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Keith Owen

personactive27 mentionsFirst seen Nov 10, 2016Last seen Mar 13, 2026

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Keith Owen is a prominent figure in the pinball industry who has evolved from being recognized as a dominant competitive player (comparable to Michael Jordan) to establishing himself as a designer and technical contributor. He is a Stern Pinball designer credited with designing Godzilla and contributing to game design philosophy. Beyond design, Owen is actively involved in the pinball community through content creation, technical support at pinball venues like Pins and Needles, and participation in industry streams and demonstrations.

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  • factualhigh

    Bond 60th ships with version 1.03 and is feature-complete except for additional voice call-outs planned in future updates

    Source: Joel reporting from Dead Flip streamTriple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 32 - Who is driving this bus?!
  • rumormedium

    Keith Owen declined ESPN photoshoot due to negative Esquire article from 10-15 years ago

    Source: Ron Hallett and Bruce Nightingale (speculation)Episode 18 – Tournament Hunting With Big Game

Recent Mentions (27)

  • Referenced pinball player known for appreciating rule design with multiple strategic paths

    Jurassic Park: The Lost World Pinball Gameplay & Tutorial + Wizard Mode!Mar 13, 2026
  • Artist/designer; signed Bond 60th Anniversary toppers; signature on topper adds collectible value

    DPP #53 "Bond accessory drops! Centaur? I hardly knew ye. Homegrown rumor!"Jul 7, 2023
  • Pinball designer cited as example of self-taught designer who didn't require formal apprenticeship

    Black Knight : Sword of Rage Gameplay!Jul 16, 2019
  • Pinball competitor Raymond faced in 2011, defeated Raymond in tiebreaker for second place at Northwest Championships

    Episode 46 – Bunghole CraneJun 8, 2017
  • Programmer/designer on Bond 60th; appeared on Dead Flip reveal stream; won streaming award; competitive player; wore Triple Drain shirt at District 82 tournament

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 32 - Who is driving this bus?!Feb 28, 2023
  • Legendary pinball player; declined ESPN photoshoot participation; subject of negative Esquire article (~10-15 years prior)

    Episode 18 – Tournament Hunting With Big Game

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Nov 10, 2016
  • Stern designer, recently hired (last 2-3 years)

    Ep 51: Stairway to Canada with David DennisJan 2, 2021
  • Stern Pinball designer; fresh to design role but has approximately 20 years of design ahead; part of younger generation replacing seniority at Stern.

    Ep 65: This Isn't A Good Sign from DeeprootAug 6, 2021
  • Game designer at Stern Pinball; former competitive pinball champion; designer of Iron Maiden, his first professional pinball game

    George Gomez and Stern 2018Jul 10, 2018
  • Pinball designer whose A-title games impacted Medieval Madness ranking on Pinside

    The Grasley Garage! Punch-Out Arcade machine & Medieval Madness Shenanigans!Jul 30, 2025
  • Mentioned as now living in Chicago; pinball community figure

    Bustin' makes me... Ghostbusters PinballMay 8, 2017
  • Elite player; second highest score on Black Knight; engaged in competitive scoring battle with Nick Wayna

    Black Knight Sword of Rage Pinball LE/PREM 0.97 Code RevealJun 25, 2019
  • Signed Bond 60th Anniversary topper; collectible signature on limited edition

    Don's Pinball Podcast #53 VIDEO!!!Jul 7, 2023
  • Artist/designer associated with Bond 60th Anniversary edition; signature included on limited topper production

    Don's Pinball Podcast #53 VIDEO!!!Jul 7, 2023
  • Competitive pinball player; well-known name in pinball community

    yo let's jam and talk pinballJan 19, 2026
  • Stern designer responsible for Fallout pinball game

    Another new game from Stern in 2026?Dec 23, 2025
  • Referenced alongside Jack Danger as elite player who may have reached skill ceiling

    We Try To Start An Arcade + Pinball School!!Oct 2, 2025
  • Stern designer/engineer; known for disliking scoop mechanisms in pinball design (running joke with Dwight)

    The Pinball Show Ep 61: Streaming and Chipping and Rooting OH MY!May 24, 2021
  • Formerly San Diego-based competitive player, relocated to Chicago area, occasionally returns to play locally

    Episode 256: Derek PriceApr 30, 2020
  • Designer credited for Jurassic Park sound design ideas; collaborated with Jerry on creative audio choices ('dinosaur it up' philosophy); known for strong ear for audio design.

    Episode 272: Jerry ThompsonAug 2, 2020
  • High-ranked IFPA player mentioned in context of Colin Urban potentially moving into top rankings

    Episode 220: Peter Andersen, Denmark’s bestSep 21, 2019
  • Emerging pinball designer; creator of Jurassic Park; recognized by veteran players for advanced understanding of rule implementation, geometry, and playfield choreography

    Episode 215: August Whirlwind!Aug 28, 2019
  • Worked at Pins and Needles pinball space; helped Jeff troubleshoot early pinball board repairs

    Winchester Mystery House Pinball Audio with Dirty Pool Pinball | Ep 176Nov 7, 2025
  • Created 45-minute Ripley's wizard mode video demonstrating extended gameplay

    The Grasley Garage! Whirlwind Total Chaos cabinet is done and Ripley's Believe it or Not is back!Oct 9, 2025
  • Designer of Godzilla; credited for fantastic design approach enabling meditative flow state through shot sequences

    Pinball Perfection: The Most Satisfying Shots in Pinball – Volume One!Jan 8, 2026
  • Stern Pinball designer; participant in stream; discusses game design philosophy and code update workflow

    Iron Maiden Pinball Vault Celebration StreamJun 22, 2025
  • Competitive pinball player, described as the dominant rival/best player (Michael Jordan comparison)

    Stern Pro Circuit ChampionshipFeb 24, 2020