Episode 293: Timmy Page Sexton

Tim Sexton, lead code designer at Stern Pinball, discusses the development of Led Zeppelin pinball in depth. The conversation covers innovative game mechanics including synchronized expression lighting tied to music, a unique song-mode system with dynamic shot arrows that change with song sections, the complex Icarus X multiplier feature that compounds based on target bank combos, and multiple multiball modes (Zeppelin, Tour, Electric Magic) with strategic depth. Sexton emphasizes accessibility for casual players while maintaining competitive complexity for experts.