Tales of the Arabian Nights

Tales of the Arabian Nights is a solid-state electronic pinball machine designed by John Popadiuk, with art by Pat McMahon, manufactured by Williams in May 1996 on the WPC-95 platform, with 3,128 units confirmed produced. Drawing on the Arabic-language folk tale collection known in English as One Thousand and One Nights, it features a fantasy/myth theme with a lamp atop spinning posts and a genie-bash toy.

One of the most distinctive aspects of Tales of the Arabian Nights is its use of "spike" mechanisms on the top of each flipper inlane. These metal spikes can rise up to encircle the ball, temporarily stopping it from exiting the outlane and forcing players to navigate the playfield with precision. The machine also supports 2-, 3-, and 4-ball multiball, along with a shooter lane skill shot, and features three electromagnets, two slingshots, three pop bumpers, two captive balls, and two Newton ball posts, combining to create an immersive fantasy experience.

While specific playfield and cabinet artwork details beyond what is documented are not confirmed, Tales of the Arabian Nights is well regarded among pinball enthusiasts for its innovative toys and layered rule set, making it a notable title from Williams' late-1990s WPC-95 era.