Cheetah is a classic solid-state pinball machine from Stern, designed by Harry Williams, that has become a notable fixture in competitive and casual pinball communities. Originally released as an early solid-state game with a purchase price around $4,500, it exemplifies vintage game pricing and shorter play times due to limited ramp and ball-save features. The machine has been actively used in tournament play, including INDISC classics competitions, and has undergone modern modifications including ROM updates to address technical issues like locking-up problems. Cheetah holds significance in pinball collecting circles and has been featured in multiple podcast episodes documenting its acquisition, maintenance, tournament use, and technical evolution.
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New Cheetah ROM has reduced features specifically to address locking-up issues
Bruce restored Frankencheetah using light board from Nineball machine with custom modifications to fit circuit architecture
Game Keith is interested in acquiring; has problematic light plate issues in target bank that Keith was troubleshooting
Pinball game selected for PAPA/Stern/IFPA Pro Circuit Finals in Chicago; will likely use tournament ROM with non-random collects
Electromechanical pinball machine Ron is restoring; new upper left flipper coil installed; new speaker added; switch matrix shorts being diagnosed; all coils need re-sleeving
Classic Stern pinball game mentioned as having 'a bunch' of spinners
Early production Stern machine owned by Tommy with blue cabinet; one of fewer than 100 produced; planning to display alongside Big Game prototype
Gottlieb System 1 machine at Silverwall Saloon featuring script Stern logo
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Pinball machine used as Game 1 in INDISC 2019 finals, features drop targets, spinner, bonus multiplier system, and single 500k cash-out bonus
Stern pinball game; speaker has blue cabinet prototype #80 with prototype ROMs; planning CPR playfield swap
Vintage pinball machine owned by Bruce; has alternate ROM version ('blue Cheetah') with different software and improved sound effects being tested.
Late 1970s Stern pinball machine, subject of extensive restoration and technical troubleshooting discussion
Solid State ROM-based pinball table; Tiki Bob's uses modified Cheetah ROM
Stern machine at Cameron Silver Ball Saloon; Ron reports poor play results in his experience
Tournament game; ROM modified to remove catch-up mechanic (38M mystery shot and left orbit infinite collect)
Pinball machine released in 1980; contemporary competitor to Ali
Stern Electronics 1980 release; super rare machine at Ayce Gogi
Stern classic pinball machine featured in first match play round, electronics-era game with pop bumpers and multiplier mechanics
Classic EM used as third game in INDISC semifinals; noted format change from prior years regarding guide placement
Game with new ROM featuring reduced features, specifically addressing locking-up issues; in beta testing with Zach and others
Vintage machine at RPC that Ron accidentally damaged during repair attempt; replaced with Black Knight 2000
Pinball machine being modified by Bruce; had mysterious restart bug fixed by removing restart functionality
Women's tournament backup game; not turned on for entirety of tournament
Pinball machine selected by Jerry in Stump playoff tiebreaker; Joe Lemire won decisively on this machine in final match
Game Bruce drove 24 hours to Arkansas to acquire for $20
Early solid-state Stern game designed by Harry Williams; ~$4,500 purchase price; used as example of vintage game pricing and shorter play times due to lack of ramps/ball saves