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Gold Wings

gameactive5 mentionsFirst seen Sep 5, 2024Last seen Mar 12, 2026

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Gold Wings is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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    Gold Wings (1986) was the last pinball game with offset flipper design

    Source: Josh RoopEp 145 X-men and Avatar

Recent Mentions (5)

  • Playfield that Mike referenced pulling parts from during a backyard salvage operation

    Part 8: 1978 Interflip Alaska 4 Player EM. Playfield Done & Head Installed!Mar 12, 2026
  • Gottlieb solid-state game with offset layout; X-Men's lower playfield compared to Gold Wings design

    Episode 228 - The Uncanny Battle for ConcordSep 15, 2024
  • Donor playfield; Mike acquired and salvaged parts from this machine for Close Encounters restoration

    Part 4: 1978 Gottlieb Close Encounters of the Third Kind Project. Death!Oct 9, 2025
  • Gottlieb pinball referenced as design inspiration for X-Men; features specific bottom flipper configuration (Italian bottom) that X-Men designer Jack Danger adapted/modified

    Episode 235 – Backwards SpeedoSep 10, 2024
  • 1986 game with offset flippers; last commercial game to use this mechanic; referenced as mechanically challenging

    Ep 145 X-men and AvatarSep 5, 2024

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