# Keith Elwin

Keith Elwin is a pinball legend, renowned as one of the greatest competitive players of all time before making his mark as a groundbreaking designer at Stern Pinball. A six-time PAPA World Champion and former world #1 ranked player, Elwin’s deep understanding of pinball physics, strategy, and flow made his transition to game design a natural evolution. His first machine, *Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast* (2018), was an instant classic, blending fast-paced gameplay with an innovative, player-friendly layout.

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Following his debut success, Elwin continued to redefine modern pinball with *Jurassic Park* (2019), *Avengers: Infinity Quest* (2020), and the critically acclaimed *Godzilla* (2021), which is widely regarded as one of the best pinball machines ever made. His designs emphasize smooth, satisfying shots, deep yet accessible rules, and creative mechanical features that keep players engaged.

## Snapshot
- Roles: design
- Years active: 2018-Present

## Games credited
- Design: [King Kong: Myth of Terror Island](/games/pinball/king-kong-myth-of-terror-island-2025) (2025)
- Design: [JAWS](/games/pinball/jaws-2024) (2024)
- Design: [James Bond 007 60th Anniversary (LE)](/games/pinball/james-bond-007-60th-anniversary-le-2022) (2022)
- Design: [Godzilla](/games/pinball/godzilla-2021) (2021)
- Design: [Avengers: Infinity Quest](/games/pinball/avengers-infinity-quest-2020) (2020)
- Design: [Jurassic Park](/games/pinball/jurassic-park-2019) (2019)
- Design: [Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast](/games/pinball/iron-maiden-legacy-of-the-beast) (2018)

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