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Volley

gameactive9 mentionsFirst seen Nov 23, 2018Last seen Feb 12, 2026

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Volley is a classic electromechanical pinball machine from the Williams/Gottlieb era (1976) featuring a tennis theme with distinctive gameplay mechanics including drop targets, pop bumpers, and color-coded multiplier targets (blue, yellow, green). The game has become a staple in competitive pinball tournaments, particularly in classic/EM divisions, and is noted as a favorite machine at District 82 venues. Volley emphasizes skill-based play with plunge strategy and lighting mechanics, and has appeared in multiple tournament contexts including INDISC 2024 Classics events and regional championships.

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  • affiliated_withRaymond DavidsonRaymond Davidson won Starfighters tournament with Volley as finals gamemedium

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Claims (4)

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    Volley has multiple plunge options (yellow, blue, green) that require specific execution techniques

    Source: Host commentaryConcord Champ '25: Quarters, Game 2/4 on Volley by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room
  • factualhigh

    Volley costs a quarter to play, while other tournament games like John Wick cost a dollar

    Source: Host commentaryConcord Champ '25: Quarters, Game 2/4 on Volley by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room
  • factualmedium

    It is difficult or impossible to hit both standups in a single flip on Volley due to ball routing

    Source: Host analysisConcord Champ '25: Quarters, Game 2/4 on Volley by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room
  • factualmedium

Recent Mentions (9)

  • Gottlieb pinball machine (1976); used in Starfighters SPC tournament final game; machine Raymond Davidson nearly rolled twice

    The Score Card: States & StarfightersFeb 12, 2026
  • EM machine used in Free Play Florida 2018 finals, known for tilt sensitivity, narrow lanes, and 500-point side targets

    Free Play Florida 2018 Classics FinalsNov 23, 2018
  • Game used in tournament broadcast; experienced scoring errors (awarding extra 10,000 points) identified via slow-motion replay analysis

    #84 Pinfest 2022 Allentown, PA - The Classic Pinball PodcastMay 10, 2022
  • Classic Gottlieb pinball machine being played in tournament semifinals

    Concord Champ '25: Semis, Game 2/4 on Volley by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room.Nov 18, 2025
  • Electromechanical pinball machine featured in INDISC 2024 Classics Target Match Play; Williams/Gottlieb-era game; emphasizes drop targets and pop bumpers; skill-based with lighting mechanics

    INDISC 2024 - Classics Target Match Play Playoffs - QuarterfinalsJun 19, 2025
  • Classic EM pinball machine used in INDISC tournament; tennis-themed; multiplier targets by color (blue, yellow, green); noted as favorite at District 82

Contradictions

  • Existing: Volley is a Gottlieb 1976 pinball machinevsConflicting: Episode 4 describes Volley as a Williams/Gottlieb-era game without specifying manufacturer or year
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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Special targets on Volley award bonus points when completed

Source: Host speculation/question to chatConcord Champ '25: Quarters, Game 2/4 on Volley by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room
INDISC 2024 - Classics Target Match Play Playoffs - SemifinalsJun 22, 2025
  • Classic Gottlieb game featured in tournament quarters match; quarter-cost machine with plunge strategy focus

    Concord Champ '25: Quarters, Game 2/4 on Volley by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper RoomNov 18, 2025
  • Gottlieb 1976 pinball machine; finals game where Raymond Davidson won Starfighters

    The Score Card: States & StarfightersFeb 4, 2026
  • Brought by RPC to Allentown tournament; experienced critical brake switch failure causing random point values

    Episode 185 – To Infinity and BeyondMay 18, 2022