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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | ||||||||
| Project Date: | 1990 | ||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||
| Production: | Never Produced | ||||||||
| Theme: | Clowns - Music - Singing | ||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo | ||||||||
| Notes: | James Loflin tells us that the artwork presented here would be the first concept and Williams had paid Anghelo for it, but it did not develop into a production game. A blueprint of the backglass may exist. | ||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | ![[ 8 stars - Click for comments ]](stars/8stars.png){kind=small} 7.8/10 (62 ratings/44 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | November 06, 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 575 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | BC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 2,500 units (confirmed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Feline Mischief | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty: | Mechanical Backbox Animation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), 5-bank drop targets (1), 3-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out holes (2), Linear target (1), Spinning Mystery Wheel in playfield. Backglass animation (woman hits cat with broom). The linear target functions similar to Gottlieb's vari-target. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Barry Oursler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Joe Joos Jr. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Dan Forden | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Ed Suchocki | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Programmer Ed Suchocki shares this story about Bad Cats: Dan Forden and I had several discussions about the music and sound effects for this game. At the time, I was a fan of the band Alice Cooper. I felt the game would be right with the music style of their tune, "Gutter Cat vs. the Jets". There is a section that has that "West Side Story" feel to it and I thought it would be great in the game. Dan went and created a version of the theme for the game. The flavor of this inspiration can be heard during the activation of the spinning of the play Production Run Records for Bad Cats: Production Start Date: Nov-6-1989 Production End Date: Dec-22-1989 Production Run Quantity: 2500 First ship date: Nov-7-1989 Last ship date: Feb-23-1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"The cats are on the prowl with an easy access center ramp." "Reigning Cats and Dogs!" "Pinball Purr-Fection" "When we're good , we're very good. But when we're bad, we're even better!" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Pinball Memories , pages 173-176The Complete Pinball Book , page 146Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book A-F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Bad Cats Rulesheet Version 1.01, by Bill Ung | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owners List URL: | http://www.pinballowners.com/owners/127 (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 30 KB | ZIP | German ROM file | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 148 KB | ZIP | ROM L-5 | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 9 MB | Operations Manual (November 1989, includes schematics) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 486 KB | Operator's Handbook (October 1989) | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 258 KB | Seafood Wheel Stepper Motor Control Board & Schematic | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | ![[ 7 stars - Click for comments ]](stars/7stars.png){kind=small} 7.1/10 (54 ratings/44 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | September 28, 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 557 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | BG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 5,250 units (confirmed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Space Medieval | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty: | Mechanical Backbox Animation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (4), Slingshots (2), 3-bank drop targets (2), Standup targets (13), Kick-out holes (3), Center Up-post, Left outlane kickback, Right outlane detour gate. Two catapults (kickers that propel ball airborne into habitrails). No pop bumpers. One standup target is behind each set of drop targets. The backbox is very tall. Backbox animation (a captive ball is shot into a bagatelle for a bonus score.) During Invincible/Queen's Rescue (Jackpot mode), the center post is raised, the kickback stays active, and the right gate diverts the ball back to the right flipper for a set amount of time. Actual measured weight: 257 lbs (includes legs). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Mark Ritchie, Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Chris Granner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Chris Granner, Brian Schmidt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Bill Pfutzenreuter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Williams began using System 11B during the production of "Big Guns", so this game can have either an 11A or 11B system board. Mark Ritchie stated at the Chicago Expo 2012 that the backbox was made larger by 4 inches because artist Python Anghelo needed more room to build the castle! He also said the King was to be Steve Ritchie, who did the voice for that role. Pictured in this listing is a comparison of two images showing playfields below the flippers where two triangles, normally gray in color, are yellow. We received these two images anonymously and do not know the cabinet serial numbers from either (or playfield serial numbers, if they have any). Shown on each playfield is an identical part number with suffix 'SP' indicating that the supplier was Sun Process. Production Run Records for Big Guns: Production Start Date: Sep-28-1987 Production End Date: Dec-21-1987 Production Run Quantity: 5250 First ship date: Sep-29-1987 Last ship date: Apr-29-1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"Feel the Power!" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present, page 87 Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book A-F Pinball Perspectives , pages 4, 8, 22-26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Big Guns Guide (Nov/01/1993), by Kahler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 3 MB | Notice of Big Guns ROMS Revision A (cover letter only, dated June 9, 1988) | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 81 KB | ZIP | Revision L-7 Game ROM | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 175 KB | ZIP | Revision L-8 Game ROM | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 81 KB | ZIP | Revision L-A Game ROM | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 4 MB | English Manual | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multimedia Files: | 2 MB | MP3 | Multiball Tune | [Chris Granner] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 6.9/10 (30 ratings/24 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Midway Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Incorporated, of Chicago, Illinois, USA (1988-1999) [Trade Name: Bally] | |||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | December 03, 1990 | |||||
| Model Number: | 20009 | |||||
| Common Abbreviations: | BBBB | |||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11C | |||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||
| Production: | 2,250 units (approximate) | |||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||
| Theme: | Licensed Theme - Cartoons - Happiness | |||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (3), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (3), Standup targets (19), 3-bank drop target (1), Kick-out hole (1), Spinning target (1), Captive ball (1), Left outlane kickback, plunger skill shot. Upper left area of playfield is a small inverted playfield having a flipper to propel ball downfield to loop around a ramp and hit a captive ball. In multi-player operation, unique playfield award feature exchanges scores between players. | |||||
| Concept by: | John Trudeau, Python Anghelo | |||||
