Mike Vinikour

Associate Game Developer · Stern Pinball · company speakers →

Mike has a career in the gaming industry stretching back to 1993, when he got his start at the legendary Williams/Bally/Midway. He has designed rules for titles such as James Bond 007 and Stranger Things, and contributed to rule design on a wide range of other Stern games including Batman, KISS, The Mandalorian, Deadpool, The Beatles, and many more. He also created all the Expression Lights lightshows for Foo Fighters, Rush, and Led Zeppelin. His contributions have helped shape pinball's rule structures and introduce new technological features, and he co-holds at least one patent related to multi-mode amusement device technology. Beyond pinball, Mike also brings an impressive résumé from the arcade world, including work on fan-favorite titles like Mortal Kombat. A passionate ambassador for the hobby, he is a familiar and welcoming presence at pinball events and festivals across the country.

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