#77 Double Down? - The Classic Pinball Podcast
In celebration of todays release date “Twosday” Feb. 22, 2022. 2/22/22 is the direction of todays podcast: games with a follow up or two. Dave and George explore the pinball machines that have a follow up or second iteration. Please join them to discover the number of games that have been reprised. Bonus Feature: Dave teases George about the next customer game he has on the playfield rotisserie.
Kineticist’s take
The Classic Pinball Podcast explores pinball sequels, remakes, and multi-version games across manufacturers.
Synopsis
George and Dave discuss pinball sequel and remake games, exploring titles with multiple iterations across different manufacturers. The episode covers classic examples like Black Knight (original, 2000, Sword of Rage), Star Trek (multiple versions), Batman (Data East, Stern, '66), and Spider-Man, while debating whether remakes and cosmetic variants qualify as true sequels. The hosts also share restoration anecdotes and tangential pop culture commentary.
Entities
- Bally· company
- Data East· company
- Gottlieb· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- 8-Ball Deluxe· game
- Batman franchise (pinball)· game
- Black Knight series· game
- Evel Knievel (Bally)· game
- Spider-Man (Stern)· game
- Star Trek franchise (pinball)· game
- Wizard of Oz (Jersey Jack)· game
- Dave· person
- Gary Stern· person
- George· person
- Jack· person
- Jim Comple· person
- Maureen· person
- Megan Nick· person
- Steve Ritchie· person
- Ted Knight· person
- CPR (Custom Pinball Restoration)· product
- Betson's· venue
- New Hampshire Cooperative· venue