Danger-designed cornerstone game coming in August
Jack Danger is designing the X-Men game
Jackbot is one of Jack Danger's favorite pinball machines
American Pinball was streaming Barry's Barbecue Challenge beta testing every Wednesday (except holidays)
Jack Danger streamed pinball daily for almost 10 years before taking a year off
Jack Danger has experienced noticeable skill degradation after taking a year off from regular pinball play
American Pinball broadcasts weekly streams on Wednesdays on their Twitch channel
Luke de Hornack won multiple Yankee Pinball events and came close to sweeping three major tournaments
Jack Danger was more authentic and freely spoken when he streamed independently, earning only ~$25,000 per year, compared to his current role at Stern where he must promote company decisions.
Jack Danger's first design (Foo Fighters) was not a safe fan layout, contradicting initial predictions
Pokémon is rumored to be the next game Jack Danger designs.
Jersey Jack Pinball completes all their code while other manufacturers leave code unfinished
Jack Danger is a Stern employee and pinball streamer known as a great community ambassador
Jack Danger was the first person to stream pinball gameplay
Jack Danger's mother passed away
The Foo Fighters topper features an animatronic head that activates during Toy Time multiball
Laser-cut side armor features reflective foil underlay for visual enhancement
Expression Light System is available as an upgrade option for the Premium version
Custom art blades featuring the entire band are available for the Pro tier
Jack Danger is working on a Pokemon pinball machine
Jack Danger and Bug are interested in future streaming collaboration
Jack Danger intentionally included 'Birds Aren't Real' meme reference in Foo Fighters replay video
The dead post upper flipper mechanic was introduced as a novel feature to Stern Pinball
Jack Danger has discussed on streams his efforts to convince Stern to produce a Pokémon Pinball machine
Jack Danger's Foo Fighters is an example of hungry new talent and team-driven design excellence that the industry needs more of
Jack Danger invented the overdrive feature on Foo Fighters
Jack Danger quit streaming
Jack Danger departure caused notification system failures for pinball streamers
Jack Danger previously saw Flash and Myles Kennedy perform at the Riviera Theater
Jack Danger describes the Riviera Theater as an iconic Chicago institution
Foo Fighters (Jack Danger game) is an exciting upcoming title with fantastic appearance and high gameplay potential
Jack Danger is performing a solo show in Aspen tomorrow night at a 400-person venue
Jack Danger has discontinued Dead Flip weekly streams to focus on family and work
Jack Danger is no longer doing weekly Dead Flip streams, focusing instead on family and work obligations
Jack Danger is involved in the design of Foo Fighters
Jack Danger announced his departure from Deadflip last week via Facebook
Jack Danger has two young daughters and a wife at home
Jack Danger received merchandise from Don Ada and gave autograph in exchange
The image in the post was a photoshopped mock-up created years ago by Jack Danger
Jack Danger designed Foo Fighters and the game has received no negative feedback from the community
The dead post on Foo Fighters Premium can be fixed by loosening and pushing forward the apron nut underneath the playfield
Jack Danger responded immediately to a reported dead post issue and provided technical support via email
Jack Danger streaming Pulp Fiction tonight will be the first time the game receives proper audio and visual presentation due to poor previous show demonstrations.
Pulp Fiction is streaming on Deadflip with Jack Danger at 6 PM Central Time
Jack Danger is streaming Pulp Fiction on Deadflip Twitch at 6 PM Central tomorrow
Foo Fighters Premium and LE versions have comparable playfield flow to the Pro version
Jack Danger designed Foo Fighters
Jack Danger's influence shows through distinctive shot geometry and unique items in Foo Fighters design
The twerking cow animation was originally intended as a placeholder but team advocacy kept it as final art
Major General rank provides 7X multiplier (with some uncertainty expressed by team)
The twerking cow animation was originally intended as a placeholder but became final due to team enthusiasm
The extra button controls a diverter on the left ramp that allows players to choose ball direction
Jack Danger streaming Galactic Tank Force during its major sales window while Foo Fighters is selling out at record pace could cannibalize Stern's sales
Jack Danger will stream Galactic Tank Force gameplay on Deadflip after Midwest Gaming Classic
Jack Danger's Foo Fighters design shows influence from Keith Elwin
Jack Danger announced he was not coming to TPF but then changed his mind at the last minute
Zombie Yeti will not be present at Texas Pinball Festival
Jack Danger's design philosophy emphasizes making pinball 'weird again'
Jack Danger is confirmed to appear at Texas Pinball Festival as a guest, indicating the Stern factory is operating smoothly
Jack Danger has publicly stated he wants to 'make pinball weird again'
Jack Danger is the rumored lead designer for Foo Fighters
Jack Danger is designing Foo Fighters with story-based alien-fighting narrative based on Foo Fighters UFO mythology
Jack Danger has publicly stated he wants to 'make pinball weird again' with his Cornerstone design
Jack Danger's signature appears on the bottom arch/apron of Limited Edition models
Jack Danger has only created one homebrew pinball game before Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is Jack Danger's first commercial cornerstone title
Jack Danger designed Jurassic Park Home Edition and it was well-received
Jack Danger is the youngest Stern pinball designer
Overseas shipments of Bond 60th Anniversary began approximately two weeks before the stream broadcast
U.S. shipments of Bond 60th Anniversary are expected to arrive the week following the stream broadcast
Rob Blakeman served as lead engineer on Bond 60th Anniversary and previously worked on Jurassic Park home game
The stream will occur on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:00 PM CST on Deadflip
Jack Danger purchased a studio in the Chicago area as permanent home for DeadFlip streaming
Jack Danger has been streaming in 'Just Chatting' category for a long time but recently returned to Pinball category
Jack Danger has been streaming in the 'Just Chatting' category for a long time and recently returned to the pinball category
Jack Danger recently returned to streaming in the pinball category after previously streaming in just chatting
Jack Danger recently moved back to streaming in the Pinball category after a long period in Just Chatting
Jack Danger's design philosophy and execution at Stern scale is unknown; he only has homebrew experience
Jack Danger is designing a cornerstone game rumored to be Foo Fighters or He-Man
Jack Danger new Stern cornerstone game is rumored to be either Foo Fighters or He-Man
Jack Danger is designing a Stern cornerstone rumored to be Foo Fighters
Jack Danger (Stern employee) will be the first to stream Scooby-Doo live
Jack Danger transitioned from pinball player to pinball machine designer at Stern Pinball
Jack Danger describes his designer position as one of the hardest jobs he's had
An unreleased shooting game in development by Brian Eddy and Dwight Sullivan is the best shooting game they have made since returning to Stern
Jack Danger did not receive prior formal training in commercial pinball design before the Jurassic Park Home Edition project
Jack Danger added more wizard modes and multiballs to Jurassic Park Home Edition beyond what was contractually required
Jack's first exposure to professional pinball design involved learning to operate Stern's industrial tools for the first time
Jack Danger had to keep his Jurassic Park Home Edition design work secret from his streaming community, which he found personally difficult
Being able to premiere Jurassic Park Home Edition on his own Twitch channel was highly meaningful to Jack Danger
Pinball design requires simultaneous coordination across artists, programmers, engineers, and wiring specialists
Jack Danger has a role as a pinball designer working on product development machines
Jack Danger has been missing more livestreams than typical in the last 3-4 weeks
Jack Danger has posted on social media about stress and being unable to make streams due to being 'super busy'
Jack Danger's Home Pin Pinball is better than any American Pinball machine ever made
Jack Danger implemented a jump ramp in Home Pin Pinball when American Pinball couldn't figure out how to do it in Hot Wheels despite more designers
The outlane spinner mechanic would activate an auto-save kickback when a ball exits down an outlane at high speed
Jack Danger does extensive research on younger pinball demographics through his livestream chat
Jack Danger created custom Outer Orbit Otters t-shirt designs exclusively for the team, not distributed to George, Christian, and Ben
Jack Danger states that flipper issues on JJP games have been fixed
Jack Danger ranked 11th at a World Championship and decided to stop competing after that result.
Jack Danger had no formal technical training in drilling, measurement, or CAD before joining Stern and had to learn on the job.
