Comet pinball machine (Williams, 1985)
Is a classic amusement-park themed game designed by Barry Oursler with artwork by Python Anghelo. It was the first in a trilogy (followed by Cyclone in 1988 and Hurricane in 1991) and introduced the groundbreaking one million point shot, announced by legendary designer Steve Kordek. Only 8,100 units were produced, making it a sought-after collector’s piece.
Here’s a quick icon-style breakdown of its key features:
- 🎢 Theme: Roller coaster & carnival, inspired by Riverview Park’s Comet ride in Chicago.
- 🎨 Artwork: Python Anghelo’s whimsical fairground scenes, with hidden caricatures and nods to Halley’s Comet (1-9-8-6 rollovers).
- 🕹️ Gameplay:
- 2 flippers, 3 pop bumpers, 3 ramps (Comet ramp, Corkscrew ramp, Cycle Jump ramp).
- Shooting Gallery targets (ducks & rabbits).
- “Dunk the Dummy” drop target for bonus multipliers.
- 💡 Innovation: First solid-state machine with a million-point shot.
- 📊 Specs: Williams System 9, 4-player, ~248 lbs, alphanumeric display.
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