#89 Gorgar - The Classic Pinball Podcast
PodcastAnalysis updated last month1 hr 5 min listenBy George
In this episode we explore the world of Gorgar. Can you hear the heartbeat? We continue with the new segment: What’s up Doc? Then we play the obligatory game or two to round out the podcast.
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TL;DR
The The Classic Pinball Podcast examines Gorgar (1979), its design, mechanics, and restoration challenges.
Synopsis
George and Dr. Dave discuss Gorgar, a 1979 Williams pinball machine designed by Barry Oursler with artwork by Constantino and Janine Mitchell. The episode covers the game's design history, cultural context (1970s fascination with devil/exorcist themes), mechanical features, and includes extensive restoration anecdotes. The hosts debate design choices and discuss modernization possibilities, including speaker upgrades and new audio phrases.
Entities
- Bally· company
- Williams· company
- Algar· game
- Black Knight· game
- Black Knight 2000· game
- Blackout· game
- Firepower· game
- Gorgar· game
- Indiana Jones· game
- The Classic Pinball Podcast· media
- Barry Oursler· person
- Constantino Mitchell· person
- Dr. Dave· person
- George· person
- Janine Mitchell· person
- Maine Silverball Tavern· venue
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