Lost World is a pinball machine released by Bally in 1977. The game features a fantasy theme.[1] It should not be confused with the pinball machine Escape from the Lost World from 1987.[2]

Lost World
Release dateFebruary 10, 1977
DesignGary Gayton
ArtworkPaul Faris
Production run10,330

Description

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Lost World is the first pinball machine that uses electronic sounds which replaces chimes. It is also the first machine that uses a photographic backglass.[1] The game spawned a sequel - Paragon released in 1979.[3]

The machine features a simple gameplay with the goal of hitting the A-B-C-D-E-F targets repeatedly. The playfield contains very few other feature including three pop bumpers, two kickouts, a captive ball and a spinner.[4]

The backglass depicts a dragon, a warrior and a woman. Designer Paul Faris and his wife were the models for the latter.[5] His daughter was later also the model for the Christine Daaé character on the backglass of the pinball machine The Phantom of the Opera.[6]

Digital versions

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Lost World is a playable table in Williams Pinball Classics (2001) by Encore, Inc. for PC.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Internet Pinball Machine Database: Bally 'Lost World'". ipdb.org. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  2. ^ "Internet Pinball Machine Database: Bally Midway 'Escape from the Lost World'". ipdb.org. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  3. ^ "Download Mozilla Firefox Optimized for Yahoo". actionpinball.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  4. ^ "Pinball Machine". mopinball.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  5. ^ "Flippermuseum Schwerin - Lost World von Bally". flippermuseum-schwerin.de. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  6. ^ "Internet Pinball Machine Database: Data East 'Phantom of the Opera'". Ipdb.org. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  7. ^ "GameGenie.com: PC Game Reviews - Williams Pinball Classics". gamegenie.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
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