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Hot Shot

gameactive15 mentionsFirst seen Jun 4, 2008Last seen Feb 7, 2025

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Hot Shot is a game mentioned in 0 episode(s).

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Hot ShotzHot Shots

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Claims (5)

  • factualhigh

    Deadflip has not rolled over Hot Shot's score all week

    Source: Jack DangerDay 5 of HOT SHOT battle week!
  • factualhigh

    Hot Shot's tilt sensitivity has calibration issues affecting gameplay

    Source: Jack Danger / NickDay 5 of HOT SHOT battle week!
  • factualhigh

    Hot Shot is a 1973 Alvin Gottlieb electromechanical pinball machine

    Source: Jack DangerDay 4 of HOT SHOT battle week! - 1 / 2
  • factualmedium

    Hot Shot is available on Pinball Arcade and was one of the first games released on that platform

    Source: Jack DangerDay 4 of HOT SHOT battle week! - 1 / 2

Recent Mentions (15)

  • Basketball-themed redemption arcade game (not pinball) designed/programmed by Brian Eddy at Williams; approximately 1,000-2,000 units produced; could link machines for competitive play

    Episode 28 - Brian Eddy (Stern Pinball)Dec 16, 2018
  • 1973 Gottlieb pinball machine with pool theme and Gordon Morris artwork; Michael Schiess is considering it for artistic re-theming playfield project.

    TOPCast 60: Michael SchiessJun 4, 2008
  • Referenced as example of 15-step bonus unit that could count 100K increments

    Modifying A Dual-Mode Add-A-Ball Game to Use Both ModesSep 6, 2022
  • Pinball machine Zach previously owned; rule structure and build-up mechanic he misses and compares favorably to The Munsters

    SDTM Episode 96: 2019 Pinball Mid-year ReviewJul 19, 2019
  • Vintage machine used for classics tournament consolation bracket (one ball, one game format)

    Day 4 of THE GETAWAY Battle Week! IFPA tournament tonight! - 1 / 2Nov 21, 2014
  • Classic Williams pinball machine being played throughout the tournament; features red drop targets, inline mechanics, and challenging playfield ergonomics

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  • factualhigh

    Hot Shot has a secret rule where Player 1 Ball 1 permits draining without hitting targets, but this advantage does not apply to other players

    Source: Jack DangerDay 4 of HOT SHOT battle week! - 1 / 2
  • Day 4 of HOT SHOT battle week! - 2 / 2
    Nov 7, 2014
  • 1973 Alvin Gottlieb electromechanical pinball machine, subject of Day 4 battle week stream

    Day 4 of HOT SHOT battle week! - 1 / 2Nov 7, 2014
  • Gottlieb pinball machine featured in this battle week stream series

    Day 5 of HOT SHOT battle week!Nov 9, 2014
  • Pinball machine being played throughout stream for 'battle week' competitive series

    Day 2 of HOT SHOT battle week!Nov 6, 2014
  • 1973 Gottlieb EM pinball machine featuring target-based scoring with ball multipliers

    Working late, just messing around. HOT SHOT 1973Nov 3, 2014
  • Pinball machine owned by DeadFlip; referenced in machine inventory

    METALLICA (STERN 2013) 07/14/15Jul 17, 2015
  • Alvin G pinball machine from which an eight-drop-target bank was salvaged by Selak for Critical Mass restoration (sourced through The Pinball Resource).

    Critical Mass with Eric SelakFeb 7, 2025
  • Gottlieb machine used for light troubleshooting demonstration

    Pinball Machine Troubleshooting Made Easy with TNT Amusements!Feb 7, 2025
  • Gottlieb game with lighting problem demonstrating transistor testing techniques; had overheated transistor with solder blob

    Pinball Machine Troubleshooting Made Easy with TNT Amusements!Feb 7, 2025
  • Gottlieb game from which Selak sourced eight drop-target bank replacement parts

    Critical Mass with Eric SelakFeb 7, 2025