Elliot Eismin Pinball Machines

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Elliot Eismin is a pinball engineer and designer at Stern Pinball, recognized for his technical contributions on titles such as Star Trek, Ghostbusters, and Jurassic Park and for his recent promotion to lead designer for the John Wick pinball machine released in 2024. Eismin studied electrical engineering at the University of Illinois, where he developed the hardware and software skills that later propelled him at Stern after his 2008 hiring. His work centers on enhancing mechanical reliability and creating advanced sensor networks that boost gameplay responsiveness and reduce breakdowns. In 2018, he co-filed a patent for an innovative pinball sensor system, reflecting his commitment to fusing robust engineering with immersive storytelling.

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Target Practice: Learning to Play John Wick Pinball

Learn how to play Stern's John Wick pinball machine.

Jul 3, 2024

Stern's John Wick Pinball Released; Everything We Know So Far

Last week, Stern Pinball confirmed the upcoming release of a John Wick pinball machine. We've been waiting to receive more substance before writing a deep dive post on the release, and today, we finally got some!

May 7, 2024

Shaken, Not Stirred: The Q Branch's Guide to James Bond 007 Pinball

James Bond 007 brings George Gomez's career full circle. The layout and some rules of the game heavily resemble his design debut in Corvette, a personal favorite game of mine, but after 30 years of video game and pinball development, this game perfectly demonstrates his evolution as a designer.

Sep 23, 2023

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The Making of Led Zeppelin Pinball Seminar - Pinball Expo 2021 - Schaumburg, IL

This seminar took place in Schaumburg, IL in October 2021. Pinball Expo is the longest-running pinball show in the world. Pinball Expo will be holding its 38th annual event held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois on October 19-22, 2022.