ALIEN Limited Edition
About This Machine
The ALIEN Limited Edition pinball machine is a highly sought-after collector's item and a testament to Heighway Pinball's commitment to creating unique and immersive gaming experiences. As one of the final productions from this renowned UK-based manufacturer (2014-2017), this limited edition model stands out for its distinct art, illumination, and features not found in the standard edition. This pinball machine is a significant addition to any collection, offering a chance to own a piece of gaming history.
At the heart of ALIEN Limited Edition lies an engaging gameplay experience that's characteristic of Heighway Pinball's solid-state electronic designs. The game boasts 4 flippers, 3 pop bumpers, and innovative elements such as spinning targets, magnets, and a magnetic ball-grabber extending from the Xenomorph's mouth at the top of the playfield. A key feature is the multiball mode, which adds an extra layer of excitement to the gameplay. The game also features a large LCD in the center of the playfield that provides vital information during gameplay.
The design and art of ALIEN Limited Edition are particularly noteworthy. The machine's backglass art, illuminating cabinet side panels, and EL blades inside the artwork create a striking visual experience. Bright lime green powder-coated metal trim and legs add to its distinctive look. One interesting trivia point is that this limited edition model features a shaker motor and two beacons as a backbox topper, which sets it apart from the standard edition. The ALIEN Limited Edition's blend of cutting-edge technology, immersive gameplay, and unique design elements make it a true gem for pinball enthusiasts and collectors.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Licensed Theme - Science Fiction
- Toys:
- Xenomorph he ad Facehuggers (2)
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Spinning targets (2), Magnets (2), 3-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out hole (1), Scoop (1), Multiball. A large LCD in center playfield is flush with playfield surface. A smaller LCD is vertically mounted on upper playfield. Pop bumpers have color-changing lamps. Magnetic ball-grabber extends out of Xenomorph's mouth at top of playfield. Illuminating cabinet side panels easily slide in and out by the operator. Playfield glass lifts out in its own metal frame. Playfield side walls have art. Automatic plunger. Has voice; an operator-selected Family Mode option removes profanity. Almost all playfield switches are inductive switches (not micro-switches) that are hidden below the top surface of the playfield. Factory-installed illumination: Backbox - all lamps are non-color-changing LEDs. Playfield - all lamps, including GI*, are individually addressable, fully color changing LEDs. Cabinet - side panels and front have all non-color-changing LEDs. *Prototype and early production games used GI lamp "towers" with 5 LED elements (one pointing in each cardinal direction, plus one pointing straight up). Later games switched back to regular single-element LED's for GI. This Limited Edition differs from Heighway Pinball, Ltd.'s 2017 'ALIEN (Standard Edition)' in that it comes equipped with different backglass art, different illuminating cabinet side panels, illuminated EL (electroluminescence) blades inside cabinet artwork, shaker motor, two beacons as a backbox topper, and bright lime green powder-coated metal trim and legs.
Credits
- Designer:
- Dave Sanders
- Artist:
- Aurich Lawson, Garret Popek
- Software:
- Brian Dominy, Joe Schober
- Music:
- David Thiel
- Sound:
- David Thiel
- Mechanics:
- James Aaron Rees
- Dots/Animation:
- Kelly Mazurowski