Apollo 13 is a space-themed pinball machine manufactured by Sega in 1995, based on the Apollo 13 moon landing film. Co-designed by Joe Balcer and John Borg, it introduced the White Star board (based on Williams WPC) and marked Sega's shift from the Data East era. The game features a distinctive 13-ball multiball mechanic and a moon-locking mechanism, and notably was delivered to astronaut Jim Lovell's home, where he played it for years. It was one of 2,000 units produced and ranked #15 in a comprehensive ranking of 1995 pinball machines.
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Apollo 13's 13-ball multiball is actually achievable in play, not just a gimmick
Apollo 13 pinball's 13-ball multiball uses a dual-trough system with an 8-ball trough on the left and 5-ball main trough, controlled by a field diverter
Death saving is not a feature on Apollo 13
The Apollo 13 multiball is triggered by spelling BLAST OFF via specific ramp shots
Pinball machine by Sega (1995), featured Lunar Lander video mode ranked #7; only non-Bally Williams game on the list
1995 Data East pinball game; featured innovative 13-ball multiball concept; Orin Day worked on rules and design
Sega Pinball machine (1995) based on 1995 Ron Howard film; Balcer involved in delivery to astronaut Jim Lovell
Data East pinball game cost-cut late in production by removing counter-rotating moon/earth units; prototype boards show patching
Sega-branded Data East game released during Sega ownership transition; featured technological innovations including 13-ball multiball and spinning discs
Sega game ranked #5 by Dennis. Famous for 13-ball multiball gimmick (actually achievable). Two-flipper game with moon toy, satellite lift ramp, earthquake shaker.
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The 13-ball multiball was originally designed for Guns N' Roses pinball but relocated to Apollo 13
Apollo 13 was the first game to implement a Stern-like menu interface
Apollo 13 holds the record for highest pinball multiball with 13 balls
Pinball game referenced in multiball discussion
Rowan's first pinball machine purchased in late 2019 for three and a half thousand dollars; space-themed
Pinball game designed by Joe Balzer
Sega 1995 pinball machine; features 13-ball multiball, unique plunger mechanism, Saturn rocket/lunar lander theme; recently returned to Pacific Pinball Museum after previous stay
Pinball table available on virtual cabinet; referenced as example of 90s era tables
Sega 1995 pinball machine; features 13-ball multiball, moon-landing theme, video modes, combo-based shot sequences
Pinball machine with record 13-ball multiball, mentioned as historical reference
Data East pinball game designed by Walshert; notable for 13-ball multi-ball feature; first game where Walshert's name appeared on back glass was follow-up 'Rec Lab'
Sega pinball designed by Joe Balcer; features 13-ball multiball; astronaut Jim Lovell signed back glass
Pinball machine in Mr. Wonderful's Palace lineup
Sega-manufactured pinball machine from 1995; ranked #15; based on moon landing film; features 13-ball multiball as signature mechanic
Fourth Sega American pinball game (1995, 2,000 units); Joe Kamenkow/Joe Balser design; introduces White Star board (based on Williams WPC); marks design shift from Data East era
Co-designed by Borg and Joe Balcer; featured space theme with moon-locking mechanism; delivered to astronaut Jim Lovell's home; Lovell played it for years afterward.
Space-themed pinball machine, one of Erin's top three favorite space-themed pins, played at Game Preserve NASA in Houston
Co-designed by Balcer, John Borg, and Joe Camel; 13-ball multiball innovation; first game with Balcer's name in backglass; Jim Lovell connection and signed backglass