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Pinball Roundtable with George Gomez - Episode 80

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Pinball Roundtable

2 hr 52 min

Summary

George Gomez discusses collaborative design, market evolution, and technology vision for Stern Pinball.

George Gomez, George Gomez Officer, discusses his collaborative design approach on an unannounced game with Jack Danger, contrasting it with his previous practice of scrapping inherited designs. He reflects on design philosophy (favoring simplicity over excess content), the evolution of pinball from commercial to home markets, and his vision for technology integration like Insider Connected, while emphasizing the importance of iteration and community engagement.

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Roundtable, we sit down with George Gomez, EVP & Chief Creative Officer at Stern Pinball, for an unfiltered conversation on modern pinball design, creative tension, leadership, and the realities of building games under real-world constraints. From design philosophy and code complexity to accessories, and behind-the-scenes decision-making, George answers the questions fans and creators rarely get to ask. If you’ve ever wondered why certain choices…

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