GoldenEye is a pinball game known for its innovative ball-save mechanics, particularly a magnetic save feature that has influenced subsequent game designs. The game was designed by Ward Pemberton for Data East/Sega and was released in the early 2000s. Its mechanical innovations, especially the magnetic ball-save mechanic, have become a reference point in the pinball industry, with later games like Star Wars incorporating similar concepts.
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GoldenEye was designed by Ward Pemberton and is likely his last credited pinball game design
GoldenEye had only 2,200 units produced
The original physical GoldenEye pinball machine was manufactured by Sega in 1996
The original Sega GoldenEye pinball cabinet features a gun mechanism for shooting (similar to Indiana Jones or Terminator pinball)
Sega game ranked #2 by Dennis. Two-flipper, three ramps, 14 stand-up targets, satellite dish grabber toy, tank, helicopter, crotch-wear ball save magnet. Designed by Ward Pemberton.
Machine Tommy recently repurchased after selling it eight years ago; currently having trough opto issues
Licensed pinball game; recently received color DMD upgrade
Stern game where Zach Sharpe Meny scored $2.8 billion in pin golf tournament; described as simple with three ramps and target
Sega pinball machine (1996); described as uncommon; played by author during visit
Referenced for comparison of pop-up ramp mechanics on Mandalorian table
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A color DMD upgrade was recently developed for GoldenEye pinball modernizing its display
Mentioned as precedent for magnetic save mechanic; hosts debate whether X-Men's dead posts replicate this feature
Historical reference; magnetic ball save mechanic originated here, adopted in Star Wars
Underrated pinball machine with hidden magnet ball lock feature in outlane; referenced as design inspiration for Alice Cooper's ball catch mechanism
Game Ward designed for Data East/Sega
Referenced as source inspiration for magnetic save mechanic with visible pinball; criticized for lacking surprise factor
Referenced for magnetic save mechanic that appears in Star Wars LE as 'force ball save.'
Referenced as source of recycled ball-save mechanic used in Star Wars