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Creature from the Black Lagoon

Quick Overview

A 1950s drive-in, rock'n'roll music and a green lagoon monster! Creature from the Black Lagoon is a pinball machine released in December 1992 under the Bally brand and built by Midway, based on Universal Studios' 1954 classic monster movie. The game's biggest attraction is the hologram of the monster in the middle of the playfield, made by Polaroid. The game was designed by John Trudeau.

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Basics

  • ReleaseDecember 1992
  • ManufacturerBally (Midway)
  • DesignerJohn Trudeau
  • ArtKevin O'Connor
  • SoftwareJeff Johnson
  • AnimationScott Slomiany
  • MechanicsErnie Pizarro
  • Music and soundPaul Heitsch
  • GenrePinball
  • ThemeCreature from the Black Lagoon (1954) movie
  • Players1–4
  • SystemWilliams WPC (Fliptronics II)
  • DisplayDot-matrix (DMD)
  • Units produced7,841

Characters & Creators

The Creature – the monster of the Black LagoonJohn Trudeau – designerKevin O'Connor – artPaul Heitsch – music and sound

Standout features:

A green hologram of the Creature, the playfield centerpiece (Polaroid)Two-ball multiball modeVideo mode and the "Move Your Car" animation on the displayFive 1950s hits in the musicOfficial license from Universal Studios

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Game Objective

The game evokes the world of Universal's classic monster movie in the atmosphere of a 1950s drive-in. The centerpiece of the playfield is a green hologram of the Creature. The game has a two-ball multiball mode, and the display also features the "Move Your Car" animation and a video mode. Complete the modes and score as many points as you can!

Fun Facts

  • It is based on Universal Studios' 1954 movie.
  • The centerpiece of the playfield is a green hologram of the Creature, made by Polaroid.
  • The game has a two-ball multiball mode.
  • The music features five 1950s hits, including Rock Around the Clock and Summertime Blues.
  • The display shows drive-in scenes and the "Move Your Car" animation.
  • It was released in December 1992 under the Bally brand, built by Midway.
  • 7,841 units were produced in total.
  • Recommended for fans of classic monster movies and collectors of rare pinball machines with a hologram.

Why Is It Special?

Creature from the Black Lagoon's biggest highlight is the hologram: the centerpiece of the playfield is a green hologram of the Creature, made by Polaroid. The machine's music gives it an authentic 1950s feel: the game uses five classic songs: Get a Job, Summertime Blues, Rock Around the Clock, Hand Jive and Red River Rock. Thanks to the Universal Studios license, the machine is also a special piece for fans of classic monster movies. In total, 7,841 units were built.