Safe Cracker is a pinball machine designed by Pat Lawlor featuring a heist/safe-cracking theme with innovative mechanics including a mini playfield and board game elements. Originally released by Williams, the game has been featured across multiple digital platforms including Williams Pinball Volume 3 (2019) and Pinball Arcade, where it gained recognition for its unique design despite being divisive among players. The machine is notable for its token dispensing mechanism and has earned particular praise from pinball enthusiasts, including being cited as a favorite by AJ from Spooky tech.
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Safe Cracker uses a timed clock system instead of traditional ball count
Original Safe Cracker tokens are worth approximately $1.50 each
The Safe Cracker drop target mechanism is experiencing repeated failures
Safe Cracker is a highly divisive pinball table that players either love or hate, with no middle-ground opinions
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Classic pinball game discussed for difficult access and wizard mode design
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Safe Cracker costs $7,500 US
Safe Cracker is significantly smaller than standard pinball machines in both height and length
Safe Cracker features a physical token ejection mechanism that rolls down the glass
Safe Cracker has timed gameplay where running out of time results in immediate game over on drain
Safe Cracker would be a strong earner in arcade/location play due to engaging gameplay mechanics
Safe Cracker (Williams, owned by Dean Grover) won Best of Show voting at Rocky Mountain Showdown
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Announced for streaming in couple of weeks
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#8 most overrated; Pat Lawlor design; Zach criticizes time-based mechanics and cramped playfield
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Rare game with original coins in museum collection; playable as originally designed
Game on Matt's want-to-play list for Pinfest
Pinball Arcade table; recent beta release showing improved polish
Williams pinball machine with heist/safe-cracking theme; third title in Williams Pinball Volume 3; noted as having soft spot in hosts' hearts
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Pat Lawlor design with mini playfield and board game mechanics; AJ's (Spooky tech) favorite game of all time; features token dispensing mechanism