description Bally Flash Gordon Overview
Flash Gordon is a solid-state pinball machine manufactured by Bally in 1981, officially licensed from the science fiction franchise popularized by the 1980 Dino De Laurentiis feature film. Designed by Claude Fernandez and Jim Patla, the playfield and backglass feature direct artwork of the film's cast, including Sam J. Jones as Flash Gordon and Max von Sydow as Emperor Ming the Merciless. The game incorporates standard early 1980s drop targets, spinner targets, and a distinct electronic sound package.
It is a standard example of early arcade pinball capitalizing on major motion picture tie-ins.
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When was Bally Flash Gordon released?
Bally released Flash Gordon as a solid-state pinball machine in 1981. It was licensed from the science-fiction property associated with the 1980 Dino De Laurentiis film.
Is Bally Flash Gordon based on the 1980 movie?
Yes. The machine is officially licensed from the science-fiction franchise popularized by the 1980 film produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
Who designed Flash Gordon pinball?
Claude Fernandez and Jim Patla designed the game. Its playfield and backglass use artwork and imagery tied directly to the Flash Gordon franchise.
What kind of pinball machine is Flash Gordon?
It is a solid-state Bally machine, so electronic boards manage scoring and rules. The 1981 release places it in the early 1980s period when solid-state pinball was replacing electromechanical designs.
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