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Olympics

Manufacturer: Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company (1932-1977)
Year: 1975
Date: January 08, 1975
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 2

About This Machine

The Chicago Coin Manufacturing Company's Olympics pinball machine, released in January 1975, was designed by Wendell McAdams, Jerry Koci, and Albin Peters, with art by Christian Marche. With its Olympic Games sports theme, the machine has become a notable piece among electro-mechanical pinball collectors, and a 4-player version was released the same year as Chicago Coin's 'Super Star.'

Key features include two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, standup targets, spinning targets, and a right-outlane ball return gate. The Action Ring is particularly notable, as it adds an extra layer of challenge to the gameplay experience. Additionally, the end-of-ball bonus feature rewards players for their persistence, while the replay wheel allows scoring up to a maximum of 28. The machine's sound design includes three distinct chimes and a knocker.

The Olympics pinball machine features an Olympic-themed design that captures the spirit of international competition, with art by Christian Marche reflecting Chicago Coin's mid-1970s house style.

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Technical Details

Theme:
Sports - Olympic Games
Model Number:
452
Notable Features:
Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (2), Spinning targets (2), Right outlane ball return gate, Action ring. End-of-ball bonus. Replay wheel maximum: 28 Sound: 3 chimes, knocker.

Credits

Designer:
Wendell McAdams, Jerry Koci, Albin Peters
Artist:
Christian Marche

Documentation

  • Schematic Diagram (continuous)
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