Journalist Tool

Kineticist

  • HDashboard
  • IItems
  • ↓Ingest
  • SSources
  • KBeats
  • BBriefs
  • RIntel
  • QSearch
  • AActivity
  • +Health
  • ?Guide

v0.1.0

← All beats

Pinball

/pinball

DashboardKnowledge Base2774IntelligenceTools1SettingsChangelog
← Back to KB

Taxi

gameactive56 mentionsFirst seen Nov 20, 2014Last seen Jan 29, 2026

Profile

Taxi is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

Aliases

No aliases

Relationships

  • appears_inDinerPinball Arcade version of Diner is noted as sequel to Taximedium

Facts

No facts recorded

Claims (9)

  • opinionhigh

    Taxi was the first game Granner worked on where he felt he wasn't 'faking it' creatively

    Source: Chris GrannerEpisode 96 - Pinball Composer w/ Chris Granner
  • factualhigh

    Taxi skill shot timing for '25k + spot passenger' award cannot be reliably achieved in FX version

    Source: KineticistReview: Williams Pinball Volume 9 on Pinball FX
  • factualhigh

    Taxi was manufactured by Williams in 1988 and designed by Mark Ritchie with artwork by Python Angelo

    Source: Dave#121 Taxi - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • factualhigh

    Approximately 7,300 Taxi machines were produced

Recent Mentions (56)

  • Williams table released on Pinball FX volume 9; referenced for nudge-catch fix implementation

    So Fun, They’re Scary: Elvira Table Reviews on Pinball FXOct 31, 2025
  • Classic pinball machine; played in Free Play Florida finals

    The Score Card: Season's EndingsDec 19, 2025
  • Classic Mark Ritchie-designed pinball machine; Spencer babysit one for a year and credits it as inspiration for appreciating Fish Tales

    The Spinner is Lit - Episode 7: Raiders of the Lost WarehouseJun 19, 2017
  • Williams pinball machine used in INDISC 2023 women's bank; inconsistent plunge quality; fixed 1.5M jackpot; GPS shot strategy debate

    INDISC 2023 Women's Championship - FinalsNov 20, 2023
  • 1988 Williams pinball machine designed by Mark Ritchie, art by Python Angelo. 7,300 units produced. Focus of episode discussion and restoration.

    #121 Taxi - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 18, 2024
  • Classic pinball machine; 1988 release; featured in high stakes playoff with Maryland character; designed with multiple playfield objectives and skill shot mechanics

    INDISC 2022 High Stakes Playoffs

Contradictions

No contradictions detected

Related Glossary Terms

No linked glossary terms

Source: Dave/George
#121 Taxi - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • factualhigh

    Taxi has a real mechanical bell, not a digital sound simulation

    Source: Dave#121 Taxi - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • opinionhigh

    Despite simple ruleset, Taxi is mechanically difficult in execution and requires skilled shot timing

    Source: George/Dave/Tony#121 Taxi - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • opinionmedium

    Taxi's callouts contain casually and not-so-casually racist content that hasn't aged well

    Source: Alex (co-host)Episode 19 - Die on this Hill: Bad Cats
  • factualhigh

    Taxi is a System 11 game from the late 1980s

    Source: Dr. Dave#99 WHO dunnit - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • factualmedium

    A red-haired Lola variant of Taxi exists and is rarer than the Marilyn Monroe backglass

    Source: Scott Ian (citing Roger Sharpe)Episode 52: The return of History Lesson and more fun stuff!
  • Jan 2, 2023
  • Classic pinball machine referenced in chat discussion of competitive play

    The Godfather Pinball - General Gameplay Stream, v1.04Apr 3, 2023
  • Vintage System 11 game acquired by Neil from Gonzo; difficult game to find; requires skill to play well

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!Dec 20, 2025
  • Classic pinball game to which Bram Stoker's Dracula is sometimes compared

    #113 Bram Stokers Dracula - The Classic Pinball PodcastFeb 27, 2024
  • System 11 late-1980s Williams pinball machine referenced during discussion of Whodunit's taxi elements

    #99 WHO dunnit - The Classic Pinball PodcastJan 31, 2023
  • Pinball game formerly in Bruce's bar; underperformed financially and was sold; described as 'a great game' but did not attract players