| Design by: | John Trudeau | |||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo, John Youssi | |||||
| Mechanics by: | Jack Skalon | |||||
| Music by: | Paul Heitsch | |||||
| Sound by: | Paul Heitsch | |||||
| Software by: | Dan Lee, Dwight Sullivan | |||||
| Notes: | Artist John Youssi stepped in to add color to Python's black & white backglass art. Prototype games have cabinet artwork showing only the colors of black, white, and red. Production cabinets include several additional colors. The full model number as shown on the cabinet sticker of the prototype game is BUGS BUNNYS' B-DA 20009. Production Run Records for Bugs Bunny's Birthday Ball: Production Start Date: Dec-3-1990 Production End Date: Feb-15-1991 Production Run Quantity: approximately 2250, shipped quantity increments to 2254, no notation for this difference. First ship date: Dec-3-1990 Last ship date: Mar-14-1991 | |||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"Whats Up Doc? Operator Profits" "This is it! Hare-Raising Pinball!" | |||||
| Photos in: |
The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present, page 137 Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book A-F | |||||
| ROMs: | 80 KB | ZIP | Revision L-2 European Game ROM | [Midway Mfg. Co.] | ||
| 241 KB | ZIP | Revision L-2 Game ROM | [Midway Mfg. Co.] | |||
| Documentation: | 12 MB | Operations Manual (with paginated schematics) | [Midway Mfg. Co.] | |||
| 604 KB | Operator Manual | [Midway Mfg. Co.] | ||||
| 210 KB | TXT | Parts List | ||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.7/10 (83 ratings/64 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | June, 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 540 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 8,100 units (confirmed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Happiness - Circus/Carnival - Rollercoasters - Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (9), Kick-out holes (2), Drop target (1), Left crossover return lane, Mini-post screw between flippers. The drop target protects a stationary target. Corkscrew ramp in upper left playfield can be qualified to award extra ball and/or Special. The Cycle Jump ramp in upper right playfield can be qualified to award 1 million points. Actual measured weight: 248 lbs (includes legs). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Barry Oursler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Brian Dolatowski, Bill Pfutzenreuter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Designer Barry Oursler told us how this game got named: Comet wasn’t the original name. It was going to be 'Riverview', named after the amusement park that used to be across the river from Williams. After discussions with management and some of our big distributors, I changed the name and used one of the roller coaster names from that park. Comet was a common name for roller coasters, along with Cyclone and Hurricane. I figured I might as well keep the theme going. Oursler also told us that artist Python Anghelo wanted the top rollover inserts to be 1-9-8-6 in recognition of Halley's Comet near-Earth fly-by in 1986. Comet was the first solid-state machine to feature a one million point shot, using Steve Kordek's voice to announce "One Million!". An example of an electro-mechanical game with a million point shot is Williams' 1957 'Arrow Head'. Bill "Pfutz" Pfutzenreuter told us that Brian Dolatowski was the original programmer. Brian finished all the rules, then left Williams for another job. Pfutz inherited the game, fixed a few bugs, and convinced management to give him more time to make the game better by adding more light shows and flasher effects. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"It's 1-in-a-million!" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Arcade Treasures, page 122 Pinball Snapshots , pages 56-60The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present , page 62Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book A-F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Comet Rule Sheet (14/Jul/2004) by Robert Fellows | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owners List URL: | http://www.pinballowners.com/owners/548 (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 42 KB | ZIP | ROMs | [Williams Electronics, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 5 MB | Instruction Manual (English, with paginated schematics) | [Williams Electronics, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 600 KB | Manual Supplement for Game Adjustment Table (undated) | [Williams Electronics, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 123 MB | MP4 | Flashing Million-Point Award | [Lenny Esposito] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.9/10 (165 ratings/111 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | February 24, 1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 564 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 9,408 units (confirmed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Happiness - Circus/Carnival - Fair | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty: | Mechanical Backbox Animation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Ramps (2), Drop target (1), Scoop (1), Ball kicker (1), Rotating playfield Ferris wheel (1). Shooter channel has elevated skill shot to drop ball to a kicker which propels ball into play. The drop target guards a cellar hole which feeds the scoop. Mini-post screw between flippers. Mechanical backbox animation (ferris wheel revolves). Actual measured weight: 241 lbs (includes legs). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toys: | Ferris Wheel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Barry Oursler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Joe Joos Jr. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Chris Granner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Bill Pfutzenreuter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Careful study of the playfield in the flyer seems to show a quantity of eight flags flying over the amusement park. We do not know if these flags were installed throughout the production run, and many playfields that we have seen do not have all or any of these flags. The flags look fragile enough to not survive the life of the game. As well, some playfields may now contain reproduction flags that have since been made available. The Ferris wheel on the playfield carries the ball for a portion of its rotation. This idea appears earlier on Allied Amusement's 1935 'Barrel Roll'. Included in this listing are three pictures of a game for the Japanese market, coined for yen. The backbox has a spinning light show instead of the mechanical spinning wheel. We do not know how many of these were made. Mark Ritchie told us that he did the voice of the Carnival Barker in this game. The speaker panel on the game shown in the manufacturer's flyer is actually one from Williams' 1987 'F-14 Tomcat'. Production Run Records for Cyclone: Production Start Date: Feb-24-1988 Production End Date: Aug-11-1988 Production Run Quantity: 9408 First ship date: Feb-25-1988 Last ship date: Sep-7-1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"Ride Cyclone ... for a streak of good luck!" "It'll blow you away!" "From the most powerful force in the pinball universe. Feel it and be awed!" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Arcade Treasures, page 124 The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present , page 100Slot Machines and Coin-Op Games , page 60Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book A-F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Cyclone Rulesheet Version 1.0 (Oct/17/1994), by TJ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 36 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-1 | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 181 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-5 | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 7 MB | Manual & Schematics | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 MB | Parts Manual | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service Bulletins: | 1 MB | Service Bulletin Book 1989 (includes Cyclone SS47, SS49, SS50, SS52) | [Williams/Bally/Midway] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 210 KB | German Instruction Card | [Williams Electronics Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 8.1/10 (277 ratings/193 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | October, 1992 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 50005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | FT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams WPC (Fliptronics 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 13,640 units (confirmed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Sports - Fishing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Criss-cross Ramps (2), Rollunder spinner (1), Multiball, Captive ball, Autoplunger (shaped like a fishing rod), ball-launching catapult next to the rotary reel lock. The flippers have a lightning bolt pattern molded into them and reportedly are 1/8 inch shorter than the standard Williams flippers. Designer Mark Ritchie stated that the European distributors had wanted a shorter flipper. