# PACIFIC PINBALL MUSEUM’S ‘SHOOT THE MOON’ 2016 EXPOSITION **Source:** Pinball News Website **Type:** article **Published:** 2016-12-22 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2016/12/22/pacific-pinball-museums-shoot-the-moon-2016-exposition --- ## Analysis Pacific Pinball Museum held its seventh exposition, 'Shoot the Moon' (November 10-13, 2016), in a newly acquired 45,000 sq ft annex in Alameda, California. The four-day event showcased nearly 500 playable pinball machines from the museum's 1,300+ game collection, spanning from 1933 mechanical games through 2016, with special emphasis on 132 woodrail and wedgehead games from the 1947-1975 'golden age.' The exposition celebrated the museum's expansion efforts and fundraising progress toward relocating to a historic Carnegie Library building. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Pacific Pinball Museum's collection contains over 1,300 pinball games total — _Direct statement in article introduction describing museum's scale and reach_ - [HIGH] The new PPM Annex is 45,000 square feet — _Explicitly stated multiple times regarding the venue size and capacity_ - [HIGH] 440 games were available for free play at the exposition — _Stated in 'WORKING GAMES ON THE SHOW FLOOR' section with comprehensive game list_ - [HIGH] 132 working woodrail pins were displayed, ranging from Gottlieb's 1947 Flying Trapeze through their Flipper — _Explicit statement in highlights section with supporting game list_ - [HIGH] Larry Zartarian contributed 240 working woodrails and wedgeheads to the exposition — _Named as special contributor with specific count mentioned_ - [HIGH] This was PPM's seventh exposition after a four-year hiatus — _Opening paragraphs establish the exposition number and timeline_ - [HIGH] Games represented 21 different manufacturers at the show — _Explicit statement with manufacturer breakdown table provided_ - [HIGH] The museum's main location at 1510 Webster Street features 100-110 games on free play, open 6 days a week — _Described in venue section of article_ ### Notable Quotes > "Far fewer machines have come to market since Bally, Williams and Gottlieb's successors closed their pinball operations at the end of the last century. And, since the PPM is a museum, not an arcade, our focus is on acquiring older, more historic games while they're still available." > — **PPM Board Member**, N/A > _Explains PPM's acquisition philosophy and the scarcity of post-2000 machines in the collection_ > "Many of the games made from 2000 on are in the hands of collectors. And since we rely most heavily upon donations, we don't expect to receive many games from that era for quite a while." > — **PPM Board Member**, N/A > _Clarifies why modern games are underrepresented in museum collections despite active market_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Pacific Pinball Museum | organization | Nonprofit museum in Alameda, CA with 1,300+ game collection; hosted 'Shoot the Moon' exposition in November 2016 | | Michael Schiess | person | PPM Founder, featured in exposition documentation | | Larry Zartarian | person | PPM Board President and Treasurer; major donor of 240 woodrail/wedgehead games to exposition | | David Volansky | person | PPM Board member; Floor Manager and layout/engineering coordinator for exposition | | Brad Grant | person | Volunteer Coordinator managing 60+ volunteers for exposition preparation | | Melissa Harmon | person | PPM Curator; provided artistic and managerial support throughout exposition | | d'Arci Bruno | person | PPM Assistant Director; Facilities Manager for exposition | | Marco Specialties | company | Exhibitor/sponsor providing funding for full-color program guide | | Dan Miller | person | Collector who made pristine Rockola mechanical machines available for viewing and play | | Gottlieb | company | Pinball manufacturer; represented heavily in exposition (244 of 440 games, 55.8%) | | Williams | company | Pinball manufacturer; 83 games displayed (18.9% of total) | | Bally | company | Pinball manufacturer; 49 games displayed (11.2% of total) | | Shoot the Moon | game | 1951 Williams pinball machine used as exposition theme namesake and entrance signature game | | Flying Trapeze | game | 1947 Gottlieb; described as last pre-flipper game | | Flipper | game | 1960 Gottlieb; described as first add-a-ball | ### Topics - **Primary:** Museum expansion and infrastructure, Historic pinball preservation (woodrail/wedgehead era), Exposition/event curation and volunteer coordination - **Secondary:** Pinball manufacturer history and game distribution, Mechanical/pre-flipper pinball games, Modern vs vintage game acquisition for museums ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — Celebratory tone throughout documenting museum's achievements, expansion, and successful event execution. Minor criticism noted from one younger attendee about limited modern games, but this is addressed constructively. Heavy emphasis on volunteer dedication, donor generosity, and community engagement. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** PPM acquired substantial new storage capacity (45,000 sq ft annex) addressing critical overcrowding issues in previous facility (confidence: high) — Detailed description of former warehouse overcrowding and move to new dedicated annex location - **[community_signal]** Bay Area pinball community demonstrated strong support for vintage machine preservation through donations and volunteer commitment (60+ volunteers) (confidence: high) — Extensive volunteer coordination and numerous named donors contributing games and resources - **[event_signal]** Pacific Pinball Museum successfully resumed its exposition series after four-year hiatus with Shoot the Moon 2016, largest woodrail/wedgehead display ever assembled (confidence: high) — Article states 'the museum's seventh' exposition and notes 'never before been as many woodrails or wedgeheads available for play in a single venue' --- ## Transcript **Date:** 10th - 13th November, 2016 **Location:** PPM Annex, 1680 Viking Street, Alameda, CA, USA All photos by and courtesy of Dave Mueller Photography unless otherwise noted [![The poster announcing the show](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/1.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/1.jpg) The poster announcing the show After a four year hiatus, during which time efforts were focused on operations and expansion, the Pacific Pinball Museum resumed its highly successful series of PPM Expositions on November 11th, 12th and 13th, preceded by a special VIP early bird preview sale and party on the 10th. [![This way to fun!](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/2.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/2.jpg) This way to fun! Exposition 2016, the museum’s seventh, adopted the theme *Shoot the Moon*, borrowing the name and the George Molentin graphics from Williams’ 1951 pinball machine of the same name, which greeted visitors at the entrance to the show. [![Michael Schiess, PPM Founder, Larry Zartarian, PPM Board President and Gordo admire the show’s signature game](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/3.