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Silverball Mania

gameactive6 mentionsFirst seen May 22, 2004Last seen Feb 15, 2026

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Silverball Mania is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Silverball Mania and Space Invaders are sister games, both released in 1980 (Mania first, Space Invaders in April, two months later)

    Source: Dave and George#57 Silverball Mania - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • factualhigh

    There is no commercial playfield protector available for Silverball Mania despite ~10,000 unit production run

    Source: Dave#57 Silverball Mania - The Classic Pinball Podcast

Recent Mentions (6)

  • 1980 Bally pinball machine; central subject of episode; designed by Jim Patlow, art by Kevin O'Connor; ~10,000 unit production run; sister game to Space Invaders

    #57 Silverball Mania - The Classic Pinball PodcastJul 13, 2021
  • Homebrew game; Dave heard about one for sale on Pinside; doesn't appeal to him; priced at $1,500

    #135 Lord of the RingsDec 22, 2025
  • Classic pinball game that Dick Hamill retrofitted with custom code including skill shots, expanded playfield utilization, and revised bonus mechanics

    Dick Hamill custom code for Solid State gamesDec 9, 2021
  • Second test machine being revived using PinMAME-HW; described as catching up to Baby Pac-Man in completion

    Get RealMay 22, 2004
  • 1980 Bally pinball machine used as base for Jaws retheme

    First Look at a Brand New Jaws Pinball RethemeApr 7, 2022
  • Classic pinball machine; user purchased a used/old example

    Key for silverball maniaFeb 15, 2026

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