Godzilla Pinball Machine by Sega (used)

🟩 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

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