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Apollo 13 is a pinball machine manufactured by Sega in 1995, officially licensed from the Ron Howard film depicting the ill-fated 1970 NASA lunar mission. Designed by Joe Balcer and Joe Kaminkow, the machine features a prominent spacecraft toy and integrates mission-oriented gameplay that mirrors the historical timeline of the flight. It is historically notable in the pinball industry for featuring an eight-ball multiball mode, a technical feat designed to represent the complexity of the space mission. The game also utilizes a dot-matrix display to show animations and mission statuses to the player.
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When was Sega Apollo 13 pinball released?
Sega released Apollo 13 in 1995. It is licensed from Ron Howard's film Apollo 13, which dramatizes NASA's 1970 lunar mission.
What real mission inspired Apollo 13 pinball?
The game is based on NASA's Apollo 13 mission, launched in April 1970. The mission became famous after an onboard oxygen-tank failure forced the crew to abort the lunar landing.
Who designed Sega Apollo 13?
Joe Balcer and Joe Kaminkow designed the machine. Its rules use mission objectives and spacecraft imagery to turn the film's crisis narrative into pinball modes.
What spacecraft feature does Apollo 13 pinball have?
The playfield includes a prominent spacecraft toy and mission-themed features. These physical elements support the game's focus on launch, lunar travel, and the difficult return to Earth.
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