Ice Fever is a hockey-themed pinball machine released by Gottlieb in February 1985, designed by John Trudeau with artwork by Larry Day. It was the last System 80A game produced, featuring distinctive gameplay mechanics including a drop target goaltender mechanism and back glass animation. The game achieved moderate commercial success with 1,585 units sold and has since become a collector's item valued for its rarity and unique thematic design.
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Ice Fever was the last System 80A game produced by Gottlieb
Mylstar-era John Trudeau design; featured goalie character with drop targets in front; hockey/sports theme with distinctive artwork; considered Trudeau's 'neatest design' by hosts
Recently acquired by Dave; picked up as-is, Dave improved its playability
Pinball machine; was briefly removed for troubleshooting but now operational; ranked #9 in 2024
Pinball machine host purchased from sale by Gary Stern; eventually deemed non-viable for tournaments and sold
Rare pinball game recently acquired by Maple Pinball; exemplifies collecting philosophy focused on uniqueness and scarcity.
Ice hockey-themed System 80A game (February 1985); 1,585 units sold; designed by John Trudeau, art by Larry Day; last System 80A game; features drop target goaltender mechanism and back glass animation
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Premiere 1985 hockey-themed machine by John Trudeau with art by Larry Day