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/3.jpg) Michael Schiess, PPM Founder, Larry Zartarian, PPM Board President and Gordo admire the show’s signature game *Shoot the Moon* proved to be an all-together fitting title for the 2016 show reflecting the PPM’s cosmic accomplishments since their last Exposition. In the four year interim since the last show the museum space has increased significantly, the collection has continued to grow at a rapid pace and important progress has been made toward the funding required to relocate the PPM to the former Carnegie Library across from Alameda’s City Hall. Most recently, the on-going issue of adequate storage was successfully addressed. Until July the PPM was faced with severe overcrowding in their former storage and restoration facility. Even the narrow paths that separated aisles of games from one another had become impassable, requiring dozens, even hundreds of games, to be moved in order to unearth any given machine. [![360-degree video of the former PPM warehouse by and courtesy of Steve Tsubota](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/58.jpg)](http://www.pinsane.com/pinorama/locations/ppm_15/old_warehouse/) Click to explore a 360-degree video of the former PPM warehouse by and courtesy of Steve Tsubota Having determined that more space was not just desirable but necessary, the PPM Board of Directors decided to move the museum’s entire inventory of games, except for those in the museum proper, into a huge new commercial space. PPM Exposition 7 was staged to celebrate the importance of that move, showcase the museum’s greatly expanded collection and share with the public what the PPM has recently accomplished and what lies ahead. [![The PPM Board of Directors. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/4.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/4.jpg) The PPM Board of Directors (PPM Archives) The gala event was held in the new Pacific Pinball Museum Annex at 1680 Viking Street in Alameda, California. The new Annex is just minutes away from the PPM Museum’s 1510 Webster Street location, which is open to the public 6 days a week, featuring a rotating line-up of 100-110 games set up on free play. [![360-degree video of the former PPM warehouse by and courtesy of Steve Tsubota](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/59.jpg)](http://www.pinsane.com/pinorama/events/PPE_16) Click to explore a 360-degree video of the current 45,000 square foot PPM Annex by and courtesy of Steve Tsubota The new, 45,000 square foot PPM Annex provided the perfect venue to introduce visitors to nearly 500 pinball machines from the museum’s more than 1,300 game collection. [![Plenty of storage for the PPM’s rapidly growing collection](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/5.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/5.jpg) Plenty of storage for the PPM’s rapidly growing collection Games were arranged in back-to-back “islands” with extra-wide aisles between them allowing visitors plenty of room to play and the unique opportunity to walk, chronologically, year-by-year, through the development of pinball from 1947 through the present. [![Players travel comfortably back in time along wide-open corridors](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/6.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/6.jpg) Players travel comfortably back in time along wide-open corridors The time and effort required to successfully stage and manage such a pinball extravaganza could not have been achieved without the tireless efforts of an exceptional group of dedicated volunteers, some who began work as early as June to meet the November 10th deadline. [![Volunteer couple John and Stephanie Kimball check out the silent auction goodies](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/7.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/7.jpg) Volunteer couple John and Stephanie Kimball check out the silent auction goodies The thousands of hours required to prepare and mount the show were managed and coordinated by key members of the PPM team. David Volansky, PPM’s newest Board member, was instrumental in the layout and engineering of the show and served as Floor Manager. [![David Volansky. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/8.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/8.jpg) David Volansky (PPM Archives) As Volunteer Coordinator, Brad Grant did an excellent job managing and scheduling the tasks of more than sixty hard-working volunteers. [![Brad Grant with PPM donors Pat & Gordon Hasse](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/9.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/9.jpg) Brad Grant with PPM donors Pat & Gordon Hasse PPM Assistant Director d’Arci Bruno served as Facilities Manager capably assisted by Lynn Gustafson. [![d’Arci Bruno and Lynn Gustafson](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/13.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/13.jpg) d’Arci Bruno and Lynn Gustafson PPM Curator Melissa Harmon’s artistic and managerial skills were constantly called upon as she multi-tasked throughout the four-day show. [![Melissa Harmon conducts one of her teaching seminars at the PPM. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/14.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/14.jpg) Melissa Harmon conducts one of her teaching seminars at the PPM (PPM Archives) All-important security and parking facilities were managed by Jim Strehlow and Jem Gruber. [![Board member Jim Strehlow. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/15.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/15.jpg) Board member Jim Strehlow (PPM Archives) [![Board Member Jem Gruber takes a special interest in his neighbor’s pinball technique. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/10.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/10.jpg) Board Member Jem Gruber takes a keen interest in his neighbor’s pinball technique (PPM Archives) Ron Chan was responsible for developing the full color *Shoot the Moon* program guide with generous funding provided by exhibitor Marco Specialties. [![PPM Board members Ron Chan and Dan Fontes. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/11.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/11.jpg) PPM Board members Dan Fontes and Ron Chan (PPM Archives) Of the games on display, 440 were available for free play throughout the weekend, maintained by a cadre of pinball tech volunteers who kept the games in good working order with a bare minimum of down time. [![Pinball Medic applies a cure](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/12.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/12.jpg) Pinball Medic applies a cure Among the show’s highlights were the presence of 132 working woodrail pins from Gottlieb’s 1947 *Flying Trapeze* (their last pre-flipper game) to *Flipper* (their first add-a-ball) and a choice selection of Gottlieb wedgeheads. A sampling of the rare and highly desirable woodrail and wedgehead games from pinball’s ‘Golden Age’ on the show floor included: **WOODRAILS** * Gottlieb 1949 ***College Daze*** – Wayne Neyen’s 1st design * Gottlieb 1950 ***Knock Out*** * Gottlieb 1951 ***Mermaid***, ***Minstrel Man*** and ***Niagara*** * Williams 1951 ***Shoot the Moon*** * Chicago Coin 1951 ***Thing*** * Williams 1952 ***Paratrooper*** as well as their ***Majorettes*** and ***Olympics***, both with Roy Parker art! * Genco 1952 ***Springtime*** featuring both a vertical and a horizontal playfield! * Gottlieb 1953 ***Grand Slam***, the quintessential non-pitch & bat baseball-themed pinball game * Gottlieb 1954 double-coin ***Daisy May***, ***Diamond Lill***, ***Dragonette***, ***Hawaiian Beauty*** and ***Mystic Marvel*** * Williams 1953 ***Screamo*** (based on Chicago’s Riverview Park) as well as the futuristic ***Skyway*** designed by Harry Williams * Gottlieb ***Sluggin’ Champ*** and ***Twin Bill*** from 1955 * Genco 1957 ***Show Boat*** * Gottlieb 1958 ***Sittin’ Pretty*** and ***Rocket Ship*** * Bally 1960 ‘one balls’ ***Beach Queens*** and ***Beauty Contest*** [![Five players enjoy themselves in the extensive woodrail section](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/57.