Eight Ball Deluxe (also: Eight Ball Deluxe Limited Edition) is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).
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Eight Ball Deluxe introduced persistent ball-to-ball progress tracking where hit targets remain down across multiple balls, influencing future pinball design
The 1982 Eight Ball Deluxe Limited Edition used repurposed cabinets originally produced for Rapid Fire (1982)
Approximately 2 Eight Ball Deluxe Limited Edition units were produced in 1982, versus approximately 8,000 standard 1981 models
Pinball machine with soundboard; ranked #2 on both George's and Grant's top-10 lists; features prominently in community preferences
Classic billiards-themed pinball machine referenced as a design precedent and comparison point for Breakshot's EM-inspired approach.
Classic pool-themed pinball machine; Jon Norris cited it as one of his favorite games and direct inspiration for Q-Ball Wizard.
1982 Limited Edition pinball machine by Bally, sequel to the blockbuster 8-Ball (1977), designed by George Christian, featuring speech synthesis and persistent ball-to-ball progress mechanics
Classic game copied by Taito as cheap knockoff version with plastic components
Bally pinball machine that succeeded despite single-level design, breaking the trend of double-level requirement
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Clean Eight Ball Deluxe machines typically sell for around $4,000, while beautifully restored examples can bring $5,000-$6,000 or more
Eight Ball Deluxe ranks #91 on Pinside's Top 100 pinball machines ranking
Eight Ball Deluxe (1981) had approximately 8,200 units produced
Eight Ball Deluxe was designed by George Christian with artwork by Margaret Hudson
Eight Ball Deluxe had a total of 13,138 units produced across four production runs
Eight Ball Deluxe was developed in six weeks as a response to Williams Hyperball
Eight Ball Deluxe attract mode is probably the most famous in pinball history
Bally Eight Ball Deluxe sold approximately 1,000 more units than Flash
The 1984 Eight Ball Deluxe had approximately 1,500 units produced
Eight Ball Deluxe soundboard likely needs connector cleaning rather than replacement
Eight Ball Deluxe machine Chris is acquiring has no sound output but is otherwise mechanically sound
Bally 1980s pinball machine; runner-up in EG's 1980s tournament as #4 seed; received 40.4% of votes in finals; highly praised on Reddit pinball community
Pinball machine that Jared tested for tilt behavior comparison with Zen's digital physics
Gottlieb classic pinball game coming to Pinball Arcade next, confirmed for Season 6 lineup
Chris's personal machine experiencing drop target and stand-up target electrical issues; intermittent auto-triggering behavior; temperature-dependent behavior
New Pinball Arcade table; borrowed from Arcade Expo; features drop targets and pop bumpers; has lighting and physics issues in release; plays too fast with metallic sound design
Gottlieb pinball machine in Chris Frebus's collection planned for restoration after Target Alpha; currently being played despite known issues
1981 Bally pinball machine; original version of which Dave has restored multiple times; approximately 8,200 units produced; established game design that was reused for LE variant in 1984
Pinball machine referenced for Deluxe Ladder progression mechanic requiring multiple games
Classic 1980s pinball machine referenced as gameplay comparison point for Led Zeppelin LE's mechanics and feel.
Classic pinball machine located next to Rack 'Em Up at Free Gold Watch; host has previously streamed
Classic Bally from 1981 (storied year in pinball); in host's collection with extensive restoration; drastically different appearance from original
Vintage pinball game; Mark Ritchie referenced inline targets from this game as design inspiration for Pulp Fiction Pinball playfield.
Steve recently acquired an 8-Ball Deluxe in excellent cosmetic condition (restored 6 years ago) with overlay playfield; considers replacing playfield for ~$800-850; unsure if he should invest before playfields become unavailable
Pinball machine at Barcade Brooklyn; features unusual dual-coil flipper mechanism; upper flipper broke during Eric's shift
Bally pinball game ranked #4 best of all time. Western/pool theme with art by Margaret Hudson. Noted for masterclass drop target usage and timeless aesthetic appeal.
Classic Williams pinball game ranked #6 on PinballRanker; described by Alan as 'objectively one of the greatest games of all time'
Classic pinball machine that Merlin's Arcade is based upon; serves as mechanical/playfield foundation
Pinball machine playfield sold by Dave; part of restoration and sales activity
Pinball machine featured in Bernard's book narrative
Bally 1981 machine; difficult against Jason Zahler due to bumper house ball generation
Classic pinball machine used with PinSteps angle adjustment at SEFF
Remake pinball machine in knockout bracket where Raymond defeated opponent with ~800-1000 million
Bally machine, also designed by George Christian, restoration story mentioned
Earlier Eight Ball variant by George Christian; compared extensively to Eight Ball Champ
Pinball machine operated at Professor Feathers Arcade; experienced heavy play due to 2-for-quarter pricing; playfields were replaced twice during arcade's operation.
