Playboy 35th Anniversary
About This Machine
The Playboy 35th Anniversary pinball machine, released in May 1989 by Data East Pinball, is a licensed machine celebrating the Playboy brand. Designed by Joe Kaminkow and Ed Cebula, with art by Kevin O'Connor and music/sound by Kyle Johnson, the game's design and artwork nod to the iconic magazine's imagery.
Gameplay features two flippers, three pop bumpers, and two slingshots, providing players with a variety of shots and strategies to master. As a solid-state electronic (SS) machine, it allowed for more complex gameplay mechanics than earlier electro-mechanical designs. The machine has an actual measured weight of 241 lbs, including legs.
Produced from May to August 1989 with 2,338 confirmed units built, the Playboy 35th Anniversary is a notable licensed release from Data East's late-1980s lineup and remains a sought-after collector's item among enthusiasts today.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Celebrities - Licensed
- Model Number:
- 500-5505-01
- MPU:
- DataEast/Sega Version 2
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2). Actual measured weight: 241 lbs (includes legs).
Credits
- Designer:
- Joe Kaminkow, Ed Cebula
- Artist:
- Kevin O'Connor
- Music:
- Kyle Johnson
- Sound:
- Kyle Johnson
Documentation
- DownloadEnglish Manual (with schematics)14 MB