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/57.jpg) Five players enjoy themselves in the extensive woodrail section **WEDGEHEADS** * Gottlieb 1962 ***Flipper Cowboy*** * Gottlieb 1963 ***Slick Chick*** and ***Sweethearts*** * Gottlieb 1964 ***Majorettes*** and ***North Star*** * Gottlieb 1965 ***Cow Poke***, ***Ice Revue*** and ***Kings & Queens*** * Gottlieb 1966 ***Cross Town*** * Gottlieb 1971 ***2001*** and ***4 Square*** * Gottlieb 1972 ***Pop-A-Card*** * Gottlieb 1975 ***El Dorado*** [![Mike bangs on one of Larry Zartarian’s primo wedgeheads](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/60.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/60.jpg) Mike bangs on one of Larry Zartarian’s primo wedgeheads While all but a handful of games at the show were gifted to the museum by a host of generous donors, special mention should be made of the 240 working woodrails and wedgeheads on the show floor contributed by Larry Zartarian, President and Treasurer of the PPM Board of Directors. [![Larry Zartarian conducting one of his popular floor tours](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/19.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/19.jpg) Larry Zartarian conducting one of his popular floor tours In addition to the woodrails available for play, there were 119 games from the 1960s, 129 from the 1970s, 28 from the 1980s, 31 from the 1990s, 3 from the 2000s and 5 from the 2010s. It seems safe to say that there have never before been as many woodrails or wedgeheads available for play in a single venue, even in the most heavily populated arcades of the 1950s and 1960s! [![It’s not just for guys anymore!](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/16.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/16.jpg) It’s not just for guys anymore! **MECHANICAL MARVELS** In addition, a special treat was in store for attendees thanks to Dan Miller who made his pristine collection of the three finest pinball machines from the mechanical age available for both viewing and play. The trio, all made by David Rockola, included his 1933 *World’s Fair Jigsaw* as well as *Army & Navy* and *World’s Series* both from 1934. [![Dan Miller fine-tunes his World’s Fair Jigsaw](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/17.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/17.jpg) Dan Miller fine-tunes his World’s Fair Jigsaw It was amazing to observe the number of attendees who played these games repeatedly, captivated by the ingenuity and exceptional play value of these more than 80-year-old, entirely mechanical marvels! **WORKING GAMES ON THE SHOW FLOOR** | | | --- | | 1933 ***World’s Fair Jigsaw***, Rockola 1934 ***Army & Navy***, Rockola 1934 ***World’s Series***, Rockola 1947 ***Flying Trapeze***, Gottlieb 1948 ***Ali-Baba***, Gottlieb 1948 ***Barnacle Bill***, Gottlieb 1948 ***Cinderella***, Gottlieb 1949 ***De-Icer***, Williams 1949 ***Basketball***, Gottlieb 1949 ***Bowling Champ***, Gottlieb 1949 ***College Daze***, Gottlieb 1949 ***Double-Shuffle***, Gottlieb 1949 ***K.C. Jones***, Gottlieb 1949 ***King Arthur & His Round Table***, Gottlieb 1949 ***Old Faithful***, Gottlieb 1949 **Telecard**, Gottlieb 1949 ***Three Musketeers***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Lucky Inning***, Williams 1950 ***Bank-A-Ball***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Buffalo Bill***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Canasta***, Genco 1950 ***Double-Feature***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Just 21***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Knock Out***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Madison Square Gardens***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Rockettes***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Select-A-Card***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Spot Bowler***, Gottlieb 1950 ***The 4 Horsemen***, Gottlieb 1950 ***Triplets***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Arcade***, Williams 1951 ***Control Tower***, Williams 1951 ***Cyclone***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Globe Trotter***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Happy-Go-Lucky***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Mermaid***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Minstrel Man***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Niagara***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Rose-Bowl***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Shoot The Moon***, Williams 1951 ***Thing***, Chicago Coin 1951 ***Watch My Line***, Gottlieb 1951 ***Wild West***, Gottlieb 1952 ***All-Star Basketball***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Caravan***, Williams 1952 ***Chinatown***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Coronation***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Crossroads***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Four Corners***, Williams 1952 ***Four Stars***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Happy Days***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Hit ‘N’ Run***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Majorettes***, Williams 1952 ***Olympics***, Williams 1952 ***Paratrooper***, Williams 1952 ***Quartette***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Skill-Pool***, Gottlieb 1952 ***Springtime***, Genco 1953 ***Arabian Knights***, Gottlieb 1953 ***Flying High***, Gottlieb 1953 ***Grand Champion***, Williams 1953 ***Grand Slam***, Gottlieb 1953 ***Guys Dolls***, Gottlieb 1953 ***Pin Wheel***, Gottlieb 1953 ***Poker Face***, Gottlieb 1953 ***Quintette***, Gottlieb 1953 ***Shindig***, Gottlieb 1953 ***Times Square***, Williams 1954 ***4-Belles***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Big Ben***, Williams 1954 ***Daisy May***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Diamond Lill***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Dragonette***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Green Pastures***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Jockey Club***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Lady Luck***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Lovely Lucy***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Mystic Marvel***, Gottlieb 1954 ***Screamo***, Williams 1954 ***Skyway***, Williams 1954 ***Stage Coach***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Duette***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Duette Deluxe***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Easy Aces***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Frontiersman***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Gypsy Queen***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Sluggin’ Champ***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Southern Belle***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Sweet Add-A-Line***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Tournament***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Twin Bill***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Wishing Well***, Gottlieb 1955 ***Wonderland***, Williams 1956 ***Auto Race***, Gottlieb 1956 ***Classy Bowler***, Gottlieb 1956 ***Derby Day***, Gottlieb 1956 ***Fair Lady***, Gottlieb 1956 ***Gladiator***, Gottlieb 1956 ***Harbor Lites***, Gottlieb 1956 ***Rainbow***, Gottlieb 1956 ***Score-Board***, Gottlieb 1957 ***Continental Café***, Gottlieb 1957 ***Falstaff***, Gottlieb 1957 ***Show Boat***, Genco 1957 ***Silver***, Gottlieb 1957 ***Whirl-Wind***, Gottlieb 1957 ***World Champ***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Contest***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Criss Cross***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Double Action***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Gondolier***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Rocket Ship***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Roto Pool***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Sittin’ Pretty***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Sunshine***, Gottlieb 