Jack Danger is set to helm his own cornerstone game at Stern Pinball
Jack Danger has a patented three-kiss ritual before dropping coins that 'never fails him'
Coin pushers use tilt detection mechanisms just like pinball machines
Dead Flip dominates the Twitch coin pusher category but gets better audience exposure streaming in the 'Just Chatting' category
Toy placement on coin pusher playfields is strategic game design, not advertising gimmick
The 80s coin pusher machine being played has no modern tilt alarm
Coin pusher strategy involves waiting for the rudder/ledge pullback before dropping, then timing for flat/straight drop
Multiple camera angles would improve coin pusher stream quality (coin acceptor cam, payout confirmation cam)
Jack Danger has publicly stated He-Man would be a great pinball theme
Jack Danger will design He-Man Masters of the Universe as a cornerstone Stern title in early 2023
Jack Danger's game design was mentored by George Gomez, Steve Ritchie, Keith Elwin, and John Borg
Elvira's House of Horrors is in Jack Danger's top five pinball machines
Jack Danger has been collaborating with Stern Pinball on a game design project
Jack Danger is now at Stern Pinball as a designer
Jack Danger joined Stern Pinball design studio full-time in 2022
Jack Danger progressed from creating the Deadflip homebrew machine to designing Jurassic Park pinball and now works as a designer for Stern Pinball.
Rush Premium has six time machine features/multiballs
Expression Light System is standard on Limited Edition and available as aftermarket accessory for Pro and Premium models
Every song mode includes full-length music videos with Rush live concert performances from 1970s to 2010s
Jack Danger's hiring as Stern designer represents a powerful addition to design team of Borg, Eddy, and Elwin.
Jack Danger has officially joined Stern Pinball as an in-house pinball designer
Jack Danger designed the Jurassic Park home model for Stern
Jack Danger was hired as a full-time employee at Stern Pinball as replacement for Steve Ritchie
Jack Danger is now a permanent designer at Stern Pinball in cornerstone rotation
Jack Danger has been confirmed as a permanent designer in Stern Pinball cornerstone rotation following Jurassic Park (Home Edition)
A Jack Danger-designed Jurassic Park home edition pinball machine exists
Jack Danger designed the Jurassic Park Pin as his first pinball game
The Raptor pen design was removed because it did not work mechanically and represented unnecessary complexity
Keith Elwin's suggestion to add a gate solved the Raptor pen problem and transformed the design
The jump ramp worked well from initial prototyping with only minor fine-tuning needed
The game does not have Insider Connected at launch but future integration is possible
Strong pre-release demand for Jurassic Park home pinball has exceeded expectations
The playfield uses moisture-resistant MDF which resists denting better than plywood
Jack Danger will stream Jurassic Park Pin gameplay on Dead Flip Twitch on October 16, 2021 at 6pm US Central Time
Jack Danger is designing a new Stern home pin that may be Jurassic Park themed and launching at Chicago Expo
Jack Danger scored 2.2 billion points on Elvira's House of Horrors
Guns N' Roses was ready for announcement by end of 2019 with completed Bill of Materials and drawings by January 15, 2020
Jersey Jack Elk Grove Village factory produces 20-25 games per day on average
Some days Jersey Jack sells more than 25 games, exceeding daily production capacity
All Guns N' Roses CE units have been built and shipped or are in shipping process
EU 25% tariff on pinball games was suspended for four months starting in March 2021
Consumer market has shifted from purchasing 5-6 new pinball machines annually to 2-3 premium machines annually
Jersey Jack will continue producing Guns N' Roses for an extended period; next title announcement timing uncertain for 2021-2022
Jersey Jack prioritizes classic, multi-generational IP licenses with full asset access over movie tie-in timing
Guns N' Roses success was significantly enhanced by band member cooperation, asset access (concert footage, call-outs), and Slash's involvement in design process
The example table in Visual Pinball contains examples of kicker/saucer mechanics that implement multiball functionality
Using ramps with zero height and minimal width is an effective way to create low-profile ball guides on Visual Pinball playfields
Layer organization in Visual Pinball allows designers to hide elements in the editor while keeping them active in playtest mode
Visual Pinball supports exporting playfield blueprints for use as guides in external graphics software like Photoshop
Heads-Up format is lightning-fast and requires quick decision-making without time for deliberation
Jack Danger has previously experienced a pinball machine falling on his feet
LED Zeppelin pinball features an Icarus mode that adds balls during multiball sequences
The game includes a Wizard mode accessible through specific shot sequences during multiball play
Drop targets appear on all three models of LED Zeppelin pinball (Pro/Premium/LE)
Stairway to Heaven as a pinball song lacks the fast-paced energy typical of Steve Ritchie designed machines
Jack streamed 827 hours in 2020
Jack does not have the physical endurance to stream 8-hour days of pinball every day due to wrist and back strain
Star Trek Premium Edition is better than Star Trek: The Next Generation pinball
Jack Danger will play Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (Standard Edition) tomorrow
Jack Danger will be at Stern facility tomorrow all day
Oktoberfest is American Pinball's second game title ever made
Jack Danger was the broadcaster of Oktoberfest's live debut at Chicago Pinball Expo
Oktoberfest has one of the tallest ramps in pinball
Stern Pinball regularly drops off new games to Deadflip studio for streaming
Jack Danger streamed 827 hours in 2020
Detachable power cable modifications are the best mod in pinball
Streaming 827 hours did not make Jack Danger a better pinball player
Streaming 8+ hours daily of pinball would destroy wrists and back
Jack Danger works as a representative/employee of Stern Pinball and must manage public statements about potential game themes to avoid interfering with licensing negotiations
Unlicensed games from manufacturers like Deep Root Pinball are coming to market soon
Black Knight (original unlicensed theme) did not sell well despite being an original theme game
Stern Pinball is unlikely to produce another original IP pinball game
Power Rangers pinball game is in active development with game mechanics and cabinet design already finalized
The lower playfield on Creature from the Black Lagoon is a visual gimmick without active gameplay function
Market research has been conducted on which cartoon themes would resonate with adult audiences for pinball games
Safecracker was released in 1996 by Valley and designed by Kat Lawler
Safecracker is a narrow-body pinball machine, possibly the only or first of its kind
The game features four drop target banks, which is exceptionally rare in modern pinball design
Safecracker has a token-payout gimmick that rolls tokens down the backglass for wizard mode access
Safecracker was a personal holy grail game for Jack to play for many years
Modern pinball games rarely feature more than one drop target bank
Obtaining tokens in Safecracker is difficult and involves random/luck elements
Safecracker's locking mechanism has design flaws and doesn't officially lock the ball consistently
Jack Danger teaches conservative play strategy to avoid tilts during Stranger Things
Jack Danger listed Jackbot as one of his four favorite pinball tables
Lonnie Ropp was the lead programmer on Stranger Things with support from Brett Rubin and Wason
Walking Dead Pinball was poorly received at launch but transformed into an excellent game through post-release code updates
Community feedback and input from machine owners/players is essential to making pinball games into quality products
Mech Monday content series was very time-consuming to produce
Deadpool is my favorite pinball machine of all time
Stern has been releasing high-quality code updates consistently and frequently
Deadpool may be the first pinball machine with a hip-hop track
The animation, sound design, and rules in Deadpool are collectively 'perfect'
Tanya Klyce's programming creates one of the most fun experiences in pinball
Deadpool Pinball is Jack Danger favorite pinball game of all time
Deadpool Pinball's original soundtrack composition prevents DMCA copyright strikes on Twitch VODs
Jack Danger raised $4,000 for Project Pinball charity
Stern Pinball Head of Community; appeared in Venom Vault celebration stream
Co-host of Tilt Through Podcast with Bowen Kierans and Zoe. Tournament player who reached A Division finals at Pinburgh.
