Classic pinball game mentioned as beginner-friendly with clear shot definitions, similar to Austin Powers and Pokemon

Classic Williams pinball machine; Turner cited its saucer as design inspiration for Yukon Yeti's avalanche mech as iconic physical moment

1995 Williams pinball machine mentioned as contemporary fast-flowing table; referenced as design comparison

1995 Bally pinball machine; ranked #1 on the list, described as a masterpiece with accessible gameplay and influential design

Referenced as comparison for drop target mechanics and smart missile features similar to Monster Bash

Referenced as layout design comparison point for Pokémon's playfield

Classic reference point; compared to Pokemon's layout as design inspiration

Classic Williams title ranking #1 on Gonzo's personal top 50 list

Classic Williams/CGC game; referenced as design comparison point for Beetlejuice's playfield layout and accessibility

Classic game used as design reference point; Beetlejuice described as 'modern-day Attack from Mars'

Pinball machine used for playfield layout comparison

Classic game; TEP's topper for this game won 2024 TWIPY Best Aftermarket Topper award

Vintage pinball game ranked #1 on Gonzo's top 50 list; described as 'the bestest pinball machine that has ever been made.'

Williams remake; discussed for flipper delay issues compared to original; uses Diode MMR system rather than WPC boards

Classic pinball title; featured in Stumblor Pinball booth with new topper; received impressive 38 billion score from young player Stellar at Expo

Pinball machine from mid-1990s that Jerry Stellenberg played in college

Classic Brian Eddy-designed pinball game, used as comparison point for Stranger Things playfield layout similarities

Data East machine; new unit at Press Start tournament venue with wider outlanes for faster play time

Remake pinball machine featured in knockout bracket match vs Jermaine Mariol; Raymond achieved 5.6 billion

Classic Williams game; in high demand; secondary market prices inflated to $9,500+

CGC remaster cited as example of quality code improvements

Classic Stern pinball machine at The Standard in Portland; Scott's favorite for casual play; Scott has 12 billion high score

Pinball machine with sci-fi/alien theme; available at North Coast Pinball Arcade; Scott expresses fondness for the title

Pinball machine at Half Moon Arcade; Eric Stone holds 62 million high score; has re-election mode Easter egg

Referenced as classic game featuring bash toy mechanic; Brian Eddy design legacy

Pinball machine Raymond advised Rachel not to play in finals, Rachel won on it despite it being her weak point

Pinball machine at Landmark; one of three options for tournament finals selection

Classic Williams/Bally pinball game; only table remaining available on Arcade 1-Up after cross-platform sharing patch withdrawal

Williams/Midway pinball machine acquired by Drew through trade with warehouse operator (traded Batman Dark Knight Stern)

Classic Williams machine from host's high school era; played at Wagner's bowling alleys

Classic pinball game referenced for flipper positioning standards

Brian Eddy-designed machine; referenced as example of highly playable game similar to Venom

CGC remake of classic Williams title; ranked #1 by Dennis for CGC; praised for rule depth, topper design, and gameplay over Medieval Madness

Williams pinball game (circa 1995); designed by Brian Eddy, Lyman Sheets; features sci-fi/aliens theme; remade in recent years

Classic Bally/Williams game with similar layout structure to Stranger Things, remade by Chicago Gaming

Classic pinball referenced as design aesthetic/gameplay comparison point for Foo Fighters

Steve Daniels' favorite machine in his collection

Game with backglass artwork by Doug Watson

Classic Williams game being remade by Chicago Gaming with three editions (Classic, Special, LE)

Classic game; remake released at $7,995; original prices dropped significantly after remake release; used in comparative discussion of remake vs. original value

Chicago Gaming Company remake with extra-large DMD and notable topper; set high bar for CGC's feature quality

Classic pin; discussed as comparison point to Bram Stoker; considered one of top 1-3 pins of all time; remade version available

1995 Williams pinball machine designed by Brian Eddy; frequently cited alongside Medieval Madness as classic Eddy design

Classic pinball game; remade version; Roger Sharp provided input on remake; described by hosts as one of top five pinball machines of all time

Stern pinball game by Brian Eddy, Alan's number one gateway game

Classic pinball machine Bill Webb briefly owned but found too similar to Medieval Madness, leading to regret.

Pinball machine without license; cited as one of the most heralded/celebrated machines despite lacking IP license

Chicago Gaming Company remake of classic game; discussed as reference point for quality versus original worn location machines

Classic pinball game available in Pinball Arcade; referenced as gateway game that got Geoff interested in pinball

Classic Brian Eddy design; referenced as fan layout example with drop bank feature

Specific machine from Yegpin with reportedly misaligned flippers due to extreme tuning

Pin golf tournament game; noted as exception with rubber on in-lane/outlane post dividers

Used for casual bracket tiebreaker; referenced as common comfort game for players

Tournament machine; running 1.13 B software; machine on location in Southern California

CGC remake LE that is preferred over original, cited as precedent for Cactus Canyon remake value

Williams (1995) designed by Lyman Sheets, remade by Chicago Gaming Company; ranked #4 on Pinside Top 100 (original version highest rated)

Original and CGC remake; remake uses early ROM code with competition mode bug (mystery always 50M); least desirable remake according to industry opinion

Classic reissue being planned by Chicago Gaming Company with RGB lighting upgrades; upcoming announcement hinted

Classic Williams/Bally pinball game from 1995 with code by Lyman Sheets, remade by Chicago Gaming Company, considered one of Lyman's masterpieces

Data East original; recently acquired by Neil; unexpectedly delivered Christmas Eve; silver coin door variant discussed as preferred over black location door version

Classic Williams game by Brian Eddy; Don references as model for Galactic Arcade Tank Force redesign

Classic Williams pinball being offered as cheaper alternative to Stranger Things; Chicago Gaming Company remake also discussed.

