STATE OF THE GAMES

Machine Condition & Playlist

We do our best to ensure only reasonably-working games are in the tournament playlist for Michigan Flippers tournaments.

All Michigan Flippers events are currently held at Pinball Pete’s in Ann Arbor, MI. We do not maintain the machines, but we do test them frequently! We’re striving to ensure malfunctions rarely impact gameplay in a meaningful way. To ensure this, we keep a log of all the pinball machines currently at the arcade, their status and whether they will be in the next tournament.

We update this list as often as possible, but machines lists are always subject to change before, during or after a tournament or session.

TableModelConditionDetailsApril 6, 2925In Tournament
The Uncanny X-MenLimited EditionDIFFICULT SETUPThe design of this table means ramps, frequently reject including the ball plunge. This is common on X-Men LE/Premium tables.April 6, 2925True
AC/CDPremiumNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
Elvira’s House of HorrorsLimited EditionPERMANENTLY REMOVEDCenter ramp (house shot) sometimes stops responding and won’t come back for the full ball.

This is an issue with the optic sensor and plagues many HoH tables (not just this one) so we will keep this machine out for safety.
Jan 20, 2025False
Attack From MarsRemakeDIFFICULT SETUPGame leans slightly to the right, has non-matching legs (rubber foot on left side but not right side). Extremely sensitive tilt bob.April 6, 2925True
Avengers: Infinity QuestLimited EditionMINOR ISSUESBalls sometimes releasing from portal lock without cause. Leads to a player having two balls in the playfield.

Very uncommon issue.
Feb 23, 2025False
Black Knight: Sword of RageLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
Cactus CanyonRemakeNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
Foo FightersLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
Game of ThronesLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
GhostbustersLimited EditionMAJOR ISSUESLeft Scoop not registeringApril 6, 2925False
GodzillaLimited EditionNO ISSUESPlay the one in the back by the air-hockey tables.April 6, 2925True
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesLimited EditionPERMANENTLY REMOVEDAutolaunch doesn’t always reach all the way around, but usually will. This is common on TMNTs, not just this one.

This can lead to unlimited Turtle Power multiball, so we removed this game from tournament for safety.
Feb 23, 2025False
Iron MaidenLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
James Bond 007Limited EditionNO ISSUESExtremely tight tilt, nudge at your own risk.April 6, 2925True
Jurassic ParkLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
MetallicaProMAJOR ISSUESGame sometimes ends ball in the middle of play.April 6, 2925False
Monster BashOriginalMINOR ISSUESPop bumpers aren’t very active.April 6, 2925True
RushLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
Star TrekProMAJOR ISSUESGame sometimes ends ball in the middle of play.Feb 23, 2025False
The BeatlesLimited EditionMINOR ISSUESBall save will not end during a ball plunge. An opponent must step up and hit a shot to ensure the ball will end.April 6, 2925True
The MandalorianLimited EditionMAJOR ISSUESUpper playfield deactivated.April 6, 2925False
The MunstersLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
The Walking DeadLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
The Wizard of OzLimited EditionPERMANENTLY REMOVEDThis table has screws in the coin slots.Feb 23, 2025False
VenomLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True
The Simpsons Pinball PartyPERMANENTLY REMOVEDWe do not put this game in tournament because it tends to take too long (40+ minutes per play)UnknownFalse
The Lord of the RingsPERMANENTLY REMOVEDWe do not put this game in tournament because it tends to take too long (40+ minutes per play)UnknownFalse
Whoa Nelli! Big Juicy MelonsPERMANENTLY REMOVEDThis game’s setup has caused some contention between players, organizers and staff. Removed to improve morale.Feb 23, 2025False
Willy WonkaNO ISSUESElevator Multiball should be set to NOT carry locks between games.April 6, 2925True
KissLimited EditionDIFFICULT SETUPExtremely tight tilt.April 6, 2925True
Guardians of the GalaxyLimited EditionPERMANENTLY REMOVEDGroot shot down, Orb shot down.Oct 5, 2024False
The Addams FamilyMAJOR ISSUESMultiball sometimes causes ball count to get confused, which can result in ball end.Oct 5, 2024False
DeadpoolLimited EditionNO ISSUESMight autoplunge balls. Be prepared to play at the end of the previous player’s ball.April 6, 2925True
Medieval MadnessOriginalMAJOR ISSUESMerlin’s scoop sometimes fails to kick out ball, which can lead to unfair advantage during multiballs. Joust shot is triggering without being hit during multiball. Right troll is not registering hits.March 9, 2024False
Indiana Jones Pinball AdventureMAJOR ISSUESA switch is triggering randomly, giving 10,000 points per trigger. This happens up to several times per second.Mar 10, 2024False
Stranger ThingsLimited EditionPERMANENTLY REMOVEDLeft ramp (ball lock) rejects down the middle due to malfunctioning lever.

This is common on many Stranger Things LE/Premiums, not just this one.
UnknownFalse
JawsLimited EditionNO ISSUESFeb 23, 2025True
Family GuyMAJOR ISSUESCenter is not registering, upper left flipper does not work.Mar 10, 2024False
John WickLimited EditionNO ISSUESFeb 23, 2025True
Star WarsLimited EditionMAJOR ISSUESThis game was losing track of balls and ending the ball in play early.Feb 23, 2025False
Pulp FictionLimited EditionMINOR ISSUESThis game was taped off by staff, cause unknown.April 23, 2025True
Dungeons & DragonsLimited EditionNO ISSUESApril 6, 2925True

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