# Waison Cheng

Waison Cheng is a software engineer and game designer at Stern Pinball, recognized for his contributions to pinball programming, game mechanics, and industry innovation. Joining Stern in 2011, Cheng worked extensively on software development for notable pinball titles, including *X-Men* (2012), *Game of Thrones* (2015), *Deadpool* (2018), and *The Uncanny X-Men* (2024). He also played a key role in developing Stern's Insider Connected platform in 2021, introducing internet connectivity, player profiles, and online score tracking to modern pinball machines.

## Snapshot
- Roles: code, design, concept
- Years active: 2011-Present

## Games credited
- Software: [The Uncanny X-Men](/games/pinball/the-uncanny-x-men-2024) (2024)
- Software: [Jurassic Park (Home Edition)](/games/pinball/jurassic-park-home-edition-2021) (2021)
- Software: [Heavy Metal](/games/pinball/heavy-metal-2020) (2020)
- Software: [The Munsters](/games/pinball/the-munsters-2019) (2019)
- Software: [Black Knight: Sword of Rage](/games/pinball/black-knight-sword-of-rage-2019) (2019)
- Software: [Deadpool](/games/pinball/deadpool-2018) (2018)
- Software: [Aerosmith](/games/pinball/aerosmith) (2017)
- Software: [Guardians of the Galaxy](/games/pinball/guardians-of-the-galaxy) (2017)
- Software: [Star Wars](/games/pinball/star-wars) (2017)
- Software: [WrestleMania](/games/pinball/wrestlemania) (2015)

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