Tournament machine; tilt issue corrected between Day 1 and Day 2

Classic Brian Eddy design; #1 ranked on Pinside 100 for extended period. Referenced as example of Eddy's legendary status and design pedigree.

Pinball machine in Josh's collection; high score set by Colin MacAlpine at approximately 13 billion on first play

Chicago Gaming Company remake; example of remake with longer release window that generated community patience

Pinball machine available at Dead Flip studio in original condition; mentioned as reference for comparison

Tournament game at ClePin; lock diverter repaired during tournament, causing high scores to rise from 1-11 billion to 24 billion by end of day

Pinball machine played by Rusty (host's wife) at Flipper's Arcade

Classic game cited by Spencer as one of his top preferences alongside Deadpool

Classic pinball game widely routed to multiple Reno locations, tournament venue standard

Pinball game with Color DMD colorization available. Mentioned as a high-demand title for colorization. Features saucer mods.

Classic pinball game referenced as design comparison to Venom; suggested as having similar 'light filling' rule design approach.

Mentioned as playing in background during Stars gameplay session; referenced in context of Mike's collection and prior acquisitions

Referenced as example of late 80s/early 90s pinball style that casual players prefer

Classic pinball machine being borrowed from Colorado Pinball Group for three-month loan starting Sunday

Classic pinball machine; included in host's dream 10-machine list

Brian Eddy design; fan layout reference for Venom discussion.

WPC-era pinball machine mentioned as example of machine compatible with Scorbit V1.

Pinball game that experienced trough switch malfunction during tournament, causing incorrect lock behavior

Classic pinball machine; George expresses interest in becoming skilled on it during quarantine

Pinball machine that Sally played twice at the tournament and scored over 2 billion points on; Foghorn considers it 'the greatest machine of all time'

Classic Williams pinball game from Pinball 2000 series; predicted by Bruce as third Chicago Gaming Company remake; already remade by Chicago Gaming Company.

Recently acquired by Ron; praised as 'awesome' pinball machine; used as reference for potential Beavis and Butthead game design

90s game compared to Medieval Madness; debated as more influential alternative

Remake with new oversized screen; gray saucer color available as upgrade option; mod variations exist from earlier versions

Classic pinball used for flipper position comparison with Galactic Tank Force

Legacy title; Kaneda compares D&D's drop bank mechanism to Attack from Mars UFO shot

CGC remake title; contract renewal under negotiation for potential future reruns

Recommended for single-pin collection; Lyman design; center bash toy; currently being remade at lower price point

Williams pinball machine Sterling played at movie theater during childhood

Chicago Gaming Company pinball machine; has interactive alien topper; Scott considers it arguably the best-looking topper ever

Classic Williams pinball game; featured in Williams Pinball mobile app as starter/free table

Chicago Gaming Company remake; LE listed at $14,500 secondary market (original ~$8,500); Kaneda cautions against premium pricing

1995 Williams game; mentioned as having retained a 25-year-old bug; chip update example for older Williams titles

Chicago Gaming Company classic game; used by Kaneda for comparative analysis against modern Stern machines at Logan Arcade

Referenced in discussion of accessible ruleset design era

Referenced as example of strong DMD custom animations; contrasted with modern LCD implementations

Lyman Sheets design praised as excellent, Ron notes difficulty acquiring one due to rarity

Chicago Gaming remake criticized for flipper lag; contrasted with original as example of emulation control issues

Classic pinball reference used to describe intensity/complexity of Galactic Arcade Tank Force gameplay

Classic pinball referenced multiple times as comparison point for Stranger Things gameplay; owned by Josh

Classic game mentioned; Josh has limited edition version with mirror blade playfield

Williams title; included as alternative sole game option on AtGames discounted cabinet tier

Classic/modernish pinball game that occasionally competes with modern Sterns in venue coin drop performance

Pinball classic (original version) featured at The Reboot Social

Classic Williams pinball game; referenced as Brian Eddy design pedigree

Referenced as abundant on location; easy-to-learn entry game

Classic pinball layout referenced as foundation for Stranger Things; cited as great underlying design that contributed to Stranger Things eventual success

Referenced as excellent game for practicing loop passes (advanced drop catch variation) due to its orbit mechanics and high-speed angles

Classic pinball machine Rachel struggles with in tournament play, particularly when picking it herself

Referenced as comparison point for multiball strategy discussion; noted as tournament machine with specific ball save mechanics

Williams title, player's condition $5,000, collector's quality restoration double the price at $10,000

Classic pinball reference used as comparison for Godzilla's accessibility to casual players despite deep ruleset.

Classic Williams/Chicago Gaming pinball game; discussed regarding UV lighting mod potential

Classic pinball machine mentioned in 'same game' comparison with Medieval Madness.