Pinball community member; known for carrying/wearing kangaroo scrotum merchandise (Roo Sack); reportedly has warts on his well-worn item
Community member; credited with originating viral meme about 'table' vs 'machine' terminology posted on H2H Facebook page
Stern Pinball designer, revealed pitch deck for Tank Girl pinball machine
Pinball designer credited on Pokemon machine (layout/toys), known for accessible game designs like Foo Fighters
Artist/designer known as Deadflip; contractor linked to Stern; created concept mockup artwork for Muppets, Pokemon, and Little Shop of Horrors; possible Stern ambassador
Stern Pinball designer; allegedly designing next game; rumored to be working on X-Men '97; gave Don a beer at factory tour.
Stern designer; mentioned as premium Patreon member; Orville considers addressing him directly about Premium gifts
Stern Pinball designer mentioned in context of Tank Girl pinball design by internet committee
Stern designer whose playfield design philosophy influenced Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye, particularly Foo Fighters layout
Stern Pinball designer of Pokémon; Kaneda credits his presence and team gathering at Stern Gallery for successful Pokémon launch momentum vs. JJP's lack of in-person event
Designer of Pokemon Pinball; Orbital Albert criticizes the machine's setup at Vortex Games as not meeting the designer's intent
Mentioned as person in Kaneda's circle; referenced in episode opening as attendee/observer
Pinball content creator referenced for video production work
Spooky designer; referenced as example of designer potentially working with other manufacturers (mention of Jack Danger working on Goonies with Spooky)
Referenced as manufacturer rep who sells stair-moving equipment for basements
Pinball game Kaneda acknowledges enjoying (alongside Foo Fighters) but does not consider best work the industry is capable of.
Designer of Stern's Foo Fighters game; used as example of potential for better marketing if Stern disclosed theme early
Pinball designer whose Foo Fighters was noted as a debut design with original layout and innovative mechanics
Stern designer of Uncanny X-Men; hosts haven't heard from him on podcast interviews; his playfield design style praised by hosts
Mentioned as designer with newer design philosophy; Foo Fighters mentioned as his recent work showing different design approach from Keith Elwin
Mentioned as benchmark for live streaming quality and community engagement; Spooky streaming not expected to match his production value
Stern designer/streamer (JD); participated in Venom livestream with strong commentary and gameplay balance
Mentioned in context of designer responsibility debate; referenced regarding X-Men design
Stern Pinball designer credited for Foo Fighters game; Jason acknowledges praising the game to him
Dead Flip personality, participates in commentary during stream
Content creator and streamer from Dead Flip channel, hosting this venue tour and livestream
Possibly referenced (deadflip presentations context) as content creator in pinball community; exact involvement unclear
Pinball streamer/designer who quit streaming; referenced as departure causing notification system losses in streaming ecosystem.
Primary host/player at Dead Flip; plays AC/DC throughout stream
Pinball content creator and streamer hosting Dead Flip channel, playing and demonstrating Big Lebowski at Texas Pinball Festival
Host of Deadflip stream, primary player and commentator for the Batman '66 gameplay session
Host of Dead Flip streaming channel, pinball content creator and streamer, plays Fish Tales at Emporium
Mentioned in stream context regarding well-executed commentary/dig at host; associated with deadflip streaming content
Stern community figure; hosting Stern-O-Rama/Stern-Palooza event at expo Friday 8:30 p.m.
Referenced in game callouts as 'Jack dangers' during gameplay commentary
Deadflip channel host who joins Bug's stream as guest; they discuss collab opportunities
Stern Pinball designer; designing rumored Pokémon Pinball title
Mentioned as potential play-by-play commentator for potential Parsons vs. Knapp rematch next year
Content creator/streamer hosting Dead Flip Pinball stream, former animation studio owner, now full-time pinball content creator
Streamed Deadpool gameplay on DeadFlip, providing detailed analysis of game mechanics and humor
Stern designer who appeared in Munsters reveal video in professional monster costume makeup
Referenced as comparison point for streaming/content creation frequency; noted as separate streamer
Referenced as potentially announcing Guns N' Roses at Texas Pinball Festival alongside Eric Meunier
Pinball designer credited with 'danger room' concept; Agar compares King Kong mini playfield design to this approach
Streamed Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle on July 30th with flipper reliability issues during broadcast; Stern Pinball Head of Community
Pinball machine designer; mentioned as preferred designer choice for hypothetical Turtles pinball by Jared
Content creator/streamer involved with Deadflip channel; referenced in context of pinball streaming community
Streamer who did live stream review of Star Wars game with John Borg
Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball (appears to be now referred to as 'Jack' in discussions); described as operating 'in name only' under new management
Referenced in chat; appears to be pinball streamer/content creator (deadflip channel)
Stern Pinball designer; referenced as exemplar of innovative shot design philosophy contrasted with Star Wars layout
Previous co-host of Twippies Awards show with Amato Harney, not returning for 2022
Stern Pinball team member who attended Q West Comedy Festival in Key West
Pinball designer; co-designer of Pokemon LE (layout/toys); mentioned regarding Pokemon Company collaboration
Stern Pinball Head of Community and designer; host of Ask Jack Anything video series
Pinball content creator/streamer; 'godfather of pinball streaming'; mentioned as not being aware of Stern's production equipment issues despite streaming expertise
Renowned pinball streamer and designer, praised for combining streaming engagement with gameplay, designer of Foo Fighters, X-Men, and Pokemon pinball machines, now in new role (non-design)
Industry figure; shared social media post about pinball performance and urination; hosts reference his 'Ask Jack Anything' content
Pinball designer credited with Foo Fighters, X-Men, and Pokémon Pinball (layout/toys); well-regarded by Ryan and Jeff
Stern Pinball designer; credited or involved with Pokémon Pinball design; known for repeatable shot design
Co-designer of Pokémon Pinball at Stern; focuses on layout, toys, and playfield design
Designer of Uncanny X-Men and other games; praised for creative playfield layouts
Content creator and community figure mentioned as gift-subbing to stream and expressing support for Pokemon Pinball launch
Stern Pinball designer; communicated with Shane about the Transformers topper being 'incredible' and expressed desire to put it in his bedroom; exploring standalone topper operation possibilities
Stern designer, mentioned in context of needing Sonic game for testing at the bat arcade
Pinball designer; created homebrew machine in Iron Maiden cabinet that led to hiring at Stern; playing it live at Expo with Fast Pinball's technical support.
Pinball designer known for reusing elements from older games in new designs; referenced as inspiration source.
Stern Pinball presenter/personality hosting the gameplay premiere video
Stern design team member on Transformers gameplay stream
Stern design team member; participated in Transformers gameplay stream
Stern staff member; contributed new nickname 'Craft Brew Buddy'; signed host's tilty bobblehead
Stern designer; mentioned as example of creative talent pressured by unrealistic development and release timelines; recent Head of Community transition referenced
Mentioned humorously in context of split-flipper mode at bars; known Stern streamer/community figure
Pinball designer credited with dead post feature mentioned as significant design innovation
Community member/streamer; asked Kaneda about attending media day event
Pinball designer; conducted 14-hour stream with Elizabeth Gieske on Transformers code; credited with recent original game designs.
Stern Pinball designer; mentioned as part of Pokémon Media Day presentation team
Pinball designer known for off-the-wall designs; Franchi would like to collaborate with him on original theme
Stern team member who created 40-minute Pokemon code update video that Kaneda criticized for poor presentation
Designer/layout creator credited for Foo Fighters Ellie
Lead designer of Pokemon by Stern Pinball, co-designer of layout/toys with George Gomez, community-facing role at Stern, streamer and Pokemon enthusiast who advocated for license
Jersey Jack Pinball team member; attended QWest Comedy Festival, tested and approved Mark Seiden's game design
Stern Pinball designer; known personally to Kaneda as someone who receives customer care consideration
Content creator for Stern Pinball; created video series documenting Key West pinball locations for Stern's social media
Co-designer of Pokémon by Stern (per KB context).
