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{{Short description|Pinball machine}}
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{{Infobox Pinball | title = PIN•BOT
{{Infobox Pinball
|title = ''PIN•BOT''
|manufacturer = [[WMS Industries|Williams]]
|manufacturer = [[WMS Industries|Williams]]
|image = [[Image:PinBot Promotional Flyer.png|220px|center]]
|image = [[Image:PinBot Promotional Flyer.png|220px|center]]
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|designer= [[Python Anghelo]], Barry Oursler
|designer= [[Python Anghelo]], Barry Oursler
|programmer= Bill Pfutzenreuter
|programmer= Bill Pfutzenreuter
|artwork=Python Anghelo
|artwork=[[Python Anghelo]]
|mechanics=Joe Joos, Jr.
|mechanics=Joe Joos, Jr.
|music=[[Chris Granner]]
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'''PIN•BOT''' is a [[pinball]] machine released by [[WMS Industries|Williams]] in October 1986. It was designed by [[Python Anghelo]] and Barry Oursler.
'''''Pin-Bot''''' (styled '''''PIN•BOT''''') is a [[pinball]] machine released by [[WMS Industries|Williams]] in October 1986. It was designed by [[Python Anghelo]] and Barry Oursler.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1796|title=Internet Pinball Machine Database: Williams 'PIN·BOT'}}</ref>


==Rules==
==Rules==
The main objective of PIN•BOT is to advance through the planets of the [[solar system]], starting at Pluto and reaching the sun. The player advances from planet to planet by hitting specially marked targets, earning special bonuses throughout the game.
The main objective of ''Pin-Bot'' is to advance through the planets of the [[Solar System]], starting at Pluto and reaching the Sun. The player advances from planet to planet by hitting specially marked targets, earning special bonuses throughout the game.


PIN•BOT's main feature is a grid of lights in the center of the playfield, just below the robot's visor. The player can fill this grid by hitting the targets above and to the right of it. Once completed, the visor opens, enabling the player to lock two balls in the robot's eye sockets, starting a two-ball multiball mode. The player can then re-lock one of the balls and use the other to score a Solar Value (jackpot) up the left ramp, at which point both balls go back into play and the visor closes. The player can reopen the visor by completing the grid again. Each shot up the left ramp increases the Solar Value until it is collected, and this jackpot is carried over between games.
''Pin-Bot's'' main feature is a grid of lights in the center of the playfield, just below the Pin•Bot. The player can fill this grid by hitting the targets above and to the right of it. Once completed, the visor opens, enabling the player to lock two balls in the robot's eye sockets, starting a two-ball multiball mode. The player can then re-lock one of the balls and use the other to score a Solar Value (jackpot) up the left ramp, at which point both balls go back into play. Each shot up the left ramp increases the Solar Value until it is collected, and this jackpot is carried over between games.


The game's playfield also features a spiral ramp, which serves as a skill shot from the plunger, and a bagatelle-style mini-playfield at the Solar Ramp exit, which can feed the ball to the right inlane, the plunger, the pop bumpers, or directly back onto the playfield.
The game's playfield also features a spiral ramp, which serves as a skill shot from the plunger, and a bagatelle-style mini-playfield at the Solar Ramp exit, which can feed the ball to the right inlane, the plunger, the pop bumpers, or directly back onto the playfield.


==Sequels==
==Sequels==
''PIN•BOT'' was followed by two sequels: ''[[The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot]]'' (released in 1991) and ''[[Jack*Bot]]'' (released in 1995).
''Pin-Bot'' was followed by two sequels: ''[[The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot]]'' (released in 1991) and ''[[Jack-Bot]]'' (released in 1995).

==Game quotes==
* "Pin-Bot circuits activated."
* "I am in your control."
* "Partial link-up."
* "Now I see you."
* "Shoot for solar value."
* "Energy transferred."
* "We control the universe."

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==In popular culture==
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*The Pin-Bot character appears in the 1988 ''[[Taxi (pinball)|Taxi]]'' pinball machine (created by [[Python Anghelo]] and [[Mark Ritchie (pinball)|Mark Ritchie]]).
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*A ''Pin-Bot'' machine appears in the 1988 film, ''[[Crocodile Dundee II]]''.
*A ''Pin-Bot'' machine appears in the 1988 film, ''[[Big (film)|Big]]''.
*A ''Pin-Bot'' machine appears in the 2002 film, ''[[Big Fat Liar]]''.
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*Several ''Pin-Bot'' machines (labeled as Rik*Dat) appear as throwable weapons in the third stage of the arcade version of ''[[The Combatribes]]''.
*A ''Pin-Bot'' machine is the central machine used in ''[[Terra Lightfoot]]'''s "Pinball King" music video released on her "New Mistakes" album in 2017.


