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Nine Ball

gameactive11 mentionsFirst seen Jul 25, 2016Last seen Mar 31, 2026

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Nine Ball is a classic Stern pinball game designed by Steve Kirk. The machine is noted for its rarity and historical significance, being the third product compatible with RPC's optical trough sensor technology. It has been used as a vintage parts source for other pinball machines and remains popular in competitive play, including appearances in INDISC tournament events.

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    Nine Ball has persistent switch issues on the left side that are difficult to maintain.

    Source: Mark (Mithos email)#138 What a fool believes - The Classic Pinball Podcast

Recent Mentions (11)

  • Stern game by Steve Kirk, discussed as notoriously difficult to maintain due to switch issues, subject of retrospective on early Stern releases.

    #138 What a fool believes - The Classic Pinball PodcastMar 31, 2026
  • Game owned by Ron; needs display repairs for tournament

    Episode 47 – TrimJun 15, 2017
  • Solid-state classic machine, featured in opening match; Neil McRae's personal favorite classic; played by Tim Sexton

    INDISC 2022 Classics Target Match Play Final RoundsDec 28, 2022
  • Classic Stern pinball machine with variable spinner mechanic maxed by upper drop targets; considered exemplar of spinner design; Dave owns and is restoring one

    #34 Spinner - spinner, chicken dinnerJul 27, 2020
  • Gottlieb/classic machine in Ron's collection; drop target assembly broken; parts being sourced

    Episode 34 – The Die Has Been CastMar 9, 2017
  • Pinball machine owned by Ron; recently received new flipper mechanism from Pinball Life; improved spinning spinners

    Episode 3 – Freedom Firewood?

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Jul 25, 2016
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  • Pinball machine scheduled for third round, noted as personal favorite of Rodney Kamjis

    INDISC 2024 - Classics Target Match Play Playoffs - First RoundJun 17, 2025
  • Vintage machine at RPC providing parts (switch blades) for Prospector repair

    Episode 244 – Score One For DebbieFeb 5, 2025
  • Classic Stern game; third product compatible with RPC's optical trough sensor; much rarer than Flight 2000

    Episode 253 – OverratedJul 20, 2025
  • Stern pinball game; designed by Steve Kirk; subject of IPDB database error regarding software revisions

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