Centaur is a classic 1981 Bally pinball game designed by Jim Patla with artwork by Paul Ferris and mechanics by Irv Grable. Featuring an innovative black/white/red aesthetic and motorcycle/pigman fantasy theme, it sold approximately 3,000 units and is considered part of Bally's peak output era. The game gained renewed attention as a Haggis Pinball remake project (announced with Beast and Oblivion editions) before Haggis's financial collapse in 2024, and remains highly sought after in the collector community as a 'holy grail' era machine.
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Haggis Pinball's Centaur has mirrored back-box logo and lacks protective standoffs on cabinet
Centaur remake features new 2.0 code with new modes, callouts, music, and multiball
Centaur is missing infinity lights that were part of original Bally table design
Centaur is an even worse game than Fathom
Rare machine with disputed production numbers (780-1200 units); featured in collection
Bally pinball machine featuring a motorcycle-riding centaur; three-color art (black, white, red); features multiple multiball starts and complex bonus mechanics; nudge-friendly outlanes
1981 Bally pinball game; Dave mentioned checking for power supply cover component
1981 Bally game; centerpiece of black & white game history discussion; subject of CPR colored playfield reproduction (poorly received)
Classic pinball machine in Dave's collection. Dave and Jeremy (as team 'Flippers') held the high score for many years. George finally eclipsed it after 7-8 years.
Classic Stern electromechanical pinball machine being restored by Bruce; scheduled to be playable at Western NY League Night
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The Centaur restoration required over 100 hours of work including playfield fine-tuning, flipper feed optimization, and component replacement
The auto-attract mode (all five balls on playfield when idle) caused excessive playfield wear in Centaur machines
Centaur featured five-ball multiball, which was innovative for its time
Centaur was released in 1981
Game Ron restored with working flippers and new plastics; demonstrated intro mode on podcast
Flippin' Out Pinball title; Zach Minney honoring deposit refunds; $17,500 Oblivion edition with motorcycle jacket mentioned
Early classic machine owned by Scott; mentioned as game he was ahead of the curve in acquiring
Classic 1980s pinball machine being remade by Haggis Pinball; pricing $10k (Pro) to $16.7k USD (LE); pre-order campaign underway
Retro remaster by Haggis Pinball (original Atari 2600 game); pricing $10,000–$17,000 (Pro to LE); only 250 units planned; scheduled January production start
Classic Williams game; rumored next Haggis Pinball title based on teaser trailer sounds
Rumored next Haggis Pinball title; classic game from same era as Fathom
Historic game; Neil Shatz video footage from 1986 featured alley passing technique
Haggis Pinball title with pre-orders facing significant fulfillment risk due to production slowdown
Rumored pinball title from Haggis manufacturer; Don declines to speculate on timing
Recently revealed remake by Haggis; still in pre-release; Oblivion Edition available for purchase
Haggis Pinball Fathom rebuild; expected to enter production December; Oblivion Edition $20,000+; $1,200-$1,500 air freight to North America; slow boat option every 2 months; unclear final delivery timeline given production/shipping constraints
Classic pinball machine in long-term restoration by Dr. Dave; customer from Maryland; has been waiting over two years; bottom playfield populated, new coindoor skin installed
Classic Bally game remade by Haggis Pinball; limited production (approximately 2-3 units); never widely shipped; customers paid for pre-orders but delivery never materialized
Classic EM pinball machine used in The Beast Classics; multiball mechanism issues with trough confusion
Classic 1981 Bally game; Tommy Skinner predicts it as likely second remake in Haggis series due to high collector demand and secondary market pricing
Classic Bally game restored by Tommy with Michael's help; features playfield swap, new boards, mirrored CPR plastics, Cruisman playfield, white Reese rails, and mirrored backglass; Tommy notes it is art-heavy but gameplay-limited compared to other Bally titles
Bally pinball machine in George's collection with ball launcher malfunction; subject of extensive troubleshooting discussion
Classic black and white pinball artwork game that influenced Nicholas Backbone's artistic direction for Drained's plastic layering concept
Bally pinball machine with hinge mechanism; George performed Mylar removal restoration on this game
Classic game in Tommy's collection; original playfield sent to Mirko for reproduction; later acquired CPR playfield; being restored by Ron Kruseman; listed as 'dream machine' alongside Fathom
Chicago Gaming pinball game; community expected this as next release but rumor suggests War of the Worlds may come first
Vintage pinball machine owned by Dr. Dave (customer's machine); experiencing recurring electrical gremlins with ball serve and trunk-up mechanisms; undergoing extended repair process
Multi-year restoration project mentioned alongside Fathom; described as beautiful
Pinball remake submitted to Planetary for approval; reported to have been rejected and requiring rework; money taken from buyers 7 months prior
Upcoming Zaccaria game; subject of deposit refund controversy due to extended delays from Fathom production issues
Classic pinball tournament title at Allentown; George scored 1.95M for 100 points and was top scorer, beat by tournament ringers later.
