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Steve Kordek

Design · Mechanics · Concept

Chicago Gaming, Williams, Genco · 1948–2003 · Retired

81
Games
1948
First game

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Steve Kordek was a pioneering pinball designer whose innovations shaped the modern game as we know it. His most famous contribution was introducing the now-standard two-flipper layout at the bottom of the playfield, first seen in Triple Action (1948). This simple yet revolutionary idea transformed pinball from a game of chance into one of skill, fundamentally changing how players interacted with the machine. Over his six-decade career, Kordek designed more than 100 pinball machines and introduced key features like drop targets, multi-ball play, and swinging targets, all of which became industry standards. His influence ensured that pinball evolved into a dynamic, skill-based game that continues to engage players today.

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