Classic Williams/Pinball 2000 game; tested extensively on Pinball FX; praised as fun and fast-paced; hosts own physical copy

Pinball machine used in tournament; Louise plays and wins on this machine vs Zoe

Chicago Gaming remake of classic Williams title; repaired before Stomp event; had plunger and flipper issues

Classic pinball machine Brian played at Pacific Pinball Expo

Pinball machine used for Project Pinball charity contest at Free Play Florida 2019

Classic pinball reference mentioned regarding ball handling and flipper techniques

Pinball that sold for $12,000 at auction; historically averages $6,000-$6,500; not frequently on market

Stern pinball game; played at UpDown; noted as good location game that draws people in

Successful Spooky pinball game used as precedent for game success without dominant centerpiece mech; features small martian stickers and center bash toy

Pinball machine (Williams, 1995); Madison's current favorite game in Rotter collection; chosen for depth and playability compared to Creature; described as 'fairly simple' rule-set

Tournament game where Donovan achieved comeback victory from 5 billion point deficit

Design reference for Rick ship interactive mechanic, similar spring-based ship interaction

Classic pinball game referenced as design inspiration for Final Resistance's ramp motor mechanism

Pinball machine used for demonstration matches; remake referenced with slightly different shot geometry and flipper characteristics than original

Production pinball game; referenced by Ryan McQuaid as inspiration for Sonic the Hedgehog boss battle arena mechanic (punch Robotnik)

CGC remake; consistently ranks in top 5 earning games on location despite new releases

Owned and regularly played by Gonzo; functions as accessibility/encouragement comparison—achievable progression vs. Bond's humbling difficulty

Game in host's collection with alien topper; identified as one of two machines in collection that can accommodate toppers

George Gomez design; ranked #1 overall on Gonzo's board; remade by Chicago Gaming Company; praised for fun and approachability

Pinball machine (Bally original and Williams/Chicago Gaming remakes); had prior Electric Playground topper designed by Brad Albright

Referenced as a comparable game with similar three-shots-three-times mechanic structure to Cactus Canyon

Classic 1995 Williams Pinball 2000 title; CGC remake version featured in this stream; known for saucer/alien theme and accessibility

Chicago Gaming Company remake, part of CGC lineup discussion

Classic Williams game used as reference point for flipper positioning and sensitivity comparison

Classic Williams pinball referenced as comparison point for Cactus Canyon game design

Classic Williams pinball game noted for structural/design similarity to Stranger Things

Referenced in discussion of playfield variety and layout originality in pinball design

Classic Williams 1995 pinball game available on Arcade1Up cabinet via Pinball FX

Classic 1995 Williams title referenced by host as comparison point for playfield layout and design philosophy

Classic 1995 Williams pinball machine being played on stream, subject of gameplay commentary

Referenced as comparison game where hosts can earn free plays

Classic Williams pinball; noted as having a 'Total Annihilation' mode, relevant to TNA naming discussion

Classic Williams/Bally pinball used as design reference point for Stranger Things depth comparison

Williams remake of classic pinball machine being played and discussed; temporary trade machine

Physical pinball machine acquired by Don't Panic Flip; loved by Audrey according to MBT3K

Classic pinball title, George mentions putting $2.5 billion score on the machine

Classic pinball machine referenced regarding 'Dirty Pool' shot mechanic

Pinball machine confirmed as first title for upcoming Arcade1Up virtual pinball cabinet

Referenced as comparison point for skill shot mechanics with Medieval Madness remake

Williams classic, currently on loan from Colorado Pinball

Different pinball machine briefly discussed during stream; mentioned as one hosts are good at

Pinball machine; predecessor to Return from Mars

Classic Brian Eddy-designed pinball machine; referenced as example of Eddy's legendary design work from 1990s

Williams game ranked #7 for spaceship toy; effectiveness comes from integrated lights, sounds, and strobe effects

Stern Pinball game; Flippin' Out is developing laser-cut coin door replacement mod with UFO and star design; production starting soon

Machine Tom let get away alongside Circus Voltaire; valuable/desirable for ultimate collections; Zach less interested in despite its status

Chicago Gaming Company remake; ranked #2 in top 10 toppers list; features interactive UFO topper with moving aliens that light up during gameplay

Williams pinball machine (1995) by Brian Eddy; frequently compared to The Shadow; hosts argue The Shadow has superior shot layout and design.

Classic Brian Eddy design; referenced for UFO chump shot similarity to Demogorgon mechanic in Stranger Things

Chicago Gaming Company remake mentioned in sponsor advertisement

Chicago Gaming remake; shipping through Flippin' Out Pinball; generating positive feedback

Classic DMD in 12-game collection; had excessive protective mods (cliffy protectors, mantis protector, LED upgrades) that Dave partially removed to restore playability

Referenced as classic pinball game in passing commentary

Classic Williams game; replaced Jaws at Buttermilk Bar on March 26th; used in South Slope stall ball tournament

Classic pinball game played in NYC tournaments, referenced in SSPL finals

Cabinet theme inspiration; Ralph notes the virtual cabinet is themed after this classic pinball game

Classic 1995 Williams Pinball 2000 title; third Arcade1Up home cabinet release

One of the VPX tables loaded on the cabinet

Honorable mention for lock shot in UFO; praised for good feedback

Classic 1995 Williams Pinball 2000 game frequently cited as comparison for accessible design and Cowboys vs. Aliens mode inspiration

Williams classic; Chicago Gaming Company remake; used as comparison for Monster Bash lighting and design improvements

Classic Williams title used as layout and remake comparison reference

Referenced as comparison point for middle stack mechanics and accessible rule design

Classic Williams pinball used as comparison point for mode structure and code design

Classic Williams Pinball 2000 title used as design reference for comparison of Meowth multiball mechanism width and shield shot

Chicago Gaming Company remake of classic Williams title; available through Flippin' Out Pinball

Position 1; Bally/Williams; designer Brian Eddy, code Lyman Sheets; alien attacking earth theme; superior code/layout vs Medieval Madness; greatest pinball personality

Gottlieb pinball table shown running on modded cabinet; demonstrates playfield and DMD functionality

Arcade1Up virtual pinball variant that RetroRalph expressed preference for but noted hasn't surfaced yet publicly

Williams pinball designed by Brian Eddy with code by Sheets; cited as example of simple, easy-to-balance design

Classic pinball game; CG planning a remake with original mechanics and new boards

Classic pinball machine visible at ReplayFX

Pinball machine available at Line Rob arcade

Pinball machine referenced as part of Jack's setup; chat member asks about it

Pinball machine; Zach Sharpe won this game in tournament play

Original Williams machine also located at Ground Control; mentioned as original version with color DMD modification

Pinball machine designed by Lyman Sheets, referenced as one of his classic designs

Stern Pinball game credited as first to introduce action button; referenced as originating point for button-based mechanic evolution across subsequent games.

