Force II
About This Machine
Force II, designed by John Osborne and released by Gottlieb in February 1981, is a solid-state widebody pinball machine built on the Gottlieb System 80 platform, embodying the essence of space combat with its aliens-and-outer-space theme.
The gameplay on Force II is characterized by a fast-paced, target-heavy experience: four flippers allow for rapid-fire shots across the wide playfield, supported by three pop bumpers and three slingshots. The layout is loaded with targets, including two 5-bank drop target banks, a 4-bank of drop targets, two standup targets, a spinning target, a kick-out hole, and a slot kicker, and the game offers a 2-ball multiball. Electronic sound backed by an electromechanical knocker rounds out the package.
The artwork, by David Moore, features a striking representation of outer space combat, complete with alien spacecraft and starry backgrounds. Gottlieb produced a confirmed 2,000 units of this four-player game, model number 661, making it a solid example of the company's early-1980s System 80 widebody era.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Combat - Aliens - Outer Space
- Model Number:
- 661
- MPU:
- Gottlieb System 80
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (3), Standup targets (2), 5-bank drop targets (2), 4-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out hole (1), Spinning target (1), Slot kicker (1), 2-ball multiball. Sound: electronic, EM knocker Actual measured weight: 260 lbs (includes legs).
Credits
- Designer:
- John Osborne
- Artist:
- David Moore