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toys: | Rotary fishing reel ball lock, moving fish topper. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concept by: | Mark Ritchie, Python Anghelo, Pat McMahon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Mark Ritchie | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Pat McMahon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dots/Animation by: | Scott Slomiany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Jack Skalon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Chris Granner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Chris Granner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Mark Penacho | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Mark Penacho informed us that voices on this game were provided by Mark Ritchie, Steve Ritchie, Jim Gentile, Chris Granner, and possibly others. Jerry Pinsler sculpted the fish on the topper. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"Catch Em All - Hook Line and Sinker" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Arcade Treasures pp. 135 New York Times 143, January 28, 1994, pp. C1(L) col 1, continued on C26(L). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Fish Tales Guide Version 1.3.2 (Jun/10/1995), by Keefer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owners List URL: | http://www.pinballowners.com/owners/861 (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 334 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-5 | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 274 KB | ZIP | P-2 ROM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 328 KB | ZIP | Revision L-3 Game ROMs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 466 KB | ZIP | Sound ROM L-1 [U18] | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 2 MB | JPG | Manual Amendment (dated November 2, 1992) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 MB | Operations Manual (August 1992) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 384 KB | Operator's Handbook (June 1992) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 188 KB | TXT | Parts List | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 MB | JPG | Schematic Manual Amendment 16-50005-AMD-2 (undated) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 MB | WPC Schematic Manual (Revised May 17, 1993) | [Williams Electronic Games Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 47 MB | WMV | Promotional Sales Video | [Williams] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.0/10 (19 ratings/14 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Capcom Coin-Op, Incorporated (1995-1996) [Trade Name: Capcom] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | September, 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | FFB3004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | FF | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Capcom A0015405 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 750 units (confirmed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Sports - Soccer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), 5-bank drop targets (1), 3-bank drop targets (2), Spinning targets (2). No shooter lane or outlanes. Has speech. Soccer ball attached to backbox. This appears to be the first pinball machine with its dot matrix display (DMD) located under the playfield glass. The 256x64 High Resolution DMD used in this game is larger than on other games. Balls shot under the DMD hit rapidly reset drop targets that are used to animate a virtual ball that continues into the DMD display animations. Speech includes an "adult" mode containing profanity and bodily noises. This game is timed, with each player getting the same amount of time, no matter how many drains. 6 players can play as two teams. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toys: | Soccer ball attached to backbox. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Bryan Hansen, Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Hugh Van Zanten | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Jeff Powell | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | The manufacturer advertised that this game "sports a smaller, lighter backbox for easy disassembly and transportation." Designer Mark Ritchie was working on Kingpin before Flip When a whitewood was approved for release to production, a sequentially-assigned project number was assigned to the game and engineering drawings were started. The Project Number for this game was "PB-11". This number appears on the playfield under the cardholder. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Euroslot (magazine), September 1996, page 47 The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present , page 225Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book A-F | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owners List URL: | http://www.pinballowners.com/owners/3945 (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 3 MB | ZIP | PinMAME Romset | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 MB | ZIP | PinMAME Romset (1.01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 367 KB | ZIP | ROM v1.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 MB | 04 | ROM V1.04 | [Capcom Coin-Op, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 7 MB | Operators Manual - Section 7 only (PB-11 schematics, PB-5 coin door wiring) | [Capcom Coin-Op, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 MB | Operators Manual - Sections 1 thru 6 only (no schematics) | [Capcom Coin-Op, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 2 MB | Backbox Soccer Ball Engineering Drawing | [Capcom Coin-Op, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.5/10 (44 ratings/28 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | April, 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 523 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | GL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 2,750 units (confirmed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Fantasy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (4), Player controlled Magna-Save, 2 or 3 ball Multiball, timed drop targets, mystery bonus ramp scoring. No pop bumpers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toys: | Plastic lizard/dragon head on top of plastic ramps. Creature roars and eyes flash when ball enters. Ball returns to playfield from lizards tongue. