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Harlem

gameactive12 mentionsFirst seen Apr 27, 2017Last seen May 11, 2026

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Harlem is a pinball machine that has been owned and customized by multiple collectors in the pinball community. Originally acquired by Anna from a PAPA sale, the machine later became part of Rob Vieira's restoration project collection. The game has undergone significant customization work including a playfield swap and custom 100th anniversary cabinet art and stencil work, with restoration efforts tracked across 2025-2026.

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    Harlem on this setup has stronger and later flippers than typical machines

    Source: Multiple hosts (Zparks, Zmac, John Shaupp)IFPA PINMASTERS 2026 FINALS | FIRST ROUND

Recent Mentions (12)

  • Classic Bally basketball-themed pinball machine used in PinMasters tournament; exhibits strong flippers and late play characteristics on this specific setup

    IFPA PINMASTERS 2026 FINALS | FIRST ROUNDApr 6, 2026
  • Game played in tournament, mentioned in context of bracket results and drop target reliability issues.

    Midwest Pinball Championship 2026 FinalsMay 11, 2026
  • Game discovered during testing of replacement Altech MPU

    The Grasley Garage! 6M$M & Slugfest are done! TZ & TOTAN progress!Apr 14, 2026
  • Referenced as a previous restoration project with similar electrical issues to Six Million Dollar Man

    The Grasley Garage! It's going to be a one of a kind Twilight Zone!Apr 9, 2026
  • Mentioned alongside Playboy and Kiss as December 1978 Bally machine with famous opening melody using pre-existing music

    Music In PinballMar 30, 2026
  • Pinball machine in Ron's collection; had head light issue with desoldered capacitor

    Episode 40 – BMXApr 27, 2017

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  • Existing: Anna's machine; acquired from PAPA sale (mention 0, 2022)vsConflicting: Rob Vieira's restoration project (mentions 1-2, 2025-2026)
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Pinball machine recently restored by Dave, frequently compared to Paragon

#31 Paragon - The Classic Pinball PodcastMay 6, 2020
  • Pinball game that Bruce Nightingale is selling (possibly a limited edition 300/301)

    Episode 73 – Italians Do It BetterJan 11, 2018
  • Machine being restored at Grazley Garage, to be picked up by Rob Vieira on Saturday

    The Grasley Garage! High Speed, Ripleys & 6 Million $ Man progress!Feb 28, 2026
  • Rob Vieira's restoration project receiving 100th anniversary custom stencil work; targeted completion 2026

    The Grasley Garage! Seawitch & Evel Knievel are finished. More games join the queue!Dec 29, 2025
  • Pinball machine with playfield swap project and custom 100th anniversary cabinet art customization

    The Grasley Garage! The Getaway is finished! Combat progress, Bagman Cocktail arcade & more!!Jan 16, 2026
  • Anna's machine; acquired from PAPA sale

    Drinks with Jack - Hot Nudge EP4Feb 18, 2022