Radical is a skateboard-themed pinball game featuring ramp-heavy gameplay and distinctive yellow powder coating, currently undergoing restoration and cabinet completion. Designed with mechanics similar to Dennis Nordman's work, the game represents a complex restoration project requiring detailed cabinet painting and playfield work. It holds significance among pinball enthusiasts as evidenced by its discussion across multiple podcast episodes spanning from 2019 to 2025.
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Radical was inspired by 11 stray cats that Python Angelo observed near the Williams building and catalogued by name
Radical sells for approximately $6,000+ on the secondary collector market
Radical's broken flipper was caused by shaft failure in both plastic and metal components
Radical was released in September 1990 by Bally Williams
Rare Williams table the reviewer hopes to see on Pinball FX in future
Referenced for comparison to Foo Fighters regarding unpredictable ball flow and layout surprise factor
September 1990 Bally game by Dan Langlois; skateboarding theme; only ~1,300 units produced; highly coveted collector game selling $6,000+; features four flippers, batshit crazy ramps; influenced by Vision streetwear/Tony Hawk era design
Pinball machine by Spooky Pinball, new code update released by Soren, featured in Free Play Florida tournament
1990s Mark Ritchie skateboarding-themed pinball game; used in B Division semifinals with competition ROM modifications
1990 Bally System 11 skateboard-themed title; four flippers; recently acquired by Tommy; earning well with unique appeal
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Radical is a skateboarding-themed pinball game
Spelling RADICAL via green arrow lanes is the primary objective to progress toward multiball
Stern game; Drew played in tournament, scored 12 million
Pinball machine where Josh Sharp advanced with clutch qualifying performance
Zaccaria pinball machine used in Free Play Florida 2018 quarterfinals; features custom tournament ROM
Pinball machine referenced for sand trap multi-ball mechanic inspiration in Dune
Upcoming pinball game arriving at host's facility Thursday, planned for streaming Friday
Bally 1990 pinball machine; brutal old-school Valley Games title with no ball save; VPX recreation being discussed; recent prototype version in development
System 11 (1990) pinball machine; described as fantastic; Greg's preferred System 11 choice
Alphanumeric-era pinball machine purchased by Zach Minney at 2018 Expo from Top Score Game Room; planned for SDTM review
#3 entry; Williams System 11 game; features innovative physical ball lock mechanism, ramp diverters, ahead-of-its-time design; semi-rare with irreplaceable ramps; potentially Zach's favorite System 11 over Whirlwind
Valley pinball machine in 24-hour stream rotation; owned by Gavin
Bally 1990, Steve Ritchie design, currently at Deadflip with mechanical issues (broken flipper shaft)
Pinball machine mentioned as being fun and 'the business'; played by hosts
1990 Bally Williams pinball machine with skateboarding theme, designed by Dan Langelui, featuring RADICAL letter locks and multiball
Pinball machine with yellow and orange speckled leg design; mentioned as being available at Deadflip studio alongside Tron.
Pinball machine brought by Gavin, scheduled to be streamed the week after secret Stern game
Bally pinball machine in Dead Flip studio collection
1990s Bally pinball machine with skateboarding theme; subject of this stream; designed by Mark Ritchie; highly anticipated pre-release but poor domestic sales
Skateboard-themed pinball machine being streamed; subject of multi-day streaming series ('Radical 2/2')
Pinball machine mentioned in chat conversation about pinball streamer ownership patterns
Classic System 11 era game; heavily modded example seen at Expo with custom powder coating, skateboard topper; hosts suggest potential remake opportunity
Classic pinball game reviewed; hosts praised riffs and ramps
Skateboard-themed Williams pinball game; Clark's grail game due to his skateboarding background; he owns a second one with diamond plate variant; factory mylar versions preserved well
System 11 game; Tony's number five pick for fast-paced gameplay and shot geometry despite having more than three flippers
Bally pinball machine at Five & Dime; priced at 50 cents/1 play, 75 cents/2 plays; noted for achievable free game threshold
Williams System 11 pinball game (~1991); cited as design inspiration for Dune's mechanical philosophy and whimsy
System 11 pinball machine recently acquired by Zach; plays exceptionally well; Zach considering repro playfield from CPR
Williams game with unfair Mega Million jackpot randomization (3-10 million) and problematic luck-stealing mechanics that Worre modified
Bally Williams game with skateboard theme; described by Alex as personal favorite; art by John Yowsey; nominated for Best Theme Integration and Best Original-Themed Game; hosts praise theme integration.
Complex restoration project discussed; difficult cabinet painting work requiring mood/motivation alignment; currently being restored
Rare Williams pinball table; on Kineticist's wishlist for future Pinball FX releases despite acknowledged acquisition difficulty
Skateboard-themed pinball with Party Zone yellow powder coating; features ramp-heavy gameplay similar to Dennis Nordman designs; currently completing cabinet stage, proceeding to playfield work
Classic pinball game designed by Steve Richie; mentioned as favorite at Logan Arcade