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Torpedo Alley

gameactive14 mentionsFirst seen Jan 20, 2016Last seen Oct 23, 2025

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Torpedo Alley is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Torpedo Alley is a 1988 Data East pinball machine

    Source: Jack Danger (Dead Flip)Torpedo Alley Pinball
  • factualmedium

    Torpedo Alley has a VPX version available for download

    Source: Chat memberTorpedo Alley Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The machine has persistent trough switch issues causing double-ball problems

    Source: Jack Danger (Dead Flip)Torpedo Alley Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Torpedo Alley's excessive flashing and lighting caused epilepsy concerns during streaming

    Source: Jack Danger (Dead Flip)Torpedo Alley Pinball

Recent Mentions (14)

  • Quarterfinals game; Data East machine; Raymond's successful strategy: shoot right orbit/spinner repeatedly

    Episode 6 - Emerald City CupMay 13, 2019
  • Classic pinball machine featured in tournament; known for brutally difficult outlanes and quick ball drain patterns

    It Never Drains in Southern California 2016 - Friday Night QualifyingJan 20, 2016
  • Williams machine Anvil purchased from Replay but has not yet picked up

    Stream 516: Godzilla (Stern) LEJan 11, 2022
  • Pinball game owned by author; Data East game; author prefers Time Machine despite owning this game

    Pinball Expo for OneOct 23, 2025
  • Pinball machine owned by the Nudge Magazine author

    Budge The Nudge 1: Solvieg’s PartyFeb 3, 2025
  • Second qualifying game featuring boat targets, jackpot mechanics, spinner loops, and multiball modes; target score 1 million

    2018 IFPA Pin-Masters, Day 1 Session 2Apr 29, 2018
  • EM machine discussed for potential selection; Daniele Celestino-Aciari qualified with 13.5M points on this game

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  • opinionhigh

    Playing Torpedo Alley is physically demanding, causing forearm fatigue

    Source: Jack Danger (Dead Flip)Torpedo Alley Pinball
  • opinionhigh

    Torpedo Alley's design demands constant engagement and attention from players

    Source: Jack Danger (Dead Flip)Torpedo Alley Pinball
  • INDISC 2023 - High Stakes Playoffs - SemifinalsDec 26, 2023
  • Tournament machine; played by Anna and Richard Tracy; features Shark/Jaws shot and color building mechanics

    IFPA 2018 National and Women's World Championships - Part 2 of 10May 9, 2018
  • Tournament game featured in early bracket matches

    IFPA 2018 National and Women's World Championships - Part 4 of 10May 9, 2018
  • Pinball machine in tournament pool; commentator not fully familiar with rules

    IFPA 2018 National and Women's World Championships - Part 3 of 10May 9, 2018
  • 1988 Data East pinball machine; rare collectible; features wire-form ramps, excessive lighting, multiball modes, submarine/naval theme

    Torpedo Alley PinballAug 14, 2021
  • Classic pinball machine; recommended by hosts as ideal game for Navy recruiter Chris; noted as game Ian owns

    Frontier Flying Hacks 4 Winners- BONUS XMay 29, 2025
  • Pinball machine owned by Keith Elwin, referenced during stream as being located in the studio.

    Bond 60th Anniversary Pinball machine with the design team!Feb 23, 2023
  • Data East pinball game that was literally underwater during Pinburgh when convention center roof leaked. Anecdote used to illustrate Pinburgh's unexpected challenges and format flexibility.

    Ep 14: The Larry Bird of Pinball, Bowen KerinsJul 26, 2019