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
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.
Pinball game referenced in multiball discussion
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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
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