Bally game (ca. 1981) designed and produced primarily by Margaret Hudson; cowboy/pool theme; sold over 8,000 units; became her first full artwork control project
Bally game on which Clark had significant input alongside designer George Christian; featured split banks for 2-player gameplay, an innovation Clark contributed
Pinball machine Dave recently delivered in mint condition; described as 'best thing I've done'
Pinball machine available at Dead Flip studio; host mentions playing it the previous night but flipper was broken (now fixed)
Classic pinball game; George found home use example listed for $9,000 in Marion, Massachusetts.
Bally/Midway pinball machine, 1981 and 1984 versions discussed; ~1,500 units of 1984 version produced
Bally pinball machine in Dave's collection; part of his all-Bally lineup; features inline flipper mechanics and inline drop targets
Game with 1920s theme similar to Speakeasy; George suggests they would look good displayed together
1981 Bally machine, subject of extensive restoration by John Day including WPC flipper conversion. Known fondly as 'Brittany' by Dave's collection.
Classic pinball machine used as first finals game; features pool ball targets, multiplier system, spinner shots, and kickback save mechanic
Classic pinball machine; Pat Spilley scored 10,000 bonus; single bonus does not account for multiplier
1979 Bally machine being restored by Ben Benedict at Grazely Garage, cabinet-only restoration planned
1977 Bally pinball machine holding previous production record of 20,230 units before Addams Family
Pinball machine owned by Gonzo; scheduled for complete overhaul and restoration; features inline drop targets
Classic System 80 Gottlieb game that Bad Girls is based on (reversed/mirror image layout)
Classic pinball machine; host references as comparison point for difficulty and gameplay feel
Classic pinball game in Louisville tournament lineup; host considers it one of the best ever made
Bally/Data East pinball machine (4-seed) that beat Eight Ball Deluxe Limited Edition variant
Bally pinball game; facing Eight Ball Deluxe Limited Edition in round two matchup
Classic pinball game; Sharky's Shootout borrows design from this game; comparison point for layout discussion
1981 Bally pinball classic; potential subject of Haggis' next remake based on billiards sound cue
Community member threatened not to buy any more tables until this is released on TPA; hosts dismiss as empty threat
Classic pinball machine Chris Frebus is purchasing, needs soundboard restoration
Classic pinball machine that is subject of Chris's restoration project; known for drain sensitivity and complex plastic lane guide system
Vintage pinball machine with inline drop targets; referenced as comparison point for Metallica's target positioning; Jared mentions improvement in hitting these targets.
Bally pinball machine Chris is restoring; experiencing power delivery issues to MPU board; primary restoration project discussed
Chris's collection machine; recent fresh rubber and car wax application resulted in temporary physics-defying ball behavior; experiencing connector issues being resolved
Classic Bally pinball machine being restored by Chris; undergoing connector conversion from blade-type to Molex connectors; has drop target locks similar to TNA
Classic pinball machine Chris purchased for $625; in good play condition with several electrical and mechanical issues being repaired (burnt fuses, fried knocker solenoid, bent fuse holder); features inline drop targets and clear plastic components
Bally machine owned by Chris; undergoing restoration with lamp driver board issues, cold solder joint problems, stuck drop target challenges, and playfield electronics troubleshooting.
Bally pinball machine; Pinball Arcade beta version noted for unrealistic flipper power and ball speed relative to real hardware
1977 Bally pinball; sold approximately 20,505 units; roughly matched Flash's sales.
George Christian's most popular game; spiritual successor to Eight Ball
1982 Bally pinball machine, 13,388 units produced across three runs
Referenced as providing compatible head for Garbatron installation; head used as stencil for bolt hole placement
Pinball machine (referred to as 'Benedict's Eight Ball') undergoing restoration at Grazely Garage; cabinet complete; awaiting powder-coated legs and high-polished chrome hardware from Superior Metals
Classic Williams/Bally game referenced as design comparison for Merlin's Arcade's target layout
Classic pinball machine used in Classics 2 finals; Keith Elwin scored 263 points (considered off-game for elite player)
Classic Bally game (1980s era); Koy Morris's first pinball experience at age 12; Morris considers it the best one-ball classic; still holds up well decades later
Classic pinball reference cited by Denesi and hosts as example of game where upper flippers create avoidance gameplay (players never flip them on difficult copies).
Chris's personal machine requiring new boards (~$500); being considered for LED lighting upgrade