Classic pinball game referenced as having identical rule format to Stranger Things; designed by Brian Eddy

Bally classic pinball machine (original and remake versions); subject of international competitive battle

Classic pinball machine ranked alongside Twilight Zone as favorite among players

Classic pinball machine with plunger launch; referenced as example of highly-regarded game with plunger mechanism

Williams classic for which Brian Allen created a backglass remake; limited to 125 acrylic backglasses through Planetary Pinball

Referenced by Hardy as having similar voice actor callouts to those in Elvira's House of Horrors

Classic pinball machine featured at JJP Game Exchange party

Brian Eddy-designed game available at location where Hardy played; more enjoyable than Stranger Things per Hardy

Classic pinball machine; both original and Chicago Gaming remake shown with Brian Allen art

Classic Bally Williams pinball game (and CGC remake) subject of Electric Playground topper; original and remake versions both compatible

Pinball game referenced as one of the villains featured in the mash-up artwork

Referenced as design precedent for D&D's three-target/central mechanism layout that Hardy speculates on.

Referenced as example of a machine with video modes that inspired addition of video mode to Spinal Tap

First title CPR reproduced playfield for; high-demand original title that motivated initial investment in CNC router

Chicago Gaming Company remake; cited as example of Doug's quality and boundary-pushing design

Williams game featuring Martian characters designed and voiced by Doug Watson; Attack from Mars artwork has been widely reproduced and reinterpreted

Chicago Gaming Company remake referenced as A-tier quality benchmark (contrasted with Cactus Canyon)

Classic pinball game with high brand awareness among consumers; used as comparison point for Cactus Canyon's relative lack of awareness

Pinball machine featured at California Extreme 2016; mentioned in Bob's tournament play; Bob asked Jay Collins for advice on how to play it

Classic/vintage game; saucer destruction mode cited as easily accessible moment; used as comparison point for modern game design

Classic Williams game from Pinball 2000 series; tier A title compared favorably to Cactus Canyon

Classic pinball referenced as example of games with large jackpot cash-out mechanics.

Classic pinball game designed by Brian Eddy

Classic Williams pinball designed by Brian Eddy. Referenced as iconic machine loved by community.

Machine Sterling beat during Expo

Classic Stern game by Brian Eddy referenced for historical/nostalgic significance

Pinball game featuring Doug Watson art; described as his 'ultimate masterpiece' by hosts; exemplifies his mature design approach with aligned shots, graphics, and colors

Classic Williams pinball used as layout comparison reference for Elton John's structure (upper right flipper, center drop targets, ramps)

Williams pinball; LE back glass artwork referenced as stylistic comparison to Kong LE design

#4 ranked game on Pinside; reference point for Lost World: Jurassic Park comparison due to near-identical layout

Classic Williams game; remade by Chicago Gaming Company; LE topper praised for animation and motion; referenced as precedent for Monster Bash topper design

Sparse fan-layout classic pinball game; subject of remake announcement by Planetary Pinball; Dennis's personal favorite machine

Classic pinball game being remade by Chicago Gaming Company; has experienced coloration issues; successful reveal at prior TPF

Classic Brian Eddy layout referenced as precedent for Venom's 'fan layout' design philosophy

Pinball machine that became a tournament location staple in 2016, favorite of both hosts

Classic Williams game; designed by Pat Lawler; frequently ranked in top-5 games

Brian Eddy design; Tony's favorite pinball machine of all time; highly ranked on Pinside

Game Tony played extensively at Pinapalooza

Pinball machine played by Tony at memorial tournament. Tony scored 150,000 (a 'joke score') on one ball, which ranked as #2 score for half the night before being knocked down to #6 as other players improved.

Classic pinball; both Don and Tony want it from Pinside Top 50; viewed as 'perfect pin'

Classic Williams pinball game ranked #5 on Pinside top 50; Dennis's most-wanted game from the top 50 list; regularly played at Pizza West location

Pinball Arcade table featured in Pinball Done Quick tournament; Tony struggled with scoring strategy given 5-minute time limit due to multiball and Total Annihilation mode duration

Classic Lyman Sheets-coded game; one of the most-played arcade games of Jeff's arcade days; remade by Chicago Gaming Company

Classic machine referenced alongside Medieval Madness as example of approachable layout for casual players

Classic pinball game; Keith Elwin expressed preference for its center shot mechanics over Medieval Madness, influencing Godzilla's building two-stage bash design.

Classic Bally Williams game; predecessor to Revenge from Mars; highly coveted among tournament players

Early pinball machine Stellenberg played in college; he later bought one for his apartment collection

Stern pinball game featuring Lyman Sheets' notable code design with extended jackpot collection window and ball save mechanics

Classic pinball title referenced as design inspiration for bash toy/multiball-centric gameplay philosophy adopted in Pokémon

Referenced as direct competitor to Stranger Things in location play; similar rules cited as reason some players prefer original over new release.