1958 ***Turf Champ***, Williams 1959 ***Hi-Diver***, Gottlieb 1959 ***Lightning Ball***, Gottlieb 1959 ***Miss Annabelle***, Gottlieb 1959 ***Queen Of Diamonds***, Gottlieb 1959 ***Straight Shooter***, Gottlieb 1959 ***Sweet Sioux***, Gottlieb 1959 ***Universe***, Gottlieb 1959 ***World Beauties***, Gottlieb 1960 ***Beach Queens***, Bally 1960 ***Beauty Contest***, Bally 1960 ***Captain Kidd***, Gottlieb 1960 ***Dancing Dolls***, Gottlieb 1960 ***Flipper***, Gottlieb 1960 ***Jungle***, Williams 1960 ***Melody Lane***, Gottlieb 1960 ***Merry-Go-Round***, Gottlieb 1960 ***Spot-A-Card***, Gottlieb 1960 ***Wagon Train***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Add-A-Ball***, Williams 1961 ***Aloha***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Big Casino***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Bo Bo***, Williams 1961 ***Corral***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Double Barrel***, Williams 1961 ***Egg Head***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Flipper Fair***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Flipper Parade***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Flying Circus***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Highways***, Williams 1961 ***Lancers***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Oklahoma***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Show Boat***, Gottlieb 1961 ***Space Ship***, Williams 1961 ***Ten Spot***, Williams 1962 ***4 Roses***, Williams 1962 ***Arrowhead***, Keeney 1962 ***Cover Girl***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Fashion Show***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Flipper Clown***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Flipper Cowboy***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Liberty Belle***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Olympics***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Preview***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Rack-A-Ball***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Sunset***, Gottlieb 1962 ***Target Gallery***, Midway 1962 ***Tropic Isle***, Gottlieb 1963 ***Big Daddy***, Williams 1963 ***Gaucho***, Gottlieb 1963 ***Gigi***, Gottlieb 1963 ***Jumpin’ Jacks***, Williams 1963 ***Merry Widow***, Williams 1963 ***moonshot***, Bally 1963 ***Slick Chick***, Gottlieb 1963 ***Square Head***, Gottlieb 1963 ***Sweet Hearts***, Gottlieb 1963 ***Swing-Along***, Gottlieb 1963 ***Tom Tom***, Williams 1964 ***Big Top***, Gottlieb 1964 ***Bonanza***, Gottlieb 1964 ***Bowling Queen***, Gottlieb 1964 ***Happy Clown***, Gottlieb 1964 ***Mad World***, Bally 1964 ***Majorettes***, Gottlieb 1964 ***Monte Carlo***, Bally 1964 ***North Star***, Gottlieb 1964 ***Ship-Mates***, Gottlieb 1964 ***Stop ‘N’ Go***, Williams 1964 ***World Fair***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Band Wagon***, Bally 1965 ***Bank-A-Ball***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Cow Poke***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Flipper Pool***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Hi Dolly***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Ice-Revue***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Kings & Queens***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Magic Circle***, Bally 1965 ***Moulin Rouge***, Williams 1965 ***Paradise***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Pot ‘O’ Gold***, Williams 1965 ***Sky-Line***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Teacher’s Pet***, Williams 1965 ***Thoro-Bred***, Gottlieb 1965 ***Trio***, Bally 1966 ***Campus Queen***, Gottlieb 1966 ***Capersville***, Bally 1966 ***Central Park***, Gottlieb 1966 ***Cross Town***, Gottlieb 1966 ***Full House***, Williams 1966 ***Hot Line***, Williams 1966 ***Hurdy Gurdy***, Gottlieb 1966 ***Ice Show***, Gottlieb 1966 ***Masquerade***, Gottlieb 1966 ***Mayfair***, Gottlieb 1966 ***Subway***, Gottlieb 1967 ***Beat Time***, Williams 1967 ***Diamond Jack***, Gottlieb 1967 ***Dixieland***, Bally 1967 ***Melody***, Gottlieb 1967 ***Rocket III***, Bally 1967 ***Shangri-La***, Williams 1967 ***Super Score***, Gottlieb 1967 ***West Club***, Rally (France) 1968 ***Ding Dong***, Williams 1968 ***Domino***, Gottlieb 1968 ***Doozie***, Williams 1968 ***Fun Land***, Gottlieb 1968 ***Lady Luck***, Williams 1968 ***Minizag***, Bally 1968 ***Palace Guard***, Gottlieb 1968 ***Paul Bunyan***, Gottlieb 1968 ***Playmates***, Gottlieb 1968 ***Playtime***, Chicago Coin 1968 ***Royal Guard***, Gottlieb 1968 ***Spin Wheel***, Gottlieb 1969 ***Action***, Chicago Coin 1969 ***Expo***, Williams 1969 ***Hearts & Spades***, Gottlieb 1969 ***Joust***, Bally 1969 ***King Tut***, Bally 1969 ***Mibs***, Gottlieb 1969 ***Mini Pool***, Gottlieb 1969 ***Miss-O***, Williams 1969 ***moonshot***, Chicago Coin 1969 ***On Beam***, Bally 1969 ***Paddock***, Williams 1969 ***Road Race***, Gottlieb 1969 ***Skipper***, Gottlieb 1969 ***Spin-A-Card***, Gottlieb 1969 ***Target Pool***, Gottlieb 1969 ***Wild Wild West***, Gottlieb 1970 ***4 Queens***, Bally 1970 ***Aquarius***, Gottlieb 1970 ***Baseball***, Gottlieb 1970 ***Batter Up***, Gottlieb 1970 ***Big Valley***, Bally 1970 ***Bowl-O***, Bally 1970 ***Crescendo***, Gottlieb 1970 ***Double-Up***, Bally 1970 ***Flip-A-Card***, Gottlieb 1970 ***Galahad***, Bally 1970 ***Polo***, Gottlieb 1970 ***Rock ‘N’ Roll***, Williams 1970 ***Scuba***, Gottlieb 1970 ***Zip-A-Doo***, Bally 1971 ***2001***, Gottlieb 1971 ***4 Square***, Gottlieb 1971 ***Abra Ca Dabra***, Gottlieb 1971 ***Astro***, Gottlieb 1971 ***Bristol Hills!***, Gottlieb 1971 ***Doodle Bug***, Williams 1971 ***Drop-A-Card***, Gottlieb 1971 ***Roller Coaster***, Gottlieb 1971 ***Stardust***, Williams 1972 ***El Toro***, Bally 1972 ***Fan-Tas-Tic***, Williams 1972 ***Fireball***, Bally 1972 ***Flying Carpet***, Gottlieb 1972 ***Jungle***, Gottlieb 1972 ***King Kool***, Gottlieb 1972 ***Outer Space***, Gottlieb 1972 ***Pop-A-Card***, Gottlieb 1972 ***Super Star***, Williams 1972 ***Swinger***, Williams 1973 ***Gulfstream***, Williams 1973 ***Hot Shot***, Gottlieb 1973 ***Jack In The Box***, Gottlieb 1973 ***Jungle King***, Gottlieb 1973 ***King Pin***, Gottlieb 1973 ***Nip-It***, Bally 1973 ***OXO***, Williams 1973 ***Pro-Football***, Gottlieb 1973 ***Time Zone***, Bally 1973 ***Upper Deck***, Williams 1974 ***Amigo***, Bally 1974 ***Big Brave***, Gottlieb 1974 ***Champ***, Bally 1974 ***Dealer’s Choice***, Williams 1974 ***Duotron***, Gottlieb 1974 ***Gin***, Chicago Coin 1974 ***Sky Jump***, Gottlieb 1974 ***Sky Kings***, Bally 1974 ***Skylab***, Williams 1974 ***Star Pool***, Williams 1974 ***Super-Flite***, Williams 1974 ***Top Card***, Gottlieb 1975 ***Big Ben***, Williams 1975 ***Bow & Arrow***, Bally 1975 ***El Dorad***o, Gottlieb 1975 ***Knockout***, Bally 1975 ***Pat Hand***, Williams 1975 ***Top Score***, Gottlieb 1975 ***Top Speed***, Recel (Spain) 1975 ***Wizard!