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Barry Oursler, Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo, Paul Faris | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Bill Parod | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Ed Suchocki | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Originally, the backglass was to have the standard numeric-only display windows. When the game went into production, the backglass was redesigned to incorporate new alphanumeric displays, and its artwork was changed. Initial backglass and playfield artwork by Paul Faris. Final production backglass artwork by Python Anghelo. Compare the playfield to the two-level playfield of Williams' 1981 'Solar Fire'. Pictured in this listing is an NOS playfield still in its shipping cab 'Grand Lizard' is one of three Williams games that went into production using System 11. All three games have incorrect schematics showing the same error by depicting placement of the flipper end-of-stroke switch on the wrong side of the coil. As far as we know, all games left the factory correctly wired for EOS. Only the schematics were incorrect. No Manual Amendments or Service Bulletins have been found that acknowledge or correct this error. For a correct drawing of EOSS placement, consult the schematic for Williams' 1986 'PIN·BOT' or subsequent Williams games. Programmer Ed Suchocki shares this information about Grand Lizard: Bill Parod was the sound desi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"It's a jungle out there" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R Arcade Treasures , page 123Pinball The Lure of the Silverball, pages 10 and 84 The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present , page 76 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owners List URL: | http://www.pinballowners.com/owners/1070 (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 22 KB | ZIP | Game ROMs L3 | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 KB | ZIP | ROM L3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 3 MB | English Instruction Manual dated May 26, 1986 (no schematics) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 MB | English Preliminary Instruction Manual dated April 11, 1986 (with schematics) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 1 MB | DOC | Drop Target Sticker Sheet | [Alexi Anastasio] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 8.0/10 (154 ratings/119 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | January, 1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 541 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | HS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 17,080 units (confirmed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Cops - Driving - Police - Speeding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (3), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Ramp (1), Kick-out hole (1), 3-bank standup targets (5), Spinning targets (3), Left outlane kickback, Multiball. First pinball to play a complete song. First Williams pin game to use alpha-numeric displays. First use of Auto Percentaging in a solid-state game (for replay scores). First Jackpot available only during multiball. First use of broken switch compensation programming. First SS game with operator report. Actual measured weight: 256 lbs (includes legs). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toys: | Traffic light on the ramp. Rotating police beacon light on top of the backbox. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concept by: | Steve Ritchie | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Steve Ritchie | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Mark Sprenger, Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Steve Ritchie, Bill Parod | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Larry DeMar, Eugene Jarvis, Bill Parod | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Larry DeMar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | "High Speed" was the first solid-state pin game to use automatic replay percentaging. An earlier electro-mechanical pin game with this feature was Williams' 1949 'St. Louis'. This game was the first to have a multiball jackpot that would carry-over from game to game. Williams' 1981 'Hyperball' used alpha-numeric displays before High Speed but is a flipperless arcade game, not a pin game. Regarding the theme of this game, Steve Ritchie has said: "It was based on a true story. I was actually chased by the cops at 146 mph in my 1979 Porsche 928." Ritchie credits Larry DeMar with parts of the design, but DeMar isn't credited for design on the playfield, just software. Python Anghelo did the backglass art and Mark Sprenger did all other art. The artwork near the upper right flipper shows insignia on the roofs of the squad cars as A8, W11, and S81. Mark Sprenger told us that this represented the initials and birthdate of his son, as a little gift to him. He also told us that the designer did not want the color green used anywhere on the playfield, calling it bad luck. Mark used green anyway and included for good luck a small four-leaf clover near the top traffic light. With the success of this game, he believes the clover was responsible for "finally breaking the dreaded green curse." Artist Tim Elliott told us that he is the voice of Dispatch (for example, "Roger, 504. Apprehend him!") 'High Speed' is the first of three Williams games that went into production using System 11. All three games have incorrect schematics showing the same error by depicting placement of the flipper end-of-stroke switch on the wrong side of the coil. As far as we know, all games left the factory correctly wired for EOS. Only the schematics were incorrect. No Manual Amendments or Service Bulletins have been found that acknowledge or correct this error. For a correct drawing of EOSS placement, consult the schematic for Williams' 1986 'PIN·BOT' or subsequent Williams games. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"Everything else is left behind!" "Hot Action Pinball!" "Run the light--and get away-at High Speed." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Arcade Treasures, page 124 Pinball Machines (Eiden-Lukas) , page 131The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present , page 63The Complete Pinball Book , pages 144-145Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
High Speed Rulesheet Version 1.10, by Bill Ung | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 151 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-4 | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 159 KB | Amendments and Additions to the Instruction Manual (probable date Apr 2, 1986) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 MB | English Manual | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 601 KB | German Instruction Manual | [Nova Apparate GMBH & Co.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.5/10 (88 ratings/63 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | August, 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 50012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams WPC (Dot Matrix) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Happiness - Circus/Carnival - Fair | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty: | Mechanical Backbox Animation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Standup targets (4), Ramps (2), 3-bank drop targets (1), 3-ball Multiball, Topper, The Juggler (a ball popper arch), Rotating Ferris wheels (2). Mechanical backbox animation (large disc spins). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Barry Oursler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | John Youssi, Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dots/Animation by: | Tony Goskie, Tim Coman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Gerald Hedberg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Paul Heitsch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Paul Heitsch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Mark Penacho | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | John Youssi's signature is on the backglass and Python Anghelo's signature is on the playfield. The Ferris wheels on the playfield each carry the ball for a portion of its rotation. This feature appeared earlier on Williams' 1988 'Cyclone'. The idea appears even earlier on Allied Amusement's 1935 'Barrel Roll'. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"Hang on to your hat... with rides and games and a whole playfield of carnival attractions, Williams really takes you on a wild ride!" "Hurricane Is Blowing into Town!" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Hurricane Guide Version 1.2.1 (Jun/10/1995), by Keefer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 192 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-2 | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 342 KB | ZIP | Sound ROMs | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 5 MB | English Manual | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 259 KB | Operators Handbook | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 166 KB | TXT | Parts List | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service Bulletins: | 5 KB | Service Bulletin #37 | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 699 KB | Backbox Lamp Locations and Wiring | [Jeff Sucidlo] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Manufacturer: | Midway Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Incorporated, of Chicago, Illinois, USA (1988-1999) [Trade Name: Bally] | |||||||||||||
