International Shoot-Out
About This Machine
International Shoot-Out is a solid-state electronic pinball machine from Design Plus Industries of Peoria, Illinois. Its exact production year is not documented. It's a head-to-head game built for two-player simultaneous competition: two players stand at opposite ends of the playfield, each with manual controls that operate only the flippers facing their opponent's side — an unusual and confrontational take on standard pinball control schemes.
The game was produced in two separate playfield versions, letting operators choose between an ice hockey theme or a soccer theme (an example of the ice hockey version carries model number 14-11CC-02). Features include four mechanical flippers, automatic ball serve, and electronic scoring, all set on a translucent playfield illuminated from underneath by four fluorescent tubes for a distinctive visual effect.
The cabinet was substantial, advertised at 89.5 inches long, 33 inches wide, and 40.5 inches high, and weighing 500 pounds. Specific designer credits are not documented, but International Shoot-Out remains a notable example of head-to-head pinball design from Design Plus Industries.
Technical Details
- Theme:
- Sports - Ice Hockey - Soccer
- Notable Features:
- Mechanical flippers (4). Translucent playfield illuminated from underneath by four fluorescent tubes. Automatic ball serve, electronic scoring. This is a head-to-head game where two players at opposite ends of the playfield compete in simultaneous play. Each player has manual controls which control only those flippers facing the opponent. Cabinet advertised as 89.5 inches long, 33 inches wide, and 40.5 inches high, weighing 500 lbs.