***, Bally 1976 ***Aladdin’s Castle***, Bally 1976 ***Blue Chip***, Williams 1976 ***Buccaneer***, Gottlieb 1976 ***Card Whiz***, Gottlieb 1976 ***Hang Glider***, Bally 1976 ***Hokus Pokus***, Bally 1976 ***Lady Luck***, Recel (Spain) 1976 ***Moon Flight***, Zaccaria (Italy) 1976 ***Old Chicago (2)***, Bally 1976 ***Royal Flush***, Gottlieb 1976 **Sound Stage**, Chicago Coin 1976 ***Space Odyssey***, Williams 1976 ***Sure Shot***, Gottlieb 1976 ***Surf Champ***, Gottlieb 1976 ***Target Alpha***, Gottlieb 1976 ***Underwater***, Recel (Spain) 1977 ***Bronco***, Gottlieb 1977 ***Butterfly***, Sonic (Spain) 1977 ***Captain Fantastic***, Bally 1977 ***Cleopatra***, Gottlieb 1977 ***Combat***, Zaccaria (Italy) 1977 ***Dragon***, Interflip (Spain) 1977 ***Eight Ball***, Bally 1977 ***Evel Knievel***, Bally 1977 ***Icarus***, Recel (Spain) 1977 ***Jacks Open***, Gottlieb 1977 ***Jet Spin***, Gottlieb 1977 ***Jungle Princess***, Gottlieb 1977 ***Liberty Bell***, Williams 1977 ***Mars Trek***, Sonic (Spain) 1977 ***Monaco***, Segasa (Spain) 1977 ***Nautilus***, Zaccaria (Italy) 1977 ***Night Rider***, Bally 1977 ***Rawhide***, Stern 1977 ***Stampede***, Stern 1977 ***Stingray***, Stern 1977 ***Super Straight***, Sonic (Spain) 1977 ***Team One***, Gottlieb 1977 ***Wild Card***, Williams 1978 ***Chance***, Playmatic (Spain) 1978 ***Charlie’s Angels***, Gottlieb 1978 ***Close Encounters Of The 3rd Kind***, Gottlieb 1978 ***Disco Fever***, Williams 1978 ***Hit The Deck***, Gottlieb 1978 ***Lucky Seven***, Williams 1978 ***Mata Hari***, Bally 1978 ***Playboy***, Bally 1978 ***Power Play***, Bally 1978 ***Stars***, Stern 1979 ***Count-Down***, Gottlieb 1979 ***Dracula***, Stern 1979 ***Flash***, Williams 1979 ***Genie***, Gottlieb 1979 ***Harlem Globetrotters***, Bally 1979 ***Laser Ball***, Williams 1979 ***Magic***, Stern 1979 ***Meteor***, Stern 1979 ***Solar Ride***, Gottlieb 1979 ***Superman***, Atari 1979 ***Tri Zone***, Williams 1980 ***Buck Rogers***, Gottlieb 1980 ***Circus***, Gottlieb 1980 ***Firepower***, Williams 1980 ***Galaxy***, Stern 1980 ***Nine Ball***, Stern 1980 ***Star Race***, Gottlieb 1980 ***Xenon***, Bally 1981 ***Embryon***, Bally 1981 ***Fathom***, Bally 1981 ***Fireball II***, Bally 1981 ***Flash Gordon***, Bally 1981 ***Jungle Lord***, Williams 1982 ***Rapid Fire***, Bally 1982 ***Striker***, Gottlieb 1983 ***Farfalla***, Zaccaria (Italy) 1983 ***Super Orbit***, Gottlieb 1984 ***Black Pyramid***, Bally/Midway 1985 ***Beat The Clock***, Bally/Midway 1985 ***Fireball Classic***, Ballymidway 1986 ***Motordome***, Bally/Midway 1986 ***Road Kings***, Williams 1987 ***F-14 Tomcat***, Williams 1987 ***Space Station***, Williams 1988 ***Blackwater 100***, Bally/Midway 1989 ***Black Knight***, Williams 1989 ***Earthshaker***!, Williams 1989 ***Robocop***, Data East 1990 ***Dr. Dude***, Bally/Midway 1990 ***Funhouse***, Williams 1990 ***The Simpsons***, Data East 1990 ***Whirlwind***, Williams 1991 ***Cactus Jack’s***, Gottlieb 1991 ***Checkpoint***, Data East 1991 ***Gilligan’s Island***, Bally/Midway 1991 ***Hurricane***, Williams 1991 ***Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles***, Data East 1991 ***Terminator 2***, Williams 1992 ***Black Rose***, Bally/Midway 1992 ***The Addams Family*** (3), Bally/Midway 1992 ***The Getaway High Speed 2*** (2), Williams 1993 ***Bram Stoker’s Dracula***, Williams 1993 ***Twilight Zone***, Bally/Midway 1993 ***Whitewater*** (2), Williams 1994 ***Popeye Saves The Earth***, Bally/Midway 1994 ***Red & Ted’s Road Show***, Williams 1994 ***Rescue 911***, Gottlieb 1994 ***World Cup Soccer***, Bally/Midway 1995 ***Attack From Mars*** (2), Bally/Midway 1995 ***Theatre Of Magic***, Bally/Midway 1996 ***Flipper Football***, Capcom 1997 ***Medieval Madness***, Williams 1998 ***Cactus Canyon***, Bally/Midway 2003 ***Terminator 3***, Stern 2008 ***The Hellacopters Air Raid Serenades***, re-themed from a 1973 Gottlieb King Pin by Wade Krause & Donny Gillies (Dirty Donny) (aka ‘Donny Gillies (Dirty Donny)’) 2013 ***Metallica (Premium)***, Stern 2013 ***Star Trek (Starfleet Pro)***, Stern 2016 ***Ghostbusters (Pro)***, Stern | In summary there were working games from 21 different makers on the floor of PPM Expo 7. Excluding the games used for the tournaments and the pre-flipper view-only historical games the counts were as follows: | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Manufacturer | Number of Games | Percentage of Total | | Atari Bally Bally/Midway Capcom Chicago Coin Data East Donny Gillies (Dirty Donny)/Wade Krauss Genco Gottlieb Interflip Keeney Midway Playmatic Rally Recel Rockola Segasa Sonic Stern Williams Zaccaria | 1 49 15 1 6 4 1 3 244 1 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 3 13 83 4 | 0.23 11.2 3.41 0.23 1.36 0.90 0.23 0.68 55.8 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.90 0.68 0.23 0.68 2.95 18.9 0.90 | | | | | | 21 manufacturers | 440 | 100 | Despite the mind-boggling selection of games available for play at *Shoot the Moon*, a few attendees managed to find fault. In answer to grumbling from one of the younger attendees about the limited number of games from the current century I overheard a PPM board member patiently explain why: PPM BOARD MEMBER: *“Far fewer machines have come to market since Bally, Williams and Gottlieb’s successors closed their pinball operations at the end of the last century. And, since the PPM is a museum, not an arcade, our focus is on acquiring older, more historic games while they’re still available.* *“Besides, many of the games made from 2000 on are in the hands of collectors. And since we rely most heavily upon donations, we don’t expect to receive many games from that era for quite a while.”* SHOOT THE MOON VISITOR: “So why not just buy some newer games?” PPM BOARD MEMBER: *“From time to time we do. But purchasing large numbers of new games for the PPM collection is cost prohibitive. And, if your main interest is in playing newer games, there are plenty of them available on location, at traditional pinball shows and in individual collections.”* **PRE-FLIPPER RARITIES** Another Expo highlight was the display of 34 additional games from the pre-flipper era. Set up for viewing-only they ranged from proto-pinballs and the 1931 origin games *Baffle Ball* and *Bingo*, through wartime conversions like the politically incorrect Victory Games’ *Smack the Japs* to 1947’s *Coed*, one of Exhibit Supply’s (ESCO’s) last pre-flipper pinballs. The complete list follows: | | | --- | | 1871, Montague Redgrave, ***Parlor Bagatelle*** (proto-pinball) 1920, Mills Novelty Company, ***Target Shooter*** (proto-pinball) 1931, Bingo Novelty Manufacturing Company, ***Bingo*** 1931, Gottlieb, ***Baffle Ball*** 1932, Pace Manufacturing Company, ***Lucky Strike*** 1932, Mills Novelty Company, ***Official Pin Table*** 1932, Skilgames, Inc., ***Whirlpool*** 1934, Daval Manufacturing Company, ***American Beauty*** 1934, Pacific Amusement Manufacturing Company (PAMCO), ***Contact*** 1934, PAMCO, ***Major League*** 1934, Rockola, ***World’s Series*** 1937, Bally, ***Ballyhoo*** 1938, Mills, ***One-Two-Three*** 1938, Stoner Manufacturing Company, ***Ritz*** 1938, Bally, ***Rocket*** 1939, Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO), ***Sky-Rocket*** 1940, Bally, ***Beauty*** 1940, Bally, ***Glamour*** 1941, Gottlieb, **Horoscope**1941, Genco, ***Jungle*** 1941, Genco, ***Metro*** 1942, Victory Games, ***Slap the Japs*** (a conversion of Chicago Coin’s 1940 ***Strat-O-Liner***) 1945, Gottlieb, ***Cover Girl*** 1947, Bally, ***Ballyhoo*** 1947, Exhibit, ***Coed*** 1947, Marvel, ***Lightning*** 1947, United, ***Singapore*** 1947, Exhibit, ***Treasure Chest*** 1948, Keeney, ***Band Leader*** 1948, Exhibit, ***Banjo*** 1948, Williams, ***Gizmo*** 1948, United, ***Serenade*** 1948, Chicago Coin, ***Shanghai*** 1948, Williams, ***Speedway*** 1949, Genco, **Rip Snorter**1950, Exhibit, ***Be-Bop*** | [![Larry Zartarian peeks over the tops of three more oldies but goodies: Williams 1948 Speed Way, United 1947 Nevada and Genco 1949 Rip Snorter. Photo courtesy of Dan Fontes](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/21.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/21.jpg) Larry Zartarian peeks over the tops of three more oldies but goodies: Williams 1948 Speed Way, United 1947 Nevada and Genco 1949 Rip Snorter (Photo courtesy of Dan Fontes) **SHOW HIGHLIGHT TOURS** Each day during the three days of the show PPM docents Larry Zartarian and Dan Miller conducted guided tours of the games on the show floor. The tours provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about pinball’s evolution, the special significance of landmark games and to ask questions of the PPM’s knowledgeable tour guides. Four floor “highlight” tours were scheduled each day and all were well attended. [![Dan Miller gives his audience a preview of what’s in store with his tour](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/22.