Pinball designer credited with Pokémon Pinball layout, Foo Fighters, X-Men, Uncanny X-Men; noted guest in chat during broadcast
Pinball designer; suspected to have designed the triple captive ball Psyduck shot mechanism before project transitioned to Gomez
Stern Pinball designer and streamer; mentioned as content creator whose streams Ken used to watch waiting for gameplay reveals
Stern Pinball designer who developed X-Men in approximately 10 months
Referenced as possible original designer of triple captive ball mechanism before Gomez took over
Pinball designer; co-designer of Pokémon (layout/toys); designer of Foo Fighters and other games; known for detailed, character-rich designs
Stern Pinball representative/media personality reporting from Q West Comedy Festival
Co-designer of Pokémon pinball (layout/toys); also designing Sonic per Kaneda's discussion
Referenced in KB as co-designer of Pokémon pinball (layout/toys)
Pinball designer mentioned by Walt Wood; designer of John Wick; Walt Wood criticizes his game design philosophy but notes he has only seen him in tournament settings
Pinball designer; mentioned in relation to flipper toppers included in past games (X-Men reference)
Referenced as source for Pokémon mode activation details during gameplay explanation
Co-designer of Pokemon Pinball; responsible for layout and toys design
Contemporary homebrew designer; Ernie credits with popularizing loop-de-loop ball paths
Mentioned for April Fool's Day prank tradition of posting fake game themes on social media
Stern Pinball designer, seen at homebrew booth with George Gomez checking out various pinball projects
Pinball designer mentioned as potential candidate to lead a 'studio within a studio' for limited-run niche IP games; currently working on Tank Girl.
Co-designer of Pokemon (layout/toys) for Stern, noted for pin mechanics expertise
Pinball designer; credited with Foo Fighters design; mentioned as having created video content on Circus Voltaire remaster
Stern Pinball designer; present at TPF seminars discussing Pokémon Insider Connected; smiling when asked about Pokedex implementation
Co-designer of Pokémon Pinball layout/toys (referenced in gameplay analysis)
Stern Pinball designer; co-designer of Pokemon pinball (layout/toys); mentioned at Texas Pinball Festival seminar as declining to discuss next Stern game
Pinball streaming personality; previously produced daily streaming content of tournaments
Modern pinball designer credited with pushing playfield design boundaries on Foo Fighters and X-Men
Stern Pinball designer and community figure; hosted and commentated the 2024-25 SPCF livestream on Stern Pinball's YouTube channel with Elizabeth Gieske
Credited as participant in Walking Dead Remastered gameplay reveal stream
Pinball designer at Stern; originally lead designer on Pokemon; transitioned to Head of Community in July 2025; has history of Pokemon pinball mockup artwork from Deadflip streaming days
Co-designer of Pokémon Pinball with George Gomez
Stern Pinball Head of Community (as of July 2025); hosting the stream; pioneering pinball streamer; co-designed Pokémon Pinball with George Gomez; designed Uncanny X-Men, Foo Fighters, Jurassic Park Home Edition, Deadpool for Stern
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball; provided feedback to Davidson on difficulty balancing during pre-release development
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball game for Stern; worked with Raymond Davidson on iterative design feedback
Prominent pinball machine designer known for innovative, envelope-pushing game design; praised by Walt for bold design philosophy
Member of Stern design team for Pokémon Pinball; quoted in design team video explaining Squirtle mode mechanics
Prominent pinball content creator and streamer, described as 'pinball royalty,' known for deadflips streaming content, visited Michigan for family during New Year period
Mentioned as being present at Pinball at the Beach; appears in context of Stern Pinball representation at the show
Stern Pinball designer and community lead; hosting the gameplay showcase and discussing design philosophy throughout the stream.
Co-designer of Pokémon Pinball, specializing in layout and toy design
Stern Pinball; scheduled to stream new code for Star Wars: Fall of the Empire live from Stern HQ
Pinball designer known for creating 'Oddly Addictive' game featuring 11-spinner loop mechanic; content referenced in podcast
Streamer from Wisconsin hosting Rick and Morty streams and launch party coverage
Pinball designer at American Pinball working on Tank Girl; streaming full game design process
Stern Pinball social media/marketing; credited with improved engagement compared to prior content
Designer of X-Men, known for complex ball paths and mechanical innovation; has shared development content on Instagram
Pinball designer; featured guest on upcoming Nudge Podcast; involved in commercial game design
Pinball designer, referenced as collaborating with other manufacturers at industry events
Pinball designer at Stern; credited with innovative dead save post mechanism in Foo Fighters
Stern Pinball designer; created Foo Fighters and Jurassic Park; recently reduced Deadflip streaming to focus on game design and family
Jersey Jack Pinball designer; Foo Fighters LE designer; praised by Kaneda as the only quality game release in past year; previously made games that Kaneda criticized (Toy Story 4, Godfather)
Twitch pinball streamer; one of three with Twitch partnership status; mentioned as high-energy content creator with engaged chat
Podcast host/personality who narrated Stern virtual factory tour alongside Gomez
Homebrew pinball designer; Jeff mentions Jack's home pin design favorably compared to Bond 007 LE despite $20k price difference.
Legendary pinball designer; alleged designer of rumored Pokémon; referenced in context of upcoming Stern releases.
Stern Pinball designer streaming Jaws demonstration Monday night with design team; referenced for his code and design work
Designer/co-creator of Foo Fighters (Stern); congratulated by hosts for game aesthetic.
Pinball designer; hung out with Ian Jacoby at Chicago post-event bar gathering
Stern Pinball employee/designer; rumored to be designing Pokemon; recently departed or transitioned role; Kaneda criticizes his streaming strategy
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball game at Jersey Jack Pinball; Kaneda credits him for cool game design
Stern Pinball designer; produced Jurassic Park Home Edition; game canceled for future production
Pinball designer, second full release with X-Men following Foo Fighters; noted for innovative offset flipper layout
Pinball designer/content creator; did rule deep dive stream for Avengers
Host of Stern's party at Pinball Expo, returning as host for 30th anniversary party
Designer of Stern's Uncanny X-Men pinball game; known for innovative mechanical design including wire forms and facility-themed outlanes
Jersey Jack Pinball CEO/designer, created Dialed In and Wizard of Oz AU Down Under Edition (250 units as make-good for Bumper Action debacle)
Pinball game designer who designed two modern Stern games at Skylark; hosts are critical of these designs
Noted pinball designer; associated with Foo Fighters; hosts Ask Jack Anything podcast
Streamer/pinball designer who conducted a Saturday stream featuring Hot Wheels; mentioned for positive initial reaction
Designer/host involved in Dead Flip James Bond livestream demonstration; praised for video/audio quality and livestream production
Pinball streamer and content creator; featured in Stern Avengers livestream reveal; major streaming presence in pinball community
Designer at Stern, created Foo Fighters (his 'rookie card' design) and previous Jurassic Park home pin
Appears to be associated with X-Men code design philosophy; builds approachable code for general public, not strictly tournament-focused
Stern Pinball designer and content creator; livestreamed John Wick gameplay demonstration; played alongside Tim Sexton, Elliot Eisman, and George Gomez
Stern Pinball designer of X-Men; renowned for innovative layouts, Danger Room feature, and sustained creative passion; hosts streaming/podcast content; favorite game is Deadpool
Personality who streamed Jaws gameplay; host references watching his stream to analyze shot difficulty
Streamed Venom gameplay; designer mentioned as being present during gameplay demonstration
Pinball designer, described as having two hits in a row, designed Jurassic Park Home Edition
Co-designer of Pokemon; referenced in context of Ask Jack Anything podcast
Pinball designer credited with Foo Fighters machine
Stern Pinball designer on hiatus; Kaneda reports he will return to designing and is about to stream
Jersey Jack Pinball owner, accused by Kaneda of leaking the Harry Potter playfield image to privileged insiders and buyers
Pinball designer mentioned as associate of Jason at StarTropics; hosts 'Ask Jack Anything' podcast
Pinball designer; referenced in episode title 'PoKME DangerMon' (portmanteau suggesting Jack Danger + Pokémon)
Renowned pinball designer and community figure; mentioned as example of top-tier player who only plays where pinball competition quality is high
Mentioned in discussion of Valley Blackjack rules variants; designer knowledge on ROM modifications for losing-hand penalties
Assumed Jersey Jack Pinball designer; rumors of Pokemon collaboration with Keith Elwin rejected by Kaneda; expects Gomez would finish if needed
Pinball designer and content creator associated with Jersey Jack; allegedly attempted Stern tour with disguise
Pinball designer at Stern; mentioned as potential designer for dream theme Star Wars
JJP leadership figure; publicly denied AI use in Harry Potter pinball with 'absolutely not' statement; mentioned in context of potential knowledge gaps about AI tool usage
Owner/operator of Jersey Jack Pinball, competitive by nature, made definitive announcement about Harry Potter
Stern Pinball designer; next in design pipeline; designed Foo Fighters; rumored next project unknown but possibly Pokemon, X-Men, or Dungeons & Dragons
Pinball designer/industry figure mentioned by Franchi as 'rock star'
Early pinball streamer on Twitch; referenced as dominant streaming presence before recent growth of competitive pinball streams
Pinball designer; worked on Foo Fighters rules with Tanio Klyce; discussed layout design with Jeff at TPF
Co-designer of Pokemon Pinball (layout/toys); appeared in gameplay stream
Stern Pinball designer; developing sophomore game at Stern (reportedly X-Men '97); Ask Jack Anything podcast host
Designer of X-Men Pinball for Stern; artist Zombie Yeti credited for artwork
Pinball designer; recent success with Foo Fighters; rumored designer for next Stern game
Designer of Stern's Foo Fighters; inaugural game rated for Game of Year consideration
Designer of Foo Fighters Pinball; inaugural game design; plays pinball all day long according to Kaneda
Associated with X-Men design; host expresses sympathy for him given the game's rushed development and mechanical/code issues.