| Project Date: | 1993 | |||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||
| Production: | Never Produced | |||||||||||||
| Theme: | Music - Singing | |||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Slingshots (2), Left and right crossover return lanes. | |||||||||||||
| Design by: | Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||
| Notes: | Pictured here is blueprint copy of original art by artist Python Anghelo depicting the singer Madonna. According to collector James Loflin, the original art was submitted to Madonna's studio where it was rejected and destroyed by them. Also pictured here is a copy of the payment request to Anghelo for this work. This game was never made. | |||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.6/10 (85 ratings/56 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | |||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | October 10, 1995 | |||||
| Model Number: | 50051 | |||||
| Common Abbreviations: | JB, J*B | |||||
| MPU: | Williams WPC Security (WPC-S) | |||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||
| Production: | 2,428 units (confirmed) | |||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||
| Theme: | Fantasy - Gambling - Outer Space - Robots | |||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), 5-target dropping bank (1), 3-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out holes (3). Opening skillshot sends ball up a conical ramp. Colorful playfield array of lights track progress of hitting targets. A dropping bank of 5 targets lowers to reveal two kick-out holes. Upper level bagatelle mini-playfield. Mechanically-raised left-side ramp. Multiball. Maximum 3 buy-in balls per player (operator option). | |||||
| Design by: | Barry Oursler, Larry DeMar | |||||
| Art by: | John Youssi, Doug Watson | |||||
| Dots/Animation by: | Adam Rhine, Brian Morris | |||||
| Mechanics by: | Robert C. Friesl, Bob Brown | |||||
| Music by: | Jon Hey | |||||
| Sound by: | Jon Hey | |||||
| Software by: | Larry DeMar, Louis Koziarz | |||||
| Notes: | 'Jack-Bot' is third in a series of games with a robot theme, including Williams' 1986 'PIN·BOT' and Williams' 1991 'The Machine: Bride of Pin·bot'. Some games in the production run were built using WPC-95 board sets. Two different playfield versions for this game are noticed, where just below the 5-bank of targets one version uses five arrow inserts that are all white in color, and the other version uses five arrow inserts of different colors. There also are two different plastics used above the entrance to the left ramp where it states "Lite Game Sau It is unknown to us which version of playfield and/or ramp plastic came first, or the reasons for them. Consider these variations: The flyer has colored arrows and the light blue ramp plastic. The promo poster has all white arrows and the light blue ramp plastic. One game pictured in this listing has white arrows and the blue & purple ramp plastic, while another game pictured here has the colored arrows and the light blue ramp plastic. In The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present, Larry DeMar is quoted to say they had briefly considered naming this game "Lucky Star". Pictured in this listing is an example of each of the two cabinet color combinations produced for this game. One combination we refer to as "Red and Gold" and the other is "Gold and Yellow". The latter combination appears on all sides and cannot be attributed to "red fade" from the sun. Artist John Youssi told us that Python Anghelo left this project in mid-design and John and Doug Watson finished the game, with Doug doing the playfield art and John doing the backglass and cabinet art. | |||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"It's Within Everyone's Reach." "A Sure Bet!" | |||||
| Photos in: |
The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present, page 203 Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R | |||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Jack*Bot Rulesheet (Oct/21/1995), by Mark Phaedrus | |||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | |||||
| Additional Media: | Promotional Video (at YouTube) (External site) | |||||
| ROMs: | 3 MB | ZIP | Sample/Prototype ROM 0.4A | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||
| Documentation: | 6 MB | English Manual | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||
| 186 KB | TXT | Parts List | ||||
| Service Bulletins: | 12 KB | Service Bulletin #86 | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.6/10 (57 ratings/41 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | December 12, 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 567 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 5,403 units (confirmed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Cards/Gambling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), 3-bank drop targets (3), Kick-out holes (2). Left and right ramps lead to small elevated playfield. Motorized center ramp raises for ball lock. Spinning wheel in backbox displays poker hand. Multiball (2). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Design by: | Barry Oursler, Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | John Youssi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Joe Joos Jr. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Chris Granner, Jon Hey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Chris Granner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Bill Pfutzenreuter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Uses a unique *stereo* version of the sound board. This board has different power requirements and cabling. We previously showed Mark Sprenger as an artist for this game but he advised us that he is not. Production Run Records for Jokerz!: Production Start Date: Dec-12-1988 Production End Date: Mar-6-1989 Production Run Quantity: 5403 First ship date: Dec-13-1988 Last ship date: Apr-12-1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"Deal yourself in to a real winner!" "Now the deck is stacked in your favor with classic card game fun." "Jokerz! IZ WILD!" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R Pinball Machines (Eiden-Lukas) , page 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Jokerz! Rulesheet Version 1 (Oct/19/1995), by Bill Cooper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owners List URL: | http://www.pinballowners.com/owners/1308 (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 179 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-6 | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 6 MB | Operations Manual (low-res; has all pages 1-88) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 MB | Operations Manual (low-res; missing pages 73-88) | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 41 MB | Operations Manual (Section 3 only, pages 67-88, diagrams & schematics) | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 827 KB | Preliminary Operations Manual (December 1988; six pages numbered 0-5) | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multimedia Files: | 475 KB | MP3 | Double Sound (Removed by request of Planetary Pinball) | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 234 KB | MP3 | High Score Sound (Removed by request of Planetary Pinball) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 159 KB | MP3 | Jackpot Sound (Removed by request of Planetary Pinball) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 294 KB | MP3 | Lock Sound (Removed by request of Planetary Pinball) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 487 KB | MP3 | Main Sound (Removed by request of Planetary Pinball) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 157 KB | MP3 | Million Sound (Removed by request of Planetary Pinball) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 507 KB | MP3 | Multiball Sound (Removed by request of Planetary Pinball) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 3 KB | Sound Wiring Corrections | [James Greenhalgh] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 332 KB | William Service Tip For Audio Hum | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 8.0/10 (152 ratings/107 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | October 06, 1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 549 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | PB, P*B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 12,001 units (confirmed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Fantasy - Outer Space - Robots | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), 5-target dropping bank (1), 3-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out holes (3). Opening skill shot sends ball up a conical ramp. Colorful playfield array of lights track progress of hitting targets. A dropping bank of 5 standup targets lowers to reveal two kick-out holes. Upper level bagatelle mini-playfield. 