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/22.jpg) Dan Miller gives his audience a preview of what’s in store with his tour **INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS** PPM’s ingenuity and commitment to teaching through pinball employing STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) was evident in the several interactive exhibits at *Shoot the Moon*. On display for viewing and play, the Visible Pinball Machine, developed by PPM Founder and Director Michael Schiess and master screen printer, craftsman, inventor and pinball artist Wade Krause, attracted many awed viewers and players! [![Uniquely PPM: the “Visible Pinball”. PPM Archives ](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/31.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/31.jpg) Uniquely PPM: the ‘Visible Pinball’ (PPM Archives) [![Artists agree: Jem Gruber and Wade Krause. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/32.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/32.jpg) Artists agree: Jem Gruber and Wade Krause (PPM Archives) In addition to the Visible Pinball, which allows viewers to observe all the internal workings of a 1976 Gottlieb *Surf Champ*, the following exhibits were available to help attendees understand the design and functioning of many of the most important components of pinball games: Fun with Pinball’s Mark Gibson and his wife drove all the way from Colorado to share eighteen of his unique ‘Small Board’ and 3 of his ‘Game’ displays demonstrating electromechanical pinball functions. The three ‘Small Boards’ shown below demonstrate the operation of electromagnets, roto-target units and the Gottlieb score motor in EM games. [![Mark Gibson’s Electromagnet demonstration board. Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson.](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/33.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/33.jpg) Mark Gibson’s Electromagnet demonstration board (Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson) [![Mark Gibson’s Roto Target demonstration board. Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/34.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/34.jpg) Mark Gibson’s Roto Target demonstration board (Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson) [![Mark Gibson’s Gottlieb Score Motor demonstration board. Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson.](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/35.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/35.jpg) Mark Gibson’s Gottlieb Score Motor demonstration board (Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson) Mark’s ‘Baseball Game’ showed the operation of the classic Williams horizontal man-running unit, while his ‘Horseracing Game’ revealed the workings of Williams’ very popular chain-driven mechanism used to advance miniature horses, seahorses, speedboats and jalopies across the length of a variety of backbox race courses. [![Mark Gibson’s Baseball Game based on Williams’ man-running unit. Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson.](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/27.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/27.jpg) Mark Gibson’s Baseball Game based on Williams’ man-running unit (Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson) [![Mark Gibson’s Horseracing Game based on Williams’ chain-driven, backbox animated race unit. Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson.](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/28.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/28.jpg) Mark Gibson’s Horseracing Game based on Williams’ chain-driven, backbox animated race unit (Photo courtesy of Mark Gibson) Australian Lucas Abela, an experimental musician, performance artist, inventor and founder of Dual Plover Records brought his spectacular sub-bass *Bassballs* musical instrument/pinball hybrid to *Shoot the Moon* for all to marvel at and to play! [![Lucas Abela proudly displays his unique Bassballs](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/29.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/29.jpg) Lucas Abela proudly displays his unique Bassballs **MAGNIFICENT MURALS** Adding to the tangible sense of excitement that permeated *Shoot the Moon* were the spectacular displays of pinball backglass murals by local artists that hung from the ceiling of the PPM Annex. [![Six of the twelve hanging murals displayed at Shoot the Moon](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/30.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/30.jpg) Six of the twelve hanging murals displayed at Shoot the Moon Since the PPM’s inception the museum has sought to celebrate and promote pinball art as a uniquely American genre. This commitment has resulted in thirty beautifully rendered, oversized canvases by local artists that recreate iconic pinball backglass art. These magnificent tribute murals range in size from 6,794 square inches to a truly enormous 14,400 (120 x 120 inches) square inches. That’s ten feet by ten feet! The following twelve oversized backglass murals were on display to engage attendee interest and promote their appreciation of pinball graphics: | | | --- | | 1950, Gottlieb, ***Joker*** 1951, Gottlieb, ***Mermaid*** 1955, Williams, ***Wonderland*** 1961, Gottlieb, ***Corral*** 1961, Williams, ***Double Barrel*** 1964, Gottlieb, ***Majorettes*** 1970, Gottlieb, ***Scuba*** 1971, Bally, ***Sea Ray*** 1971, Gottlieb, ***2001*** 1971, Bally, ***Double-Up*** 1975, Gottlieb, ***El Dorado*** 1976, Gottlieb, ***Card Whiz*** | Many of these murals are now in the hands of private collectors but some remain available for sale by the artists, who generously share the sale proceeds with the PPM. The complete list of Pacific Pinball Museum tribute murals, listed alphabetically by artist, appears below: **THE ARTISTS & THEIR WORK** | | | --- | | **d’Arci Bruno** | | 1970, Bally, ***Sea Ray*** 1974, Gottlieb, ***Out of Sight*** 1975, Gottlieb, ***El Dorado*** 1976, Gottlieb, ***Card Whiz*** 1977, Gottlieb, ***Jungle Princess*** 1979, Gottlieb, ***Genie*** | [![Artist d’Arci Bruno displays her Bally Sea Ray mural. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/23.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/23.jpg) Artist d’Arci Bruno displays her Bally Sea Ray mural (PPM Archives) | | | --- | | **Ed Cassel** | | 1950, Gottlieb, ***Joker*** 1952, Williams, ***Domino*** 1955, Williams, ***Wonderland*** 1961, Williams, ***Double Barrel*** 1961, Williams, ***Space Ship*** 1971, Gottlieb, ***2001*** 1971, Bally, ***Double Up*** 1971, Bally, ***Fireball*** 1971, Gottlieb, ***Scuba*** | [![Artist Ed Cassel at work on his Williams Domino. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/24.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/24.jpg) Artist Ed Cassel at work on his Williams Domino (PPM Archives) | | | --- | | **Dan Fontes** | | 1939, Exhibit, ***Golden*** 1939, Exhibit, ***Zip*** 1951, Gottlieb, ***Mermaid*** 1952, Gottlieb, ***Queen of Hearts*** 1954, Williams, ***Skyway*** 1958, United, ***Sky Raiders*** (rifle game) 1960, Gottlieb, ***Flipper*** 1961, Gottlieb, ***Corral*** 1963, Bally, ***Star Jet*** 1964, Gottlieb, ***Majorettes*** | [![Artist Dan Fontes puts the finishing touches on his Gottlieb Mermaid. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/25.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/25.jpg) Artist Dan Fontes puts the finishing touches on his Gottlieb Mermaid (PPM Archives) | | | --- | | **Eric Kos** | | 1974, Gottlieb, ***Out of Sight*** 1975, Gottlieb, ***El Dorado*** 1976, Gottlieb, ***Card Whiz*** 1977, Gottlieb, ***Jungle Princess*** 1979, Gottlieb, ***Genie*** | [![Artist Eric Kos as he develops his Gottlieb Out of Sight mural. