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Cyclone

gameactive26 mentionsFirst seen Mar 9, 2007Last seen Nov 28, 2025

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Cyclone is a classic pinball game that has become a reference point in the pinball community for its innovative mechanical design, particularly its Ferris wheel and underplayfield ball lock features. The game is frequently cited by modern designers as inspiration for contemporary machines, and its aesthetic and design philosophy continue to influence titles from the 1980s-90s era onward. Cyclone also holds cultural significance in pinball restoration circles, having been the subject of detailed cabinet restoration work involving hand silk-screening techniques.

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  • affiliated_withHurricanePart of circus trilogy with Cyclone; shares cyclone/hurricane ramp design elementsmedium

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  • Classics tournament game; ramp combo game; Raymond's second first-place finish, exploiting double scoring and Ferris wheel shots

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  • Williams game by Python Angelo featuring Reagan imagery; contemporary with Taxi era; back glass advertisements appear on Taxi

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  • Classic pinball game used in Upstate NY Championship tournament play.

    Episode 28 – Upstate AgonyJan 26, 2017
  • 1988 Williams title; sequel to Comet; speculated candidate for Zen Bally/Williams pack; Chris recalls playing in arcade nostalgia

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  • Classic pinball machine used in Great Lakes Pinball Open tournament; Rachel beat Raymond Davidson and Escher Lefkoff on this machine

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  • Classic machine from Dr. C's childhood at RV park with his father, age 12-13; reintroduced him to pinball

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  • Barry Orsler pinball machine; recently redone and uploaded to VPU; features double playfield mode and unbalanced jackpot shot; circus theme

    The Barry Oursler Trio: Comet, Cyclone & Hurricane (Virtual Pinball)Feb 16, 2022
  • Classic Williams pinball game; part of roller coaster trilogy with Hurricane and Comet; mentioned as comparison point (had single Ferris wheel vs Hurricane's double)

    Virtual Pinball: Hurricane (Williams 1991)Jun 17, 2020
  • Classic pinball game featured in Brian Allen's Mashup Volume 2

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  • Harry Williams machine used for matrix lighting diagnostics demonstration

    Pinball Machine Troubleshooting Made Easy with TNT Amusements!Feb 7, 2025
  • Classic pinball machine (Bally); Cameron's first pinball experience at age 11-12; recently purchased by Pinball Pursuit; fully restored with LED upgrades; described as having notable callouts and music

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  • Classic Williams game with music by Chris Granner; discussed in Pinball Tapes episode 1

    The Pinball Tapes Ep 6: WhirlwindNov 25, 2022
  • Pinball game; sequel to Comet; created by Python and Barry Oursler at Williams

    Python Anghelo DiesApr 9, 2014
  • Pinball machine designed by Barry Oursler

    Barry Oursler Asks Pinball Community for HelpJan 27, 2014
  • Classic Williams pinball game; 9,400 units produced; author notes it sort of has sequels

    Pedretti Gaming's Next 2.0 Pinball Expansion Kit is Nearing CompletionFeb 8, 2023
  • Classic pinball referenced for top lane mechanics influence

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  • Referenced for top lane completion and playfield multiplier mechanics (2x enhancement)

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  • Williams pinball; used as example for matrix lighting system diagnostics and transistor testing methodology

    Pinball Machine Troubleshooting Made Easy with TNT Amusements!Feb 7, 2025
  • Early restoration project where Kerry hand silk-screened three cabinets (two machines); inspired detailed cabinet restoration techniques.

    TOPCast 12: Kerry StairMar 9, 2007
  • Referenced as comparable 80s/90s pinball design aesthetic and themed shot design

    Beetlejuice by Spooky Pinball: Fomometer goes to 11. Ranted from Raccoon City Arcade.Nov 15, 2025
  • Second in circus trilogy series

    We Try To Start An Arcade + Pinball School!!Oct 2, 2025
  • Hosts' game; discussed in context of Python Angelo's artistic style and voice consistency with Taxi

    022 Is Beetlejuice Worth The Squeeze?Nov 17, 2025
  • Classic game referenced for Ferris wheel and underplayfield ball lock inspirations

    Episode 117 – Dude Looks Like a ZombieNov 18, 2019