UK Machine Record
Star Wars Episode 1
Williams · 1999 · at 1 UK venue.
Star Wars Episode I is one of the larger late-1990s Williams/Bally machines and a fascinating example of the company trying to turn a huge film licence into a giant pinball adventure. The game is built around podracing, battles and characters from the film.
The Podracer is the obvious attraction, but the machine is packed with shots and objectives that build towards increasingly valuable modes. It can feel busy at first, but the major objectives become much easier to understand after a few games.
It is now an increasingly unusual sight in British public locations. Podracing is fun, but don't ignore the other modes; they're where the serious scores begin.
Written by Silverball
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Strategy tips written by players on PinTips , not by Silverball. Best-voted first.
Skill shot1 tip
- Skill shot
Always plunge carefully, you have unlimited attempts if gentle, and you need ball to very delicately fall through the skill shot lane.
General2 tips
- General
Secondary side flipper buttons can be used to get free shots during certain modes.
- General
If not currently playing a mode, secondary side flipper buttons can select which mode will be lit!
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