Elizabeth Gishki is a multifaceted pinball industry professional who has evolved from volunteer roles to technical development work. She served as a Pinburgh volunteer with a focus on individual player experience, demonstrated expertise in teaching pinball rules during stream content, and has contributed as a code developer on significant pinball projects including the Jaws 50th anniversary update where she implemented 8-bit gameplay code.
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Elizabeth Gieske may be the first woman in pinball to be a lead programmer for a commercial machine
Elizabeth Gieske is the first female programmer to lead development of a pinball machine in the entire history of the industry
At release, the game is feature-complete with multiple modes, missions, and multiball variants ready for play
The Energon cube mechanic allows players to choose between easier missions with lower value or harder missions with higher value
Code designer for Stern Transformers; praised for rule design, progressive gameplay logic, and thematic integration inspired by other games.
Programmer for Transformers; handled majority of rules development; worked with Mike Kyzivat on game design
Lead software developer for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
Game designer at Stern Pinball; one of two design leads (with Elliot Eismin) for Transformers; friend of the show
Lead software developer for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye at Stern Pinball
Lead software developer for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
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Four challenge modes are planned post-launch: Prime Training, Optimus vs. Megatron, a topper mode, and The 40th Anniversary Movie Transformers mode
The game has a hidden message in Transformer language on the side cabinet LEDs of the LE version that Elizabeth Gieske refused to reveal
Elizabeth Gieske is the lead code designer for Transformers
Transformers Jaws code is widely loved by the community
Elizabeth Gieske is the lead programmer on Transformers and previously worked on Jaws
Elizabeth Gieske is the lead software developer for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
Elizabeth Gieske implemented a training mode to teach new players
Elizabeth Gieske worked on Jaws and her code is likely to be the standout aspect of Transformers
Mike Kizovat, the subject matter expert, brought in his personal Unicron toy and original Transformers collection to inform design
The game has five main mission modes, each heavily featuring different playfield areas
Challenge modes will not launch with the game but will be added a few months after release
Cyber coins earned in main gameplay grant free access to challenge modes at locations
Frank Welker, the original G1 Megatron voice actor, provided voice work for the new game
One Shall Fall mode's rules and difficulty change based on which prior missions the player completed
The Pro, Premium, and LE share the same cabinet; upgraded lighting is an aftermarket accessory
Elizabeth Gieske is the first female lead programmer on a major Stern cornerstone title
Optimus Prime vs Megatron mode provides the first true head-to-head simultaneous two-player experience with split-flipper action
The game is loaded with Stern Pinball cutting technology that seamlessly blends physical and digital gameplay
Players can earn Cybercoins to unlock exclusive challenge modes including Prime Training
The game includes a special mode featuring Stan Bush's 'The Touch' to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Transformers movie
Missions in the game are inspired by major story arcs from the original 1984 Transformers animated TV series
The game includes voice acting from Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime and Frank Welker as Megatron and Soundwave from the original 1984 series
Elizabeth Gieske's code work on future games will drive collecting demand comparable to Keith Elwin designer premium.
Elizabeth Gieske's code explanation ability may exceed Ray Day's in clarity and accessibility.
Elizabeth Gieske implemented a new wizard mode on Walking Dead Remastered in addition to refining Lyman Sheets' original code
There is a significant shortage of qualified pinball technicians even in Chicago, the pinball capital
Visibility of women in pinball roles naturally creates pipeline for more women to enter industry
Elizabeth Gieske was the primary coder responsible for Jaws' immersive rule set quality
Elizabeth Gieske is assisting with D&D coding
Dungeons & Dragons has 11,000 speech lines of dialogue, approximately 36 times more than Jaws
Elizabeth Gieske intentionally designed single-ball modes that are poor for multiball as a design philosophy to provide gameplay variety
The stealth mode is Elizabeth Gieske's favorite rule she designed for D&D
Elizabeth Gieske expressed interest in creating more mini-modes for other Stern games beyond Jaws
Elizabeth finished fourth at Pinsonati after winning a tiebreaker match on Stars to advance from qualifying
Tap passing is Elizabeth's favorite flipper skill and provides strong satisfaction when executed successfully
Good commentators should focus on supporting all players rather than second-guessing their decisions or game mode choices
Eric's basement contains extensive collection of rare 1990s Gottlieb games including Excalibur, Bad Girls, Big House, and Gold Wings
Louisville Arcade Expo will use pump-and-dump card format for tournaments for the first time in 2024
Elizabeth gained access to free pinball machines at Rec Bar during COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 and significantly improved her skills through dedicated practice
Elizabeth practiced commentary by watching tournament streams and mimicking commentary before being invited to commentate at Pinsonati
Lead programmer on Transformers Pinball, first female to lead development of a pinball machine in industry history; also programmed Dune; asked by Dirtypool about hidden Transformer language messages on LE cabinet
Lead programmer on Stern's Transformers; possibly first female lead programmer on a commercial pinball machine
Lead coder for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
Lead coder for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
Lead code designer for Transformers pinball; first lead position; previously worked on Dungeons & Dragons and Jaws; praised for Jaws code quality
Lead programmer on Transformers pinball; previously worked on Jaws as game designer
Software lead for Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye game code
Co-designer of Stern Transformers pinball; lead designer on rule architecture, mode progression, and player experience; pioneering female lead co-designer in pinball industry
Lead programmer on Transformers: More than Meets the Eye; first lead programmer role (previously contributed to Jaws and D&D: Tyrant's Eye code teams)
Code/rules programmer for Transformers; previous work: Jaws; implementing training mode and Cyber Coins feature
Code designer at Stern, credited with creating Prime Training Challenge feature and explaining Cybercoins wallet system
Pinball code designer working on Transformers; praised for clarity in explaining code mechanics and rule design; subject of enthusiast reverence comparable to designers like Keith Elwin and Ray Day.
Lead Programmer on Transformers pinball, first lead coder role
Co-hosted and commentated the 2024-25 SPCF livestream alongside Jack Danger on Stern Pinball's YouTube
Pinball code/rule expert; hung out with Ian Jacoby at Chicago bar gathering; frequently discusses game code
Involved in Jaws (Stern) design/development
Code designer for Stern, created 'Shark is Broken' mini-mode for Jaws; open to designing more mini-modes for other games
Coder on Jaws; credited with much of the game's immersive rule set quality; community anticipates her future work
Lead coder for Jaws Pinball; appeared on Flippin' Out Pinball stream discussing the game
Pinball community member present at Enterrium event; identified as part of 'stern trio' with Spiteri and Danger
Stern Pinball coder assisting on D&D; gathered feedback during Hardy's play session and took notes on needed changes
Code support contributor on Jaws; hosts debate pronunciation of name
Software developer at Stern Pinball; rules design and coding on JAWS and D&D pinball; remote worker in Kentucky; works in daily Product Development Zoom meetings
Co-programmer of D&D rules alongside Dwight Sullivan
Women's pinball tournament player who achieved a billy on Jaws at TPF; noted for strong flipper skills
Code developer credited with significant updates to Jaws 50th including 8-bit gameplay code
Pinburgh volunteer focused on individual player experience
Participant in stream playthrough, teaching moment for Raymond about rules