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Brian Hall

@halldoc1.bsky.social

Pinball / Retro Arcade Enthusiast (especially the rare ones), Artist, Scientist, Bookophile, Rhythm gamer, Theme Park / Rollercoaster fan, Well rounded Nerd.

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If you haven't given VPX (Virtual Pinball 10) a try I would highly recommend it. The physics on the pinball is some of the best out there. Nothing beats a real game, but some of these tables come pretty close.

05.08.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pat Hand backglass

Pat Hand backglass

Pat hand playfield

Pat hand playfield

#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #vpx Pat Hand (Williams, 1975) This three flipper EM was designed by Norm Clark. Art by the amazing Christian Marche. The art work of the figure is minimalized and gives it a stained glass appearance. 6500 units were produced. Very unique two pop bumper placement.

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Nice

05.08.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#pinball Rose Winds (Playmatic, 1969) advert.

05.08.2025 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Insert 'what's in the box meme' here.....

05.08.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A little boy ran through the door of the museum yesterday with their mother chasing after them. She apologetically said they were walking by, he saw the games and just bolted in. She added on β€œHe’s autistic”. I smiled, assured her it was fine and said β€œThis is pinball. We’re familiar with Autism”.

04.08.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice

04.08.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to more pins/games 😁

04.08.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m fully reloaded after this weekend’s Arcade Road Trip. Let the avalanche of new game pics begin!

2023 American Pinball Galactic Tank Force Limited Edition pinball machine.

Continued…

As seen at Scrappleland in Brooklyn, NY.

#pinball #arcade #arcadebar #americanpinball

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Crisis Zone arcade cabinet.  Red and Black.  Blue light gun.

Crisis Zone arcade cabinet. Red and Black. Blue light gun.

#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Crisis Zone (Namco, 1999) Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.

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My friends and I played this game into the late hours.

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- The daily video game history fact -

Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum (1986) pioneered the integration of player character race, gender, and alignment into gameplay.

Gameplay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9o6...

04.08.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Backglass of people playing marbles

Backglass of people playing marbles

Playfield of Mibs.  Girl standing in the center of the circle.

Playfield of Mibs. Girl standing in the center of the circle.

Playfield close up of a girl holding a marble.

Playfield close up of a girl holding a marble.

#pinball #retrogames #wedgehead #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Mibs (Gottlieb, 1969). 2200 units of this two flipper EM were made. Designed by Ed Krynski, art by Art Stenholm. The game features a mechanical backbox similar to Bowling Queen. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.

04.08.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm sure someone's done it.

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#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Sure Shot (Gottlieb, 1976) 3700 units were made. Designed by Ed Krynski, art by Gordon Morison. This is the last game designed with a half moon credit window. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.

03.08.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Bonanza Arcade gun cabinet.

Bonanza Arcade gun cabinet.

#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Bonanza (Williams, 1970). Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.

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Designed by Brian Eddy with art by Randy Martinez, code by Dwight Sullivan and callouts by Carl Weathers.

03.08.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No worries at all. I'm just having a hard time explaining. I think almost solely in images. There is no internal voice. Up until about five months ago I thought everyone was this way.

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#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Cobra (Playbar SA, 1987). 80 units of this solid state game were made. Art by Adriano Nardi. Three flippers, one pop bumper. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.

02.08.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Good luck!

02.08.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I LOVE this one…

1995 Bally Theatre of Magic πŸͺ„ 🎩 πŸ‡ πŸ’« pinball machine.

6,600 units produced. Designed by John Popadiuk with art by Linda Deal and code by Jeff Johnson.

Continued…

#magician #magictrick #magicshow #pinball #arcade #90s #1990s

02.08.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Danger Zone arcade cabinet. Silver chrome and black.

Danger Zone arcade cabinet. Silver chrome and black.

#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Danger Zone (Cinematronics, 1986) Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.

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Gowron from Stark Trek, but he's Mr. Rogers, and he says "Glory to you... and your neighborhood."

Gowron from Stark Trek, but he's Mr. Rogers, and he says "Glory to you... and your neighborhood."

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1992 Data East Lethal Weapon 3 pinball machine.

10,350 units produced. Designed by Ed Cebula and Joe Kaminkow, with art by Markus Rothkranz and code by Kristina Donofrio & Lonnie D. Ropp.

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As seen at the Delaware Pinball Collective.

#LethalWeapon #pinball #arcade #dataeast #90s #1990s

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Of the two? X-Men. It's a great game. But I'm also a bit biased because I've been collecting x-man comics since the early 90s.

02.08.2025 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bus Stop backglass.  People waiting at a bus stop.

Bus Stop backglass. People waiting at a bus stop.

Bus Stop playfield. Two flippers, three pop bumpers.

Bus Stop playfield. Two flippers, three pop bumpers.

#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimeaArcade Bus Stop (Bally, 1964). Designed by Ted Zale, art by Art Stenholm. 825 units were made of this two flipper EM. The bonus system in the game carries over to the next player/game. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.

01.08.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not taking anything away from Next Level, but Galloping Ghost is the best arcade period. Fun Spot, Pacific Pinball Museum, Pinball Hall of Fame and Past Times aren't even on the list so that should tell you something. All those are great places though.

01.08.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#pinball Got out to play some pinball.

01.08.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I never knew about this #NationalPinballDay thing before but it's totally appropriate that it's on Roger Sharpe's birthday. Happy Birthday, Roger!

01.08.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Zoar Arcade cabinet, Black and light blue.

Zoar Arcade cabinet, Black and light blue.

#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Zoar (Data East, 1982) Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.

01.08.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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