Naruto
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).