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8 Ball

gameactive10 mentionsFirst seen Aug 12, 2007Last seen Jun 18, 2026

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8 Ball is a game mentioned in 0 episode(s).

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  • 1977 Bally pool-themed pinball machine designed by George Christian, sold over 20,000 units, held best-selling record for 15 years, featured unauthorized Henry Winkler likeness

    Eight Ball Deluxe (Bally, 1982): "Quit Talkin' and Start Chalkin'!" | The Skill ShotJun 18, 2026
  • Historic pinball manufacturer that produced three classic 8-Ball games in the 1970s-80s that inspired 8 Ball Beyond design.

    Episode 41 - Homebrew GamesJul 29, 2024
  • 1966 Williams game with experimental double-bank design creating essentially two single-player games in one cabinet. Rejected after Steve Kordak deemed cost too high to repeat.

    Episode 376 - Interview with Steve Young 8-7-16Aug 11, 2016
  • Pinball machine variant in Eight Ball series; Dave has restored one version mentioned in podcast catalog

    #134 Eightball Deluxe LE - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 20, 2025
  • Classic pinball game, host notes difficulty and describes as simple to learn, hard to master

    Classic Pinball Machine Tournament Strategy and Breakdown - Free Play Florida 2021 (Ep.68)Dec 2, 2021
  • 1979 Bally pinball machine with cabinet and Playboy head restoration underway at Grazely Garage; approximately 18,000 units produced

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  • Game centered on 8 ball target to light spinner, pool ball bonuses, candy cane for bonus X; hole nine in pin golf

    Episode 8 - Northwest Pinball and Arcade ShowJun 3, 2019
  • Valley's most successful pinball machine with 20,000 units sold; first four-color process printing game; featured pool theme with 1950s aesthetic and female character

    TOPCast 48: Paul FarisAug 12, 2007
  • Williams, 1966. Norm Clark's first middle-pop design in solid-state era; technological marvel featuring step-up units for playfield memory tracking.

    MIDDLE-POP PINBALLAug 30, 2018