Pinball community member; mentioned as Kaneda Club listener; associated with 'Ask Jack Anything' content
Stern personality; praised by Kaneda for charisma in marketing/promotional content
Pinball designer; referenced as example of designer whose name carries weight with enthusiasts
Stern Pinball employee with evangelist/face-of-company role; held up as example of pinball industry evangelism position
Conducted livestream gameplay demonstration of Venom at San Diego Comic-Con.
Pinball designer at Stern, content creator, streaming channel 'Deadflip', ambassador for pinball, tonight streaming Pulp Fiction
Mentioned as NOT the designer of John Wick at Stern; established designer Kaneda contrasts with unknown designer claim
Designer associated with Uncanny X-Men; Kaneda acknowledges he's not at fault for poor rule set and code issues
Stern designer; Foo Fighters designed by him; referenced as example of fresh, innovative design vs. legacy designers
Referenced as prominent pinball community figure used to illustrate concept that pinball community lacks mainstream celebrity status.
Host of Ask Jack Anything podcast; briefly met Drew at Expo
Prominent member of pinball community, streamer on Twitch/Deadflip, experienced recent loss of mother
Jersey Jack Pinball founder/CEO, unveiled Dialed In!, claimed 500 pre-sold units, made licensing confidence statement
Pinball designer mentioned as example of someone truly committed to the hobby
Stern Pinball designer; streamed Galactic Tank Force for American Pinball during competitive sales window; criticized by Kaneda for potentially cannibalizing Stern's Foo Fighters sales
Pinball designer at Stern; designer of Foo Fighters and homebrew games; positioned as breakthrough talent and 'new force to be reckoned with' by Kaneda
Stern Pinball media ambassador; streaming Star Wars games archive on Stern Twitch channel
Designer of Pokemon pinball for Stern; playfield layout discussed as nearly identical to George Gomez's Transformers; now George Gomez has taken over the project
Established pinball streamer mentioned as having cemented audience; achieves consistent 75+ viewer threshold for Twitch partner status, implying successful streaming presence
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball machine (referenced as 'JD'), noted for creative vision including toy-based topper design
Streamer (Deadflip) who hosted Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle premiere; elite pinball player
Appeared on Stern's James Bond gameplay stream (Tuesday night) alongside George Gomez
Professional pinball streamer known as Dead Flip on Twitch; described as 'pioneer and arguably the best' pinball streamer; has own studio; works with Stern; streaming Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle on July 30th
Stern Pinball designer and content creator (Deadflip). Announced streaming of Deadpool on August 15th. Known as pioneer in pinball streaming.
Prominent pinball designer at Stern; designed Uncanny X-Men; wore costume in initial Stern livestream demonstration
Stern Pinball designer, Head of Community, host of Ask Jack Anything series, answering fan questions
Pinball designer/streamer; was streaming Metallica at Stern arcade; created pinball streaming tutorial
Host of Dead Flip, posted Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure banner on Facebook (possibly as tease or troll)
Jersey Jack Pinball owner/founder, confirmed to be showing two games in 2025
Content creator and designer; works at Dead Flip Pinball; collaborated with Scott on whitewood cutting livestream; developing a pinball game.
Relatively new Stern Pinball designer contributing to recent design variety and creative direction.
Pinball streamer, Stern contract worker, global pinball ambassador, creator of deadflip Pinball Streaming on Twitch with 33,000+ followers
Pinball designer/industry figure; guest on Episode 25; hosts 'Ask Jack Anything' podcast; able to read messenger while playing pinball
Pinball designer at Stern; posted Bill and Ted's Excellent Pinball Adventure promotional image; appears on upcoming Special When Lit year-end special
Hosted the CES reveal stream; scheduled for one-on-one with Dwight Sullivan on Thursday at Stern
Guest on Episode 25 (Dead Flip); designer; only episode Bill Webb missed due to family emergency; technical and knowledgeable
Professional pinball player who works for Stern on payroll, cited as example of true professional player designation
Streaming Black Knight: Sword of Rage on Tuesday evening (Jack Danger podcast/platform)
Streamed both Black Knight and Deadpool reveals; limited by 2D overhead camera perspective in representing gameplay
Streamed Ghostbusters code update reveal on Deadflip platform
Pinball designer and ambassador, guest on Special When Lit, described as enthusiastic and mellow
Hosts deadflip stream where Stern officially revealed Jurassic Park machine.
Notable pinball figure/designer; guest on Special When Lit; one of Ken's missed episodes due to family emergency
Pinball designer/industry figure; involved in public debate with Scott Denisey over outlane spinner design; subject of Charlie's commentary
Pinball designer, attended portable recording session that had technical difficulties
Stern Pinball designer and streamer; referenced in context of streaming time commitment; Robert mentions 'I don't want to be Jack Danger for sure. I don't have the time for that'
Designer of Jurassic Park home version; also associated with 'Ask Jack Anything' podcast
Referenced in context of Jersey Jack's multi-game releases planned for 2020; mentioned past interview about revealing two games in a year
Stern designer; created X-Men in 12 months; example of efficient production timeline; potential burnout concern
Pinball designer at Stern; recently appointed as liaison to community; designed Jurassic Park, Foo Fighters, Uncanny X-Men
Pinball figure whose place Raymond visited to play Ninja Turtles; mentioned in context of early access to prototypes
Stern designer who collaborated with Jonathan on Jurassic Park Home Edition; gave him opportunity to retouch playfield artwork; has artistic background; connected to Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Pinball designer/designer involved with Primus Pinball; featured in promotional video playing the game
Pinball designer; mentioned as having discussed Pokemon pinball with Stern
Pinball game designer; creator of Foo Fighters and Jurassic Park Home Edition for Stern
Designer of Uncanny X-Men; praised by Ralph for layout innovation
Stern designer mentioned as part of recent designer talent improvements at Stern
Community member who provided critical information (website where to purchase GTF) during livestream reveal that American Pinball representatives failed to communicate.
Stern designer; rumored to be designing potential titles like The Matrix or Pokémon; hosts 'Ask Jack Anything' podcast
Referenced for 'rising tide' philosophy about industry promotion; Stern ambassador who argued cross-promotion benefits the broader industry
Pinball community figure; possibly created the photoshopped Stern cabinet Harry Potter image used in Kamenkow's post
Stern pinball designer who stepped back from Pokemon Pinball; referenced in context of 2026 Stern pipeline shifts.
