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Prospector

gameactive17 mentionsFirst seen Apr 27, 2017Last seen Feb 5, 2025

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

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Claims (2)

  • factualhigh

    Prospector's recurring right spinner issue is caused by a split switch that keeps ejecting the activation rod

    Source: Bruce NightingaleEpisode 244 – Score One For Debbie
  • opinionmedium

    Prospector is themed around Laurel and Hardy and appears to be unlicensed use of their likenesses

    Source: Mystery Pinball Theater 3000Prospector (Sonic 1977)

Recent Mentions (17)

  • Pinball machine Zach Sharpe is working on; Ron hopes to acquire eventually

    Episode 40 – BMXApr 27, 2017
  • EM pinball machine; Zach critical of gameplay depth, spinner-heavy design lacks variety compared to Super Straight

    Episode 43 – Pinball PoetryMay 18, 2017
  • Gottlieb EM game featured in tournament, scheduled for national championships

    INDISC 2020 - Women's Championship PlayoffsJan 7, 2022
  • Classic pinball game in women's bank; two center spinners; experienced technical issues during tournament but was repaired

    INDISC 2023 Women's Championship - FinalsNov 20, 2023
  • One of the games in INDISC 2020 High Stakes tournament

    INDISC 2020 - High Stakes PlayoffsJan 12, 2022
  • EM pinball game in Ian Harrower's personal collection

    Episode 477 - Blood Bank Billiards with Ian Harrower of Ian Harrower Games - 5-4-24May 28, 2024
  • Machine featured in women's quarterfinals, featured in group 3 bracket

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INDISC 2023 Women's Championship - QuarterfinalsNov 6, 2023
  • Referenced for comparison of bonus collection mechanics to Grand Prix

    INDISC 2023 - High Stakes Playoffs - SemifinalsDec 26, 2023
  • 1977 Spanish-manufactured EM pinball machine by Sonic the Hedgehog company; Laurel and Hardy themed

    Prospector (Sonic 1977)Feb 23, 2021
  • Classic pinball game referenced for spinner mechanic where ball stops spinner when exiting behind spinner

    INDISC 2023 Classics I Playoffs - SemifinalsOct 23, 2023
  • EM (electromechanical) pinball machine mentioned as difficult technical subject

    Rick and Morty Pinball Gameplay - 43 MEGA SEEDSApr 27, 2020
  • Electromechanical (EM) pinball machine pulled from women's bank due to mechanical issues; was highly popular with competitors; featured spinners and orbit shots

    INDISC 2023 Women's Championship - SemifinalsNov 13, 2023
  • Classic pinball game at Free Gold Watch, praised for excellent chimes and mechanical design

    Elvis (Stern 2004)Nov 10, 2021
  • Another EM machine in the collection with similar mechanics (scoop, spinner, pops); compared favorably to Bow & Arrow

    Bow & Arrow (Bally 1975)Nov 14, 2019
  • 1977 electromechanical pinball machine by Gottlieb; focus of this gameplay stream; described as rare

    Prospector (Sonic 1977)Nov 20, 2019
  • Pinball machine in Free Gold Watch arcade collection.

    Sky Jump (Gottlieb & Co. 1974)May 16, 2021
  • Tournament machine at RPC; chronic right spinner registration failures resolved via cross-compatible switch repair

    Episode 244 – Score One For DebbieFeb 5, 2025