Journalist Tool

Kineticist

  • HDashboard
  • IItems
  • ↓Ingest
  • SSources
  • KBeats
  • BBriefs
  • RIntel
  • QSearch
  • AActivity
  • +Health
  • ?Guide

v0.1.0

← All beats

Pinball

/pinball

DashboardKnowledge Base2772IntelligenceTools1SettingsChangelog
← Back to KB

Tanio Klyce

personactive21 mentionsFirst seen Nov 8, 2010Last seen Mar 17, 2026

Profile

Tanio Klyce is a software programmer at Stern Pinball who has held lead programming roles on multiple high-profile titles. He served as lead programmer on Deadpool (2018), his first lead role at the company, and subsequently became software lead for Pokémon Pinball (2026). Klyce has also worked on code programming for Stern's 2015 KISS pinball machine remaster.

Aliases

Tanio KlyceTanya CliceTangyo KleissTanyo Klyce

Relationships

  • works_atPokémon PinballProgrammer for Pokémon Pinballmedium

Facts

No facts recorded

Claims (9)

  • factualhigh

    New Berserker Boom mechanic uses boom button input during Berserker Rage mode to award big points

    Source: Month of Marvel announcement videoMonth of Marvel with Deadpool and Venom!
  • factualhigh

    Wolverine Boulevard of Love shot is mechanically difficult despite center-mounted appearance

    Source: Month of Marvel announcement videoMonth of Marvel with Deadpool and Venom!
  • opinionhigh

    Community demanded continued Deadpool content, driving Month of Marvel campaign

    Source: Month of Marvel announcement videoMonth of Marvel with Deadpool and Venom!
  • factualhigh

    Tanio Klyce is involved in Foo Fighters development

Recent Mentions (21)

  • Provided feedback to Davidson on Foo Fighters difficulty during pre-TPF crunch period

    Raymond Davidson - Fireside Chat 2025Mar 17, 2026
  • Involved in Foo Fighters design feedback; noted as providing input on difficulty iteration for Foo Fighters modes

    Raymond Davidson - Fireside Chat 2025Mar 17, 2026
  • Code programmer for Pokémon Pinball

    I Choose You! The Pokémon Pinball Trainer's Survival GuideMar 13, 2026
  • Spooky Pinball designer; doing Pokemon seminar and gameplay walkthrough at TPF 2025

    EP18 Imoto HarneyMar 13, 2026
  • Pinball designer; primary designer of Foo Fighters; collaborated with Jack Danger on rules

    Ep 68: The Golden TrioApr 28, 2023
  • Art/design contributor to Foo Fighters; involved in development team panel at MGC 2023

    70: Jaws stuff and Deep Dive: Foo Fighters!Apr 27, 2024
  • First game as designer/contributor noted in Deadpool credits

Contradictions

  • Existing: Tanio Klyce was lead programmer on Deadpool (2018), described as his first lead role at Stern PinballvsConflicting: Mention 3 states he was a code programmer for the 2015 Stern KISS pinball machine, which predates Deadpool by 3 years
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

Related Glossary Terms

No linked glossary terms

Source: Article (panel participation)
Creating Foo Fighters Pinball Presentation from the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show
  • factualhigh

    Tanio Klyce worked at Valve on Linux game development in Bellevue, Washington

    Source: Pinball News articleTanio Klyce Joins Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Tanio Klyce has 15 years of experience in the amusement business

    Source: Pinball News articleTanio Klyce Joins Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Tanio Klyce was not involved in developing Stern's Metallica Pinball

    Source: Tanio Klyce, direct quoteTanio Klyce Joins Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Tanio Klyce collaborated with Wade Krause and Dirty Donny to create Metallica and Beatniks Koolsville games

    Source: Pinball News articleTanio Klyce Joins Stern Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Tanio Klyce worked with Jeri Ellsworth at Valve and on a private pinball control system prototype

    Source: Pinball News articleTanio Klyce Joins Stern Pinball
  • Deep Dive: Deadpool PREVIEWFeb 17, 2024
  • In charge of boxes and prize routing at Let's Make a Deal

    Let’s Make a Deal: How Dwight Sullivan’s Quirky Gameshow Became the Best Thing at Pinball ExpoNov 4, 2025
  • Stern Pinball coder working with Keith Elwin, implementing designer's rules requirements

    The Aussie Pinball Podcast Ep 6: Pinheadz Podcast ReunionJul 6, 2022
  • Senior Software Engineer joining Stern Pinball; veteran amusement/game programmer with Valve experience; creator of Metallica and Beatniks Koolsville pinball games

    Tanio Klyce Joins Stern PinballApr 11, 2013
  • Custom conversion designer; collaborates with Donny Gillies and Wade Krauss

    Pinball News in BriefNov 8, 2010
  • Recently hired at Stern Pinball prior to John Trudeau

    John Trudeau Joins Stern PinballMay 7, 2013
  • Panel participant, appears to be involved in Foo Fighters development

    Creating Foo Fighters Pinball Presentation from the Northwest Pinball & Arcade ShowJun 6, 2023
  • Code programmer at Stern; code for second 2023 cornerstone game

    Details on Stern Pinball’s Two 2023 Cornerstone GamesDec 23, 2022
  • Deadpool designer; described as 'partner in Deadpool'; providing technical detail on code updates and shot design

    Month of Marvel with Deadpool and Venom!Aug 2, 2024
  • Code programmer on Pokemon Pinball

    Stern Pinball Reveals Pokemon PinballFeb 13, 2026
  • Software lead for Pokémon Pinball; described rules and planned future features at media day

    POKÉMON REVEALEDFeb 13, 2026
  • Code programmer for 2015 Stern KISS pinball machine

    Stern Pinball's Remastered Game for 2026 Will Be...Jan 8, 2026
  • Programmer; coded Pokemon pinball

    Details on Stern Pinball’s Upcoming GamesDec 24, 2025
  • Lead programmer for Pokémon Pinball

    Weekend Update: The Programmers for the Rumored Pokémon Pinball Machine Are; New Product From Spooky PinballDec 20, 2025
  • Lead programmer on Deadpool, first lead role at Stern Pinball

    Episode 57 – Tanio Klyce (Deadpool Software Ninja)Aug 20, 2018