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Ranked #190 of all time · ranking score 75.5 · See the list
Ranked #190 of all time · ranking score 75.5 · See the list
The Empire Strikes Back pinball machine, released by A. Hankin & Co. in 1980, is a rare widebody game themed around the popular Star Wars film. This machine stands out as the first Star Wars pinball ever produced, with only 350 units made. Its design, by David Hankin, incorporates an innovative "infinity backglass" feature, which uses mirrored film to create a visually striking depth effect on the backboard. The playfield design combines elements from other popular pinball games of the era, resembling Firepower in its upper half and Space Invaders in the lower half, while employing a unique mix of targets, bumpers, and kick-out holes.
On the floor at 4 locations
Flame, rock, mushroom and R2-D2 artwork on one sheet
ZIP · 1.1 MB
Typed operation guide with MPU and driver diagrams
PDF · 833 KB
Black, white, blue and red artwork for the right side
ZIP · 166 KB
Six images of purple and green swamp overlays
ZIP · 1016 KB
MPU, sound, display and flipper booster boards
PDF · 860 KB
