Car Hop is a classic Gottlieb pinball machine from 1991, designed by John Norris with approximately 1,060 units produced. The game features a 1950s theme and has become a tournament favorite, particularly in Classics qualifying events where its spinner and lane feed mechanics create exploitable strategic opportunities. Car Hop has been featured in major championship tournaments including IFPA 19 finals, though its catch-up mode and potential left spinner mechanics have generated community debate regarding competitive balance.
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Original codename for Barry's Barbecue Challenge; could not be released under this name due to existing game with same title
Gottlieb classic game in Classics Tournament lineup; notably slowed tournament play due to game complexity
Fifth street-level table (Jan 1991); designed by Jon Norris; 1,061 units sold; 1950s theme; layout later reused for World Challenge Soccer.
Gottlieb System 3 game (1991); designed by John Norris; 1,060 units produced; tournament player favorite; positive community reception
Featured championship game at IFPA 19 finals; Zach McCarthy achieved 100 million+ scores; discussed as potential left spinner removal candidate in future play
Gottlieb classic pinball machine; featured in Classics qualifying with exploitable spinner/lane feed meta; catch-up mode was controversial and led to game elimination from tournament
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Gottlieb classic pinball game; non-classic game popular in tournament selections; featured in Chicago Expo Classics event; Ryan Wanger beat Josh Sharp on this game