Target Alpha is a 1976 Gottlieb four-player electromechanical pinball machine owned by Chris. Acquired recently and in playable condition, it features a double-sided barrel key mechanism. The machine serves as both a personal restoration/upgrade project and an educational tool for introducing young children to pinball fundamentals, while also being considered as a candidate for LED lighting upgrades.
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Gottlieb game mentioned as example with multiple drop targets in single bank
Gottlieb EM title, backglass reproduction produced by Classic Playfield Reproductions
Four-player EM pinball machine that Clark Fraley is about to acquire as his first EM purchase and third pinball overall
Gottlieb EM machine from November 1976; 7,285 units produced; features 15 targets; recently restored and delivered to restaurant; subject of extended gameplay discussion
1970s Gottlieb EM machine with notoriously unreliable mechanical bonus unit. John Day owned two and retrofitted them with hybrid solid-state controller.
Solid state electromechanical game modified by John with ARM microcontrollers, RGB LEDs, and dynamic bonus system
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Gottlieb EM/hybrid custom build by John featuring microprocessor replacement for scoring circuits, RGB insert lighting, hybrid electronics
Papa Duke machine with El Dorado layout, 4-player EM game with spacey retro-future art, recently acquired by Jessica from Colorado
Four-player variant of El Dorado playfield
Gottlieb pinball machine owned by Chris; uses double-sided barrel key; used to introduce young children to pinball fundamentals
1976 Gottlieb four-player EM pinball machine acquired by Chris; recently received; needs new rubber; in playable condition
1931-1977 Gottlieb machine; Chris's restoration project subject for 'Clueless About EM Repair' series
Chris's personal machine; potential LED lighting upgrade candidate alongside Eight Ball Deluxe