Supersonic

Supersonic, designed by Greg Kmiec and released in March 1979 by Bally Manufacturing Corporation, is an aircraft-and-travel-themed solid-state pinball machine. Its playfield layout is identical to Bally's earlier 1976 title Star Ship, repurposed here with a new supersonic-flight theme evoking real-world aircraft like the Concorde, which began international passenger service in 1976.

The game's playfield combines flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, a 5-bank drop target, four standup targets, a kick-out hole, and a spinning target for a layered set of shots. Notably, the game can display a maximum score of 999,990 points per player.

Kevin O'Connor's artwork brings the aircraft theme to life with dynamic, colorful imagery befitting the excitement of supersonic flight. With over 10,000 units confirmed produced, Supersonic was a solid commercial success for Bally during the late 1970s.