Designer; designing Stern's August 2024 third cornerstone game
Pinball designer/personality; attended Interium private Avatar party; hosts live streams; praised Mark Seiden's Avatar design work
Stern Pinball designer known for Uncanny X-Men with unconventional layout
Designer/representative for Jersey Jack Pinball; reportedly at TPF 2024 but Dennis did not see him.
Pinball player/streamer; host of studio where Shoopy invitational was filmed; contributes to community content
Mentioned as having poor internet in Wisconsin; appears to be involved with Spooky Pinball content/streaming
Game designer/layout creator for Pokémon, primary host and player during gameplay demo
Pinball designer known for designing machines in Visual Pinball and demonstrating tap-passing mechanics in VP
Foo Fighters pinball game designer; described as 'next level' busy designer
Streamer/community member with mobile stadium light prototypes for streaming setup
Designer mentioned for Foo Fighters Premium, incorporating Gottlieb design elements in modern context
Pinball designer/media figure; streamed Venom at San Diego Comic Convention
Streaming expert credited by Tom Graff as influential resource for streaming infrastructure
Stern Pinball designer who designed Danger Room with offset flippers, noted as contemporary innovator
Host of 'Ask Jack Anything' podcast series (implied to be Jack Danger based on KB context). Conducted official interview about GTF with five-person panel. Host and Dennis critique this interview as 'softball,' lacking depth, and overly accommodating.
Rumored Pokémon designer at Stern alongside George Gomez.
Competitive pinball player who accidentally qualified for Texas Pinball Festival finals by playing Cleopatra in the final minutes of qualifying; competing in group 1 against top seed Robert Byers; streaming personality for Deadflip
Pinball designer; Stephanie frequently mentions his work; upcoming game rumored
Host of Deadflip streaming channel, pinball content creator, playing Fish Tales and providing expert commentary
Pinball designer; designer of X-Men; discussed regarding code updates and quick turnaround time
Pinball designer present at Expo promoting Jurassic Park
Designer associated with X-Men; Kaneda suggests he won't fix ongoing code issues in that game
Pinball designer credited with Jurassic Park and Foo Fighters; attended Pinfest Australia
Pinball designer and community figure; provided feedback on Elements at Expo, praising design and suggesting single stationary target addition
Foo Fighters pinball panelist; content creator; recently stepped back from streaming to spend time with family
Pinball designer; streaming Pulp Fiction on Deadflip Twitch channel, upcoming stream announced
Pinball designer and streamer; praised for professional, well-narrated Galactic Tank Force stream as counterexample to Punny Factory's poor presentation
Stern designer; showcased Foo Fighters development and CAD innovations on Marco Specialties podcast
Stern designer; created Foo Fighters pinball machine; featured in Stern's making-of video
Curator and creative artist behind Foo Fighters Pro/Premium/LE design
Associated with Stern Pinball; referenced as someone who might share concept art from Stern archives
Pinball designer; created Foo Fighters for Stern (first game), revealed at San Diego Comic-Con with theme teasers
Pinball streamer; previously streamed in 'Just Chatting' category on Twitch; recently returned to pinball category
Personality suggested by Don as potential voice actor for Foo Fighters game modes (radio DJ for Chicago mode)
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball machine; scheduled to appear at I Pinball Madison release party on day of episode
Established pinball streamer (5-6 years experience); created definitive streaming guide (deadflip.com/how-to-stream-pinball); recommended equipment source; tournament streaming innovator
Content creator; published accessible streaming tutorial guide that Don used as foundation for his setup
Pinball designer at Stern; designed Foo Fighters; was/is unable to attend TPF per Don's joke reference
Pinball content creator; streams Walking Dead gameplay; founder of DeadFlip streaming channel; described first encounter with Stern rep Jod at 2014 Chicago Pinball Expo
Host of Dead Flip stream, competitive pinball player, content creator planning TV show
Designer/personality credited with improving Stern Jurassic Park Home Edition design and legitimacy
Associated with Deadflip channel, rumored to be making a pinball whitewood game.
Local filmmaker/producer with expertise in esports production; planned to handle Stern Pro Circuit finals filming
Mentioned speculatively in connection to potential Hollywood pinball collection
Pinball designer, content creator, and competitive coin pusher streamer; primary performer in this coin pusher gameplay stream
Streamer, content creator, and pinball enthusiast; primary voice in video; runs Deadflip channel
Host of DeadFlip stream; operator/collector discussing Scorpion gameplay and tuning; involved in pinball community events
Mentioned as having shown Death Star on his streams; designer/content creator in pinball community
Primary host/streamer for DeadFlip, restoring and playing Stern Stars, first-time pinball machine disassembly
Content creator and host of Deadflip stream; pinball enthusiast who plays Star Wars and provides detailed gameplay commentary and code testing
Pinball designer/content creator, primary host of Dead Flip stream, picked up Walking Dead machine from Stern
Host of Dead Flip YouTube channel, pinball enthusiast, streamer conducting live gameplay and analysis
Streamer and pinball content creator hosting the DeadFlip stream, playing Champion Pub arcade machine
Designer at Stern Pinball; designer of Foo Fighters; described as tall, handsome, and very nice to Kaneda
Host of Deadflip stream, pinball streamer and content creator, father-to-be with induction date Thursday
Content creator and host of Deadflip Pinball streaming channel, discusses game design, mechanics, and industry partnerships
Host of Deadflip Pinball stream, pinball designer, content creator, and streamer for Stern and Spooky Pinball
Streamer and host of Deadflip Pinball on Twitch; playing Stern Kiss Pro and discussing industry news
Stern pinball designer; designed X-Men (Uncanny X-Men); known for strong shot geometry, flow, combos; Kaneda identifies him as one of only two essential designers for Stern (with Keith Elwin); had 'fun conversations' with Kaneda this week
Designer; co-designer of Pokemon (nickname 'rodeo'); work-in-progress title for upcoming release
Host of Dead Flip streaming channel, pinball enthusiast and player streaming Whirlwind gameplay
New designer hired by Stern Pinball in 2021
DeadFlip founder/host running the Jurassic Park Invitational tournament stream; tournament organizer and commentator
Content creator/streamer operating Dead Flip pinball streaming channel on Twitch; based in Chicago; streams Ghostbusters Pro and other pinball machines from a studio venue
Host of Deadflip, streaming the Aerosmith pinball reveal; conducts gameplay and commentary
Host and streamer of Dead Flip Twitch channel; pinball player and content creator
Pinball designer/personality; suggested as potential tutorial voice for Venom LCD screens; hosts speculate on how to improve onboarding.
