Stargate is a classic pinball machine released by Gottlieb in 1995, based on the Roland Emmerich sci-fi film of the same name. The game is notable for its unique playfield design, high-quality backglass art, and mechanical complexity featuring a pyramid toy, ranking as one of the best value Gottlieb games ever made. It represents a notable example from the 1990s pinball renaissance, showcasing the era's trend toward feature saturation and mechanical innovation.
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Video game co-designed by Larry DeMar
Pinball machine described as Neil's favorite game of all time
Gottlieb System 3 game criticized by Bruce for overpowered skill shot multiball and repetitive audio
Arcade video game; released as successor to Defender; created by DeMar and Jarvis in 6 months to meet Williams production deadline
Referenced for 'shoot the pyramid up the middle' call-out example
Gottlieb Premier sci-fi theme; Ray Tanzer & John Norris co-design; ~3,600 units; mode-based with ramps; Dennis's #1 pick; Zach's #2 pick
Sequel to Defender arcade game; designed by Eugene Jarvis with constant peril gameplay
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Game played in Dan's card-based tournament where he had a 'killer game'
Tournament machine; third oldest game in lineup; experienced technical issues during tournament
Arcade game co-designed by Larry DeMar and Eugene Jarvis; Pat Lawlor was aware of DeMar's involvement before meeting him
Arcade video game programmed by Jarvis at Atari
Vintage pinball game played in In Disc 2024 finals as part of controversial game selection
Williams pinball machine; Zach recently acquired one, modified with new flippers
Classic Stern pinball; designed by Ray Tanzer; featured steep ramp that influenced Avengers Captain Marvel ramp design
Popular tournament pinball machine with mode-starting objectives, modified with post removal
Pinball machine donated to Camp Sunshine by a Connecticut resident
Hoagie's first machine purchased as project; Data East title; loved by Hoagie despite community dislike; polarizing game with weak Gottlieb-system flippers
Gottlieb pinball machine ranked #6 by Zach; notable for toy sculpts and shooting gameplay
Classic Williams arcade game playable on FPGA multiboard
Arcade cabinet Ralph sold as part of collection downsizing
Pinball machine from Cary's collection; final machine tested in video
1994 Gottlieb machine; subject of custom 3D-printed topper design by community member
Pinball machine that sold for $5,300; Cary mocks repetitive 'shoot up the middle' gameplay instruction
Referenced as a comparison for repetitive middle-shot gameplay; speaker draws analogy to Godfather's repetitiveness
Location machine requiring rubber replacement and fuse replacement (F24 slow blow half amp)
Referenced for annoying call-out example ('shoot the pyramid up the middle')
Gottlieb game; licensing cleared; playfield in production by CPR
Williams solid-state machine purchased by Steve-O and Stacy at Texas Pinball Festival
Game Greg picked up during winter that was rough condition; currently searching for project games to work on
Data East pinball machine with full factory Mylar that Greg successfully cleaned using Plastic X polish and buffer technique
Pinball game designed by Ray Tanzer
Gottlieb pinball game; #5 on list; DMD; ~$2,500; features glider toy
Vintage pinball game, one of three finals games at InDisc 2024
Stern release with higher mass-market appeal than Iron Maiden theme
1990s pinball game with pyramid feature; cited as example of mechanical complexity and feature abundance reaching saturation point
Game in streamer's collection; described as heaviest game until Avatar acquisition; used as weight comparison point
Gottlieb-manufactured pinball machine from 1995; ranked #14; based on Roland Emmerich sci-fi film; features unique playfield design and high-quality backglass art
Gottlieb classic game that Lauren states she hates; considered best Gottlieb game despite her dislike