2-ball multiball. Actual measured weight: 242 lbs (includes legs). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concept by: | Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Barry Oursler, Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Joe Joos Jr. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Chris Granner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Chris Granner, Bill Parod | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Bill Pfutzenreuter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Playfield design used again on Williams' 1995 'Jack·Bot'. Production Run Records for Pinbot: Production Start Date: Oct-6-1986 Production End Date: Feb-10-1987 Production Run Quantity: 12001 First ship date: Prior to Jan-5-1987 Last ship date: unknown, records missing, last record dated Mar-3-1987 had 2 in inventory. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"The ultimate machine." "All this...made humanly possible by Williams" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Silver Knight pp. June/July 1995 The Complete Pinball Book , page 234Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R Pinball The Lure of the Silverball, page 94 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 83 KB | ZIP | Game ROMs L-3 | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 98 KB | ZIP | Prototype Roms | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 35 KB | ZIP | ROM Hack (Solar Value Reset Each Game 500,000; Solar Adv. 250,000) | [Francis] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 73 KB | ZIP | U22 Speech ROM Image | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 3 MB | English Manual | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 20 KB | DOCX | Pinbot Rulesheet Sept-6-2010 | [Mike Sweetser] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.6/10 (51 ratings/41 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | August 01, 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 573 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | PF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 4,751 units (confirmed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Cops and Robbers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Ramps (2), 3-bank standup targets (3), Kick-out holes (3), 2-ball Multiball. A plunger skill shot shoots the ball into the rollunder spinner lane for a random award. The right ramp has a diverter which routes the ball either to the lock area or to a habitrail leading to the left inlane. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toys: | Moving Car | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concept by: | Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Mark Ritchie, Barry Oursler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo, John Youssi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Joe Joos Jr., Jack Skalon, Irv Grabel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Chris Granner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Chris Granner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Bill Pfutzenreuter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Promo items include toy car, notepad and hat. This game was planned to be a 'Batman' license...the police car was to be the Batmobile and the Jail was to be the Bat Cave. Designer Mark Ritchie stated that the art has to be changed at the last minute because Data East, a competitor, already had the license for Data East's 1991 'Batman'. The yellow limousine taxi in the backglass appeared previously on designer Mark Ritchie's game Williams' 1988 'Taxi'. In the Files section are four large zipfiles of pictures of an Engineering Test Game, possibly MEL, having serial number 573 X270006. Also included there is a PDF of a Q&A between the game owner and designer Mark Ritchie about this test game, referencing some of the images contained in the zipfiles. Production Run Records for Police Force: Production Start Date: Aug-1-1989 Production End Date: Nov-1-1989 Production Run Quantity: 4751 First ship date: Aug-7-1989 Last ship date: Dec-19-1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"The world's most wanted pinball!" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Pinball Trader pp. Volume 3 Issue 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Police Force Rulesheet Version 1.1, by Jim Seward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owners List URL: | http://www.pinballowners.com/owners/1841 (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 182 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-4 | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 61 KB | ZIP | German Game ROM LG-4 - U26/U27 | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 480 KB | English Manual Amendment | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 32 MB | Operations Manual | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 MB | Test Manual (French) | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service Bulletins: | 415 KB | Service Bulletin SS61 (9 February 1990, corrections for spinning target assembly) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 76 MB | ZIP | Engineering Test Game - Images DSC07899-DSC07920 | [Troy Gleason] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 82 MB | ZIP | Engineering Test Game - Images DSC07922-DSC07939 | [Troy Gleason] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 68 MB | ZIP | Engineering Test Game - Images DSC07940-DSC07996 | [Troy Gleason] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 65 MB | ZIP | Engineering Test Game - Images DSC07997-DSC08013 and IMG6119 | [Troy Gleason] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 92 KB | Engineering Test Game - Q&A with designer Mark Ritchie | [M. Ritchie, T. Gleason, and J. Stafford] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 773 KB | Instructions for using Flipper Shaft End Play Spacing Gauge | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.4/10 (94 ratings/75 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Midway Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Incorporated, of Chicago, Illinois, USA (1988-1999) [Trade Name: Bally] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | February, 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 50022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | P*P*Y* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams WPC (DCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 4,217 units (confirmed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Cartoons - Licensed Theme | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty: | Widebody | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), 2-,3-,4-, and 6-ball multiball. Maximum 1 buy-in ball per player (operator option). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Barry Oursler, Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | John Youssi, Python Anghelo, Pat McMahon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Paul Heitsch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Paul Heitsch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Mike Boon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | Voice-over artist Tim Kitzrow provided the voice of Popeye. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"A magnifisink new pinball from Bally" "A First Class Passage to Profits" "I yam armed and ready to save the planek!" