![]() Williams knew where the game was originally shipped. In order to track the game's origin from a distributor into the wild, the blacklight number was added. They did not have the right to sell outside of their territory. In 1992, Williams' agreement with its distributors gave them exclusive sales right to a territory. The reason for the serial numbers seems strange by today's standards. We asked Pat Lawlor why the manufacturer did this. In this listing is an image of a playfield under blacklighting, revealing a serial number. The actual AUDIO from either of these sources is NOT reproduced in TZ pinball. There are snippets and takeoffs from dozens of TV show moments, way too many to list. The Jackpot tune is a WPC version of the CHORUS of that song, where you hear the main melody of the song. The main play tune for TZ is a WPC (synthesized) version of the loooonnnng guitar solo section from Golden Earring's "Twilight Zone". We asked Chris Granner to tell us about the music for this game. It is also therefore the last game to use that audio board. Twilight Zone was originally to be the first game to use Williams' then-new DCS Sound System (which would actually be introduced for Williams' 1993 'Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure'), but due to time constraints concerning the production of the DCS board, the music was recomposed for the Yamaha YM2151/Harris CVSD audio board. Retrofit instructions for third playfield magnet (removed in production games) availableĪn article by Ted Estes about designing Twilight Zone is available atĪnother article shows differences between prototype and production games. Rod Serling's likeness had to be licensed separately from the "Twilight Zone" name. ![]() Voice-over artist Tim Kitzrow provided the voice of Rod Serling. This game was part of Williams/Midway's "SuperPin" line of widebody games. Mini playfield that uses magnets for flipper-like action Real working gumball machine on playfield that dispenses pinballs Working analog clock tells time in attract mode, times most modes during game play. "Regular Multiball", 3-ball simultaneous release, with 3rd magnet installed. "Regular Multiball", 3-ball sequential release, without 3rd magnet installed The "Powerball" is a ceramic pinball about 20% lighter than a steel pinball, much faster, and not affected by the game's magnets. Magnets on the mini-playfield 'flip' the ball during "Battle the Power" mode when the player presses the flipper buttons. Magnets on the main playfield are situated on the looping lane and catch the ball to aid in hitting shots into the camera and piano. Maximum 1 buy-in ball per player (operator option). Dual autoplunger/manual plunger arrangement. View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database () (External site)Īdventure - Supernatural - Licensed Themeįlippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), Ramps (2), Dual left inlanes, "Rocket" kicker. Midway Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Incorporated, Then, the player must shoot a ball into the mouth to earn 1,000,000 points and start ‘Midnight Multiball’.Internet Pinball Machine Database: Midway 'Twilight Zone' A talking head opens mouth when click reaches midnight. Upper loop has a “trapdoor” that opens briefly when an upper loop shot is made. The ramp has a diverter that guides the ball either to the left inlane or the left outlane for a left plunger skill shot attempt. ![]() Twilight Zone is one of the most popular machines amongst home owners and many modifications (mods) are sold for it, including a robot toy, a real mini television screen, a flashing camera and more!įlippers (3), Pop bumpers (3), Manual plungers (2), Ramp (1), Standup targets (4), 3-bank standup targets (1), Cellar holes (3), Dual right inlanes, 2- or 3-ball Multiball. Main features include four flippers, a life-size gumball machine that locks balls inside, a mechanical clock with rotating arms, a mini playfield with invisible (magnet) flippers and a ceramic ball that is not affected by the game’s two stock magnets. The game is often noted to be the game with the most patents (however Pinball Magic by Capcom has more), the most toys and the most over-cost budget in the history of pinball. It is themed after the television series that was created by Rod Serling and which aired on American television from 1959-1964 originally. Twilight Zone is a wide-body Pinball Machine manufactured by Bally in 1993.
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