Vintage pinball machine under restoration by Bruce; dealing with manufacturing error where CPR replacement playfield has screw hole 0.25 inches off from correct position
Haggis Pinball reissue/remake; $17,000+$2,000 shipping; includes motorcycle jacket and helmet; order bank opened during Venom teaser
Bruce's restoration project; ball guide system repaired after extended troubleshooting; EOS switch work needed
Vintage pinball machine undergoing extensive restoration by Dave; customer from Maryland; receiving 100+ hours of restoration work, LED display upgrades, power supply replacement
Williams pinball machine from the same era as 8-Ball Deluxe; features problematic linear flipper mechanisms
1981 Bally pinball machine designed by Jim Patla with artwork by Paul Faris; features five-ball multiball, color-coded inserts, advanced sound architecture, and innovative attract mode
Haggis Pinball game that Don considers even worse than Fathom
Haggis Pinball game; promised shipment January 2024; Kaneda skeptical this will happen; in pre-order backlog
Haggis Pinball's planned remake of classic game; pre-orders sold at $10,000-$17,000; Kaneda notes used Centaurs sell for ~$5,000 on secondary market, making remake overpriced
Haggis Pinball upcoming release; Oblivion edition priced ~$17.5k; production to begin December 2023; Q1 2024 delivery expected; lower market interest than Fathom.
Pinball machine owned by Bruce; had auxiliary driver board light issue (three blown chips); recently repaired and socketed
Sought-after EM that sold for $3,500 at auction; typically $2,300-$3,100; tribe member Dave Brennan owns one
Haggis Pinball machine mentioned as upcoming/pre-order title; never fully delivered due to bankruptcy; customers without machines seeking refunds
Referenced as comparable pinball game regarding reactor/mode destruction mechanics
Jim Patla's last game before the Pac-Man era transition; featured innovative inline drop target mechanisms designed by Irv Grable.
Haggis Pinball title; Kaneda warns potential buyers to avoid pre-ordering due to production delays and poor customer communication
Bally pinball machine from the 1980s designed by Jim Patlaw with artwork by Paul Ferris; subject of complete playfield swap project
Pinball machine being restored with complete playfield swap; original playfield used 2-inch staples for side beam mounting
Classic pinball machine receiving a complete playfield swap and restoration; approximately 39 years old at time of restoration
1981 solid state pinball machine; Kerry and Jason recently completed playfield swap on this machine taking 30+ hours
Vintage Bally pinball machine undergoing comprehensive playfield swap and restoration; serves as subject of multi-part video series
Jason's pinball machine that underwent complete teardown and playfield swap in a tutorial series by Hardy.
Referenced for playfield swap work completed using ultrasonic cleaner
Classic pinball machine referenced by Hardy as example of artwork style he expected for Heavy Metal
Haggis Pinball's confirmed next title; mentioned as alternative to Fathom by interested customers; Cary Hardy is a pre-order customer
Classic Valley Games pinball title; alternative candidate for Haggis's next remake; features black/white/red color scheme
Classic pinball game being remade by Haggis Pinball; recently revealed; scheduled for six-month advance deposits; successor to Fathom in production pipeline
Haggis Pinball's announced next release; currently seeking non-refundable deposits while Fathom Remake orders remain unfulfilled, raising customer concerns
Classic remake pinball game by Haggis; limited production, customers waited indefinitely with minimal support
Previous pinball restoration project; used as comparison point for difficulty level relative to Addams Family
Classic Bally/Williams game; Hardy speculates it may be one of the five planned Haggis remakes; expresses personal interest in a modern remake.
