# Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

The "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" pinball machine by Stern, released in June 2003, was designed by Steve Ritchie and is themed around the movie of the same name. The game features a variety of exciting elements including a Rocket Propelled Grenade launcher in the backglass, three all-steel ramps, and a unique backbox animation where a cannon shoots balls at targets​.

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

## Production
2003

## Design team
- Animation: [Mark Galvez](/people/mark-galvez)
- Art: [Kevin O'Connor](/people/kevin-oconnor)
- Software: [Dwight Sullivan](/people/dwight-sullivan)
- Mechanics: [John Rotharmel](/people/john-rotharmel)
- Design: [Steve Ritchie](/people/steve-ritchie)
- Mechanics: [Ray Tanzer](/people/ray-tanzer)
- Software: [Lonnie D. Ropp](/people/lonnie-d-ropp)
- Animation: [Kurt Andersen](/people/kurt-andersen)
- Mechanics: [Steve Ritchie](/people/steve-ritchie)
- Music: [Chris Granner](/people/chris-granner)
- Sound: [Chris Granner](/people/chris-granner)
- Music: [Steve Ritchie](/people/steve-ritchie)

## Ratings
Fun score: 52 (4 ratings)

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