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Hoops

gameactive17 mentionsFirst seen Apr 15, 2015Last seen Nov 17, 2025

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Hoops is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • affiliated_withSilver SluggerHoops was created as a follow-up sports-themed pinball game in the same genre as Silver Sluggermedium

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Recent Mentions (17)

  • Williams pinball machine; described as basic street-level game without ramps; one of lower-tier games seen in the arcade shop

    Episode 35 - Clark Fraley Interview 4/12/15Apr 15, 2015
  • Gottlieb Premier street-level basketball game; 879 units produced (last street-level); designed by Ray Tanzer; tournament darling with balanced rules; Dennis's #2 pick

    The Pinball Show Ep 181 BONUS: Top 5 Greatest Gottlieb Premier Pinball Machines Of All TimeSep 11, 2025
  • Featured tournament game; Andre vs Eric match location; Zach Wallin achieved 999 max score

    San Francisco League Finals - May 10 2023May 12, 2023
  • Pinball machine in tournament; features hang time bonus mechanic, basketball theme; equipped with silicone rubber rings

    It Never Drains in Southern California 2016 - Friday Night QualifyingJan 20, 2016
  • Gottlieb classic game; subject of sustained defense in episode; criticized by Zach Minney; praised for gameplay despite limited bulbs and simpler artwork vs other Gottliebs

    Episode 135 – Hooray for HoopsOct 2, 2019
  • Premier/Gottlieb pinball machine from 1991; featured game in this stream

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Hoops (Premier/Gottlieb 1991)
Apr 22, 2021
  • Referenced for multiball mechanic comparison

    007 James Bond 60th LE (Stern 2023)Jul 29, 2024
  • Pinball machine at arcade location; host and visitors play between Beatles sessions; discussed as alternative game requiring different skill set

    The Beatles (Stern 2018)Oct 26, 2019
  • Gottlieb basketball-themed pinball game cited as tournament darling that lacks ball-through-basket toy but is considered excellent

    Episode 214 - The Princess DriveMar 3, 2024
  • Premiere pinball machine from Street Level series; acquired by Tony on July 5th after negotiation; required repair (missing resistors for flasher lights); debuted at his collection party.

    Episode 66 - Mrs. Pin in Da House!Jul 15, 2018
  • Game in Dennis's collection; features asymmetric sling design critical to gameplay; not P3-compatible.

    Episode 165 - Everything is WeirdApr 18, 2022
  • Basketball-themed pinball; Dennis owns; committed keeper in his collection; best of three NBA games discussed

    Episode 250 - IconicJul 20, 2025
  • Last 'street level' release from Premier (February 1991)

    THE HISTORY OF ‘STREET LEVEL’ PINBALLSNov 16, 2017
  • 1991 Gottlieb Premier street-level basketball-themed pinball machine designed by Ray Tanzer; no ramps, orbit/standup/saucer focused layout

    Maximum Hang Time: Hoops Pinball TutorialJul 24, 2025
  • Final street-level table (Feb 1991); basketball theme; designed by Ray Tanzer; 879 units sold; featured multiball mechanism praised by author.

    Street Cred: Reviewing Every Gottlieb "Street-Level" Pinball TableJul 25, 2025
  • Referenced for comparison of artwork quality; hosts debate whether Bond or Hoops has worse art

    The Pinball Show Ep 121 Part 2: From BUY Now! To CRY Now! #crycrycryJan 17, 2023
  • 1991 Premier/Gottlieb release; basketball theme; remains popular tournament game despite rarity

    Episode 105 - Pinball Hindsight Awards 1991Nov 17, 2025