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Michael Jordan pinball (7 produced) streamed; new mystery machine teased for Friday.
Only 7 Michael Jordan pinball machines were made by Data East as a reskin of Lethal Weapon 3
high confidence · Host states this as established fact found on IPBD (Internet Pinball Database)
Scorbitron (digital scoring system) works in virtually all pinball machines except EM and certain old System 1 games; P3 machines have the code but no written probes yet
medium confidence · Host discussing Scorbitron compatibility with chat, claims to have just joined P3 beta
Host purchased a new machine via 'cash on the glass' transaction from Matt Henry at Free Gold Watch, initially negotiated cash but paid by check instead
high confidence · Host's direct account of recent purchase transaction
Incoming machine is a DMD-era game with color DMD capability, arriving Friday for stream
high confidence · Host confirms to chat multiple times; revealed via hints during stream
One of the 7 Michael Jordan machines was restored and sold to a company
medium confidence · Chat member mentions article about restoration history
“There were only 7 made in the real world. There was only 7 of these made. Which I found amazing on IPBD.”
[name withheld pending review] @ mid-stream — Establishes the extreme rarity of the Michael Jordan reskin being showcased
“Scorpitrons work pretty much everywhere except for things that they haven't written probes for”
[name withheld pending review] @ mid-stream — Technical claim about aftermarket scoring system compatibility
“Cash on the glass. That's how it works, right? You put the money down... the last thing you want is somebody carting away your pinball machine and then you try and see if the check clears and it doesn't.”
[name withheld pending review] @ late-stream — Explains traditional pinball machine transaction practice to audience
“It's a DMD era game. That is true... It got a color DMD.”
[name withheld pending review] @ late-stream — Key hints about the mystery machine arriving Friday
“You guys are never gonna guess the table... I'm not holding it back like it's some big secret, but I'm really excited.”
[name withheld pending review] @ mid-stream — Host's enthusiasm about the incoming mystery machine
machine_intel: Host acquired a new DMD-era pinball machine with color display; transaction via Free Go Watch; arrives Friday for stream reveal
high · Multiple confirmations: 'It's a DMD era game. That is true... It got a color DMD.' Machine at Free Go Watch in tool room; host streaming it Friday
collector_signal: Michael Jordan pinball (Data East reskin) documented as extremely rare — only 7 units produced; one known restoration and sale
high · 'There were only 7 made in the real world... One of them ended up here and they restored it then sold it to a company.'
technology_signal: Scorbitron digital scoring system showing broad cross-machine compatibility; host reports working across EM through modern games; P3 platform still in beta support
medium · Host: 'Scorpitrons work pretty much everywhere except for things that they haven't written probes for... not a p3... p3 they have the code they just haven't written anything for it yet'
operational_signal: Host learning traditional 'cash on the glass' protocol for local pinball machine purchases — mitigates check clearing risk
high · Host recounts recent transaction: initially expected cash, paid by check after dealer agreed; recognizes protocol post-hoc
content_signal: Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 maintaining regular streaming schedule; Friday reveals planned; community engagement high (approaching 3K followers)
high · Host: 'I'm gonna stream it on Friday because it's coming on Friday.' Discussion of guest star integration for Friday content
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rumor_hype: Community actively guessing incoming machine identity; host providing strategic hints (DMD, color display, era) to sustain engagement without full reveal
high · Extensive chat speculation: Elvis, Turtles, Star Wars, etc.; host: 'You guys are never gonna guess the table.'
gameplay_signal: Data East code on Michael Jordan described as inconsistent — missing graphics on some modes, buggy behavior noted
medium · Host: 'there are times where there's no graphics... Data East code Oh that good Data East code... Oh boy'
venue_signal: Free Go Watch operator (Matt Henry) maintains dealer relationship with streamer/collector; provides machine storage and tool room access for modifications
high · Host mentions Manu calling Free Go Watch to check game status; machine in tool room for playfield cleaning and Scorbitron installation
product_concern: VPX emulation of Michael Jordan experiencing occasional visual bugs — missing DMD assets and collision physics issues noted during gameplay
medium · Host observing dropped balls, missing graphics, and unusual nudge behavior during playtest
community_signal: Friendly drama between streamer and chat members (Joe, Jordan, Becca); coordinated prank calls during stream show community engagement
high · Host: 'You called me on the phone! Oh my god. Did you guys see that? My friends just called me on the phone to just mess with me.'