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Riverboat Gambler

gameactive10 mentionsFirst seen Apr 2, 2008Last seen Aug 24, 2022

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Riverboat Gambler is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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Claims (3)

  • factualhigh

    Riverboat Gambler sold 3,200 units, which was considered good for the time

    Source: Host narrationDwight Sullivan – The Creation Of Complexity
  • factualmedium

    Riverboat Gambler features flipper codes accessible through button combinations that display 'hello world' message

    Source: Host descriptionDwight Sullivan – The Creation Of Complexity
  • opinionhigh

    Riverboat Gambler has unusually complex/wacky ramp geometry that makes it interesting to play

    Source: Jack DangerWe got 4 new (older) pinball machines to set up!

Recent Mentions (11)

  • Dwight Sullivan's first game as lead programmer at Williams; designed by Ward Pemberton; featured Mark Ritchie vocal

    Episode 3 - Dwight Sullivan (Lead Game Developer - STERN Pinball) InterviewJul 2, 2018
  • Ward Pemberton design at Williams that sold over 3,200 units; competed against Fun House and Bugs Bunny's Birthday Ball

    TOPCast 56: Ward PembertonApr 2, 2008
  • Classic pinball machine with roulette shots; played by Escher and Miles Grant at Finberg

    Stream 541: Rush (LE) SternMar 15, 2022
  • Williams pinball machine from 1990, System 11 hardware, casino/riverboat theme with roulette wheel mechanic

    Riverboat Gambler (Williams 1990)Nov 10, 2019
  • Williams 1990 gambling-themed pinball machine with casino modes, complex sound design, and documented mechanical issues; subject of this stream

    Riverboat Gambler (Williams 1990)Aug 24, 2022
  • Williams 1990 System 11 pinball game; subject of VPX playthrough; features progressive jackpot, chip targets, and multiball

    Riverboat Gambler VPX (Williams 1990)

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Nov 5, 2020
  • VPX table mentioned as having physics fixes in a Gold version

    Iron Maiden Virtual Time VPXNov 18, 2020
  • Vintage pinball machine with complex/unusual ramp geometry; one of four machines being set up

    We got 4 new (older) pinball machines to set up!Jul 29, 2020
  • Pinball machine being played in this video; poker/western themed with bonus mechanics and chip collection system

    Riverboat Gambler Pinball 75 Million?!Aug 20, 2020
  • Williams pinball machine from 1990; author achieved High Score #2

    HIDDEN ARCADE: Mom’s Organic Market - Roslyn, PA (August 2021)Aug 24, 2021
  • August 1990 Williams System 11c game; Dwight Sullivan's first major code credit; featured four action buttons; sold 3,200 units

    Dwight Sullivan – The Creation Of ComplexityJan 31, 2021