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PIN·BOT

Manufacturer: Williams Electronics Games, Incorporated, a subsidiary of WMS Ind., Incorporated (1985-1999) [Trade Name: Williams]
Year: 1986
Date: October 06, 1986
Type: Solid State Electronic (SS)
Players: 4
Production: 12,001 units (confirmed)

About This Machine

PIN·BOT is a solid-state electronic pinball machine from 1986 that stands out for its innovative design and gameplay. Conceived by Python Anghelo and designed by Barry Oursler and Python Anghelo, the game pushed the boundaries of pinball art and theme with its futuristic, outer-space, robot-inspired design. It includes a 2-ball multiball feature, one of several notable mechanics that helped make it a standout Williams title of the era.

The playfield is a marvel of engineering, featuring an array of lights and targets that track progress as players navigate the robotic world of PIN·BOT. Key features include three pop bumpers, a five-target dropping bank, a three-bank drop target, and kick-out holes that add to the game's frenetic energy. The upper level bagatelle mini-playfield provides a unique challenge, while the opening skill shot sends the ball up a conical ramp, adding an element of strategy to the gameplay.

The design and art on PIN·BOT are a testament to the creativity of its era. The colorful playfield array of lights and targets creates a mesmerizing display that immerses players in the game's theme. Its playfield design was reused for Williams' 1995 title Jack·Bot. With its striking gameplay and visually distinctive design, PIN·BOT remains a fondly remembered title among pinball enthusiasts.

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Technical Details

Theme:
Fantasy - Outer Space - Robots
Model Number:
549
MPU:
Williams System 11A
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).

Credits

Designer:
Barry Oursler, Python Anghelo
Artist:
Python Anghelo
Software:
Bill Pfutzenreuter
Music:
Chris Granner
Sound:
Chris Granner, Bill Parod
Mechanics:
Joe Joos Jr.

ROM Files

  • Game ROMs L-3
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  • Prototype Roms
    98 KB
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  • ROM Hack (Solar Value Reset Each Game 500,000; Solar Adv. 250,000)
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  • U22 Speech ROM Image
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Documentation

Other Files

  • Pinbot Rulesheet Sept-6-2010
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