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Galaxy

gameactive18 mentionsFirst seen Aug 24, 2015Last seen Jan 6, 2025

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Galaxy is a January 1980 Stern solid-state pinball machine designed by Harry Williams. It was Stern's first pre-alphanumeric solid-state release and features a center spinner and exposed pop bumpers. The game has become a subject of modern customization efforts, with enhanced code versions available that add replay value through hurry-ups, callouts, and music, exemplifying the active modding community around classic Stern titles.

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  • designedHarry WilliamsHarry Williams designed Galaxymedium

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  • factualmedium

    Galaxy Stern pinball production was approximately 5,000 units

    Source: Dr. Dave#91 Stern Flight 2000 - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • factualhigh

    Galaxy features a 24-hole playfield instead of the standard 25-hole bingo layout

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 342 - 1978 Bally Galaxy
  • factualhigh

    Galaxy's moving numbers feature uses sistered columns that move together, which is different from magic lines systems on other games

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 342 - 1978 Bally Galaxy
  • factualhigh

    Galaxy has no standard ball return mechanism, making it play like a one-ball game despite having five balls

Recent Mentions (18)

  • Unusual Bally bingo with motorized ball return feature and unique moving numbers mechanics; brought by John Robinette to York show after Nick discussed it

    Episode 406 - York show recap and 1939 Baker TwinkleOct 4, 2017
  • Bingo machine; Nickalo's least favorite to play; difficult winning layout

    Episode 382 - Email Interview with Keith Nickalo 10-22-16Nov 3, 2016
  • 1978 Bally bingo pinball machine; subject of detailed analysis; features 24-hole playfield, moving numbers system, ball return feature

    Episode 342 - 1978 Bally GalaxyFeb 16, 2016
  • Classic Stern game at the small arcade where Keith Elwin first played pinball as a child.

    #102 Keith Elwin - The Classic Pinball PodcastApr 19, 2023
  • Solid-state game; example used to illustrate repair costs ($500 soundboard) on used purchases

    Episode 64 - Pinball Buyer's GuideJan 6, 2025
  • Stern's January 1980 release; first game in their prolific 1980 output

    Episode 4 : The Classic Pinball Podcast - Quicksilver - Part 1Jul 23, 2019

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Source: Nick Baldridge
Episode 342 - 1978 Bally Galaxy
  • factualhigh

    The sistered moving numbers feature was only used on Galaxy

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 342 - 1978 Bally Galaxy
  • factualhigh

    Galaxy uses non-standard number sequences (9, 8, 22, 6) that are more challenging than familiar bingo configurations

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 342 - 1978 Bally Galaxy
  • factualhigh

    Galaxy's maximum odds reach 768 for five in a row, which is higher than many other bingo games

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 342 - 1978 Bally Galaxy
  • factualhigh

    Diagonal scoring on Galaxy only counts when the diagonal score lamp is lit

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 342 - 1978 Bally Galaxy
  • Classic Stern game; available for Ballystern OS conversion; upcoming project for Mike's collection with Arduino implementation

    #88 Stern Stars - The Classic Pinball PodcastJul 26, 2022
  • Bingo pinball playfield with beautiful new old stock condition; topside populated but bottom unpopulated; features unique motorized ball return mechanism shared only with Tahiti

    Episode 395 - Multi-Bingo Progress - New Plastics - Shows - 1935 PEO All American FootballMay 4, 2017
  • Pinball machine with broken metal bracket on playfield; related design issue to Quicksilver bracket problem

    Episode 51 – Alex JonesJul 13, 2017
  • Classic pinball machine; first RPU upgrade demonstration; upgraded with new rules and digital sound while maintaining original code playability

    Retro Pin UpgradeFeb 19, 2024
  • 1980 Stern pinball game; space theme; designed by Harry Williams; production ~5,000 units; sister to Big Game

    #91 Stern Flight 2000 - The Classic Pinball PodcastSep 13, 2022
  • Late 1970s/early 1980s pinball game whose sound effects were reused in Sam Stern Ali; contemporary competitor during Ali's release period

    #92 Stern Ali - The Classic Pinball PodcastSep 27, 2022
  • Pinball machine; described as relaxing game with 'great sounds'; frequently played for chill sessions

    Prepping for Wed's 24-hour stream 08/18/15Aug 24, 2015
  • Classic Stern pinball machine; candidate for remake; described as potentially flexible for re-theming

    Episode 18 :: The Electric Bat CastJul 11, 2024
  • Stern game with alternative enhanced code featuring hurry-ups, callouts, and music; example of 2.0 conversions in field

    Episode 386: Cardona PinballJan 18, 2024
  • Classic Stern pinball from 1970s; considered briefly as potential basis for Beatles playfield before Sea Witch was selected

    Bonus Podcast: Joe Kaminkow & Gary Stern on The Beatles: Beatlemania PinballNov 6, 2018
  • January 1980 Stern release, designed by Harry Williams; first pre-alphanumeric solid-state machine Alex owned; features center spinner and exposed pops

    Episode 32 - Stern's 'Miracle' YearMay 27, 2024
  • Stern solid-state machine; mentioned as subject for custom code implementation adding replay value; discussion of complexity in explaining new ruleset

    Episode 37 - Operator Spotlight: Walt'sJul 1, 2024