Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1991 pinball machine designed by Joe Kaminkow and Ed Cebula. It is based on the comic book characters of the same name, and was preceded by a related TV series and feature film. The game uses the action figures made by Playmates Toys as decoration for the table. A second Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball machine was released by Stern Pinball in June 2020.
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| Manufacturer | Data East |
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| Release date | June 1991 |
| System | DataEast/Sega Version 3 |
| Model # | 17 |
| Players | 4 Players |
| Design | Joe Kaminkow, Ed Cebula |
| Programming | Neil Falconer |
| Artwork | Kevin O'Connor, Paul Faris |
| Production run | 3750 |
1991 Data East version
editGameplay
editThis machine has the following features:
- 2 ramps
- 3 bumpers
- 3-ball multiball
- Spinning pizza and ramps
Reception
editIn Japan, Game Machine listed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on their June 1, 1991 issue as being the second most-successful flipper unit of the year.[1]
2020 Stern version
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| Manufacturer | Stern Pinball |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 2020 |
| Design | John Borg |
| Artwork | Zombie Yeti |
| Music | Shawn Myers |
| Sound | Jerry Thompson |
Overview
editStern created three versions; Pro, Premium and Limited Edition.
The Limited Edition model is limited to 500 units and features a numbered plaque, custom themed backglass, cabinet artwork and art blades as well as a shaker motor and anti-reflection glass.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - フリッパー (Flippers)". Game Machine (in Japanese). No. 411. Amusement Press, Inc. 15 September 1991. p. 25.
- ^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". 20 May 2020.
External links
edit- Pinpedia entry for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the Internet Pinball Database (2020 Stern Pro version)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the Internet Pinball Database (2020 Stern Premium version)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the Internet Pinball Database (2020 Stern Limited Edition version)
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