    Episode 146 – For SeniorJun 1, 2020
  • Classic pinball game in Zach Sharpe's collection; previously owned by Scott Danesi; carries unique provenance history

    Ep 34: The Zack of All Trade with Zach SharpeMay 1, 2020
  • Zen digital pinball recreation; subject of rigging allegations regarding ramp combos

    World Cup Soccer '94 (Bally 1994) VPW VersionSep 1, 2025
  • Classic Steve Ritchie design referenced as inspiration for character collection and mode structure in Pulp Fiction

    Ep 105: Bad Mother Flippers with Mark Ritchie and Josh SharpeMar 16, 2023
  • System 11 pinball game, Crystal's potential 'desert island pin' choice, described as endlessly playable

    Episode 87 – Spectrum SucksApr 18, 2018
  • Bally machine featured in women's quarterfinals, fast-playing with multiball and passenger pickups

    INDISC 2023 Women's Championship - QuarterfinalsNov 6, 2023
  • Classic WPC game; Billy owns and actively restoring; requires rubber cleaning, plastic replacement, ramp work; simple but character-rich; used in league play

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim: Episode 6, 25,000 Imported Italian Twinkle LightsMay 16, 2021
  • 1988 Williams pinball machine, subject of history lesson, over 7,000 produced, features Marilyn Monroe/Lola licensing variant history

    Episode 52: The return of History Lesson and more fun stuff!Apr 23, 2020
  • Classic pinball machine; Pete Quint's #1 favorite; discovered at summer campsite arcade with Marilyn Monroe callouts; represents his gateway to understanding pinball rule depth.

    Episode 48: Guest Pete Quint, Dad Jokes and Drew talks about his Jurassic Park and doesn't cry!Mar 11, 2020
  • Game briefly mentioned in chat comments regarding loudness during broadcast

    INDISC 2023 - High Stakes Playoffs - SemifinalsDec 26, 2023
  • 1988 Williams game that Tim Dan Lee acquired in trade for Deadpool; completely restored with full playfield replacement

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim, Episode 18: The Great Silver CaperOct 28, 2021
  • Pinball machine in qualifying; Aaron Harding played; progressive jackpot system (1-1.5 million range)

    California Extreme 2016 Pinball Tournament QualifyingJul 22, 2016
  • 1988 Williams pinball designed by Mark Ritchie (Python); Granner's #4 ranked soundtrack; marked first game where he felt musically authentic

    Chris GrannerAug 13, 2019
  • Pinball machine being demonstrated; features multiball, passenger collection, jackpot modes, and ramp combos

    Taxi Pinball Tutorial - Danni TeachesAug 27, 2024
  • Williams pinball classic; both hosts unanimously rate as 'nailed it'; praised for playfield flow and theme execution

    The Pinball Podcast Episode 223 - Precision GrumpinessDec 1, 2023
  • Classic pinball machine featured at expo with custom restoration

    SDTM: 2018 Chicago Pinball Expo WalkthroughOct 25, 2018
  • Pinball machine designed by Mark Ritchie

    Day 1 of THE GETAWAY Battle Week!Nov 20, 2014
  • Pinball machine at Brixie's that Jack Danger had not played in long time; featured in IFPA tournament where one of Dead Flip's prospects defeated Jack Danger with plunge skill shot

    Day 3 of METALLICA Battle Week! Dec. 2014 - 1 / 2Dec 29, 2014
  • Pinball machine in Matt Scott's collection

    GOLDEN TEE 2017. Sleep Nut Tavern Edition.Sep 5, 2017
  • Classic pinball game Scott kept in his collection; discussed in context of 80s games preference

    Q and A with Scott Danesi PT.2Sep 5, 2017
  • Pinball game that Jack and Crystal played previous day; mentioned for comparison

    Star Wars Data East | Aug 31st, 2017Sep 5, 2017
  • Williams 1988 pinball machine; subject of the full tutorial covering mechanics, passengers, multiball, skill shots, and strategy

    TAXI - Williams 1988 Tutorial (08/30/2017)Sep 10, 2017
  • Williams System 11 pinball machine; one of Bob's foundational games; located at Show Me Lanes; site of Bob's first free game win as a child (~7-8 years old)

