Gilligan's Island

Gilligan's Island, released in May 1991 by Midway Manufacturing Company under the Bally trade name, holds a genuine place in pinball history: it was the first pinball game with a Dot Matrix Display (DMD) released by Williams/Bally. Although Williams' Terminator 2: Judgment Day was the first Williams/Bally game designed with a DMD, that title took longer to complete and reached production later. Designed by Ward Pemberton and Dan Langlois on the Williams WPC platform, with artwork by John Youssi, roughly 4,100 units were produced.

Key gameplay features include dual flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, 14 stand-up targets, and a kick-out hole, as well as a rotating "Jungle Run" circular platform in the upper left corner. This unique mechanism reconfigures the ball lanes that enter and exit it, adding an unpredictable element to gameplay. Other notable features include a vertical up-kicker, a middle-left kickback lane, and a left outlane kickback.

The machine's design and artwork are faithful adaptations of the classic 1960s sitcom "Gilligan's Island," featuring iconic characters and settings, with voice-over artist Tim Kitzrow providing the voice of Mr. Howell. Its combination of a novel rotating-platform mechanism, DMD-first pedigree, and nostalgic theme make it an intriguing addition to any pinball collection.