Independence Day
Quick Overview
Independence Day is a pinball machine released by Sega in 1996, based on the worldwide hit sci-fi action movie of the same name. In the story, enormous alien ships attack Earth, and humanity has to muster all its strength to repel the invasion. The spectacular playfield, futuristic sound effects and exciting missions take you straight into the movie's biggest battles.
Basics
- Release1996
- ManufacturerSega Pinball
- DesignersJoe Kaminkow, Tim Seckel
- GenrePinball
- ThemeSci-fi action – Independence Day (1996) movie
- Players1–6 (alternating)
- DisplayDot-matrix (DMD)
Creators
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Play It Live!
The aliens have arrived, and the fate of Earth is in your hands! Aim precisely, start the multiball, and stop the invasion on the Independence Day pinball machine at Arcade Museum Budapest!
Get My Ticket!Game Objective
Earth's cities are in danger! Your job is to destroy the alien attackers with fighter jets and missiles. The playfield is full of targets, ramps and spectacular mechanical features. Precise shots open up new missions while you score bigger and bigger points. Complete the missions, destroy the alien ships, and activate the high-scoring modes. During multiball, several balls are in play at once, making the fight against the invasion even more thrilling.
Fun Facts
- It is based on the 1996 movie starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum.
- A huge alien-ship feature dominates the center of the playfield.
- The atmosphere and artwork recall the movie's best-known scenes.
- The various missions and multiball modes offer varied challenges.
- The pinball machine came out in the same year as the movie.
- Recommended for sci-fi fans, lovers of classic pinball, and anyone who would happily save the Earth from an alien invasion — this time with a few well-aimed flipper shots!
Why Is It Special?
Independence Day is one of the signature machines of the spectacular, movie-themed pinball games of the 1990s. Sega translated the epic sci-fi story into the world of pinball with mechanical playfield features, digital animations and powerful sound effects. The machine is especially interesting for anyone who loves classic Hollywood action movies and the arcade atmosphere of the era. The Independence Day movie was one of the biggest box-office hits of 1996. Sega built the pinball version the same year, so players could live the fight to save Earth not only on the cinema screen but in the arcades too.