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Naruto

Type: Solid State Electronic (SS)
Players: 4

About This Machine

The Naruto machine is a re-themed conversion of Gottlieb's 1981 'Force II,' updated with Naruto-branded artwork and graphics rather than being an original design. This kind of re-theming is common in some markets, where operators or distributors update an older machine's cabinet and playfield art to a newer, more popular license while keeping the original hardware and rule set largely intact.

The underlying Force II hardware provides four flippers, three pop bumpers, three slingshots, a 5-bank and a 4-bank drop target, a kick-out hole, a spinning target, and a ball kicker — a fast-paced, feature-rich solid-state layout for four players.

Specific details of this particular re-theme, including who performed the conversion and when, are not documented. As a re-themed game rather than an original release, its historical significance lies mainly in illustrating how existing pinball hardware has been repurposed with new licensed artwork over time.

Technical Details

Notable Features:
Flippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (3), 5-bank drop targets (2), 4-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out hole (1), Spinning target (1), Ball kicker (1).

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