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Genesis

gameactive15 mentionsFirst seen Jan 7, 2016Last seen Dec 3, 2025

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Genesis is a science fiction-themed pinball machine manufactured by Gottlieb in 1986, based loosely on the Metropolis film. The game is known for having variable difficulty depending on setup, with some versions presenting significantly more challenging gameplay than others. It has appeared in competitive tournament play and remains a recognizable title within the classic Gottlieb catalog, with secondary market values typically ranging from $1,500-$2,500.

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  • manufacturesGottliebGenesis was manufactured by Gottlieb in 1986medium
  • designedKendall HaleArtist on the pinball machinemedium

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  • opinionhigh

    Genesis rules strongly resemble the 'hit each shot 3 times' concept later popularized by Attack from Mars

    Source: AuthorIt's Alive: Learn to Play Gottlieb's Genesis Pinball Machine
  • factualhigh

    Genesis is a standout 1980s Gottlieb machine that sees frequent use in tournaments

    Source: AuthorIt's Alive: Learn to Play Gottlieb's Genesis Pinball Machine
  • factualmedium

    Players who complete at least one full body part set typically average a minimum of 2M points

    Source: AuthorIt's Alive: Learn to Play Gottlieb's Genesis Pinball Machine
  • opinionhigh

    The author vastly prefers Genesis over Strange Science and fully understands why it has a strong following

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Source: AuthorIt's Alive: Learn to Play Gottlieb's Genesis Pinball Machine
  • factualhigh

    Genesis features a playfield multiplier that can reach 16x (or 32x during multiball)

    Source: AuthorIt's Alive: Learn to Play Gottlieb's Genesis Pinball Machine
  • factualhigh

    Genesis by Jersey Jack Pinball sold 3,500 units

    Source: Bug citing PinsideBackglass Tier List
  • factualhigh

    Genesis playfield multiplier can reach 12X through multiball progression

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  • factualmedium

    Genesis has high scores of 79 million (Jared August) and 70 million (Escher Lefkoff)

    Source: IE Pinball commentatorsINDISC 2023 High Stakes Playoffs - Finals
  • opinionhigh

    Genesis features no safe shot opportunities; all major ramps, loops, and top lanes feed into dangerous jet bumper area

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