Baywatch is a beach-themed pinball machine manufactured by Sega in February 1995, designed by Joe Kamenkow and Joe Balcer. It features the iconic Baywatch IP with imagery of David Hasselhoff and Pam Anderson, distinctive shark fin flippers, a tower mechanism, and widebody format. The game is highly regarded within the pinball community, ranking #7 among all 1995 machines and #1 among Sega's pinball releases, with strong gameplay depth and enduring '90s nostalgia appeal. Original machines currently command $4,000-$4,500 on the secondary market.
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Baywatch is widely considered the best or near-best Sega game despite being the second release in 1995
Baywatch contains deep and rewarding gameplay despite its salacious art package
Baywatch is a four-flipper game with a shark flipper (cross-playfield flipper) that became automatic once timing was perfected
Baywatch pinball features a shark flipper—a small automatic flipper that crosses the playfield—making it effectively a four-flipper game
1995 Data East pinball game; Orin Day took over from Lyman Sheets; featured drowning Kevin Martin character; displayed at Reno trade show with celebrity Pamela Anderson appearance
Sega Pinball machine (February 1995) based on NBC TV series; Balcer's first full-size layout assignment; four-flipper game with shark flipper; co-designed with Joe Kamenkow
Pinball machine; Bill and Ken both own one; positioned as 'guilty pleasure'; potentially more common than community admits; noted for controversial alternate trans lights
Pinball machine Bill purchased from Ken; DMD display failed ~1-2 months after purchase; discussed as example of honest seller-buyer relationship
Pinball machine frequently discussed by hosts; Bill owns one or is acquiring one; never streamed despite repeated mentions in past episodes; has white wave artwork on playfield
Recommended entry-level pinball machine; reasonable value around $3,000-$3,500 even unshopped; hosts joked about becoming 'Baywatch sales reps'
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Baywatch was released by Sega in 1995
The playfield layout rivals or exceeds other contemporary Sega machines in shot variety and accessibility
The rules and modes lack meaningful engagement compared to the mechanical design quality
Baywatch is a wide-body pinball machine
Secondary market pricing for quality Baywatch machines ranges from $2,500 to $3,000
Speculated Stern announcement (Baywatch 2); theme licensing for pinball
Referenced as example of Sega full-size DMD game
Data East pinball game where John Carpenter did display programming work.
Sega game ranked #1 by Dennis. Four-flipper layout with shark flipper, big display, back box topper, 12 stand-ups, five-ball multiball. Co-designed with Kamikow.
Pinball machine that supports Color DMD colorized display upgrades
Pinball machine where Ben scored unusually high at Arizona State Championship
Pamela Anderson-themed pinball sold for $9,400 at auction; driven up by theme recognition
Sega large DMD machine; featured in futuristic house design; Scott Ian's number 2 and Drew's number 3 favorite underrated games; known for unique layout
Tournament pinball game running custom ROMs 4.01 with modified lock mechanics; features color DMD, guard millions mode, and multiball gameplay
Classic TV show referenced in context of pinball machine themes and potential launch party event
1995 Sega pinball machine, wide-body, featuring beach/lifeguard theme with large DMD display and Shark flipper mechanism
Pinball machine mentioned as available at Emporium Bar on Milwaukee in Logan Square, Chicago
Pinball machine title mentioned as hypothetical example for giveaway participation
Data East pinball game; first mechanical layout designed entirely by Walshert; featured complex wire ramps
1995 Data East pinball; Joe Balcer's first full-size layout design; features four flippers including shark flipper; based on TV show
Vintage pinball machine picked up from Chicago with plastic ramps; example of ramp restoration challenges
Sega pinball machine; ranked #1 greatest Sega game; features David Hasselhoff and Pam Anderson IP; widebody format; described as well-rounded with strong '90s nostalgia appeal; currently sells for $4,000-$4,500
Classic pinball machine played by Gonzo at expo for the first time
Sega-manufactured pinball machine from 1995; ranked #7; beach-themed with deep, rewarding gameplay despite salacious art package
Second Sega American pinball game (February 1995, 2,000 units); Joe Kamenkow/Joe Balser design; beach theme with shark fin flipper, tower, iconic bikini artwork; highly regarded as best or near-best Sega game
Pinball game referenced humorously in context of Ironman training
Balcer's first full-size pinball as lead designer (Data East/Sega era); six-player mode; shark flipper feature; still ranked in Pinside top 100