Indianapolis 500
About This Machine
The Indianapolis 500 pinball machine is a title from the mid-1990s solid-state era, designed by Dennis Nordman and released in 1995 by Midway Manufacturing Company (under the Bally trade name).
Gameplay-wise, Indianapolis 500 boasts three flippers and three pop bumpers, allowing players to navigate the high-speed racing experience with precision and skill. The game's multiball mode adds an extra layer of excitement as multiple balls are released onto the playfield at once, and a spinning car toy shakes the machine for added feedback. The game also included an unlimited buy-in ball option available at the operator's discretion.
The Indianapolis 500's design and art, by Dan Hughes and Paul Barker, capture the essence of America's iconic racing event, with a digital game built into the Dot Matrix Display adding to the auto-racing atmosphere. As one of Dennis Nordman's designs from this era, the game remains a familiar title among pinball collectors and enthusiasts.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Sports - Auto Racing
- Model Number:
- 50026
- MPU:
- Williams WPC Security (WPC-S)
- Toys:
- Spinning car shakes machine.
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (3), Pop bumpers (3), Multiball, Autoplunger, digital game in DMD. Unlimited buy-in balls per player (operator option).
Credits
- Designer:
- Dennis Nordman
- Artist:
- Dan Hughes, Paul Barker
- Software:
- Mike Boon, Craig Sylla
- Music:
- Chris Granner
- Sound:
- Chris Granner
- Mechanics:
- Win Schilling, Armando Zuniga
- Dots/Animation:
- Adam Rhine, Brian Morris