Pinball machine in Cary's collection mentioned in LED and incandescent lighting discussion
Classic Williams/Bally pinball game being remade by Haggis Pinball; features demon/motorcycle centaur theme with multiple edition variants priced from $6,000 (secondary market) to $16,700 (limited edition with accessories)
1980s Shane Black/Dick White game being remade by Haggis Pinball at $10k-$16.7k; Don criticizes pricing vs gameplay
Haggis Pinball's remake of the classic Williams/Bally Centaur game, available in multiple editions including Beast Edition (colorized, premium) and original art style variants
A vintage pinball game with black, white, and red aesthetic; featured at Richmond Pinball Collective; praised by hosts for distinctive art package and layout
Pinball game reviewed; hosts discussed unique design and planned remake
Haggis Pinball remake in development; subject of deposit concerns given recapitalization announcement
Classic pinball machine used in The Beast; had persistent multiball trough issues; multiball was disabled during tournament
Pinball machine used in IFPA 19 finals, played by Jason Zoller and Arvid Flager
Early 80s Bally game identified as likely candidate for future Haggis remake after Fathom; high-value classic
Classic pinball game targeted by both Fantastic Pinball and CPR for playfield reproduction; also the subject of the parallel competitive situation
Williams classic remade by Haggis Pinball using FAST Pinball system
Bally remake (third game from Haggis, second in Bally Classics series); production to begin January 2024
Original 1981 Bally classic being remade by Haggis Pinball; iconic solid-state title
1981 Bally pinball classic featuring half-monster/half-motorcycle character; community favorite for next Haggis remake; motorcycle audio cue suggests this game
Bally 1981 classic; early betting favorite for Haggis Pinball's next remake announcement
1981 Bally game; rumored as potential candidate for Haggis third game remake
Classic solid-state pinball machine; subject of community speculation as potential next Haggis Pinball remake
Classic pinball game; second-lowest earning game at Electric Bat in October; on 50-cent play which affects earnings
Pinball machine referenced in context of custom music/sound board modifications
Classic pinball machine used as diagnostic for arcade maintenance quality; at Quarter World was well-maintained with waxed playfield, new rubber, bright lights; Chris played for 1h45min total with multiple replays at 500,000 point threshold
Classic 1980s pinball machine being remade by Haggis; original design praised for black/white with red accents
1981 Williams EM being remade by Haggis; Beast Edition ($10k USD), Orblivion Edition ($16.7k USD); includes 2.0 code, LCD screens, toppers, colorized art option
Classic pinball game with code modification created by developer community member (not Dick)
Referenced classic pinball game with tutorial feature (flipper button that lists features) that influenced Winchester tutorial design
Deep Root subsidiary/in-house manufacturer developing two titles; manufactures own surface-mount circuit boards in-house
Valley classic; Haggis announced remake pre-orders for ~$16k before completing Fathom shipments; featured dumb topper and color scheme; never shipped due to financial collapse.
Classic era solid state game anticipated to receive Haggis remake in 2023; predicted $250 limited edition with Marty Robbins code
Haggis Pinball machine viewed at TPF 2024 featuring mirror on back cabinet and design choices that Kerry critiques
Pinball game; John Moore's favorite owned machine; followed him from Midwest to California
Predicted Bally remake candidate; hosts express strong interest in owning if released ('would probably be waiting for Centaur one').
Historic pinball game from era of AMOA shows; referenced as context for industry timing
Jeff's tournament had multiball disabled to prevent operational issues (common TD strategy). Cliff called him out at Beast tournament; Jeff explained reasoning about TD preventive design choices.
Classic pinball game referenced as visual inspiration for Motorhead's limited color palette (black, white, red); will be at TPF at Nitro booth
Pinball game; Lucy Vince's favorite, which she has in her bedroom
Bally Class of 1981 game; 3,000 units sold. Peak of company output. Motorcycle/pigman fantasy theme designed by Jim Patla, art by Paul Ferris, mechanics by Irv Grable.
Haggis Pinball's second game; priced at $17,000 with leather jacket and helmet; never manufactured before Haggis collapse; customers pre-ordered while Fathom was still undelivered
Bally pinball machine from classic era; featured in Halifax basement socials; noted for high replay value and skill ceiling
Classic pinball game being remade by Haggis Pinball with Martin Robbins' significantly expanded 2.0 code
Iconic Williams pinball machine designed by Jim Patla (1981); designed within constraints of 40 switches and 3-color silk screening; featured innovative AND logic for switch identification and striking black/white/red aesthetic
Mid-era solid-state Williams machine; example of desired trade target for Jared's Gottlieb System 80 games
Classic Bally pinball game from 1981 being remade by Haggis Pinball; available in Oblivion Edition (50 units, $25k AUD) and Beast Edition (250 units, $15k AUD) with new 2.0 code and enhanced features
First reproduction playfield project commissioned to CPR by IPB
Valley pinball game with Paul Ferris artwork
Classic pinball game; Gene Cunningham displaying reproduction playfields at Texas Pinball Festival
Classic pinball machine identified as key draw game in Propeller Arcade's early days; features five-ball drop that attracted newcomers and helped grow community
Classic pinball game that inspired Ghost in the Shell extra ball mechanics without scoring differentiation
1981 Bally game; considered 'holy grail' era game alongside Fathom and Medusa; owned by Sean Bennish
Classic Bally game that Haggis Pinball attempted to remake before bankruptcy
Classic game with hold-flipper tutorial feature that Carl D'Angelo repurposed for Winchester's hold-button tutorial system
Classic game Rhodes describes as 'super game' and enjoys for mechanical qualities