Williams 1995 pinball game; cited as benchmark for replayability and entertainment value; Tony's personal favorite that new games struggle to displace

Williams fan-layout game; cited as example of successful fan-geometry design

Bally 1995 (remake) DMD game in tournament; heavily modified with re-earn lock requirement

Dennis's favorite game of all time; referenced in Build a Bank top 10

Speakers' preferred choice for 1990s Hall of Fame category

Chicago Gaming remake released 2018; benchmark for measuring company development speed

Classic Williams game remade by Chicago Gaming; referenced as top-tier game with successful topper implementation

Classic pinball game that hosts consider acquiring; described as consistently enjoyable with memorable Martian theme and screaming audio; mentioned in both original and CGC remake versions.

Pinball machine with multiple versions (original and Chicago Gaming remake); played by Sally at Ladies Flip Wisconsin tournament; produces very high scores

Classic pinball game referenced as inspiration for 'Minoc multiball' throwback mode in Star Wars FotE; saucer mechanic comparison

Classic pinball game; referenced for its strobe light-show effects during multiball

Cited by Tony as hypothetical grail-tier game that would justify space investment

Classic Williams Pinball 2000 title; George Gomez noted it was underserved in production; part of 3D printer repair story (drop target)

Expected future remake project following Medieval Madness, potentially involving same PPS/Chicago Gaming/Stern partnership

Classic pinball machine at Retrovolt featuring LED conversion with notable visual quality

Classic pinball game remade by CGC; used as comparison point for visual/mechanical standards in Royal Edition design

Classic Williams pinball game planned for playfield re-run by The Pinball Factory

Chicago Gaming Remake LE (2017) at The Local Market

Classic pinball machine; listed among top collector demand titles

Williams pinball machine featured on Volume 1

Williams classic remade under existing Planetary Pinball license (Chicago Gaming or Haggis)

Classic Williams/Data East title; second most-used in NACS with 17 instances; available in original WMS or CGC remake versions

Williams pinball game; mentioned as potential future retheme project by Brian Allen

Chicago Gaming Company remake title; second in their remake series; established three-variant model (CE/SE/LE) that Monster Bash will follow

Chicago Gaming Company remake title; displayed at MGC 2019

Classic Stern Pinball game designed by Brian Eddy in the 1990s; recently remade by another manufacturer; referenced as inspiration for Stranger Things layout

Classic Midway/Williams pinball game featured at Mega Play

Pinball machine in Brett Sullivan's personal collection

1995 Williams pinball machine programmed by Sheats with Brian Eddy; first of three games remade by Chicago Gaming

Classic Williams/Bally title now remade by Chicago Gaming Company

Ranked #6 in the Pinbotz guide

Stern Pinball (1995) by Brian Eddy; accessible playfield design with spaceship destruction mechanic; top-5 PinSide ranking; humor-forward theme

Chicago Gaming remake title exhibited at EAG

ColorDMD's debut title

Chicago Gaming remake title (second in their remake series)

Iconic pinball game designed by Brian Eddy

Chicago Gaming Company remake; compared favorably to Monster Bash LE by hosts; Bill Webb notes potential lag on remake vs original

Classic Williams pinball game; announced next 3D translite release from Pinball Dreams

Classic 1995 Williams/Bally Pinball 2000 title designed by Brian Eddy; 3,450 units sold originally; remade by Chicago Gaming Company in 2017

Bally/Williams classic remade by Chicago Gaming Company in 2017; featured large color display innovation

1995 Bally pinball game with promotional video included in collection

Bally remake by Chicago Gaming Company

Chicago Gaming 2017 LE remake; played by author; came close to completing 'Rule the Universe' wizard mode

Classic Williams/CGC game cited as aesthetic/mechanical reference for Galactic Tank Force

Stern Pinball machine in #7 earnings position at Electric Bat; strategically placed near ATM at venue entrance

1995 Bally Pinball machine at The Break; noted as broken during visit

Pinball machine located at Rutt's Hut; classic Bally/Williams title

Classic pinball game designed by Eddy; frequently cited as top-tier machine; influenced Eddy's design approach for later games

Pinball Arcade table discussed for physics issues; right ramp from left flipper impossible to execute from caught ball position

Classic pinball table in TPA; right ramp from left flipper trap shot was impossible, now fixed; Chris Franchi scored only 6-600 million in tournament

Williams 1995 release; mentioned as audio quality benchmark with DCS live instruments

Pinball machine Chris struggled with in league tournament; unable to break a billion due to bad bounces.

Pinball 2000 machine; compared to Revenge from Mars in layout and gameplay

Pinball Arcade table; Chris references scoring 50-60 billion points as personal best but feeling dwarfed by unreachable leaderboard records

Classic Williams pinball machine; remake version features new high-definition DMD display with enhanced animations at Pincadia venue in Brisbane.

Pinball table tested on Arcooda; showed subtle Kinect benefits due to habitat rail placement

Williams pinball machine being remastered for Williams Collection Volume 2, featuring strobe multiball implementation

Classic pinball table; character redesign (blue to green shirt) in FX3 Vol2 beta; Strobe Multiball lighting improvements discussed

Williams machine; features strobe multiball with darkness effects; Chris successfully triggered strobe multiball

Pinball table in Williams Pinball app. Strategy varies significantly depending on challenge type, similar to Medieval Madness.

