Banzai Run is a game mentioned in 2 episode(s).
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Banzai Run sold only 1,750 units despite its historical importance in launching Pat Lawlor's design career.
Banzai Run is a 1988 Williams pinball machine
Banzai Run is one of the coolest, most unique pinball machines ever produced
Pinball game co-designed by Larry DeMar and Pat Lawlor
Classic pinball machine currently out of service at The Flipper Room
Classic pinball machine Jeff played in tournament at Banzai 2 in 2015
Classic pinball machine that was in Don's former basement collection in the southern Wisconsin property (now gone)
Williams 1988 pinball machine; music featured in metal rendition at MAGFest 2026
First game where Pat Lawlor used his signature five-lane bottom design
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Pinball machine designed by Pat Lawlor at Williams (1988); first commercial pinball game; based on Wrecking Ball prototype concept
Steep, difficult pinball machine; appeared in tournament round 7 with challenging kickback feed
Pinball game mentioned in casual discussion as 'wacky'
May 1988 System 11 game (originally titled Wrecking Ball); Pat Lawlor's prototype built in garage that earned him a job at Williams; sold only 1,750 units despite historic significance.
Williams game whose name Ritchie had planned to use; Larry DeMar told him Williams was 'stealing' the name
Mentioned in context of tournament results and point differentials
Williams 1988 pinball machine, race-themed game with four competitor targets
Pinball sold for $17,000 at auction; typically $6,000-$7,000; not a nostalgia, movie, or character theme—driven by collector demand rather than IP
Early 1990s Williams pinball machine; Walt references as example of classic game without modern assists
1988 Williams pinball machine with motorcycle racing theme, featuring Kevin Hill wizard mode, racer collection, and back playfield
Classic pinball machine referenced as comparison point for Godzilla Premium Edition's two-flipper upper playfield design
Original-theme pinball machine; example of unique game that did not require licensed IP
Game where 10-year-old Escher Lefkoff defeated Jack Danger in Papa C C Division finals
Pinball machine; host criticizes as 'dumpster' game during stream conversation
Mentioned in chat discussion as having significant upper playfield
Recent playfield reproduction by CPR with new unbreakable plastic components; complete bundle (playfields, plastics, backglass) offered at $1,400
Early-90s/late-80s game on Matt's want-to-play list; Page 2/Page 3 PinSide tier games
Pat Lawler-designed Williams game; features vertical playfield in back glass; on Colligan's wish list
Williams pinball machine from 1988; played by authors during venue visit
1988 Williams pinball machine; subject of Carrington's latest video in his history series
Williams 1988 pinball machine; featured in Penn Skate collection
Williams 1988 pinball machine; newest game on Penn Skate floor at time of visit
Uncommon Williams machine with vertical playfield in head; visitor favorite
Pinball machine played at Silverball Museum
Williams pinball classic at Button Mash, listed as one of reviewer's family favorites
Pinball Arcade table; Farsight Matt showcased before/after cleanup work demonstrating digitization quality improvements
Virtual pinball title in development with expected release around March 7-9; experiencing Android optimization and camera angle issues in beta
Classic Pat Lawlor-designed pinball machine; most recent Farsight digital release; noted for difficult upper playfield mechanics; hosts praise accuracy of digital version
Fun wild machine at Lumberjack Dave's; features top lane alignment and race-around mechanic
Early Lawlor pinball design (originally titled Wrecking Ball); conceptualized with vertical playfield in backglass; result of Lawlor's pitch to Larry DeMar
Pinball machine owned by Antoinette; cited as example of standalone/unique game design; being received with custom hardware
Vintage pinball game with upper flipper mechanics played in Pinberg
May 1988 Williams System 11B; 1,751 units sold; motocross theme; Lawlor's first released Williams game; initially perceived as novelty internally; experimental Diamond Plate clear coating
Early Pat Lawlor design that pioneered mechanical toy integration; cited as foundational to 90s mech-heavy design
Pat Lawler's first game (1988); featured vertical upper playfield; showstopper in lineups; referenced as prototype for NASCAR's fast, accessible design philosophy
Williams table from same final Pinball Arcade season as Swords of Fury, also overshadowed by license loss