Steve Ritchie
Design · Callouts · Concept
Jersey Jack Pinball, Stern, Williams, Bally, Atari · 1977–2026 · Retired
- 33
- Games
- 1977
- First game
Steve Ritchie is one of the most legendary pinball designers in history, often called “The Master of Flow” for his signature fast, smooth gameplay. With a career spanning over five decades, Ritchie has created some of the best-selling and…
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On KineticistLegacy of the Master: A Steve Ritchie Career RetrospectiveGames
Firepower
198096/100 · 8 ratingsWilliamsAlso Callouts, Concept
Elton John
202392/100 · 20 ratingsJersey Jack Pinball
Star Trek: The Next Generation
199391/100 · 17 ratingsWilliamsAlso Concept
Game of Thrones
201590/100 · 9 ratingsStern
The Getaway: High Speed II
199290/100 · 9 ratingsWilliams
Black Knight 2000
198990/100 · 7 ratingsWilliamsAlso Music, Callouts, Concept
High Speed
198690/100 · 7 ratingsWilliamsAlso Music, Concept
AC/DC
201287/100 · 5 ratingsSternAlso Callouts
Led Zeppelin
202086/100 · 8 ratingsStern
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
199186/100 · 8 ratingsWilliams
Star Wars
201785/100 · 22 ratingsStern
Black Knight
198081/100 · 6 ratingsWilliamsAlso Mechanics, Callouts, Concept
Star Trek
201380/100 · 5 ratingsSternAlso Concept
Black Knight: Sword of Rage
201978/100 · 12 ratingsSternAlso Callouts, Concept
Spider-Man
200777/100 · 10 ratingsSternAlso Concept
Taxi
198891/100 · 11 ratingsWilliamsCallouts only
Fish Tales
199291/100 · 8 ratingsWilliamsCallouts only
24
20094 ratings so farSternAlso Concept
Elvira and the Party Monsters
19894 ratings so farBally
Elvis
20044 ratings so farStern
No Fear: Dangerous Sports
19954 ratings so farWilliamsAlso Callouts, Concept
Rollergames
19904 ratings so farWilliams
Space Station
19874 ratings so farWilliamsCallouts only
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
20034 ratings so farSternAlso Mechanics, Music
Space Shuttle
19843 ratings so farWilliamsCallouts only
F-14 Tomcat
19872 ratings so farWilliamsAlso Music, Callouts, Concept
Flash
19792 ratings so farWilliams
World Poker Tour
20062 ratings so farStern
Airborne Avenger
19771 rating so farAtari
Sonic the Hedgehog
20261 rating so farJersey Jack Pinball
Stellar Wars
19791 rating so farWilliams
Diner
1990WilliamsCallouts only
Superman
1979Atari
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Steve Ritchie is one of the most legendary pinball designers in history, often called “The Master of Flow” for his signature fast, smooth gameplay. With a career spanning over five decades, Ritchie has created some of the best-selling and most influential pinball machines of all time, including Black Knight, Firepower, High Speed, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Spider-Man, and AC/DC. His innovative designs introduced industry-changing features like multi-ball, lane change, two-level playfields, and dynamic soundtracks, shaping the modern pinball experience. Known for his love of speed, high-energy themes, and adrenaline-fueled gameplay, Ritchie’s machines are favorites among both casual players and serious collectors.
From his early work at Williams to his groundbreaking games at Stern Pinball and now at Jersey Jack Pinball, Ritchie has remained at the forefront of pinball innovation. His creations have sold tens of thousands of units worldwide, and his impact on the industry is unparalleled. Whether it's the taunting voice of the Black Knight (voiced by Ritchie himself) or the thrill of nailing a perfectly smooth ramp shot, his games deliver an exhilarating experience like no other.
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