# Lord of the Rings

Stern "Lord of the Rings" pinball machine, released in 2003, is highly regarded for its deep rules and immersive gameplay that mirrors the epic trilogy. Designed by George Gomez, the machine features key elements from the films, including a Balrog toy that reveals a jump ramp to The One Ring, and a magnet that pulls the ball into the ring, integrating a sword-shaped ramp representing Narsil.

## Manufacturer
[Stern Pinball Inc.](/manufacturers/stern-pinball-inc)

## Production
2003–2009

## Design team
- Design: [George Gomez](/people/george-gomez)
- Art: [Kevin O'Connor](/people/kevin-oconnor)
- Software: [Dwight Sullivan](/people/dwight-sullivan)
- Animation: [Mark Galvez](/people/mark-galvez)
- Animation: [Kurt Andersen](/people/kurt-andersen)
- Software: [Keith P. Johnson](/people/keith-p-johnson)
- Art: [Margaret Hudson](/people/margaret-hudson)
- Art: [Jerry Vanderstelt](/people/jerry-vanderstelt)
- Design: [Keith P. Johnson](/people/keith-p-johnson)
- Design: [Chris Granner](/people/chris-granner)
- Mechanics: [Jim Novy](/people/jim-novy)
- Software: [Lonnie D. Ropp](/people/lonnie-d-ropp)
- Mechanics: [Wesley Chang](/people/wesley-chang)
- Mechanics: [George Gomez](/people/george-gomez)
- Music: [Chris Granner](/people/chris-granner)
- Mechanics: [John Rotharmel](/people/john-rotharmel)
- Sound: [Chris Granner](/people/chris-granner)
- Mechanics: [Ray Tanzer](/people/ray-tanzer)

## Ratings
Fun score: 88 (10 ratings)

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