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Steve

person5 mentionsFirst seen Feb 4, 2007Last seen Jan 20, 2026

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Steve is a multifaceted figure in the pinball industry spanning several decades. He is likely Steve Ritchie, a legendary pinball designer who worked with Lyman Sheets on Spider-Man and influenced others like George Gomez on games such as Terminator 2. Beyond his design work, Steve is also an active collector and player, focusing on late 1970s/early 1980s machines, and serves as a machine supplier and friend within the pinball community who has provided games to fellow enthusiasts.

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Claims (4)

  • factualhigh

    The Close Encounters machine was in working condition when stored 30 years ago

    Source: Direct statementPart 1: 1978 Gottlieb Close Encounters of the Third Kind Project. Delivery!
  • factualhigh

    Steve is the rules designer who integrated all gameplay mechanics for Barry O's Barbecue Challenge

    Source: American Pinball HostAmerican Pinball Live Stream # 8 Barry O's Barbecue Challenge
  • factualhigh

    Steve sustained a table saw hand injury requiring tendon reattachment surgery with 2-month recovery timeline

    Source: Steve (direct statement)Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim, Episode 33: Pinball is safer than table saws and moon cookies!
  • factualhigh

    Cactus Canyon Limited Edition Plus has been on order for over one year with no confirmed delivery

Recent Mentions (5)

  • Caller from Media, Pennsylvania; two-digit collector focused on late 1970s/early 1980s machines; helping friend restore Williams Toledo

    TOPCast 1: Tech showFeb 4, 2007
  • Competitive player in Time Fantasy match; demonstrates strong gameplay and strategic decision-making

    2025 IFPA California State Pinball ChampionshipsJan 20, 2026
  • Friend and machine supplier who has sold Mike approximately 10 pinball machines, provided this Close Encounters game

    Part 1: 1978 Gottlieb Close Encounters of the Third Kind Project. Delivery!Oct 6, 2025
  • Developer who worked with Lyman Sheets on Spider-Man; likely Steve Ritchie based on context

    lyman fav gameMay 19, 2011
  • Designer mentioned as influence; worked on Terminator 2

    Drinks with Jack Featuring George Gomez (Part 3)Jan 12, 2026

Contradictions

  • Existing: Designer who worked on Terminator 2 (mention 1)vsConflicting: Caller from Media, Pennsylvania who is a collector and player, not primarily identified as a designer (mention 4)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Developer/Designer (mentions 0, 1)vsConflicting: Caller identified as two-digit collector and machine supplier/friend (mention 4)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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Source: Steve (direct statement)Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim, Episode 33: Pinball is safer than table saws and moon cookies!