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Future Spa

gameactive23 mentionsFirst seen Jul 25, 2016Last seen Aug 24, 2025

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Future Spa is a game mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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  • affiliated_withParagonParagon's drop target design influenced Future Spa's inline dropsmedium

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Claims (2)

  • factualhigh

    Future Spa sold 6,400 units in 1979

    Source: Bug citing Pinside dataBackglass Tier List
  • opinionmedium

    Future Spa has become a good tournament game

    Source: George (paraphrasing unnamed podcast)#32 Flash Gordon - The Classic Pinball Podcast

Recent Mentions (23)

  • Ranked #8 on Tim Sexton's top 10 list; described as wide-body Bally Eight Ball with Fonzie theme; hosts critical of inclusion

    #131 Time TunnelAug 24, 2025
  • Williams/Bally wide-body pinball game; George dislikes aesthetics but acknowledges it as a good tournament game; becoming popular in competitive play

    #32 Flash Gordon - The Classic Pinball PodcastJun 10, 2020
  • Bally game in Ron's collection; coin door malfunction caused by quarter jammed in Susan B. Anthony slot affecting switch 11 and slam tilt behavior

    Episode 7 – At The MoviesAug 25, 2016
  • Listed as eliminated from finals (not in use for finals play)

    California Extreme 2016 Pinball Tournament FinalsJul 25, 2016
  • Classic pinball game referenced as mechanically similar to Dolly Parton (five-bank, top saucer, drop targets)

    INDISC 2020 - Classics I PlayoffsJan 5, 2022
  • Pinball machine George attempted to purchase in Brattleboro, Vermont for $600

    #31 Paragon - The Classic Pinball PodcastMay 6, 2020

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  • Pinball machine recently acquired by Joe Lemire; described as great tournament game; required custom backglass restoration

    #34 Spinner - spinner, chicken dinnerJul 27, 2020
  • Pinball game that Bruce Nightingale purchased 5 months prior and is expecting delivery soon

    Episode 73 – Italians Do It BetterJan 11, 2018
  • 1979 Bally pinball machine being restored; focus of this multi-part video series

    Part 2: 1979 Bally Future Spa Garage Project! Dehackification!Jul 7, 2025
  • Machine Mike offered to Paul Dewar as trade for Gammatron, but sold before trade could complete

    Part 1: 1985 Pinstar Gamatron Project! RARE Mini flight 2000 conversion kit & Grasley Garage bonus!Aug 14, 2025
  • 1979 Bally pinball machine undergoing restoration, primary subject of this episode

    Part 3: 1979 Bally Future Spa Garage Project! Rectification of Rectifier & more!Jul 9, 2025
  • Another pinball machine stored in Mike Dimas's garage; where he found the original Batman coin box

    Part 3: 2008 Stern Batman Pinball * Updating code, cleaning & more!Jul 8, 2025
  • 1979 Bally wide-body pinball machine; subject of this tutorial and gameplay video

    1979 Bally Future Spa Gameplay / Tutorial & Tournament Strategies!Jul 11, 2025
  • 1979 pinball machine by Williams; 6,400 units sold; Paul Ferris artwork; Bug rates A-tier

    Backglass Tier ListJan 27, 2024
  • Classic solid-state pinball machine, wide-body cabinet, featuring drop targets, spinners, letter spotting, bonus multiplier mechanics, notable for back glass artwork

    Future Spa Pinball Tutorial - Danni TeachesFeb 27, 2024
  • 1979 Valley pinball machine restored by Jay and Ben Adelson; shown at Golden State Pinball Festival as demonstration of restoration quality; classic wide-body game

    Jay Adelson of Scorbit answers questions about Scorbit!Jul 13, 2019
  • Bally 1979 pinball machine at Flip Side Memphis; also name of pinball-themed cocktail (gin, triple sec, blood orange)

    FLIP SIDE MEMPHISDec 17, 2022
  • Classic pinball game with code modification created by developer community member (not Dick)

    Episode 204 – Proof and TruthApr 19, 2023
  • Bally ultra-wide machine ranked #8; notable for extreme width with five pop bumpers and four in-lanes/outlanes at bottom.

    Top 10 Best Pinball Machines of the 1970sAug 17, 2025
  • Cliff Albert's joint greatest game alongside Iron Maiden Pro. Defended against community criticism (layout, geometry, right spinner useless); Cliff removes outlane rubber, disables flipper power for custom challenge. Example of subjective game preference debate between Cliff and Jeff.

    Episode 383: Cliff AlbertDec 14, 2023
  • Classic pinball machine with complex inlane design that Jeff initially disliked until Abe's instructional video explained techniques

    Episode 401: Abe FlipsJul 31, 2024
  • 1979 Bally wide-body; designed by George Christian; features Lonnie Anderson artwork; exemplifies 'Bally nipple era' art style

    Episode 18 - The Susan B. Anthony Years / BallyFeb 19, 2024
  • Bally Manufacturing 1980 wide-body pinball machine, designed by George Christian, ranked #257 on Pinside All-Time list. Features artwork by Paul Ferris (backglass) and Dave Christensen (playfield). Horny spa/gym theme with elaborate nude/scantily-clad figures. Sold 6,400 units.

    Episode 85 - Die on this Hill: Future SpaJun 2, 2025