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/26.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/26.jpg) Artist Eric Kos as he develops his Gottlieb Out of Sight mural (PPM Archives) | | | --- | | **Multi-Artist Cooperative Effort** | | The large mural that covers the wall in the Pacific Pinball Museum’s ‘Vintage Room’ | [![PPM wall mural with artists Ed Cassel, Dan Fontes, Eric Kos and PPM Board members David Volansky & Larry Zartarian. PPM Archives ](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/44.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/44.jpg) PPM wall mural with artists Ed Cassel, Dan Fontes, Eric Kos and PPM Board members David Volansky & Larry Zartarian (PPM Archives) **LIL’ JU JU TRAVELING PINBALL MUSEUM** Another treat, especially for first-time PPM Exposition visitors, was the presence on the show floor of the converted Spartan Manor trailer, the PPM’s traveling exhibit known fondly as the Lil’ Ju Ju. Tucked inside were the following five Gottlieb pinball machines available for play: *Aquarius*, *Big Brave*, *Jacks Open*, *Jungle Princess* and *2001*. Not to mention the well-stocked, 1969 Seeburg *Golden Jet* jukebox to set the proper nostalgic mood! [![The PPM’s “traveling museum” the Lil’ Ju Ju. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/45.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/45.jpg) The PPM’s ‘traveling museum’ the Lil’ Ju Ju (PPM Archives) The Lil’ Ju Ju enables the PPM’s growing outreach to individuals, schools and other institutions and communities unable to visit the PPM proper. Like the time-honored book mobiles, the PPM’s traveling museum makes its periodic rounds to neighborhoods and events where it can spread the PPM’s message of pinball art, history, science and unrivalled entertainment. **SEMINARS** [![PPM Director and Speaker Program Coordinator Ron Chan does a last-minute sound check. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/46.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/46.jpg) PPM Director and Speaker Program Coordinator Ron Chan does a last-minute sound check (Pinball News archives) In a continuing effort to inform and educate about as many aspects of pinball as possible *Shoot the Moon* also featured a diverse agenda of seminars and video presentations. [![Chris Kuntz shares tips on keeping EM’s running right. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/47.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/47.jpg) Chris Kuntz shares tips on keeping EM’s running right (Pinball News archives) Master pinball mechanic Chris Kuntz, owner of pinball repair and sales company Pinball Pirate, delivered his ‘how-to’ seminar *My EM Doesn’t Work! What Now?* once each day during the Expo, sharing tips and shortcuts drawn from years of experience as a pinball troubleshooter and repair expert. [!['Bear' Kamoroff provides valuable insights into pinball ownership](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/40.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/40.jpg) ‘Bear’ Kamoroff provides valuable insights into pinball ownership During Saturday’s show, author and publisher Bernard “Bear” Kamoroff provided pinball owners and wannabees with invaluable advice on *How to Buy and Maintain a Pinball Machine*. The 3rd Edition of his best-selling book *Pinball Machine Care and Maintenance*, published by the Pacific Pinball Museum, sold briskly at the PPM table. [![Michael Schiess and Larry Zartarian greet Alameda Mayor Trish Spencer Herrera prior to delivering one of their PPM update presentations](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/41.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/41.jpg) Michael Schiess and Larry Zartarian greet Alameda Mayor Trish Spencer Herrera prior to delivering one of their PPM update presentations PPM Founder and Director Michael Schiess and PPM Treasurer and Board President Larry Zartarian gave a daily presentation *Everything You Wanted to Know About the Pacific Pinball Museum* covering the history, growth and ambitious future plans for the PPM. In addition to restating their resolve to become the “Smithsonian of pinball”, they shared the progress made toward occupying Alameda’s 1902 Carnegie Library building as the PPM’s permanent home, as well as plans to launch two major pinball events each year in their expansive PPM Annex. [![The Alameda Carnegie Library is never far from the mind of PPM Founder Michael Schiess! PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/42.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/42.jpg) Mike and Larry revealed that, for the first time, the PPM was able to set up, on a permanent basis, a significant portion of their entire collection in the new PPM Annex. In addition to being able to display more than 500 working and restored games at any point in time, the 45,000 square foot Annex provides ample room for a workshop and restoration area as well as organized storage for the remainder of the museum’s rapidly expanding collection. [![Awaiting restoration and a place in the PMM’s all star line-up](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/43.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/43.jpg) Awaiting restoration and a place in the PMM’s all-star line-up In addition to their plan to host two major pinball shows each year, the PPM envisions renting the Annex to individuals celebrating special occasions and to companies seeking a unique and engaging venue for parties, team-building, mixers, receptions and other corporate events. [![Pinball writer, collector and historian Gordon Hasse offers a sneak preview of his upcoming book](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/36.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/36.jpg) Pinball writer, collector and historian Gordon Hasse offers a sneak preview of his upcoming book Appealing to those with an interest in the ‘Golden Age’ of pinball as well as the merely curious, each day of the Expo Gordo presented the graphic seminar *The Crest of Pinball’s Golden Age: 1954 and the Games of D. Gottlieb*. The presentation explored the impact of popular culture on pinball theme development and a detailed discussion of Roy Parker’s artwork on four exceptional D. Gottlieb games released that year. [![A group of ladies grace the gallery](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/37.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/37.jpg) A group of ladies grace the gallery The presentation was a preview of Gordo’s about-to-be published book on all thirteen Gottlieb games from that memorable year. If you’re interested in knowing when it will be available drop him an e-mail at [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#147c756767713a737b66707b7a547379757d783a777b79). [![Larry Zartarian removes the original shipping block from one of Wayne Neyen’s wedgeheads. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/38.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/38.jpg) Larry Zartarian removes the original shipping block from one of Wayne Neyen’s wedgeheads (PPM Archives) [![1949 Gottlieb College Daze. The first game from master designer Wayne Neyens. Gordon Hasse Collection](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/52.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/52.jpg) 1949 Gottlieb College Daze – the first game from master designer Wayne Neyens (Gordon Hasse Collection) [![Producer Will White, the man behind the Neyens video. PPM Archives](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/53.