🟩 Quick Facts (Sega Godzilla, 1998)
- Manufacturer: Sega Pinball, Inc. (Chicago)
- Release: August 1998
- Units Produced: 510 total (low production run)
- System: Sega/Stern Whitestar
- Players: 6
- Flippers: 2
- Ramps: 2 (distinct lime‑green plastics)
- Multiball: 4‑ball modes
- Notable Features:
- Ball diverter that drops the ball out of Godzilla’s mouth
- Four electromagnets under the playfield for chaotic ball action
- Shaker motor
- Large molded Godzilla figure
- “Easy service” design advertised by Sega
🎮 Gameplay Highlights
- Starts with the iconic “Size Does Matter!” intro from the 1998 film
- Modes include taxi chase, military battles, and destruction sequences
- Magnet action creates unpredictable ball movement
- Multiball is triggered through building and city destruction shots
- Fast, flowy ramps with Sega’s signature late‑90s feel
🎨 Cabinet & Art
- Cabinet features the 1998 movie-style Godzilla (not the classic Toho design)
- Unique Sega head shape used only on a few titles
- Bright green trim and plastics give it a distinctive look on location
🧰 Restoration Notes
- Whitestar boards are easy to source and repair
- Magnet assemblies and diverter mechs are common wear points
- Ramps are prone to cracking—repros exist but are limited
- Translite and plastics occasionally appear NOS on collector sites