Williams 1995 pinball machine; used as example of learning game strategy and wizard modes in different digital platforms

Williams pinball table featured in Zen app July 4th timed event; event offered generous rewards (60 coins over 6 days vs. standard 3 coins/day)

Referenced for comparison of neon multiball mode implementation vs Circus Voltaire

Zen Studios digital table; playable demo shown at CES on Arcade1Up prototype; Bally Williams license; no launch button required

Example used for secondary market re-sale scenario

Pinball remake; available on location at Pincadia arcade

Zen Pinball title discussed; features problematic saucer mechanic in Zen version that causes repeated unrecoverable drains

Pinball machine title at Cahaba Brewing Company

Remake version at The Break

Classic pinball at DK Effect

Vintage pinball machine available at Flip's

Classic pinball machine mentioned at The Pyramid Scheme

Williams/Bally pinball machine that popularized 'hit each shot 3 times' rule design concept

Williams/Bally pinball machine released alongside WHO dunnit, representing final era design effort

Classic pinball game referenced for structural comparison regarding harvester/saucer battle mechanics

Game Carl practiced on extensively; credited with teaching loop passes and advanced ball control techniques

Referenced as design comparison for drop target mechanic ('three drop targets, a la Attack from Mars')

Bally/Williams pinball machine used as competitive benchmark against Last Action Hero

Ranked #2 greatest Bally/Williams pinball machine; designed by Brian Eddy; part of Pinball 2000 series

Classic 1995 Williams Pinball 2000 game; benchmark for 1990s quality and charm that Cactus Canyon Remake aspires to match

Referenced for two-way scoop mechanic design pattern that influenced Dune's ball routing logic

1990s game Joe purchased early in collecting; represents era that started his collection journey

Classic WPC-era Bally Williams pinball game; referenced as part of WPC platform legacy

Played regularly by Mark at barcade with his dog Honey; described as capturing essential pinball appeal; intuitive gameplay praised

Classic fan-layout game; Brian Eddy designer; compared to Venom as potential modern version

Bally/CGC classic; subject of new official Electric Playground topper featuring Brad Albright artwork; 300 unit limited release

Referenced as design inspiration for Gremlins game structure (martians + fun theme interactivity model)

Classic reference for accessible shot design and casual player appeal

Pinball game referenced for playfield design comparisons (top-middle toy placement similar to Predator's approach)

Limited Edition machine owned by Scott Larson for over a year; recently moved to farmhouse; set high scores on first three plays.

Game where Jamie had aha moment learning lane management from Gina Lowe; pivotal experience in understanding strategic pinball play beyond reflexes.

Williams pinball game. Lyman Sheets created updated code/tournament ROM years after original release to address tournament setting balance issues

Classic pinball remake that Roberts is considering for his first home machine; noted as satisfying to master

Mentioned as game Katz was obsessed with at age 20; example of changing favorite games over time.

Classic pinball game; Lyman Davis indicated Cactus Canyon Revisited has better rules

Data East game mentioned as one of Sheets' most beloved designs; featured signature 'Lyman Sheets fingerprint' in code

Referenced as design comparison for Independence Day and suggested gremlins mechanic inspiration

Game featuring VUK (vertical up kicker) mechanism

Referenced as multiball that generates excitement in modern game comparison

Classic remake by Chicago Gaming; part of successful remake strategy

Game mentioned as effective newcomer gateway game

CGC remake owned by Neil; referenced as example of successful delivery during slow pier period

Pinball machine used in example of poor ruling by tournament director at competitive tournament

Classic pinball title referenced for teaching left flipper holding habit during skill shots

Bally/Williams 1995 Pinball 2000 game; 50s sci-fi theme; Bug criticizes promo video despite calling it 'one of the best games of all time'

Classic Brian Eddy-designed game; exemplar fan layout; referenced for comparison to Venom's design approach

Vintage Williams title; identified as 'buy low' opportunity; more collectible than Medieval Madness LE when priced below MM levels.

Host's favorite 90s pinball machine; has been remade by Chicago Gaming; always available on location; host considering regret about not purchasing

Tournament game; lock diverter maintenance mid-tournament increased high score from ~11 billion to 24 billion; lock shot difficulty significantly reduced after fix

Tournament game at Cleapin where Carlos excelled; used in finals competition

Classic pinball game referenced as comparison; some Venom players wish it had Attack from Mars' ruleset structure (fill area, collect items). Hosts argue Venom actually mirrors it functionally.

Classic Williams pinball at Quarter Drop; positioned next to Attack from Mars animatronic; strong earner

Williams game; rated 10/10 by Pepe as 'perfect game'; represents peak of WPC-era design preference

Pinball game designed by Lyman Sheets; chosen as favorite Lyman game by all three hosts for its humor and ahead-of-its-time design.

Classic Bally pinball on Ralph's wish list; compared to Stranger Things thematically by Ralph

Classic Pinball 2000 title referenced as comparison point for Stranger Things playfield layout

Classic Brian Eddy game; Stranger Things playfield layout references this design

Chicago Gaming remake with significant inventory buildup at factory; expected to remain in demand

Classic Stern game used as strategy discussion example, known for lock strategy and Total Annihilation mode

Chicago Gaming remake praised by Mark Silk for exceptional audio quality and B-movie sound design; one of best-audio pinball machines alongside Beatles

Classic Williams game available at Broadway Arcade; representative of innovative late-1990s era games

Data East pinball machine featured in rules discussion; has 'Dirty Pool' software rule allowing ball stuck behind visor to remain in play.

Remake by Chicago Gaming; cited alongside Monster Bash as examples of clear, intuitive game design progression

Classic pinball machine from Nick's childhood that inspired his passion for the hobby. Currently in his collection.

