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Solar Ride

gameactive5 mentionsFirst seen Mar 8, 2019Last seen Jul 18, 2023

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Solar Ride is a classic pinball game designed by Ed Krinsky, manufactured during the Gottlieb System 80 era. The game achieved commercial success with 8,800 units sold and is remembered for its distinctive backglass artwork featuring a mechanical horse and futuristic girl imagery. It served as a confidence-building game for competitive players preparing for major tournaments, notably used by Ryan Wanger before competing at Intergalactic.

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  • Albert's first purchased pinball machine, sold to Matt McGoffin, currently owned by Eric Norwood, has broken slingshot

    PNP-Ep. 508-Santa Drunk Dials Ray Day, Rachel, Tim, Glenn Coz, J Hall & MORE!Dec 18, 2022
  • Early solid-state pinball machine requiring Pascal board replacement; shipped from Ohio; had issues with extra ball light upon initial service

    #106 Centaur re-examined. - The Classic Pinball PodcastJul 18, 2023
  • Pinball machine; backglass is Antoinette's favorite despite not being favorite game; features mechanical horse and futuristic girl artwork

    Episode 183: Antoinette JohnsonMar 8, 2019
  • Vintage pinball game; Ryan played 5-6 times prior to Intergalactic to build confidence; appeared at Intergalactic

    Episode 234: Ryan Wanger on fire!Nov 27, 2019
  • Ed Krinsky-designed game with vary targets that sold 8,800 units; referenced as success from this era

    Playing Catch Up: Gottlieb System 80Sep 2, 2022

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