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Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure

gameactive22 mentionsFirst seen Nov 8, 2016Last seen Mar 19, 2026

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Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure is a 1993 wide-body pinball machine manufactured by Williams and designed by Mark Ritchie. The game became the second best-selling Ritchie design with approximately 12,700-12,716 units produced, featuring innovative mechanics like the Idle Lock and Path of Adventure upper playfield, alongside three unique video modes. It was notable as the debut title for the DCS sound system and has been ranked among the greatest Bally/Williams machines of all time, influencing subsequent pinball design through its thematic and atmospheric elements.

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  • designedMark RitchieMark Ritchie designed Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventuremedium
  • manufacturesWilliamsWilliams manufactured Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure in 1993medium
  • affiliated_withChris GrannerChris Granner was involved in sound design for the DCS sound system debutmedium

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  • factualhigh

    Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure is a wide-body machine

    Source: SDTM HostTop 5 Greatest Pinball Machines From Bally/Williams (SDTM, 2025)
  • factualmedium

    The gun trigger mechanic on certain Indiana Jones modes finishes the mode with reduced points (similar to movie action)

    Source: HostIndiana Jones TPA (Williams 1993)
  • factualhigh

    Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure was manufactured by Harry Williams in 1993

    Source: Host opening statementIndiana Jones TPA (Williams 1993)
  • factualhigh

    The Indiana Jones table at this location is not properly leveled

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Source: Host
Indiana Jones TPA (Williams 1993)
  • opinionhigh

    The mode scoop on Indiana Jones is difficult to hit from the left flipper when the table is not level

    Source: HostIndiana Jones TPA (Williams 1993)
  • opinionhigh

    Six Ball Well of Souls is a favorite/preferred mode on Indiana Jones

    Source: Host (agreeing with chat)Indiana Jones TPA (Williams 1993)
  • opinionmedium

    Going for Lux from the right ramp is potentially the biggest way to make big points on Indiana Jones, or otherwise go for modes

    Source: HostIndiana Jones TPA (Williams 1993)
  • predictionlow

    Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure will not be remade and its secondary market value will continue to increase

    Source: Zach SharpeSDTM: a pinball show Episode 25: Indiana Jones The Pinball Adventure Review
  • factualhigh

    Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure was designed by Mark Ritchie and coded by Brian Eddy in 1993

    Source: Zach SharpeSDTM: a pinball show Episode 25: Indiana Jones The Pinball Adventure Review
  • factualhigh

    The game has 12 modes including three video modes (Tank Chase, Escape in Mine Cart, Raven Bar) and a wizard mode (Eternal Life Multiball)

    Source: Zach Sharpe, GregorySDTM: a pinball show Episode 25: Indiana Jones The Pinball Adventure Review
  • opinionmedium

    Indiana Jones has the nicest inserts on any pinball machine ever made

    Source: Zach SharpeSDTM: a pinball show Episode 25: Indiana Jones The Pinball Adventure Review
  • factualhigh

    Secondary market pricing for cleaned/restored examples ranges from $5,500 to $12,000

    Source: Zach Sharpe, GregorySDTM: a pinball show Episode 25: Indiana Jones The Pinball Adventure Review
  • opinionhigh

    The mode start shot mechanic is very reminiscent of The Shadow, designed by Brian Eddy

    Source: Zach SharpeSDTM: a pinball show Episode 25: Indiana Jones The Pinball Adventure Review
  • factualhigh

    A foam dampening pad modification to the mode start shot back scoop reduces ball rejection

    Source: Zach SharpeSDTM: a pinball show Episode 25: Indiana Jones The Pinball Adventure Review
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