Classic pinball machine; Electric Playground created officially licensed interactive topper with articulating mothership and seven synchronized light shows

Game used as finals tiebreaker in London, Ontario Pinball League championship that Mark won

Stern pinball game with action button launch capability, cited as youth-accessible

Earlier Bally/Williams game; sequel predecessor to Revenge from Mars; considered one of greatest Williams games of all time

WPC-95 game (Dec 1995); 3,450 units sold; designed by Brian Eddy; programmer Lyman Sheets Jr.; not originally inspired by Mars Attacks film (coincidence)

Classic Williams game; Ron recently acquired an original; represents top-tier Bally/Williams design

1995 Brian Eddy design; referenced as example of fan layout approach (orbit, left/right ramp, bash toy)

Ranked #4; CGC remake praised; fun accessibility (billion-point plunge); Arnold voice callouts; similar to Medieval Madness mechanically

Brian Eddy design; classic fan layout example; frequently compared to Medieval Madness despite feeling different in play

Game referenced by Josh as 'perfect pinball machine'; compels him to play whenever encountered

Pinball machine noted as exception to general coaching rule; lock shot emphasized over spaceship

Williams game (1995); described as 'all-time classic' by hosts; outsold by No Fear in 1995 sales (Attack from Mars sold ~4400 units)

Pinball machine example used to illustrate maintenance issue diagnosis; opto/scoop malfunction example in QR code reporting story

Compared to Monster Bash as easier but still controllable favorite; contrast example for George Gomez design philosophy

1995 Williams original theme; only 3,400 units sold (weak for era); later remade by Chicago Gaming; considered one of best games of all time despite license-like confusion with Mars Attacks movie

Referenced as example of center scoop placement design mistake; game suffers from inconsistent scoop behavior.

90s Williams game featuring large mechanical toys (alien saucer); example of mech-heavy 90s design

WPC-era (1995) Williams game; mentioned as example of classic game that attracts new players through licensing/theme; Alan's gateway game 15-20 years ago.

Referenced as design benchmark for approachable rule structure

Referenced as design inspiration for approachable hit-shots-for-progression rule set.

Classic Williams pinball game cited as paradigmatic gateway machine that teaches new players about rules, objectives, and structured gameplay.

A-list pinball title; compared as standard baseline against which Popeye is overlooked by casual players at Pop Spinball

Classic cited for excellent choreography of multiball start sequence with progressive lamp effects; exemplar of programming artistry

1995 Williams game; sold 3,000 units, significantly fewer than Theater of Magic's 6,600 units same year

Classic gateway game frequently cited as accessible, skill-leveling example for introducing new players

Classic pinball game used as design comparison point for Pokémon's gameplay flow

Classic pinball game known for orbit shots; example used to discuss orbit skill development

Classic Williams pinball game frequently discussed on their stream, rarely streamed by them

Williams Pinball 2000 era game; Brian Eddy design that influenced Stranger Things rule structure

Licensed table available on AtGames cabinet; classic Williams pinball ported to digital platform

Referenced as gameplay design template with positive rule accessibility

Referenced as example of easy replay score achievement (16M mentioned), used as comparison point for difficulty

Williams licensed table used as example for lighting/physics issues, particularly regarding ball glow in strobe multiball

Williams pinball remake by Chicago Gaming Company; Arcade 1-Up cabinet version to be web-only distribution (not retail); cited as low brand-recognition title justifying limited distribution

Classic Williams pinball; Arcade1Up planning themed cabinet; expected to remain unchanged through 2021

Classic Williams table; used as speculative example of ray tracing treatment in future

Williams table featured for strobe multiball analysis; visual improvements noted but lighting remains too bright for authentic dark arcade simulation

Visible in announcement video manual sequence; future release candidate mentioned as concern about strobe multiball lighting

Classic Williams pinball referenced as design benchmark for accessible multiball qualification mechanics

Williams classic now available on Alp 4K; Chris ranks #3 on leaderboard; describes as very playable with lag improvements

AtGames cabinet skin; classic pinball title

Classic Williams pinball cited as example of DX11 lighting bugs similar to 8 Deluxe issues

Classic Williams pinball designed by Lyman; mentioned as example of his post-release improvement philosophy through home releases with added features

Classic Williams game; Jaws theorized as spiritual successor with improved accessibility

Classic Williams Pinball 2000 game; referenced for toy quality and accessibility

Classic Williams game in Josh's collection; referenced as intermediate difficulty game bridging beginner and expert play

CGC remake; hosts note difference in feel compared to CGC-made Medieval Madness Royal Edition

Classic Williams game; Josh achieved wizard mode ('Rule the Universe') requiring ~2 billion points; mentioned as comparison for game depth

Classic Pinball 2000 game referenced as example of topper and lighting enhancements adding to game experience

Classic Williams/Pinball 2000 title; referenced by Josh as game he returns to repeatedly over 5+ years; staple accessible game with depth for experienced players; contrasted with Medieval Madness

Williams 1995 pinball machine by Brian Eddy; Pinball 2000 series; considered 'most pure pinball experience in modern era' by Jeff; benchmark for shot flow and rule design

Williams 1995 classic; cited by Scott as favorite Bally Williams era game fitting his skill level

Classic 1995 Williams Pinball 2000 game; remade by CGC; included in Brad's collection plans; Brian Allen alternate art available through Lit Frames

Classic Williams pinball designed by Brian Eddy; cited as following fan layout principles; part of discussion about Brian Eddy's design consistency

Brian Eddy 1995 game recommended by Keith as skill-building game for learning drop catches and loop passes; represents good balance of risk-reward gameplay

Classic Pinball 2000 game; mentioned alongside Monster Bash as affected by leveling issues.

