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Robocop

gameactive27 mentionsFirst seen Aug 18, 2016Last seen Mar 3, 2026

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

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  • designedJoe KaminkowDesigned RoboCop pinball machinemedium

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    Robocop (Data East, early 1990s) is an exemplary pinball machine with excellent music and backglass design

    Source: Neil McRaeThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14

Recent Mentions (27)

  • Pinball machine used in PAPA Circuit Final; has tight tilt debounce; Josh Sharp picked it as final game to get revenge after previous loss to Daniele

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    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 52 - Wiping Buns.May 31, 2024
  • Williams pinball; Will Johnson's first personally-owned machine; later owned by Sterling Martin; given to Will by Mike

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  • Data East pinball machine owned by Bruce; recently sold to a buyer but still at bar; required flipper coil replacement due to Williams coils being installed incorrectly

    Episode 130 – Space InvaderJun 22, 2019
  • Classic pinball reference; designer borrowed jump mechanism for modern games

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  • Data East/Stern licensed pinball designed by Kaminkow. Early example of Stern's strategy to use recognizable IP themes.

    Ep 68: Pinball Legend Joe KaminkowSep 3, 2021

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