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present, page 186 Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Popeye Saves The Earth Rulesheet Version 1.0, by Adrian Donati | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Media: | Promotional Video (at YouTube) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 384 KB | ZIP | Export Game ROM L-5 | [Midway Mfg. Co.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 MB | ZIP | Prototype Romset | [Midway Mfg. Co.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 512 KB | BIN | ROM LX-4 | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 46 MB | Manual | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 MB | Operator Handbook | [Midway Mfg. Co.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 225 KB | TXT | Parts List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 2 MB | Proposed Game Theme | [Python Anghelo] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 8.0/10 (143 ratings/98 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | August 31, 1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 553 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams System 11B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 7,300 units (confirmed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Automobiles - Transportation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Kick-out holes (2), 3-bank drop targets (2), Standup target (1). A left-side catapult propels the ball airborne into a habitrail. A plunger lane skill shot shoots the ball into the "Spin-Out" whirlpool to score up to 100,000 points. Actual measured weight: 245 lbs (includes legs). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concept by: | Python Anghelo, Mark Ritchie | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Mark Ritchie | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Python Anghelo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Craig Fitpold, Tony Kraemer, Mark Kim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Chris Granner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Chris Granner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Ed Boon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | First Williams game to display four-player scores using only two alpha-numeric 16-character displays. The first games in production were made with a blonde 'Marilyn' taxi passenger, a likeness of Marilyn Monroe. This was changed during production to be a darker-haired 'Lola', ostensibly a likeness of no one famous. We asked Roger Sharpe about the reason for this change. He replies: Suffice it to say that we did have some limited run of machines featuring a 'blonde Marilyn' — and I don’t know if these were for international only. However, we were informed that there were rights that needed to be secured in order to use Marilyn and the decision was made to just alter the artwork so that the female character was renamed ‘Lola’ for the main production run. If memory serves, and I can’t say with certainty—there might be games that were manufactured with a brunette Lola and then a redheaded Lola. The changes needed to introduce 'Lola' include backglass art, playfield art, game software, and instruction card. According to Mark Ritchie, as explained in the book The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present, at least 200 sample games were in the process of being shipped with 'Marilyn' before the change had to be made. He also explained the name 'Lola' was taken from a 1970s song about a transvestite, chosen to befit her muscular arms as depicted on the backglass. Marilyn's face appears twice on the playfield: directly below the center drop target bank and also as an illuminating insert further down. We have seen one instance of the Lola playfield where she was still blonde near the drop targets but was a brunette in the insert. We don't know how many playfields were made this way. Production Run Records for Taxi: Production Start Date: Aug-31-1988 Production End Date: Dec-14-1988 Production Run Quantity: 7300 First ship date: Aug-31-1988 Last ship date: Feb-13-1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"The one taxi Marilyn, Gorbie, Santa, Dracula... and Operators Everywhere are Hailing!" "The one taxi Lola, Gorbie, Santa, Dracula... and Operators Everywhere are Hailing!" "Get ready for the taxi everyone's going to be lining up for!" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Chicago Tribune December 31, 1989, pp. Sect. 10, p. 14-19. Newsweek 112, December 5, 1988, pp. 76+. Pinball Art , page 100 (Lola)Pinball Trader, Vol 3 No. 1, Sept-Oct 1988, page 31 (Marilyn) The Complete Pinball Book , pages 180, 181, and 234 (Marilyn)Pinball Machines, page 131 (Marilyn) Arcade Treasures , page 125 (Marilyn)The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present , page 102 (Marilyn, Lola)Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book S-Z (Marilyn, Lola) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
Taxi Rulesheet, by Mark Valentine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 179 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-3 (Marilyn) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 179 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-4 (Lola) | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 45 KB | Cover Letter to Operator for Preliminary Operations Manual (August 1988) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 MB | English Operations Manual (September 1988, page 8 is illegible) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 353 KB | Preliminary Operations Manual (August 1988, no schematics) | [Williams Electronic Games, Inc.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 MB | Reference Diagrams and Schematics (paginated) | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service Bulletins: | 1 MB | Service Bulletin Book 1989 (includes Taxi SS54, SS55) | [Williams/Bally/Midway] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 49 KB | TIF | Instruction Card | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 KB | Reproduction Instruction Card (Lola) | [Per Martinson] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 96 KB | Reproduction Instruction Card (Marilyn) | [Per Martinson] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 8.0/10 (227 ratings/151 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | February 11, 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 50002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Abbreviations: | TM:BOP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams WPC (Alpha Numeric) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 8,100 units (confirmed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Fantasy - Outer Space - Robots | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshot in the pop bumper area, Ramps (2), Spinning target (1), 2-ball Multiball. Upper level bagatelle mini-playfield. Two elevated chicane lanes on the right side have interwoven paths. Plunger lane has elevated skill shot to drop ball to a kicker which kicks the ball into the pop bumper area. The woman's he Heartbeat Ramp (the center ramp) is a dual-path ramp which diverts the ball either to the right inlane or to the plunger lane, depending on the ball's path in the mini-playfield. One Diamond Plate playfield version shown in this listing reportedly has these differences from those made later in production: yellow billion shot yellow 1 billion when lit (big wheel) yellow 500 k (big wheel) yellow lites extra ball (left loop) yellow extra ball (small wheel) yellow lite jackpot (small wheel) yellow one more time (between flippers) yellow 500 k (right loop) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concept by: | Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | John Trudeau, Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | John Youssi, Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanics by: | Joe Joos Jr., Jack Skalon, Zofia Bil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Dan Forden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Jon Hey, Rich Karstens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Brian Eddy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | This 1991 machine has alphanumeric displays and the Williams "W" logo on the speaker grilles. A licensed conversion kit changed these items. See Dutch Pinball's 2014 'The Machine: Bride of Pin·bot 2.0'. Stephanie Rogers (http://www.hipchick.com) plays the voice of The Machine. 10/27/2010 A user reports that ROM version L-7 has a multi-player bug in it and is not recommended. The error is: If any player joins the billionaire's club, after they drain and their bonus is collected, the machine will reset. L-6 does not contain this bug. Artist John Youssi provided us the following information: I painted the back Looking at the play | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Slogans: |
