Roller Games is a licensed pinball machine released on the System 11C platform, designed by Steve Ritchie. The game features notable mechanical elements including a mag-nab shot mechanic on the left orbit that has influenced later designs. Despite its licensing pedigree and technical contributions to pinball design, the game is remembered critically—composer Dan Forden described it as 'probably the worst license ever'—yet it remains significant as an influential title that taught players fundamental pinball mechanics.
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Roller Games was originally going to be licensed as American Gladiators but the deal fell through
Roller Games licensing did not help Williams financially despite good game quality and early sales success
Martin's first owned machine, licensed from 1980s TV show, tough gameplay, loved for cheesy theme
April 1990 Williams game by Steve Ritchie; originally pitched as American Gladiators licensed game but theme fell through; ranked #182; features upper ramp and wall shot
Difficult classic game; Marty's first machine purchase; featured in InDisc 2022 finals; Marty explains difficulty justifies tournament selection
Pinball machine; Martin Robbins' first personal machine purchase; described as fast and brutal game
Williams licensed pinball based on roller derby game show; first Williams license after Bally acquisition; successful sales but license did not significantly help company
Vintage pinball game played in In Disc 2024 finals as part of controversial game selection
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Heavily customized pinball machine at Outer Orbit by Christian with integrated pin sounds allowing gameplay to Maniac or Soul Sonic Force
1990s Williams pinball machine; Will Johnson's first and favorite pinball experience; described as embodying 90s aesthetic with fast gameplay, multiball, and neon colors; now owns one
Game Taylor previously owned; sold to make room for Jurassic Park acquisition
Classic game referenced for dual-stage kickback feature; praised as ahead-of-its-time design
Located at District 82; 80s-themed with cheesy music; one of Martin Robbins' favorites; loaded game with more depth than initially apparent
Pinball machine mentioned as example of retailer overpricing at $3,000
Licensed pinball machine example; TV show was canceled before game release, illustrating licensing timing problems
Classic pinball machine (manufacturer not specified in content) used as the base platform for Cacciola's Fist of the North Star conversion. Cacciola chose to preserve the original software/mechanics.
Pinball machine in Bob's collection; listed among machines Bob owns
1990 Williams pinball machine; coder Mark Penacho was involved; three theme options were considered (American Gladiators, Roller Games, Fish Police)
Worst-earning machine at Electric Bat Arcade; Steve Ritchie design based on forgotten TV show
Pinball table Chris praises for both audio package AND good gameplay (not just sound)
Unreleased/unavailable table frequently requested by community for Pinball Arcade
System 11 Williams machine based on TV show; Chris cites as example of table superior to source material; hopes for Pinball Arcade inclusion
Vintage pinball machine Chris desires; described as unobtainium; available in new condition in Vegas according to Nick's contact
Classic Stern pinball from 1984; Chris argues it has superior soundtrack to Black Knight 2000; also designed by Steve Ritchie
Cassidy's first pinball machine, family-owned; features prominent side ramp shot; influences her playstyle
Steve Ritchie classic featuring sudden death mystery that Worre fixed by making it fixed mystery #3 instead of random
Bally Williams game designed by Steve Ritchie; wins Best Licensed Game award despite being a loose license; features phenomenal theme song and extensive product placement; hosts note its music remains iconic.
Farsight game project abandoned due to inability to track down one of two rights holders; cited as cautionary tale on licensing risks
Game that taught Chris pinball alongside Whirlwind; mentioned as influential title
System 11C game by Steve Ritchie, featured in Corn's Conundrum puzzle
Licensed game where Forden created theme music and vocals; described by Forden as 'probably the worst license ever'
Source of magnet near flipper mechanic used in Big Trouble to catch difficult orbit shot
Pinball machine purchased by Kevin for $900 around 2012; his first pinball machine acquisition
Game previously at The Pinball Studio, removed due to space constraints
EM machine at PRPHQ with flipper/coil issues repaired by Mark; planned for streaming content
Referenced for similar mag-nab shot mechanic to Oktoberfest left orbit feature