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Stellar Wars

gameactive8 mentionsFirst seen May 19, 2017Last seen Mar 17, 2026

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Stellar Wars is a pinball game known for its rectangular lock bar design, which has been noted in industry discussions as uncomfortable compared to other machines. The game features a playfield layout that has been compared to other titles in design discussions within the pinball community. It appears to have been part of tournament selections and is referenced in pinball industry publications and discussions.

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  • affiliated_withDeep RootCompared regarding lock bar design characteristics in pinball machine discussionsmedium
  • affiliated_withSteve RitchieStellar Wars compared to Steve Ritchie-designed games in pop bumper layout discussionsmedium
  • affiliated_withStern Pinball Inc.Discussed in context comparing to Stern pinball machinesmedium

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  • Widebody pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie at Williams on 9-month schedule. Sold 7,000 units. Ritchie's self-assessed worst design. Plagued by playfield design issues and artwork problems. Named to avoid Star Wars trademark conflict.

    Steve Ritchie - Fireside Chat 2025Mar 17, 2026
  • Williams System 6 game; had coil fuse issues; George repaired at Woburn location

    #123 - I saw the light - The Classic Pinball PodcastDec 31, 2024
  • Classic solid-state game that Dick Hamill has created custom code version for

    Dick Hamill custom code for Solid State gamesDec 9, 2021
  • Pinball machine rethemed and repainted as 'Revenge of the Wolf' for use in Nobody film

    Pinball Omnibus: Episode 1Apr 20, 2021
  • Classic pinball machine referenced as example of uncomfortable box-shaped lock bar ergonomics

    DEEPROOT DELAYS LAUNCHSep 23, 2020
  • Wide-body Bally pinball machine; tournament game selection; Jared eager to play it.

    A Mother of DaysMay 19, 2017

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Steve Ritchie-designed game compared to new Star Wars for pop bumper layout; noted as having different mechanical guards

NEW @sternpinballinc Star Wars Fall of the Empire! WAIT - I've seen this playfield before, Austin!Sep 20, 2025
  • Referenced as example of pinball machine with uncomfortable rectangular lock bar design similar to Deep Root's Raza

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News September 2020 pinball industry news recapOct 6, 2020