Back to the Future Pinball Machine (Data East, 1990)
A licensed, time‑travel‑themed machine released in June 1990, built around the full trilogy and packed with era‑defining Data East design choices.
Gameplay & Features
Back to the Future is classic early‑90s Data East: fast, bright, and packed with toys and targets.
Key Playfield Elements
- Two main ramps feeding smooth combo shots
- 3‑bank drop targets
- Multiple standup target banks
- Spinning target
- Kick‑out hole
- Vertical Up‑Kicker (VUK)
Audio Package
The soundtrack is a major draw — the machine includes:
- The Power of Love
- Back in Time
- Doubleback
- Alan Silvestri’s orchestral theme
Rules & Flow
The game loosely follows the trilogy’s storyline, with modes and scoring tied to iconic scenes. It’s not a deep modern ruleset, but it’s fun, fast, and extremely approachable for families and casual players.
🎨 Artwork & Design Notes
- Art by Paul Faris, known for rich, hand‑drawn detail
- Cabinet and translite feature Marty, Doc, the DeLorean, lightning, and Hill Valley
- Bright, bold Data East color palette typical of the era
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