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Catacomb

gameactive14 mentionsFirst seen Mar 15, 2018Last seen Dec 20, 2025

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Catacomb is a pinball game manufactured by Stern Electronics, notable as a retheme of an earlier Stern title. The machine gained attention in the collector community as a preferred vintage Stern retheme alongside titles like Stargazer. It has been traded among collectors, including a notable transaction where Mike Dimas acquired it by trading Paragon and Alien Star, and later involved in ownership transfers within the pinball community.

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  • affiliated_withParagonMike Dimas traded Paragon to acquire Catacombmedium
  • affiliated_withAlien StarMike Dimas traded Alien Star to acquire Catacombmedium

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Recent Mentions (14)

  • Stern Electronics game considered by Raymond as possibly their worst; round 1 at Pinburgh

    Episode 12 - Pinburgh Part 1Aug 14, 2019
  • Classic pinball game; confusing rules with bagatelle-style gameplay; appearing in Stern Pro Circuit Finals; has spinner, color grid, multiball mechanics

    Episode 82 – Hold Up Your WeightMar 15, 2018
  • Vintage pinball, Bruce sold recently with LED conversion; had GI connector burn issues

    Episode 145 – Sling PowerMay 13, 2020
  • Stern game being sold by John Dozier to someone in Indianapolis

    Indiana Tommy, Raider of the Lost ArtOct 2, 2024
  • New game at Silver Ball Saloon with soundboard issues; earning okay revenue; has speech capability

    Episode 131 – Missing TicketsJul 25, 2019
  • Pinball machine incorporating Nine Ball spinner mechanic; similar to Nine Ball but considered inferior by Dave

    #34 Spinner - spinner, chicken dinnerJul 27, 2020
  • Pinball game formerly in Bruce's bar; sold as one of 'two worst games'

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    Episode 144 – Protect YourselfApr 23, 2020
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    Backglass Tier ListJan 27, 2024
  • Stern Electronics pinball machine recently added to Rock Fantasy lineup

    A Visit to the World Famous Rock Fantasy Pinball VenueApr 19, 2022
  • Rare pinball machine; Kevin sent Mike a marketplace listing for one in good condition priced at $5,500 CAD

    Part 16: 1985 Pinstar Gamatron Project is Finished!Nov 4, 2025
  • Pinball machine previously owned by Mike Dus; acquired from Davis Still; traded to Bruce Nightingale

    Unboxing of new repro Alien Star Pinball PlayfieldDec 20, 2025
  • Stern Electronics title; retheme that Mike Dimas acquired (traded Paragon and Alien Star for it); mentioned as one of the preferred old Stern rethemes alongside Stargazer and others

    Episode 164: Deals! Collecting! Pricing!Nov 20, 2018
  • Featured on Monday Night Papa TV where Alek competed

    Episode 138: Alek Kaczmarczyk, Steel City wiz kidJun 27, 2018