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Supersonic

gameactive12 mentionsFirst seen Oct 11, 2017Last seen Apr 6, 2026

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Supersonic is a classic pinball game from the early Stern/Bally era, notable for its distinctive one-flipper (left flipper only) design that has made it controversial among players. The machine has appeared in various collections and restoration projects, including John Charest's arcade-era collection (featuring custom modifications like Alex Stagger topper and Wolfpack LEDs) and Dick's recent restoration project for his mother. Despite its design limitations, the game represents an important artifact in pinball history and continues to be maintained and modified by enthusiasts.

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  • manufacturesBallyBally is associated with early Supersonic production periodmedium
  • appears_inMikeMike's collection contains a lamp driver board from a Supersonic machinemedium

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Recent Mentions (12)

  • Vintage pinball machine (barn-find); severe weather and storage damage; Mike's recent acquisition; being restored at Grazley Garage

    The Grasley Garage! The Grateful Dead Van & Super Sonic Pick Ups!Apr 6, 2026
  • Classic pinball table featured in Week 6 tournament

    FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES | SEASON 2: WEEK 6Mar 14, 2026
  • Center-lane focused game with spinner and escape route mechanics; hole five in pin golf

    Episode 8 - Northwest Pinball and Arcade ShowJun 3, 2019
  • Bally EM; rated as 'not a turkey' by George despite owning it; episode never produced

    #96 Turkey and Bull - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 22, 2022
  • Left-flipper-only pinball machine featured in INDISC 2023 Classics II first round; fast-paced gameplay with bonus multiplier mechanics

    INDISC 2023 Classics II Playoffs - First RoundNov 27, 2023
  • Pinball machine in George's collection with similar octo-rectifier modification as Knight Rider; purchased for $400

    #110 Disorder in the house - The Classic Pinball Podcast

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Nov 28, 2023
  • Pinball machine from which Mike salvaged a display with a replaceable resistor for the Future Spa restoration

    Part 2: 1979 Bally Future Spa Garage Project! Dehackification!Jul 7, 2025
  • Classic game in Classics Tournament

    PINBALL EXPO 2017 - WEDNESDAYOct 11, 2017
  • Classic pinball recently modified by Dick for his mother; featured as current project

    Episode 204 – Proof and TruthApr 19, 2023
  • Pinball game; lamp driver board from this machine located in Mike's collection for potential use

    Part 9: 1985 Pinstar Gamatron Project! The unhacking begins!Sep 10, 2025
  • Grazley Garage-restored machine from JC's teenage arcade era; features Alex Stagger topper, Valley apron stickers, Johnny G apron cards, blue Wolfpack LEDs; JC won arcade tournament and pinball league (8 weeks) on Metallica Remastered

    Tour of John Charest's Pinball Machine Collection!Dec 19, 2025
  • Early Stern/Bally game; criticized as 'one-flipper game' (left flipper only); John Moore's least favorite

    Episode 174 – Finnish WoodOct 7, 2021