Dwight Sullivan Pinball Machines

About

Dwight Sullivan is primarily known for his code and programming of pinball machines. He is a long-time veteran of the pinball industry, dating back to 1990, with stints at Williams, Bally, and Stern Pinball, where he currently works. His notable games include Stern's Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Ghostbusters, Lord of the Rings, Simpsons Pinball Party, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Terminator 2, and WHO Dunnit.

Dwight is known for his complex, detailed, and robust rulesets with the ability to create special pinball moments.

Articles featuring Dwight Sullivan

Get a Clue: Crack the Case with Bally's 1995 WHO dunnit

Learn how to solve the murder mystery at Tony's Palace on this unique story-driven Williams / Bally machine.

Sep 25, 2025

Review: Williams Pinball Volume 9 on Pinball FX

Zen has continued to make good on their promise of more Williams pinball recreations with a new pack featuring 2 mid-80s alphanumeric tables and one mid-90s DMD release. Read our review for our thoughts on the new games.

Aug 15, 2025

D&D is the Necessary Evolution of Pinball and RPGs

Stern's new Dungeons & Dragons pinball blends RPG mechanics with approachable features like saved progress, aiming to draw in both casual gamers and dedicated fans. While not flawless, it's an exciting step forward in pinball design.

Mar 26, 2025

Critical Hits: Learn to Play Stern's Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye

Learn to play Stern's new release, Dungeons and Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye.

Mar 19, 2025

It’s Payback Time: Learn to Play the 1991 Classic Pinball Machine, Terminator 2

Learn to Play the 1991 Classic Pinball Machine, Terminator 2 in our detailed tutorial from Noah Crable.

Jan 14, 2025

Hands on with Stern's Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye

First impressions of Stern's latest pinball machine release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye.

Jan 8, 2025

Stern Launches Dungeons & Dragons

Learn about Stern Pinball's newest cornerstone game release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye

Jan 3, 2025

Choose Your House: How to Play Stern's Game of Thrones Pinball

Learn how to play Stern's Game of Thrones Pinball machine with this detailed yet approachable guide.

Sep 5, 2023

Party Hard: The Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial [Advanced Guide]

This is a late-game guide for The Simpsons Pinball Party, and it assumes that you understand the main objectives available to you at the game’s outset, such as how to start modes, lock balls, and the like. If you’re new to the game, I advise you check out this beginner’s guide first.

Jun 7, 2023

Party Hard: The Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial [Beginners Guide]

Jun 6, 2023

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Videos

08 Marco TV - Dwight Sullivan Full Interview at Texas Pinball Festival 2019

He is passionate about pinball and creating the rules for some of our all time favorite games! Some of the games you may know him for are Stern Star Wars, Munsters, Lord of the Rings, The Getaway Highspeed II, and a whole lot more!

Pinball News - Pinball Expo 2019 - Dwight Sullivan & Corey Stup

Virtual SFGE - Stern w/ Dwight Sullivan

Dwight Sullivan. Dwight has worked on numerous pins over the years with a list that is most impressive https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/dwight-sullivan. Join us as we heat up some pizza and practice our ninja skills.