BANZAI RUN

Williams, 1988

"We're changing the way the world
looks at pinball."

 

 

Member of my collection: 2006

 

 

Pat Lawlor, my favorite pinball designer, created his first game with two playfields. Two playfields? That's right! Your goal is to reach #1 in a motocross race by lighting each challenger on the lower playfield and then completing the shots on the upper playfield. The problem is, the top-most playing surface sits at almost a 90 degree angle which creates completely different ball physics and control than you would expect. And that is the Banzai Run experience. Fighting to achieve first place is great but mastering that upper playfield is extremely fulfilling. Let's not forget the captive ball shot, numerous stand-up targets, and huge flowing main ramp. Definitely a unique experience.

 

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BANZAI RUN PICS: Photos from my BR game.

BANZAI RUN, MY STORY: My personal history with the game.

BANZAI RUN, MY GAME: My personal machine and information.

BANZAI RUN MEDIA: Sounds of BR.

BANZAI RUN PROMOS: Scans of my BR promotional materials.

BANZAI RUN IPDB ENTRY: The Internet Pinball Database entry for BR (off-site)

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