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Torpedo Alley

Overview

Torpedo Alley is a naval-combat-themed pinball machine released by Data East in 1988. Known for its "80s campy" aesthetic, it was one of the first machines to feature stereo sound and a buy-in option for continued play.

Designed by Claude Fernandez, with artwork by Kevin O'Connor and Margaret Hudson, only 1,002 units were produced.

The machine uses a three-flipper layout (with a prominent upper right flipper), two ramps, and three-bank drop targets. A standout element is the animated sinking ship on the playfield, which moves and lights up via a solenoid when sunk.

Platform
Pinball
Genre
Pinball
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Media

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