UK Machine Record
Earthshaker
Williams · 1989 · at 1 UK venue.
Earthshaker! is one of Pat Lawlor's great early designs and the first pinball machine to feature a moving playfield. The entire machine shakes during the earthquake feature, which is exactly as ridiculous and entertaining as it sounds.
The game is built around surviving earthquakes while completing the various objectives, with the moving section adding a physical challenge that still feels unusual today.
It is becoming increasingly rare in public UK locations, which makes it a particularly good machine to stumble across. Don't fight the earthquake. Control the ball before the shaking starts.
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Shoot the center ramp from the left flipper repeatedly all day. After 99 miles, the ramps at the "End of the Road" are 200k.
Multiball2 tips
- Multiball
Shoot flashing numbers to light locks at Shelter and side ramp. Lock 2 balls for MB. Center ramp lites jackpot, side ramp scores jackpot.
- Multiball
Don't like the jackpot value you're on? Advance it one spot to the right by completing the drop targets. Advances at start of ball also.
General1 tip
- General
The side ramp will spot the lowest number on the building. Useful for difficult/dangerous shots.
Secrets & easter eggs4 tips
- Secrets & easter eggs
Max bonus (99 miles x 6) = 596k + points for each visit to the fault (right ramp) = Don't tilt!
- Secrets & easter eggs
250k captive ball = light Q.Multi on #5. Advance captive ball w/ center ramp (timed) or with right ramp (untimed to 150k).
- Secrets & easter eggs
A third quick multiball million also awards an extra ball.
- Secrets & easter eggs
If you're 0-3 miles away from lighting an EB, & 0-1 bldg. numbers away from lighting the 1st lock, shoot the side ramp. You'll collect both.
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