Classic Williams pinball machine cited as proven fan-layout design comparable to Medieval Madness; referenced multiple times as design template for Stranger Things playfield layout assessment

Josh's most recent collection addition before Shrek; added when Chicago Gaming Company released remaster

1995 Williams Pinball 2000 game; subject of new Electric Playground topper; designed by Brian Eddy; features video modes and Easter eggs

Referenced as top-performing Bally Williams title; not remake; specific data not detailed

CGC remake; Special/LE both up 1-2%; Special $11k, LE as high as $14k; part of 'triple beast' alongside Medieval Madness/Monster Bash

Original Bally Williams, down 17%; significant depreciation; host expresses surprise

Classic Williams title remade by Chicago Gaming Company with color variants (green/black options)

Bally Williams Pinball 2000 title; was down 17% last period, continuing decline but showing recovery with sales $10,500-$11,900

Classic Bally pinball machine; subject of gameplay video with focus on saucer mechanics

Referenced as comparison for drop target mechanic and Martian Bombs feature

#1 ranked 1995 pinball machine by Williams/Bally; alien-themed; considered influential and accessible masterpiece

1995 Williams pinball machine cited as fast and flowing table released same year as WHO dunnit

Gonzo's #1 ranked game of all time; benchmark for comparison

Pinball game referenced for comparison; features flying saucer central toy

Referenced for fan-friendly layout and dangerous center-ramp elements similar to Star Wars design philosophy

Williams Pinball 2000 game; Phil suggests as viable remake candidate similar to Medieval Madness

Game where 'dirty pool' technique can be performed by trapping ball behind three-bank

Williams pinball game that Sheets worked on

Pinball 2000 game; mentioned as one of Rhine's most proud works; Brian Eddie designer; Rhine created dot animations

Williams Pinball 2000 title; referenced as comparison for left flipper skill shot value vs Medieval Madness

Pinball game presented as favorite; described as 'awesome game'

Pinball machine that is the subject of the video content

Commercial pinball game referenced by host as comparison point for The Invaders' design and gameplay quality

Referenced topper artwork source; represents another pinball title with the Mars/alien theme

Referenced as example of game attracting new players through simple saucer shot mechanic at eye-level for children

CGC remake version used in tournament match; Pinball 2000 classic being played in quarters

Williams Pinball 2000 game with colored DMD; Tom Palmer restoration with clearcoated playfield in collection

Classic pinball; featured at BRRI Tap Room with custom topper and Electric Tiki Bar mashup artwork at Electric Bat

Pinball machine at venue; hosts specifically praise the custom topper design

Brian Eddy design; referenced as part of his influential pinball design era

Referenced as part of Mike's ceiling/wall decoration collection

Ranked #8; featured for drop target to saucer destroy shot with celebratory lighting/sound moments

Pinball machine in Gonzo's collection; ranked above Star Trek TNG in his preferences; not being sold

Classic reference point for banker target mechanic design pattern visible on Beetlejuice

Referenced as example of aggressive, characterful jackpot callouts that influenced Winchester's audio approach

Source game for Martian figurine; largest and heaviest figurine at 6.61 lb; featured in Series 1

Topper design source from Electric Playground; referenced as complementary aesthetic addition to modified Revenge from Mars

CGC remake featuring Athyrio's color dot matrix animations

Chicago Gaming Company remake referenced as example of Athryio Games software development

Pinball 2000 game; included in expanded code outline by Sharpe/Sheats

Referenced as example of intuitive, approachable game design; casual players understand mechanics within 2-3 games

Classic Pinball 2000 game referenced for slow manual launch button behavior when broken (2-minute delay before launching)

Referenced as classic game for comparison to determine lasting appeal and classic status criteria

Pinball 2000 game; Scott Larson owns LE version with original mirrored backglass; Allen created alternative version which Scott prefers original

Golden-era reference point for rule design accessibility; directly inspired Pokemon rule architecture

Chicago Gaming Company remake with Othrio Games animations; praised by hosts

Classic Pinball 2000 game; cited as design inspiration for Pokémon; represents successful simple-but-deep gameplay model

Referenced as ideal beginner game; 'friendly game where you're going to accidentally do something cool'

Williams/Midway game referenced as fastest/easiest playfield swap for experienced technicians (24 hours vs 40+ hours for other games)

Referenced as 1990s game with multiple viable multiball strategies; example of rules complexity vs. accessibility.

Referenced as favorite digital pinball table by Tony in Pinball Arcade; extensive play time by hosts

CGC remake version possibly at Charlene's in Brooklyn; ambiguity about original vs. remake installed

Pinball machine at Scrapple Land reported as playing in perfect condition

Machine at Charlene's in NYC; appears to be hybrid of old and new components (old playfield, new backglass); Pinball 2000 era title

Classic pinball game; Bird claims Medieval Madness is superior despite Attack from Mars' reputation

Referenced as benchmark for accessible difficulty design; players feel successful even on mediocre games

Pinball 2000 game available at Georgia Tech student center; part of Josh's formative pinball experiences; he later owned one

Game at PRPHQ; brought by Dean

Pinball reference point for Pokémon's approachable layout philosophy; classic early-90s Bally Williams title praised as template for accessible design

1990s pinball game with similar layout to Stranger Things; Chicago Gaming remake; center drop targets and flying saucer destruction mechanic

Reference point for golden-era 1990s pinball quality; used in comparative gameplay discussion

Compared to Pokémon as stylistically similar simple/approachable game design

Williams classic referenced for superior voice direction and call-out energy

Classic '90s game cited as example of clear rule design with good visual feedback

Classic Brian Eddy design referenced at TPF

Brian Eddy design; compared favorably to The Shadow in multiple categories

Historical reference point for topper innovation; features alien that jumps up and down in sync with playfield action; marked moment when toppers became mechanically interactive

Anna's first pinball machine purchase

Jersey Jack remake; established precedent for oversized screen feature now used in Medieval Madness remake