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Bad Girls

gameactive12 mentionsFirst seen Mar 19, 2008Last seen Mar 20, 2026

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Bad Girls is a classic Gottlieb pinball game that has gained appreciation in the pinball community for its gameplay and artwork. Originally noted as a vintage machine at Allentown, it is recognized as a superior variant of 8-ball Deluxe with exceptional side art and distinctive 'bad' callouts. The game features traditional pinball mechanics including drop targets, spinners, and multiball modes, and has been featured in competitive tournament play.

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  • affiliated_withBruceBruce's favorite Gottlieb pinball gamemedium

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    Bad Girls pinball machine is available at Chicago Billiards Cafe

    Source: Hosts' after-party tournament experienceWe Played King Kong at the Stern Factory!! Part 2

Recent Mentions (12)

  • Gottlieb 1988 machine; Crable's frequent strategic choice in playoffs; Jason Zahler scored 15M+ on 3 balls

    Noah Crable on His Surprise Run to the 2026 IFPA National Championship FinalMar 20, 2026
  • Premier-era pinball that improved on 8-Ball Deluxe by adding spinner and multiball; for sale at Pinball Alley for $650

    Episode 121 – Ashley’s AlleyDec 20, 2018
  • Jon Norris Gottlieb game designed as spiritual remake of Big Ball of the Lucks; System 80B title with 10 prototype machines made with System 3 boards, making System 3 versions rare.

    TOPCast 55: Jon NorrisMar 19, 2008
  • System 80 game from late 1980s with seven blown fuses due to grounding issues; successfully restored by Dave

    #60 Headache in a box? - The Classic Pinball PodcastAug 31, 2021
  • Gottlieb game used in second final championship game; features pool ball targets, multiball, spinners

    INDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - FinalsDec 20, 2023
  • Gottlieb System 80 pinball machine from 1988, primary subject of the stream; features drop targets, spinners, very target, and multiball

    Bad Girls (Gottlieb 1988) at Free Gold Watch

Contradictions

  • Existing: Game is titled 'Bad Girls' and is a Gottlieb pinball gamevsConflicting: Mislabeled as 'Joker Poker' in tournament records at INDISC 2024
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Mar 22, 2023
  • 1988 Gottlieb machine designed by John Norris; billiards-themed with 7 drop targets, 6 stand-ups, multiball via eight-ball shot/scoop; featured in Indisc Gottlieb Gauntlet bank for 2025

    Wizards & Warriors Presents "MasterClass" - The Gottlieb Gauntlet ft. Colin MacAlpineFeb 25, 2026
  • Classic godlead pinball machine located at Chicago Billiards Cafe; significant emotional moment for host who had previously owned and sold a Bad Girls machine

    We Played King Kong at the Stern Factory!! Part 2May 14, 2025
  • 1988 Gottlieb machine; won by Don in podcast opening trivia contest; playfield and art/music allegedly copied from Michael Jackson's Bad Album

    Pinfest Part 2! Texas Chainsaw, Princess Bride!Jun 5, 2024
  • Classic pinball machine; mislabeled as 'Joker Poker' in tournament records; second game in finals featuring drop targets, spinners, and multiball

    INDISC 2024 - Women's Championship Playoffs - FinalsJul 1, 2025
  • Gottlieb pinball game, Bruce's favorite, described as superior 8-ball Deluxe variant with incredible side art and 'bad' callouts

    Episode 192 – Pinball ParadeSep 6, 2022
  • Vintage pinball game at Allentown; Ron acquired and found appealing despite poor art and cabinet mirrors; described as 'so bad it's good'

    Episode 185 – To Infinity and BeyondMay 18, 2022