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Lonnie D. Ropp

personactive30 mentionsFirst seen Sep 18, 2002Last seen Jun 4, 2026

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Lonnie D. Ropp is a person mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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Lonnie D. RuppLonnie Rob

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Claims (3)

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    Lonnie D. Ropp is the software lead on John Wick and significantly improved the game through version 1.01 update

    Source: Jonathan HoustonPinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2026 recap
  • factualhigh

    Lonnie D. Ropp has worked at Stern since 1987, present since the first line of code was written at the company.

    Source: Tim SextonEp 77: Earning Wings with Tim Sexton and Raymond Davidson
  • factualhigh

    Lonnie D. Ropp is Director of Software at Stern Pinball

    Source: Lonnie D. Ropp self-identificationTransformers Pinball Documentary - PART ONE (OFFICIAL RELEASE)

Recent Mentions (26)

  • Stern Pinball programmer; worked alongside Klyce during early tenure; one of experienced programmers Klyce assisted

    Episode 57 – Tanio Klyce (Deadpool Software Ninja)Aug 20, 2018
  • Stern Pinball figure; connected Jerry Thompson to Rolling Stones and Mustang games; helped launch Thompson's career in pinball sound

    Episode 46 – Jerry Thompson: Stern Sound EngineerJun 4, 2018
  • Data East/Sega/Stern programmer credited as lead game designer for Austin Powers alongside Borg's concept and mechanics work.

    Episode 104 - John Borg: The Man Who Doesn't F*&k AroundNov 3, 2025
  • Original programmer at Data East; met Lyman on Vegas trip; influenced his decision to enter the industry

    Inside The Mind Of Lyman SheatsMar 3, 2022
  • Programmer at Data East; one of the key developers on the 1993 Tommy machine; worked closely with Lyman Sheets

    Episode 199: Pinball Wizard turns 50!May 24, 2019
  • Prolific pinball industry figure credited by Thiel as having 'touched more pinball projects than any human being on the planet'; worked with Thiel at Action Graphics

    Five Minutes to Tilt #4 – David Thiel on Sound Design & the Group That Shaped Pinball

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Feb 22, 2026
  • Led code and rule design for Stranger Things pinball

    Stranger Things Pinball First ImpressionsDec 23, 2019
  • Prolific pinball programmer; worked at Action Graphics and Data East; credited with touching 59+ solid state pinball projects across 40 years. Currently employed at Data East (as of presentation date).

    David ThielJun 3, 2018
  • Legendary pinball designer, co-designer of James Bond, known for preferring not to do public appearances, participated in panel with Vinikour at Expo 2023

    Episode 5 :: The Electric Bat Cast with Mike VinikourOct 22, 2023
  • Director of Software at Stern; one of three key developers of ToPS system

    What Do Points Make?Sep 18, 2002
  • Software lead on John Wick pinball game; credited for extensive work on v1.01 update released May 27, adding wizard modes and extra ball opportunities

    MAY 2026 PINCASTJun 4, 2026
  • Software lead for John Wick, credited with major improvements in version 1.01 update

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2026 recapJun 4, 2026
  • Software engineer credited on Sharky's Shootout.

    Episode 28 - Die on this Hill: Sharkey's ShootoutApr 29, 2024
  • Code assistance on James Bond 007; previously collaborated with Mike Vinacore on Stranger Things

    The Pinball Show Ep 113: The Big James Bond 007 EpisodeSep 26, 2022
  • Senior software engineer at Stern since 1987; described as present since 'the first line of code was written at Stern'; serves as technical resource and mentor for newer developers.

    Ep 77: Earning Wings with Tim Sexton and Raymond DavidsonJan 21, 2022
  • Sound designer credited on Star Trek (2013)

    Deep Dive: Star Trek (2013) PREVIEWMay 23, 2024
  • Stern Pinball designer; referenced for track record of incomplete early code that improves significantly through development cycle (Guardians, Stranger Things)

    Ep 93: Let's Talk BondOct 2, 2022
  • Co-led code development for Stranger Things alongside Brian Eddy

    Stranger Things Tutorial - Pinball GuideJan 5, 2026
  • Co-developer with Mike Vinicore on John Wick code updates; worked specifically on redesigning Winston multiball rules

    John Wick Pinball Code Update 0.95 Stream!Jun 26, 2025
  • Director of software at Stern Pinball; leads code/rules development

    Transformers Pinball Documentary - PART TWO (OFFICIAL RELEASE)Nov 7, 2011
  • Director of Software at Stern Pinball; software engineering manager responsible for game management decisions and core programming

    Transformers Pinball Documentary - PART ONE (OFFICIAL RELEASE)Oct 21, 2011
  • Data East programmer/designer; set dot-matrix display effect preferences; worked with Orin on various games

    TOPCast 53: Orin DayFeb 20, 2008
  • Criticized for excessive unskippable animations in games like Star Trek

    Episode 84 – Tales from JailMar 18, 2019
  • Director of Software at Stern Pinball

    Transformers Documentary Part Three (OFFICIAL RELEASE)Nov 21, 2011
  • Software engineer at Stern Pinball; featured in video introduction and wrestling hypothetical segment

    Making of WWE Wrestlemania Pinball from Stern PinballFeb 9, 2015
  • Director of Software at Stern Pinball, oversaw software development for Transformers

    Transformers Documentary Part FOUR (OFFICIAL RELEASE)Nov 28, 2011