Designer at Stern Pinball; designed Foo Fighters; mentioned as new designer with clear influence on shot geometry
Twitch streamer and newest pinball designer at Stern; designed Jurassic Park home pin
Designer at Stern Pinball; posted new Jurassic Park Home Pin Edition code V1.03; referred to as 'Padawan designer' by Craig Bobby
Pinball designer; predicted to release game within 12 months alongside Brian Eddy and Keith Elwin
Stern Pinball designer; next game rumored to be music-themed (Foo Fighters or Motley Crue) or He-Man; release timing unknown
Jersey Jack Pinball executive; confirmed to be discussing next game reveal timing publicly
Game designer at Stern Pinball; designer of X-Men machine; has significant streaming presence (21,000 YouTube subscribers); Orby expresses desire for future Stern media tour invite
Pinball designer known for photoshopping dream themes; likely creator of the Harry Potter mockup image used in Kamakau's post
Designer of Food Fighters; referenced for accessible shot design philosophy
Hosted official Bond 60th reveal stream on Dead Flip; also hosts 'Ask Jack Anything' podcast about pinball design
Co-host of Stern Heads Up Invitational (with Emoto Harney and Tim Sexton); streamed on Twitch with green screen commentary
Pinball designer/programmer, leads second 2025 Stern team with Tanya Klyce; previously created custom home machines
Rumored lead designer of Foo Fighters; Twitch streamer and Stern's newest designer; previously designed Jurassic Park home version
Post-release streamer showcasing Stern Venom models; associated with Stern Pinball media
Pinball podcast host and Stern ambassador; rumored to be developing as lead designer to eventually replace Ritchie
Designer of Jurassic Park (home version); rumored to be developing a Cornerstone title for Stern; co-hosts Twippy Awards at Texas Pinball Festival
Pinball designer/player at Stern; played Avatar at Interium after Kaneda; scored ~1.4 billion; expressed enthusiasm for the game
Pinball game designer at Stern, expected to design the new Marvel game
Pinball designer praised by Kaneda for games that shoot well due to his skill as a player
Designer of X-Men 97 (upcoming); Foo Fighters criticized for minimal mechanics despite good shooting; host expects more mechanical depth from X-Men 97
Involved in Hot Wheels pinball streaming alongside Zach Meny
Pinball designer/YouTube personality; referenced for factory tour video showing Stern manufacturing practices
Industry figure; mentioned as being present at an event; approximately 6'7" tall
Pinball designer; posted about X-Men code update 'coming soon' then removed post; speculated to have deleted due to timeline management concerns
Referenced in connection with virtual tilt-bob broadcast studio in Chicago (mentioned in chat)
Pinball content creator; hosts Dead Pool streaming event; known for competitive pinball focus on fun
Skilled pinball player, designer, appeared in X-Men gameplay video in costume, known for extended ball times on vintage machines
Twitch streamer/content creator, pinball livestream commentator, one of Orbital Lobber's favorite streamers
Pinball designer, rumored to be designing the next Stern cornerstone
Streamer who runs Deadflip stream where Elvira was revealed; viewed as entertaining personality whose draw is personal charisma rather than gameplay skill
Rumored designer of Pokemon pinball for Stern
Designer of X-Men and Foo Fighters; mentioned as designer whose brand loyalty drove early X-Men purchases
Stern Pinball designer and tournament commentator; co-host with Tim Sexton; Stern staff member
Co-host and commentator for the tournament broadcast; Stern pinball machine designer and tournament player
CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball; announced Harry Potter at Texas Pinball Festival and is widely known for informal, candid public statements
Pinball designer; interviewed by Orby at Pinburg; moment interrupted by final-stage announcements
Designer at Stern Pinball; credited with designing Uncanny X-Men; known for fun game design philosophy
Stern brand ambassador; referenced as dominant streamer in pinball; Jack's Ask Jack Anything podcast mentioned
Pinball designer; rumored (unconfirmed) to be designer of X-Men 97 for Stern
Jersey Jack executive/designer; denied AI art usage on Harry Potter; credibility questioned by Kaneda
Pinball designer credited with X-Men; Kaneda suggests he felt creatively constrained by incomplete development and time pressure
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball, primary speaker throughout video, emphasizes collaboration and mechanical innovation
Designer of Stern's Foo Fighters; inaugural game praised for exceptional execution and artwork
Designer of Foo Fighters (2023 Game of the Year); won Designer of the Year 2023 from Spooky Pinball
World's number one pinball streamer; discontinued Dead Flip weekly streams to focus on family and work
Pinball content creator; mentioned for Dead Flip video analysis of Jaws; known for gameplay streams and commentary
Lead game designer for The Uncanny X-Men at Stern Pinball; appeared at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo for meet-and-greet and panel discussion
Participated in Led Zeppelin pinball Facebook reveal livestream.
Designer of Pokémon Pinball (layout/toys), legendary pinball designer with multiple credits
Hosted Zen Studios reveal streams on Twitch for digital pinball four-pack
Stern Pinball staff; game designer; described as 'freaking cool guy' by Don
Was present at Stern factory during Don's visit; discussed shots and pinball design theory
Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball; observed at Expo checking homebrew machines; reported to show reduced mobility
Stern designer/engineer mentioned by Kaneda; implicitly called to publicly justify the $20,000 price point.
Pinball streaming personality and designer; known for high-quality streaming rigs; expected to stream Scooby-Doo soon
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball for Stern, first full cornerstone game
Stern designer; rumored to be designing Foo Fighters cornerstone
Stern designer; mentioned as designer of Foo Fighters; scheduled to stream Galactic Tank Force gameplay the day after podcast
Designer; created home pinball version of Jurassic Park (mentioned as precedent for multiple designers on same IP).
Stern Pinball employee and streamer at Deadflip who will stream Scooby-Doo for the first time; competitor conflict noted
Designer/public figure; Kaneda references his 'rough 2024' due to X-Men being rushed to market
Jersey Jack Pinball principal; designer/operator; claimed to have fixed flipper issues on games
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball (his first game at Stern); mentioned in context of newer design talent
Lead designer of Foo Fighters pinball, collaborator with Raymond Davidson and Tanya on rules and design
Pinball designer; won Rookie of the Year Award at Twippies; his award was humorously 'borrowed' by Josh Roop
Stern Pinball designer; initially speculated to design John Wick and Pokémon; Kaneda revised speculation mid-episode
Owner of Jersey Jack Pinball; Kaneda speculates about his licensing strategy and theme preferences (70s-focused)
Stern Pinball designer; formerly independent streamer/content creator; now criticized for being forced to shill Stern products and losing his authentic voice
Streamer/presenter of Pulp Fiction gameplay, received positive feedback from Kaneda
Content creator cited as doing free marketing work for pinball companies for years; host references his role in building hype without compensation from manufacturers.
Stern presenter whose voice work Kaneda favorably compares to Tim Sexton's; suggests he should be used more for game reveals
Designer of Foo Fighters pinball, mentioned as creating an original game despite coming after Keith Elwin's similar-feeling designs
Designer/manufacturer at Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP); next game rumored to be compared to Iron Man.
Pinball designer; Spooky Pinball; reportedly told people about JJP licenses for Harry Potter and The Matrix
Pinball designer at Stern; designer of Foo Fighters; lost his mother during the week of this episode; subject of tribute opening
Game designer; credited as designer of Stern's upcoming August Marvel-themed game
Co-designer of Stern Pokémon game
Referenced as source of Willy Wonka overhyping; told Kaneda all movie clips would be in that game but they were absent
Pinball designer; mentioned as having an upcoming game that distros may be banking on
Pinball designer and content creator; member of Kaneda Club; mentioned in shout-outs; receives respect from Kaneda
Pinball designer; reported to be designing Stern's next Marvel-themed game with Keith Elwin as assistant
Stern Pinball designer; Kaneda predicts his next game (rumored X-Men 97) will be 2024 Game of the Year
Stern designer of Uncanny X-Men; described as 'the world's greatest pinball streamer' by Kaneda; has not publicly streamed X-Men gameplay; mentioned in context of post-sale accessory sales.
Pinball designer credited with X-Men's unique playfield layout; mentioned as example of aesthetic design not guaranteeing quality
Pinball designer; mentioned as top-tier designer capable of multiple games per year
Designer of X-Men pinball for Stern; Kaneda refers to it as his 'sophomore title.'
Pinball designer; credited as designer of the upcoming X-Men machine for Stern
Pinball designer at Stern; designing the new Marvel game coming in August with art likely by Zombie Yeti
Designer who filled slot vacated by delayed game; rumored Dungeons and Dragons delay caused X-Men to move up in production order
Designer referenced for Foo Fighters game; comparison point for JJP's strategic positioning
Stern Pinball designer whose game (X-Men) received poor code quality due to resource allocation issues. Described as visibly unhappy during development, once positive personality now affected by workplace pressure.
Designer at Stern Pinball; rumored to be designing Pokemon; compared unfavorably to Keith Elwin on X-Men 97 by Kaneda
Stern pinball designer who created John Wick on accelerated 12-month development schedule
Community figure referenced as fan of Deadpool pinball machine
Pinball designer at Stern; played as Cyborg character during X-Men livestream; confirmed technical details about flipper gap and habit trail mechanics
Rumored designer of X-Men '97 Stern game; noted as 'better designer' than John Wick designer in Kaneda's comparison
Designer of Uncanny X-Men for Stern Pinball; noted for envelope-pushing layouts and strong player engagement
Stern Pinball designer; guest on Loser Kid Pinball podcast; speculated to be absent from Texas Pinball Festival due to new game production
Pinball designer; cited alongside Keith Elwin as evidence of Stern's design talent; referenced as capable of creating Back to the Future if given opportunity
Host of Deadflip streaming channel. Laid out the Bond stream with a large LCD display area to showcase movie assets.
