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Mata Hari

gameactive22 mentionsFirst seen Apr 11, 2007Last seen Mar 20, 2026

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Mata Hari is a game mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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    Classic EM pinball machines like Mata Hari are appreciating significantly because aging collectors (50s-60s) want to own childhood nostalgia pieces

    Source: George#92 Stern Ali - The Classic Pinball Podcast

Recent Mentions (22)

  • Bally 1978 machine; one of Crable's favorite older games and frequent playoff selection

    Noah Crable on His Surprise Run to the 2026 IFPA National Championship FinalMar 20, 2026
  • Classic Bally pinball game; subject of custom ROM modifications by Quench that enhance gameplay with numerous undocumented features; Dave downloaded but has not yet installed code

    #126 Pintastic Preview - The Classic Pinball PodcastMar 31, 2025
  • Original pinball game that Lady Death was designed to reskin; base for conversion kit

    #24 Lady Death with Tommy Skinner The Classic Pinball PodcastJan 27, 2020
  • EM machine; ground-up restored version by Don won best-in-show at York 2019; praised for beautiful appearance and performance

    Episode 458 - York Show 2019 Recap, Multi-Races complete, Coin-Op Carnival tour completeOct 27, 2019
  • Machine owned by George, recently re-leveled with adjusted slope from ~6% to find optimal balance

    #124 Captain Fantastic - The Classic Pinball PodcastJan 27, 2025
  • Bally EM; rated as 'not a turkey'; described as 'meat and potato game'; Dave continues playing it

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#96 Turkey and Bull - The Classic Pinball Podcast
Nov 22, 2022
  • Bally game with multiple artwork versions due to concerns about inscriptions on dagger imagery

    TOPCast 25: Dave ChristensenApr 11, 2007
  • Bally pinball machine from earlier era (mid-1970s); mentioned as example of richer, more vibrant artwork quality compared to Rolling Stones

    #75 Bally Rolling Stones - The Classic Pinball PodcastFeb 9, 2022
  • Game referenced as long-term collection piece (28 years); used for 'burner events'; Gottlieb-era title

    Scorpion Pinball by Williams Pinball, 1980Jan 4, 2019
  • Classic game available for Ballystern OS conversion; example of late 1970s pinball in discussions of rule depth and complexity

    #88 Stern Stars - The Classic Pinball PodcastJul 26, 2022
  • Pinball machine successfully set up by George (working condition)

    #110 Disorder in the house - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 28, 2023
  • EM pinball machine in both flipper and bingo versions, one of Jeff's favorites at Rocky Mountain Showdown

    Episode 125 - Interview with Jeff Rivera 7-8-15Jul 14, 2015
  • Classic pinball game; referenced in anecdote about secondary market pricing; offered to George's friend Jeff for $5,500

    #67 Fireball II - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 16, 2021
  • 1977/1978 Bally game; symmetrical design comparable to Bobby Orr Power Play; owned by George; has EM counterpart

    #45 Bobby Orr Power Play - The Classic Pinball PodcastFeb 2, 2021
  • Game Dave is working on; had post replacement issues leading to bumper and drop target troubleshooting

    #135 Lord of the RingsDec 22, 2025
  • George's personal Bally game; noted as having darker playfield lighting before LED upgrade; benefited significantly from Constantino Mitchell LED replacement

    #123 - I saw the light - The Classic Pinball PodcastDec 31, 2024
  • Retro pinball machine; example of 1980s-era game performing well in multi-pin nostalgic location

    Operators Discuss Pinball on LocationNov 28, 2023
  • Classic EM pinball machine George owns and plays regularly; appreciating significantly in value despite large production runs; used as example of collector interest in classic titles

    #92 Stern Ali - The Classic Pinball PodcastSep 27, 2022
  • Pinball machine designed by Jim Patla for Valley Friends; described as one of the coolest games

    Steve Ritchie - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball NewsOct 23, 2018
  • 1978 Bally pinball machine featured at the venue with custom artwork

    ROCK ISLAND PUBLIC HOUSESep 30, 2018
  • Pinball machine; final game in German Pinball Open; Amy's favorite machine (drawn to by art)

    Episode 364: Amy ZiegenhagenJun 14, 2023
  • Vintage pinball game from AJ's uncle's collection; one of the first games AJ played as a child; currently in AJ's bedroom being used as a dresser/clothes table.

    Episode 39 - Operator Spotlight: Flip a CoinJul 15, 2024