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Strange Science

gameactive4 mentionsFirst seen Oct 1, 2021Last seen Sep 8, 2025

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Strange Science is a 1986 Bally Midway pinball game that exemplified the company's experimental design philosophy during a competitive period against Williams' High Speed. The machine featured innovative design elements including molded plastic and neon light toppers, which became a notable sales driver for the era. With approximately 2,800 units sold, it served as a contemporary competitor to Gottlieb's Genesis and represented Bally's creative push in mid-1980s pinball design.

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  • Bally 1986 pinball machine being played in VPX format; known for Atom Smasher mechanic and tournament unsuitability due to score exploit

    Strange Science VPX (Bally 1986)Oct 1, 2021
  • Bally pinball machine released 1986, contemporary competitor to Genesis

    It's Alive: Learn to Play Gottlieb's Genesis Pinball MachineAug 8, 2025
  • 1986 Bally Midway game with molded plastic and neon light topper; sold ~2,800 units, cited as example of topper-driven sales attempts.

    Episode 99 - Much Ado About ToppersSep 8, 2025
  • Experimental Dan Langley game at Bally; received attention at show; part of creative push against Williams High Speed

    Episode 44 - The Notorious Bally Art Department w/ Greg FreresAug 19, 2024

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