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Time Machine

gameactive14 mentionsFirst seen Jul 29, 2007Last seen Apr 1, 2026

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Time Machine is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    The playfield mechanic is triggered by shooting the time hole

    Source: Pinball Shenanigans host (observed in gameplay)Time Machine Pinball (Zaccaria, 1983) Brief Gameplay. The playfield moves!
  • factualhigh

    Time Machine has double flippers

    Source: Pinball Shenanigans host (observed in gameplay)Time Machine Pinball (Zaccaria, 1983) Brief Gameplay. The playfield moves!
  • factualmedium

    Completing all targets while the playfield is lowered causes it to raise back up

    Source: Pinball Shenanigans host (implied by gameplay observation)Time Machine Pinball (Zaccaria, 1983) Brief Gameplay. The playfield moves!

Recent Mentions (14)

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    Time Machine Pinball (Zaccaria, 1983) Brief Gameplay. The playfield moves!Apr 1, 2026
  • Data East game; Margaret Hudson worked on production art; back glass designed by Kevin O'Connor; features chime units that play era-appropriate songs; she cites it as a favorite from Data East era

    TOPCast 46: Margaret HudsonJul 29, 2007
  • Data East pinball game praised by Ron for ramp shots, stereo sound with real chimes, and excellent call-outs; plays easy by default, difficult when A-divisioned

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  • Data East 1988 System 11 game; author's favorite Data East game; features mechanic where player travels through pinball eras (1950s-1970s) with matching music/sound; author owns Torpedo Alley but prefers Time Machine

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  • Classic pinball machine used in IFPA 2018 tournament; features Star Warp ramp, lock mechanics, and time-travel theme

    IFPA 2018 National and Women's World Championships - Part 6 of 10May 11, 2018
  • Pinball machine featured in tournament with decade-progression multiball mode and time warp mechanic

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