Pinball designer and co-developer of Foo Fighters; interviewed on this episode; hung out with Rachel Risto after her recording
Owner/representative of Jersey Jack Pinball; announced Wonka shipment on his stream with theatrical 'golden ticket' presentation; hosts Ask Jack Anything podcast and showed Black Knight enhancements
Stern game designer; hosted live virtual factory tour during Chicago Pinball Expo; led technical walkthrough
Jersey Jack founder; announced game pricing tiers on Buffalo Pinball Podcast
Pinball community figure; acquired Stars machine from Chicago Craigslist; owns Stargazer; hosts Ask Jack Anything podcast series
X-Men designer at Stern, subject of sympathy from Kaneda regarding code and resource allocation issues
Emerging pinball designer; Kaneda prefers his emerging talent to legacy designers like Nordman
Mentioned as potential designer for Pokemon pinball if Star Wars goes to Borg
Collaborated with John Borg on a livestream featuring the original Star Wars pinball machine
Streamer; hosted Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) gameplay broadcast at Expo
Pinball community figure; playtested Black Knight: Sword of Rage; has upcoming stream announcement planned; hosts 'Ask Jack Anything' podcast
Stern Pinball designer; rumored to be designing Stern's next game (possibly Foo Fighters); Kaneda describes him as nervous about community feedback on first mainstream game
Pinball designer credited with Jurassic Park home edition; designer of other home edition machines
Mentioned as designer present at Stern Factory tour; appears to be working in prototyping area; likely related to X-Men project
Designer of Uncanny X-Men; discussed sentinel mechanical linkage in photos
Stern Pinball designer and DeadFlip streamer; teased new Stranger Things Premium/L.E. footage on Facebook
Instagram figure in pinball community; reposted user custom games; referenced humorously as desirable source of community validation
Stern Pinball designer/figure; created Foo Fighters; Kaneda mentions him in Twippies context
Designer of The Uncanny X-Men pinball game; appeared on NudgeCast previously
Pinball personality/designer present at MGC 2024
Pinball designer mentioned in context of Stern promoting designers as personalities; referenced in broader discussion of pinball industry marketing.
Employee at Stern Pinball involved in streaming and technical aspects; mentioned as contact of Bug's
Stern designer; upcoming after Jaws; speculated to potentially design music pin title for Stern
Stern Pinball designer; Kaneda sees significant potential and predicts he will learn from Keith Elwin; described as Elwin's 'Padawan'
Designer at Stern; mentioned as part of exceptional design roster
Owner/designer at Jersey Jack Pinball; appeared at Automated Arcade event for interview
Designer rumored to be creating Pokemon game for Stern
Stern Pinball designer; next cornersone game unknown theme (Foo Fighters or He-Man rumored); previously coded Spooky's Scooby-Doo
Jersey Jack Pinball founder; Jeff speculates he may announce Harry Potter himself.
Designer associated with Jersey Jack Pinball; mentioned as potential designer for hypothetical Wonder Woman game
Designer/coder for Stern Pinball; part of Stern's elite design talent roster
Rookie Stern designer; praised for Foo Fighters as example of hungry new talent and team-driven excellence; future potential
Host of Dead Flip; pinball enthusiast, content creator, showcasing a 1934 Rockola World Series machine; has children Charlie and Fran(ny)
Designer of Jurassic Park Home Pin Edition for Stern; hosts Ask Jack Anything podcast
Pinball streamer who inspired Mrs. Penn to start her podcast after she watched his Texas Pinball Festival stream
Pinball player/personality; predicted by Kaneda to win game of the year with Foo Fighters
Stern/Spooky designer; Kaneda credits him with creative passion
Pinball designer; designed Foo Fighters LE (first $13K LE) and X-Men LE; mentioned as potential Pokemon designer in rumors
Designer of Foo Fighters at Jersey Jack Pinball; Kaneda notes he did not control pricing decisions
Pinball designer mentioned as having work in progress at Stern; implied to be nearing completion of next title
Stern Pinball designer; rumored to be designing He-Man Masters of the Universe; publicly stated appreciation for He-Man as pinball theme; can access mentorship from George Gomez and Keith Elwyn at Stern
Scheduled co-host of live Twippies Awards with 'Emoto'; handling first live awards show without previous hosts
Pinball streamer streaming Hot Wheels game reveal on Saturday at 5 p.m. central on Deadflip
Mentioned in opening as someone not allowed to join Straight Down the Middle; Stern designer/community figure
Pinball designer and streamer; discussed as potentially starting streaming soon
Dead Flip host/streamer, pinball content creator, 6'7", recently married to Laura
Stern Pinball designer and Head of Community, streaming and playing Heavy Metal gameplay; known for DeadFlip platform and community engagement
Designer of Foo Fighters; mentioned as possible Pokémon designer for Stern; described as 'tall guy' who 'made a great game'
Designer of Foo Fighters; previously worked on Jurassic Park; praised for animation assets and layout design
Pinball designer; designed X-Men and Foo Fighters games; host respects his work despite criticism of X-Men design
Designer of Foo Fighters at Stern Pinball; part of development team alongside Zombie Yeti, Tano, and raydaypinball; leading Stern's design execution on current release
Stern Pinball designer/personality; mentioned as part of Stern's formal game reveal video format
Stern designer working on upcoming game (He-Man or Foo Fighters speculated); host reports designer is feeling pressure and concerns about universal reception
Community member listening to every episode; mentioned as someone of note in the audience
Stern Pinball designer, rumored designer of X-Men game with offset flipper layout
Stern Pinball employee/designer, appeared at Interium pre-Expo event
Designer at Stern; jokingly referenced as 'meme master'; mentioned as having specific design strengths for potential Tony Hawk's Pro Skater pinball
Pinball personality and content creator; praised as ambassador for the hobby; working on Stern Cornerstone title; recently purchased studio for DeadFlip streaming in Chicago area
Stern designer, rumored to design He-Man pinball
Chicago Pinball League organizer, member of DeadFlip pinball team, known for enthusiastic commentary during tournaments
Stern Pinball designer transitioning to Head of Community; known for designing Foo Fighters and X-Men; discussion centers on career transition pressures and designer burnout
Stern Pinball designer; collaborated with Raymond Davidson on Foo Fighters; involved in design decisions around multiball accessibility and rule philosophy
Designer of Foo Fighters; called a personal friend by Kaneda; described as nervous/anxious about game delivery
Stern designer; upcoming Foo Fighters game; positioned as next designer to debut after Keith Elwin
Described as Masters of the Universe fanatic now working as designer at Stern Pinball
Designer of X-Men pinball machine, referenced in context of playfield areas and design
Notable homebrew designer referenced as using VPX (virtual pinball) as a napkin-test/prototyping tool for game design before physical build.
Pinball community figure planned to play Spooky's Scooby-Doo in January 2023
Co-designer of Pokémon Pinball (layout/toys); designer of Foo Fighters and X-Men; reportedly experienced significant stress during development
Designer of X-Men for Stern Pinball; referenced as an exceptional game designer known for superior playfield mechanics and play quality. Compared favorably to Mark Seiden on design capability.
New Stern designer; rumored 2022 game either Foo Fighters or He-Man Masters of the Universe
Pinball designer/community member present at Enterrium event; part of 'stern trio'
Pinball designer/personality mentioned in context of podcast speculation
Pinball designer credited with Foo Fighters and rumored X-Men game; Jason rates his track record '100 out of 100' so far
Mentioned as example of homebrew designer who gained industry employment through social media presence and streaming.
Stern Pinball designer; designed Foo Fighters; created post that fits into covered hole on Foo Fighters Pro Vault Edition, precedent for Stern's edition-tiering strategy
Designer of the X-Men pinball machine; referenced in opener as creator of 'latest game'
Stern Pinball designer, co-designer of Pokémon Pinball (layout/toys), presented at media open day
Referenced as designer with dedicated fan base driving game sales; designer of Pokemon for Stern