    #34 - Bob CaldwellDec 15, 2020
  • System 11 game runner-up in tournament; Williams machine favored by both hosts for shot quality

    Episode 48 - Sys 11 vs. Bomber CrewNov 19, 2017
  • Williams System 11 game; #3 seed in tournament; beat Elvira and the Party Monsters (57.7%); facing Whirlwind in finals; praised for shot quality

    Episode 47 - Street Level + Loot Crates = Profit?Nov 5, 2017
  • Williams three seed; lost to Pinbot 42.4% to 57.6% in Round 4; available on Pinball Arcade

    Episode 12 - Domino's, SGDQ 2016, Evo 2016, & Tabletop for KidsAug 18, 2016
  • Jason's first pinball machine, purchased from Craigslist after selling pool table

    Theme Fumbles and Themes That Out Kicked Their Coverage - Featuring Jason from Flip for the CureFeb 6, 2025
  • Classic pinball machine designed by Mark Ritchie

    Pulp Fiction Pinball Gameplay Guide (Flip N Out Pinball, 2024)Mar 6, 2024
  • Williams game (7,303 units); noted by author as having potential licensing issues with characters

    The Next Bally / Williams Pinball 2.0 Kit is…Apr 29, 2023
  • Classic Williams pinball game; 7,303 units produced; potential licensing issues noted

    Pedretti Gaming's Next 2.0 Pinball Expansion Kit is Nearing CompletionFeb 8, 2023
  • Classic Williams pre-DMD solid-state game from Funhouse era, speculated as potential 2.0 remake candidate

    Pedretti to Launch Secret FunHouse 2.0 Topper and MoreMar 12, 2022
  • Classic pinball machine used in Orange County league tournament; described as 'brutal' and challenging

    Change in ProgrammingApr 20, 2018
  • Classic game at Netherworld; both hosts criticize difficulty and lack of enjoyment; considered punishing for casual players

    Work WorkAug 8, 2017
  • Classic pinball table with long ramp design similar to Jurassic Park layout

    Fossilrific ZenMar 2, 2018
  • Pinball table; referenced for spinning chamber mechanism similar to Transporter ramp

    Touch My Glow BallsJun 25, 2017
  • Late-1980s Williams pinball machine designed by Mark Ritchie with art by Python Anghelo; features taxi driver theme with passenger pickups

    Review: Williams Pinball Volume 9 on Pinball FXAug 15, 2025
  • Krystle's 'all time favorite game'; played at Expo free play room; Wormhole has copy positioned next to Diner (Mark Ritchie/Chris Granner special).

    Krystle Gemnich - Episode 45Nov 15, 2024
  • Previously owned by Mike Dust, purchased by JC; received LED upgrades (warm white to natural white), new topper, and NV RAM battery replacement by Cory

    Tour of John Charest's Pinball Machine Collection!Dec 19, 2025
  • Pinball machine recently acquired by host for which he has not yet created video content

    Why Star Trek The Next Generation Is One of the Greatest Pinball Machines EverJan 29, 2026
  • Classic pinball game; Sterling restored one with full playfield swap in ~24 hours

    EP08 Andrew LannersDec 5, 2025
  • Williams pinball game representing Granner's first fully authentic creative contribution without 'faking it'

    Episode 96 - Pinball Composer w/ Chris GrannerAug 18, 2025
  • Williams pinball game; example Granner uses for figure-eight loop shot sounds

    Episode 71 – Chris Granner: Pinball Sound MastermindNov 26, 2018
  • 1988 Williams pinball game by Mark Ritchie featured in Slam the Top 100 segment (ranked #66 on Pinside)

    Episode 119: Head2Head&RedApr 1, 2018
  • Mark Ritchie game with crisscross ramps; collaborative work with Python; example of Mark's design philosophy

    Episode 2 - The Ritchie Brothers Steve vs. MarkOct 30, 2023
  • System 11 Williams game with Mark Ritchie involvement; compared favorably to Bad Cats in reviews

    Episode 19 - Die on this Hill: Bad CatsFeb 26, 2024
  • Classic Williams game designed by Mark Ritchie with music by Chris Granter; ranked #3 for holiday play; features Santa pickup

    Episode 107 - Holiday SpecialDec 15, 2025