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The Shadow by Bally: First session on a 500 play Shadow. Streamed on the RAR at Lynn's Arcade.

DRI374·video·8m 11s·analyzed·Jun 11, 2026
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TL;DR

Streamer plays The Shadow on RAR platform, demonstrates Vengeance mode and gameplay mechanics.

Summary

A streamer plays The Shadow, a classic Bally pinball machine, at Lynn's Arcade on the RAR (Replay Arcade Reserve) platform. The session showcases various game modes including Vengeance, multiball, and weapon-based scoring, with the player experiencing both successful shots and frustrations with machine behavior.

Key Claims

  • The Shadow has a trick shot mechanic where holding the upper right flipper during a specific ramp entry can produce special results

    medium confidence · Streamer mentions some Shadow machines can perform a trick: 'On some shadows you can just hold the upper right click when it goes straight into the, to the left there'

  • The Shadow features a Vengeance game mode with dedicated music and animations

    high confidence · Streamer repeatedly triggers and praises Vengeance mode: 'I love vengeance! Wow Three weapons Vengeance is yours! Super Vengeance is yours.'

  • The game can be played in multiball without jackpot opportunities available

    medium confidence · Streamer commentary: 'I guess we playing multiball without jackpots'

Notable Quotes

  • “On some shadows you can just hold the upper right click when it goes straight into the, to the left there.”

    [name withheld pending review]@ 1:18 — References an advanced technique or variable behavior across different Shadow machines

  • “I love vengeance!”

    [name withheld pending review]@ 5:56 — Positive reaction to the Vengeance game mode, suggesting it is a highlight feature

  • “Vengeance is yours! Super Vengeance is yours.”

    [name withheld pending review]@ 6:17 — Indicates multiple tiers or levels of the Vengeance mode

  • “That's a cool replay animation.”

    [name withheld pending review]@ 5:50 — Notes appreciated visual feedback element of the game

Entities

The ShadowgameBallycompanyLynn's ArcadevenueRARorganization

Signals

  • ?

    gameplay_signal: Vengeance is a featured and well-received game mode in The Shadow with dedicated music, animations, and multiple tiers (regular and Super)

    high · Repeated positive commentary about Vengeance activation and multiple references to Super Vengeance tier

  • ?

    gameplay_signal: The Shadow features weapon-based scoring mechanics, multiball modes, and situation-specific ramp techniques with possible machine-to-machine variation

    medium · References to 'Three weapons,' multiball modes, and variable trick shot execution across different machines

  • ?

    gameplay_signal: Player expresses frustration with certain mechanical behaviors (dribble shots) while appreciating visual polish and mode design

    medium · Streamer says 'I hate that dribble' but praises replay animations and Vengeance execution

  • ?

    content_signal: Pinball streaming activity on RAR platform at dedicated arcade venue with session documentation

    high · Session streamed at Lynn's Arcade on RAR, captured as titled content

  • ?

    venue_signal: Lynn's Arcade maintains classic Bally machines as part of operator route; supports live streaming content creation

    medium · The Shadow available at Lynn's Arcade; venue equipped for RAR streaming setup

Transcript

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0:00
The Shadow Knows. I knew you would come back. It's a fight for survival. I wonder if this can do the cool trick that another shadow I played didn't know it could I don't know.
1:18
On some shadows you can just hold the upper right click when it goes straight into the, to the left there.
1:36
10 for us. Shadow. Margo. Wow! Three-way combo. Vengeance. Find him and kill him. All of you! Let's go! And I hate that dribble. Alright, let's go Orkinoid. What are you doing? Sniper END OF THE SEASON
3:43
I guess we playing multiball without jackpots Ssshhhh The Sniper Hello, I might be back! Good job, Hulk. I'm ready. Come on, let's go to the lab.
5:38
Come on! Food for the fishy. Hey, man. That's a cool replay animation. I love vengeance! Wow Three weapons
6:17
Vengeance is yours! Super Vengeance is yours. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Shite. Too early. For more cool Yeah, that was all the fun we got. You are a most worthy opponent. Oh, I got a great score. Well, guys, I'm strongly thinking about leaving this for a different day. See you later.