==Digital versions==
==Digital versions==
An [[Pin Bot (video game)|enhanced simulation]] was released for the original [[8-bit]] [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in 1990 with very reduced graphics and sound effects due to the processing and gaming power of the system.
An [[Pin Bot (video game)|enhanced simulation]] was released for the original [[8-bit]] [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in 1990 with very reduced graphics and sound effects due to the processing and gaming power of the system. ''Pin Bot'' was also included with more enhanced graphics in the arcade game [[UltraPin]].


PIN•BOT is available in its full glory as a licensed table of [[The Pinball Arcade]] for several platforms along with [[The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot]], the sequel, and is also included in the ''[[Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection]]''.
''Pin-Bot'' was available with more realistic graphics as a licensed table of ''[[The Pinball Arcade]]'' for several platforms along with ''[[The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot]]'' and ''[[Jack-Bot]]'' (the successors). None of these three tables are available due to WMS license expiration on June 30, 2018.


''Pin*Bot'' is included in the ''[[Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection]]''.
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==In popular culture==

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*The PIN•BOT character appears in the 1988 [[Taxi (pinball)]] machine (created by Anghelo and [[Mark Ritchie (pinball)|Mark Ritchie]]).
==References==
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*A ''PIN•BOT'' machine appears in the 1988 film, ''[[Big (film)|Big]]''.
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*Several ''PIN•BOT'' Machines (labeled as Rik*Dat) appear as throwable weapons in the third stage of the arcade version of [[The Combatribes]].


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1796 IPDB listing for ''PIN•BOT'']
*[http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1796 IPDB listing for ''Pin-Bot'']



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Latest revision as of 22:04, 31 May 2024

This article is about the pinball machine. For the video game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, see Pin Bot (video game).
PIN•BOT
ManufacturerWilliams
Release dateOctober 1986
SystemWilliams System 11A
DesignPython Anghelo, Barry Oursler
ProgrammingBill Pfutzenreuter
ArtworkPython Anghelo
MechanicsJoe Joos, Jr.
MusicChris Granner
SoundChris Granner, Bill Parod
VoicesBarry Oursler (PIN•BOT)
Production run12,001

Pin-Bot (styled PIN•BOT) is a pinball machine released by Williams in October 1986. It was designed by Python Anghelo and Barry Oursler.[1]

Rules

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The main objective of Pin-Bot is to advance through the planets of the Solar System, starting at Pluto and reaching the Sun. The player advances from planet to planet by hitting specially marked targets, earning special bonuses throughout the game.

Pin-Bot's main feature is a grid of lights in the center of the playfield, just below the Pin•Bot. The player can fill this grid by hitting the targets above and to the right of it. Once completed, the visor opens, enabling the player to lock two balls in the robot's eye sockets, starting a two-ball multiball mode. The player can then re-lock one of the balls and use the other to score a Solar Value (jackpot) up the left ramp, at which point both balls go back into play. Each shot up the left ramp increases the Solar Value until it is collected, and this jackpot is carried over between games.

The game's playfield also features a spiral ramp, which serves as a skill shot from the plunger, and a bagatelle-style mini-playfield at the Solar Ramp exit, which can feed the ball to the right inlane, the plunger, the pop bumpers, or directly back onto the playfield.

Sequels

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Pin-Bot was followed by two sequels: The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot (released in 1991) and Jack-Bot (released in 1995).

Game quotes

[edit]
  • "Pin-Bot circuits activated."
  • "I am in your control."
  • "Partial link-up."
  • "Now I see you."
  • "Shoot for solar value."
  • "Energy transferred."
  • "We control the universe."
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  • The Pin-Bot character appears in the 1988 Taxi pinball machine (created by Python Anghelo and Mark Ritchie).
  • A Pin-Bot machine appears in the 1988 film, Crocodile Dundee II.
  • A Pin-Bot machine appears in the 1988 film, Big.
  • A Pin-Bot machine appears in the 2002 film, Big Fat Liar.
  • Several Pin-Bot machines (labeled as Rik*Dat) appear as throwable weapons in the third stage of the arcade version of The Combatribes.
  • A Pin-Bot machine is the central machine used in Terra Lightfoot's "Pinball King" music video released on her "New Mistakes" album in 2017.

Digital versions

[edit]

An enhanced simulation was released for the original 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 with very reduced graphics and sound effects due to the processing and gaming power of the system. Pin Bot was also included with more enhanced graphics in the arcade game UltraPin.

Pin-Bot was available with more realistic graphics as a licensed table of The Pinball Arcade for several platforms along with The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot and Jack-Bot (the successors). None of these three tables are available due to WMS license expiration on June 30, 2018.

Pin*Bot is included in the Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection.

References

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  1. ^ "Internet Pinball Machine Database: Williams 'PIN·BOT'".
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