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/53.jpg) Producer Will White, the man behind the Neyens video (PPM Archives) A video tribute, *An Interview with Pinball Designer Wayne Neyens*, was screened for attendees each evening. The interview format hosted by PPM Board President Larry Zartarian proved to be an ideal approach revealing fascinating details of pinball’s most prolific and successful designer’s experiences during his more than 50 year career. Almost solely responsible for 177 Gottlieb pinball designs from 1949 through 1976, during the decade of the 1950s Neyens produced an unending string of popular and profitable games at the astonishing rate of roughly one game per month! This classic video, a Will White production, is part of the PPM’s ongoing, archival *Pioneers of Pinball* series. **VENDORS** A number of vendors set up at the show offering a wide array of products and merchandise. * Jonathan Joosten’s *Pinball Magazine* * Marco Specialties – Everything Pinball™ * Pacific Pinball Museum * Rob Anthony’s *Lock When Lit* * Rob Hawkins & Don Mueting’s *Pinball Collectors Resource* In addition there were approximately a dozen pinball machines for sale at the show by various individuals. **AUCTIONS** PPM patrons and local area merchants generously contributed many unique items to be auctioned off during the course of the show. A 1975 Bally *Wizard!* crossed the block at $3,000. A *Panic City* neon sign donated by Rhino Records founder Richard Foos: a large, revolving Lone Star Beer ‘Monkey Display’ and many ‘baskets of cheer’ found new homes at the end of a separate silent auction. [![Donors and local merchants generously provided an interesting array of items for the silent auction](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/54.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/54.jpg) Donors and local merchants generously provided an interesting array of items for the silent auction [![Master of Ceremonies, Auctioneer and community booster Chuck DiGuida appears with Alameda Mayor Trish Spencer Herrera](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/55.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/55.jpg) Master of Ceremonies, Auctioneer and community booster Chuck DiGuida appears with Alameda Mayor Trish Spencer Herrera **RAFFLE** PPM Board Member Jim Strehlow donated a brand new Stern *Ghostbusters* to be raffled off during the show! [![PPM Director Jim Strehlow with the brand new Ghostbusters](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/50.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/50.jpg) PPM Director Jim Strehlow with the brand new Ghostbusters Jim’s generous gift resulted in the sale of more than $10,000 worth of tickets and the lucky winner was John Mayo, shown here with his new GHOSTBUSTERS. [![$25 a pop and the winner is…](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/51.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/51.jpg) $25 a pop and the winner is… [![Lucky raffle winner John Mayo with PPM Founder Michael Schiess](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/48.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/48.jpg) Lucky raffle winner John Mayo with PPM Founder Michael Schiess **PINBALL A LA CARTE** Show attendees enjoyed catered specialties from Chef Rutilio ‘Rudy’ Fanetti-Durance’s C’Era Una Volta – Ristorante Italiano. In addition, a broad selection of local wines and craft beers gave visitors the opportunity to enjoy some of the best of the Bay Area’s local fare. [![PMM Directors Brand Grant and Michael Schiess enjoy dinner-on-the-run](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/49.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/49.jpg) PMM Directors Brand Grant and Michael Schiess enjoy dinner-on-the-run **TOURNAMENTS** Three different tournaments took place during the show. The tournament games shown below, reflected the design challenges of three distinct eras. All tournament entries were free with admission to the show! | | | --- | | Tournament Machines | | 1947, Williams, ***Torchy*** 1954, Gottlieb, ***4-Belles*** 1961, Gottlieb, ***Egg Head*** 1976, Gottlieb, ***Royal Flush*** 1980, Stern, ***Galaxy*** 1991, Williams, ***Terminator 2*** 2001, Stern, ***High Roller Casino*** 2016, Stern, ***Ghostbusters Pro*** | A different tournament was held each day directed by Echa Schneider, under the auspices of the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA). The woodrail tournament took place on Friday, November 11 and the winners were: | | | --- | | Woodrail Tournament | | | | | | --- | --- | | 1 2 3= 3= 3= | Dan Dempsey, Walnut Creek, CA Eric Finke Andrei Massenkoff, San Francisco, CA Masha Dare Jared Garvey, Berkeley, CA | | The 1960s and later electro-mechanical tournament took place on Saturday, November 12th and the winners were: | | | --- | | 1960s Tournament | | | | | | --- | --- | | 1 2 3 | Karl Lind, Portland, Oregon Jack Slovacek Alex Lambert, Roseville, CA | | The Solid State & DMD tournament took place on Sunday, November 13th and the winners were: | | | --- | | 1960s Tournament | | | | | | --- | --- | | 1 2 3 | Damien Charléty, Chambéry, France Per Schwarzenberger, San Francisco, CA Robin Lassonde, Berkeley, CA (currently ranked #1 qualifier for the IFPA California State Championship) | | ![Solid State & DMD Tournament Winners Per Schwartzenberger, Damien Charléty and Robin Lassonde](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/shoot-the-moon-2016/56.jpg) Solid State & DMD Tournament Winners Per Schwartzenberger, Damien Charléty and Robin Lassonde **VISITOR RESPONSES** Follow-up surveys with *Shoot the Moon* attendees found that 99% of those polled who visited the show would come to the next PPM Exposition event. Of those who took the guided show tours, 85% reported that they exceeded their expectations and, among seminar attendees, 65% reported that the sessions they attended exceeded their expectations. Given the limited advance notice of the show the overwhelming majority of the more than 1,000 attendees came from the local San Francisco Bay Area. An encouraging 52 attendees offered to serve as volunteers at the next PPM Expo. Perhaps most interesting of all, 57% of those polled did NOT own a pinball machine! This surprising statistic served to validate that interest in the multiple objectives of the PPM and its variety of activities reaches well beyond the ‘pinhead’ community! From the perspective of the PPM’s Board of Directors, this was a most satisfying and successful show, providing the impetus for even more exciting events in the future. **WHAT LIES AHEAD?** Given the success of *Shoot the Moon*, the PPM Board of Directors has tentatively planned for two PPM Expos each year from this point on. The new Annex provides them with requisite space for individuals and companies to stage parties, celebrations, corporate and team-building events – any function seeking lots of fun and lots of space! Revenues from these and other PPM-sponsored events will go toward the carrying and operating costs of the Annex and the continuing Carnegie Library fund-raising effort. The new Annex provides ample space for an accelerated restoration program allowing more rare and desirable games to be made ready for play on a timely basis. Former problems of space for games, parts, and restoration tools and equipment have now been eliminated! The Annex also permits the PPM to expand their STEM-based educational programs using pinball as a vehicle to teach art, history and science. Those interested in becoming involved with the Pacific Pinball Museum as a donor, volunteer, or local point-of-contact in your area can email founder & Director Michael Schiess at [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fd908e9e9594988e8ebd8d9c9e949b949e8d94939f9c9191d3928f9a) For more information regarding the Pacific Pinball Museum and its many initiatives visit: [www.pacificpinball.org](http://www.pacificpinball.org) _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: deccb6a6-b154-48ed-a5aa-7ac4877aed7c*