"Here Comes the Bride!" "Watch Her Turn Heads!" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
Smithsonian 23(10), January 1993, pp. 96-103. pp. (Backglass) The Complete Pinball Book , page 235Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rule Sheets: |
The Machine Bride of Pinbot Guide Version 1.1.2 (Jun/10/1995), by Keefer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Eggs: | Available at Cows and Easter Eggs (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROMs: | 141 KB | ZIP | Game ROM L-7 | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 417 KB | ZIP | Revision L-4 Game ROM | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 126 KB | ZIP | Revision L-5 Game ROM | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 126 KB | ZIP | Revision L-6 Game ROM | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88 KB | ZIP | ROM L-8 Billionaire Club Bug Fix | [Williams Electronics] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 290 KB | ZIP | Sound ROMs | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 3 MB | Operations Manual | [Williams Electronic Games] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 182 KB | TXT | Parts List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 222 KB | JPG | Head Service Instructions sheet | [Williams Electronic Games] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 MB | ZIP | Manual Page 3-16 | [Williams Electronics] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Fun Rating: | 7.4/10 (20 ratings/17 comments) [ Add Your Rating! ]
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| Manufacturer: | Midway Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Incorporated, of Chicago, Illinois, USA (1988-1999) [Trade Name: Bally] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Of Manufacture: | June, 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Number: | 60020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPU: | Williams WPC Security (WPC-S) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 2 units (confirmed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial Number Database: | View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theme: | Circus - Carnival | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (7), Pop bumpers (4), Drop targets (3), Kick-out hole (1). No left outlane. Buy-In feature. The lower playfield has three flippers: two are offset and a third one rests vertically nearby, for flipping balls that drain from the Ring 3 playfield via the corkscrew habitrail. Flipping a ball on the lower playfield up the left center ramp delivers it to the Ring 2 playfield where its one flipper is used to flip the ball up a ramp to the elephant's trunk. The elephant then raises its head to roll the ball along its trunk to the habitrail behind it, routing the ball to the Ring 3 playfield. This playfield has one small flipper and a mini-slingshot kicker in place of a left flipper. A skillful shot up the rear ramp of this playfield delivers the ball to a magnetic ball lifter which elevates it to fall into the clown's playfield. Two small flippers on this final playfield are used to score the three drop targets and to score a jackpot behind them. After jackpot, the ball is returned via habitrail to the right flipper on the lower playfield. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Design by: | Python Anghelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art by: | Pat McMahon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dots/Animation by: | Scott Slomiany, Eugene Geer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music by: | Dan Forden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound by: | Dan Forden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software by: | Dan Lee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: | James Loflin states five sets of prototype playfields were completed for this new pinball machine design. We know that two complete prototype machines were made. One had belonged to Steve Kordek and is now in the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. The other one is in a private collection. There was knowledge circulating of a Pinball Circus that had shipped to Germany, suggesting three games were made. We asked Ken Fedesna, former Executive VP/General Manager over Williams/Bally/Midway from 1988 until their close of pinball production in 1999, if he could clarify how many were made. He replies: I looked through my Operation Meeting notes from 1992, 1993, and 1994 concerning Pinball Circus, and found that we only built 2 Engineering proto An earlier all-mechanical game with a 3-dimensional playfield is Keystone Engineering Company's 1933 'Kicko Aristocrat'. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photos in: |
The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present, page 191 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Documentation: | 194 KB | TXT | Parts List | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Files: | 345 KB | Pinball Circus US Patent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Manufacturer: | Capcom Coin-Op, Incorporated (1995-1996) [Trade Name: Capcom] | |||||
| Project Date: | December, 1996 | |||||
| Common Abbreviations: | ZB | |||||
| Type: | Solid State Electronic (SS) | |||||
| Production: | Never Produced | |||||
| Theme: | Adult | |||||
| Notable Features: | Flippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (15), Drop targets (11), Kick-out holes (2). | |||||
| Design by: | Python Anghelo, Bryan Hansen | |||||
| Software by: | Bill Pfutzenreuter | |||||
| Notes: | Python came up with the concept for this game in 1985 while working for Williams. A signed concept drawing from 1985 is in our Files section. We assume he presented his concept to Williams but we know nothing came from it at that time. While at Capcom in 1996, Anghelo made a whitewood of his vision for this game. Pictures of this whitewood are in the Files section. William Pfutzenreuter told us he programmed it with base rules. At the 2008 Pinball Expo autograph session in Chicago, Python Anghelo told an IPDB Editor the following: Zingy Bingy was not pornographic. It was a spoof on the conflict between male and female: We don't see such a flipper on his 1996 whitewood but we assume his concept evolved across the years. In fact, Steve Tsubota, a collector, told us in 2014 that more than one prototype playfield exists. He says: "The game has only a few rules programmed in, although I have the design documentation which describes what the rules of the game were intended to be. There is another version of the playfield which has a mechanical mechanism for the faces. This playfield, which is not functional, had a rotating wheel to change the expression of the two characters to show their moods. On the prototype, this was to be implemented with the DMD, not unlike the ringmaster's face in Pinball Circus. The "gameplay" for the game was for the male character to get the female character "in the mood" for his sexual advances. Only then would the panty drop target stay down allowing the ball to be bounced between the male and female genitalia." Capcom executives saw this whitewood and unsurprisingly had a negative reaction to it. Python tried to change the theme (and mark up the whitewood) to Adam and Eve, but this did not help. It never made it past this whitewood stage of development when Capcom, who had been laying off employees over several months, terminated all of its remaining employees on December 9, 1996. Therefore, it never was released to production to then have a Project Number assigned to it and to start engineering drawings. | |||||
| Files: | 3 MB | Image Portfolio Of 1996 Whitewood | [Jim Schelberg] | |||
| 1 MB | Image Portfolio Of 1996 Whitewood | [Scott Matzen] | ||||
| 1 MB | Original 1985 Concept Art | [Python Anghelo] | ||||
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