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Brian Hall

@halldoc1.bsky.social
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Pinball / Retro Arcade Enthusiast (especially the rare ones), Artist, Scientist, Bookophile, Rhythm gamer, Theme Park / Rollercoaster fan, Well rounded Nerd.

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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 10h
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade The Bally Game Show (Bally, 1990) Designed by Dan Langlois and Peter Perry. Art by Tim Elliott. 2500 units were made. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 11h
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #PinBrew Space Invaders Deluxe (Midway, 1980). Located at PinBrew 2026, Duquesne, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#pinball #wedgehead #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Playtime (Chicago Coin, 1968). This two flipper EM was designed by Al Schlappa, Jerry Koci, and John Gore. Christian Marche may have done the artwork but not confirmed. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming Samurai Nipponichi (Taito, 1984). Located at Pinball PA, Aliquippa, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#pinball Just need to vent. Was playing Godzilla (pro), got a pb after ball 1 (picture). Had 807 million on ball 2, 2 extra balls....and a circuit blows and resets the game. Lost about 8 IC achievements. Was on track to finally break a billion on this. So pissed.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#voteblue #ohio Wife and I put two in for the good this morning. Huge lines already even for early voting. Based on the people that were there it's not looking great. Everyone needs to make a plan to vote. The MAGA people are.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#pinball #wedgehead #retrogames #retrogaming #VFW Heat Wave (Williams, 1964). 1800 units were made of this two flipper EM. Designed by Steve Kordek, art by Art Stenholm. Located at VFW, Brighton, MI.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming Mad Planets (Gottlieb, 1983). Located at Pinball PA, Aliquippa, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#pinball #wedgehead #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Vagabond (Williams, 1962) Designed by Steve Kordek, this two flipper EM was the first pin to use a drop target. 600 were made. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #CLEPin Direct Hit (prototype)(Williams, 1985). Rare mechanical/pneumatic prototype designed by Keith Egging. Located at CLEPin 2026, Independence, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming Lethal Weapon 3 (Data East, 1992) 10,350 units were made of this 2 flipper SS. Designed by Ed Cebula and Joe Kaminkow. Art by Markus Rothkranz. Located at Game On Barberton, Barberton, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming Pole Position II (Atari, 1983) Located at Pinball PA, Aliquippa, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #widebody #CLEPin Panthera (Gottlieb, 1980). Designed by Ed Krynski, art by Doug Watson. 5220 units were made of this 2 flipper widebody SS. Located at CLEPin 2026, Independence, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#arcade #retrogaming #retrogames #PastTimesArcade Cart Fury Championship Racing (Midway Games, 2000). Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #wedgehead #VFW Hurdy Gurdy (Gottlieb, 1966). 3186 units were made of this two flipper add-a-ball EM. Designed by Ed Krynski, art by Art Stenholm. Located at VFW, Brighton, MI.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming Qix (Taito, 1981) (developed by Randy and Sandy Pfeiffer). Located at Pinball PA, Aliquippa, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#pinball Still working to catch them all!
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There was a Grand Baseball that was sold a few years ago but I wasn't able to find out what happened to it. I'll keep an eye out for one.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Playboy (Bally, 1978) 18,250 units were made of this two flipper solid state. Designed by Jim Patia, art by Paul Faris. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #PinBrew Revolution X (Midway, 1994). Located at PinBrew 2026, Duquesne, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#pinball Jurassic Park (30th Anniversary LE)(Stern, 2023). 500 units were made. Designed by Keith Elwin with art by Jonathan Bergeron. Located at The Arcade, Brighton, MI.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming Sprint 2 (Kee Games, 1976). Located at Pinball PA, Aliquippa, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Though in terrible condition, it was built using the TTL system. It was made a full year prior to Spirit of 76.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #arcade Turns out this may be the first pinball machine to use a microprocessor. Newly discovered in a barn in Brazil, this is a Carnaval No Rio (LTD, 1974). According to the son of the LTD founder, this was the world's first electronic pinball machine.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#arcade #pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #vpx Carnaval No Rio (LTD do Brazil, 1977). There is very little information about this pin. All known copies have been destroyed. It was later republished as Carnaval No Rio (LTD, 1981), also all destroyed. There was a 1974 model as well.... Stay tuned.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming Arena (Gottlieb, 1987). Designed by Ray Tanzer, art by Constantino and Jeanine Mitchell. 3099 units were made of this 2 flipper solid state. The opening target skill shot is known as The Pit. Located at VFW, Brighton, MI.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming Champion Baseball (Sega, 1983) Located at Pinball PA, Aliquippa, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Always tempting.....lol
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Time Warp (Williams, 1979) 8,875 units were made of this unique 'banana flipper' pin. Designed by Barry Oursler, art by Constantino and Jeanine Mitchell. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#arcade Perfect Pour (Original edition)(DSM Arcade, 2025). The spiritual successor to Tapper. Located at Quarters Up Bar and Arcade (Akron, OH)
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming Turbo (Cabaret Mini)(Sega, 1981). Located at Pinball PA, Aliquippa, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#pinball #CLE The Walking Dead Remastered (Premium)(Stern, 2025) Designed by John Borg, art by Robert Laskey. Located at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2026, Cleveland, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #CLE MACH Breakers (Namco, 1994). Located at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2026, Cleveland, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#science Wwwwwhat a fine day for SCIENCE! 😄
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Music Man (Williams, 1960) Designed by Harry Mabs, art by George Molentin. This four flipper EM features a disappearing jet bumper. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #CLEpin Vs. Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo, 1986) Located at CLEPin 2026, Independence, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#pinball Getting there chasing Pokemon achievements.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#pinball #CLE Transformers More than Meets the Eye (Premium)(Stern, 2026). Designed by Elliot Eismin, animation by Tom Kyzivat. Located at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2026, Cleveland, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #wedgehead 2001 (Gottlieb, 1971) 2200 units were made of this two flipper EM. It features two 10-bank drop targets and 4 stand up targets. Designed by Ed Krynski, art by Gordon Morison. Located at Pinball PA, Aliquippa, PA.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #CLE Music GunGun! 2 (Taito, 2011). Located at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2026, Cleveland, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Boo.... It reset while I was away. Trying again.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Currently updating my code...
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade The Wiggler (Bally, 1967). 3410 games were made. Designed by Ted Zale, art by Jerry Kelley. This EM featured two zipper flippers. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #CLE Virtual World BattleTech Cockpit Simulator Pods (Tesla model)(Virtual World Entertainment, 1987). Located at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2026, Cleveland, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Yeah, that was also just the main room, there was also four hallways with multiple other rooms full of stuff. It would have taken me at least an hour to walk though if not more. There was also a 40ft long rideable Appa mount/stuffy/animatronic. It's kind of a mix of comic con with gaming.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Another version
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#pinball #fallout #CLE Fallout (Premium)(Stern, 2026) Designed by Keith Elwin, art by Sam Gilbey and Zombie Yeti. Located at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2026, Cleveland, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#arcade #retrogames #retrogaming #CLE Death Ball (Tony Hauber, 2017). Located at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2026, Cleveland, OH.
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Brian Hall @halldoc1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
#pinball #retrogames #retrogaming #PastTimesArcade Mr. and Mrs. Pac-man (Bally, 1982) Designed by George Christian, art by Margaret Hudson and Pat McMahon. 10,600 units were made of this 3 flipper SS featuring a Pac Maze VID GRID. Located at Past Times Arcade, Girard, OH.
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