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Spy Hunter

gameactive14 mentionsFirst seen Jun 10, 2007Last seen Jan 19, 2026

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Spy Hunter is a game with dual identity as both a classic arcade game and a solid-state pinball machine. Designed by George Gomez at Midway, the arcade version was inspired by James Bond themes and featured a car with weapons and music-dependent gameplay. The 1984 Bally pinball version is noted as one of the worst-designed pinball machines ever made due to its nonsensical playfield layout, though it gained significance as Kerry's first solid-state restoration project, which deepened their engagement with pinball restoration.

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Recent Mentions (14)

  • Classic pinball machine with offset flipper layout; referenced as design inspiration parallel to X-Men

    Pinball Mod Talk Episode 19 - EXPO excitement is UNCANNY + Stumblor Partners with DPXSep 10, 2024
  • Gottlieb pinball currently at Pinball Studio; purchased by Will Johnson from Sterling Martin; previously underrated but restored to excellent condition; featured in State Finals tournament; considered one of studio's most-played machines

    EP02 Will JohnsonAug 15, 2025
  • Video game designed by George Gomez at Midway Games; became long-running franchise; Gomez's Easter egg signature preserved in Lego game version

    George Gomez and Stern 2018Jul 10, 2018
  • Bally video game cross-promotion; originally designed by Kmiec as Elvis-themed game with jukebox bonus lights, redesigned to Spy Hunter theme in 24 hours due to licensing constraints

    Pinball Heroes: Greg KmiecMay 30, 2009
  • Cockpit cabinet that was randomly ringing up credits; caused by bad capacitor, owner was ready to trade it in

    Tips and Tricks with Frank LindenmuthFeb 7, 2025
  • Arcade game where Colin contributed to design; featured innovative water rack mechanic in second half

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  • Existing: Video game designed by Gomez with James Bond inspiration and car-with-weapons gameplay (mention 4)vsConflicting: 1984 Bally solid-state pinball machine with nonsensical playfield design (mention 1); pinball machine restoration project (mention 2)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Arcade game designed by Gomez at Midway (mentions 0, 4)vsConflicting: 1984 Bally pinball game (mention 1); solid-state pinball machine (mention 2)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 3, 2026

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Brian Colin - Pinball Expo 2023 - Pinball NewsOct 21, 2023
  • Coin-operated video game Gomez worked on at Midway Games

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Fireside Chat 1 - George GomezMay 12, 2021
  • Pinball machine with random credit ringing problem caused by failed capacitor; customer considered trading in before repair.

    Tips and Tricks with Frank LindenmuthFeb 7, 2025
  • Pinball machine (#303 out of 307 on Pinside); universally despised; Scott found one abandoned on side of road in Glendale, California; represents consensus worst-tier game

    Episode 65 - Die on this Hill: Wheel of FortuneJan 13, 2025
  • Video game designed by Gomez concept inspired by James Bond music; featured car with weapons and music-dependent gameplay

    TOPCast 40: George GomezJun 10, 2007
  • Arcade game author recalls playing at ShowBiz Pizza

    American Pinball Teases New ShowBiz Pizza Place Rock-afire Explosion-Themed Claw Machine; Is Transformers Next from Stern Pinball?Dec 3, 2025
  • Solid-state pinball machine; Kerry's first solid-state restoration project; required sound and component fixes; inspired Kerry's deeper engagement with restoration.

    EP13 Cary HardyJan 19, 2026
  • 1984 Bally game; hosts' second worst—CJ described as 'one of the worst ever made'; characterized by nonsensical playfield design

    020 - Worst Ever Pinball List & The PRPA DreamNov 3, 2025
  • Arcade game designed by Gomez at Midway

    Drinks with Jack Featuring George Gomez (Part 1)Jan 7, 2026