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Triple Action

gameactive9 mentionsFirst seen Apr 4, 2007Last seen Sep 1, 2025

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Triple Action is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • 1948 pinball game designed by Steve Kordick, featured two player-controlled flippers at bottom with DC power, established modern flipper layout

    Bat Sh*t Crazy: The Python Anghelo StoryJun 26, 2020
  • Genco pinball game designed by Kordek in December 1947 (debuted late January 1948) in just 4-5 weeks as emergency replacement for hospitalized Harvey Heiss. Pioneered bottom flipper placement.

    TOPCast 23: Steve KordekApr 4, 2007
  • Genco game (1948) designed by Steve Kordek; first game to place flippers in standard bottom-out orientation around the out-hole

    Episode 145 - Flipper ConstructionAug 3, 2015
  • Designed by Kordek in 1948 with only 2 flippers at bottom; 'topped the show' and established the two-flipper standard still in use today

    Pinball Heroes: Steve KordekMay 2, 2009
  • EM pinball machine; Tanner's first machine, purchased non-working for ~$300; inspired his restoration journey

    Tanner Walters - Pinball Expo 2023 - Pinball NewsOct 20, 2023
  • Kordek's first solo pinball design, created when he stood in for Harvey Heiss at Genco

    R.i.p. Steve Kordek

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Feb 19, 2012
  • 1948 pinball machine by Steve Kordek; first design to feature two flippers at bottom of playfield; featured in museum surplus sale

    MUSEUM TO SELL SURPLUS GAMESMay 31, 2018
  • Genco game; first to place flippers at bottom of playfield, still facing backwards

    Episode 98 - Evolution of the FlipperSep 1, 2025