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Space Station

gameactive22 mentionsFirst seen Aug 18, 2016Last seen Feb 19, 2026

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Space Station is a classic Williams pinball game featuring System 11 alphanumeric display technology, similar to Swords of Fury. The game has maintained relevance in the modern pinball community, with enthusiasts like Kyle actively playing it. It has received modern ROM upgrades such as Pinbot 2.0 (PEMBOT), extending its playability and appeal to contemporary players while remaining a subject of discussion regarding Williams' legacy catalog and Zen pinball recreation plans.

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  • opinionmedium

    Space Station is underappreciated despite its innovative flipper placement and interesting gameplay concepts

    Source: Kineticist (Reviewer)Review: Williams Pinball Volume 6 on Pinball FX
  • factualhigh

    Space Station's layout allows unique backhand shots to drop target banks due to absence of interfering slingshots

    Source: Kineticist (Reviewer)Review: Williams Pinball Volume 6 on Pinball FX
  • predictionhigh

    Space Station is a System 11B table that will be coming to Pinball FX soon after Swords of Fury

    Source: Chris FreebusSwords, Monsters, and Cab Mode
  • factualhigh

    Space Station is the first commercial digital pinball table release that was not previously in The Pinball Arcade

Recent Mentions (22)

  • Pinball game referenced for its bonus ball mechanic behavior without a timer

    Learn Bally’s Gilligan’s Island in 10 Minutes!Sep 19, 2025
  • New game releasing on Pinball FX3 tomorrow (with Dr. Dude and Funhaus)

    Episode 77: The Great Emu War of 1932! And other things pinball...Oct 22, 2020
  • Pinball game mentioned as comparison for unique/non-standard mechanics; cited as better-received example of design innovation

    Episode 77 - Die on this Hill: Bally Dungeons & DragonsApr 7, 2025
  • Stern/Bally game referenced for lighting upgrades; target of Constantino Mitchell's glass 4447 LED replacement product

    #123 - I saw the light - The Classic Pinball PodcastDec 31, 2024
  • EM-era machines at museum that attracted younger/newer players; market analysis shows under-$2000 pricing rare since early 2020

    PinballOZwide Podcast - Episode: 2 The Nhill Experience.Apr 2, 2025
  • Bally electromechanical pinball game featured in the semifinals, known for lock stealing mechanic, stop-and-score awards, and shuttle word completion

    2017 It Never Drains in Southern California Playoffs - Semifinals

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Source: Chris Rebus and Jared MorganThe Other Pin Cabs
  • factualhigh

    Space Station is new to Zen Pinball and was not previously in Pinball Arcade

    Source: Chris FreebusWilliams Pinball Volume 6 Reveal
  • factualmedium

    Space Station (1987) by Harry Williams is the only comparable game using concave scoop design

    Source: DaveEpisode 6: The Classic Pinball Podcast - Star Gazer
  • May 8, 2017
  • Compared against Space Shuttle; considered to have more gameplay elements

    SDTM Episode 50: This Or That? Road Trip!!! (Houdini or Dialed In! & more pinball)Feb 18, 2018
  • 1987 Harry Williams game featuring similar concave scoop design mechanic to Stargazer

    Episode 6: The Classic Pinball Podcast - Star GazerAug 5, 2019
  • Pinball machine in Matt Scott's collection

    GOLDEN TEE 2017. Sleep Nut Tavern Edition.Sep 5, 2017
  • Solid-state game; played in System 11 tournament mentioned in episode; known for controversial sling placement that players either love or hate

    Episode 49 - Nic Talks ElectromechanicalNov 22, 2017
  • Williams pinball game; 9-seed that upset 8-seed F-14 Tomcat in tournament round one

    Episode 9 – 2 Hosts | 2 InterviewsAug 18, 2016
  • Zen Volume Six table (Williams classic); described as having approachable locking mechanics but low scoring; improved by unlimited ball challenges

    Pinball Cabinet Wars 2020Oct 29, 2020
  • Bally pinball machine in FX3 Vol 6; first commercial digital release; lacks in-lanes; most obscure table with limited player familiarity

    The Other Pin CabsAug 22, 2020
  • Classic Williams game; Volume 6 release; same development challenges as Funhouse

    Zen's Mel Kirk Holiday 2020 Q&AOct 31, 2020
  • Early EM table new to Zen ecosystem; features unique flipper positioning, lacks traditional inlanes, has 3-ball multiball; noted for difficult ball trapping mechanics

    Williams Pinball Volume 6 RevealAug 7, 2020
  • 1987 Williams table by Barry Oursler; direct sequel to Space Shuttle; unique flipper placement; 8/10 rating

    Review: Williams Pinball Volume 6 on Pinball FXMay 29, 2025
  • Classic pinball game; design influence for Barry O's including sweep drop targets and stop-and-score mechanics

    Saucy Secrets: Inside Barry O's Barbecue Challenge with Steve BowdenAug 27, 2024
  • Classic pinball game receiving Pinbot ROM 2.0 (PEMBOT) upgrade; Kyle owns and plays regularly

    The Power of PinballFeb 19, 2026
  • Williams table referenced as blocking System 11 alphanumeric releases until it becomes legacy

    More Williams and More OriginalsApr 17, 2022
  • System 11 table with similar display technology to Swords of Fury; anticipated for Zen recreation

    Swords, Monsters, and Cab ModeMay 29, 2022
  • Referenced for bonus ball mechanics comparison (ball 4 format without timer)

    Learn Bally’s Gilligan’s Island in 10 Minutes!Sep 19, 2025
  • Next tutorial video from Bowen Kerins, in post-production and expected in next few weeks

    Dirty Pool Podcast Ep02 – Bowen Kerins on Designing Dune and the Art of Pinball RulesMay 9, 2025