Attack from Mars

Attack from Mars is a 1995 pinball game designed by Brian Eddy, and released by Midway (under the Bally label).

Attack From Mars
ManufacturerMidway
Release dateDecember 1995
SystemMidway WPC-95
DesignBrian Eddy
ProgrammingLyman F. Sheats
ArtworkDoug Watson
MechanicsRobert C. Friesl
MusicDan Forden
SoundDan Forden
Production run3,450

In this game, Martians began to invade the Earth, and it is up to the player to destroy the Martian fleet, save all the major cities, and then head off to Mars to destroy the Martian empire and planet Mars.

Among the game's noted features include four mechanized Martian figures and a strobe light (for Strobe Multiball).

Objectives
  • Super Jets: Score a specified number of hits on the pop bumpers to light Super Jets (worth 3 million points per hit).
  • 5-Way Combo: Complete consecutive shots (each within a timed interval) through any lit loops or ramps in a specified combination to score a large bonus.
  • Super Jackpot: During multiball, complete five jackpot shots to light the Super Jackpot, which continuously toggles around each of the five jackpot locations.
  • Martian Multiball: Destroy all four Martians during "Martian Attack" to begin Martian Multiball.
  • Total Annihilation: Shoot all four ramps/loops three times each to begin this four-ball mode.
  • Conquer Mars: Defend all major cities and fly to Mars to destroy the Martian Empire.

When all six of these objectives are completed, landing in the "Stroke of Luck" scoop will then start the Rule the Universe four-ball wizard mode, during which every playfield shot and target is lit for maximum scoring. Accumulating five billion points during Rule the Universe earns a large bonus of an additional five billion points.

Game quotes
  • "Nobody messes with the USA."
  • "Take that, you pasta head!"
  • "Sacre Bleu! The martians are destroying the Eiffel Tower!"
  • "Get your hands off me! All four of them!"

Cast of Characters
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • England
  • U.S.A.
  • Super Jets
  • 5-Way Combo
  • Jackpot
  • Super Jackpot
  • Martian Multiball
  • Total Annihiliation
  • Conquer Mars
  • Skill Shot
  • Super Skill Shot
  • Start Attack Wave
  • Stroke of Luck
  • Strobe Multiball
  • Atomic Blaster
  • 1 Martian Bomb
  • Award Lock
  • Hold Bonus X
  • Lite Martian Attack
  • 25,000,000
  • 50,000,000
  • Lite Extra Ball
  • Video Mode
  • Multiball
  • Victor Lap
  • +5 Bonus X
  • Flashing Shots
  • Sneak Attack
  • Light Lock
  • 5 Billion
  • Tractor Beam
  • Big-O-Beam
  • Grand Champion
  • Martian Champion
  • Everything

Design Team
  • "Attack from Mars"
  • © 1995 Midway Manufacturing Company. Manufacturers of Bally/Midway Amusement Games. All rights reserved.
  • Concept: Brian Eddy
  • Designer: Brian Eddy
  • Software: Lyman Sheats Jr.
  • Mechanical Engineer: Robert C. Friesl
  • Artwork: Doug Watson
  • Sound & Music: Dan Forden
  • Dots & Animation: Adam Rhine & Brian Morris
  • Callouts: Tim Kitzrow

Sequels

Attack From Mars was followed up with Revenge From Mars, released in 1999. It was designed by George Gomez, and it featured most of the original AFM design team. It was the first game to run on Williams/Midway's Pinball 2000 platform. WMS Industries introduced slot machines in 2011 called Attack from Mars and Revenge from Mars.[1]

Digital versions

Attack from Mars is available as a licensed table of Pinball FX 3 for several platforms and formerly available for The Pinball Arcade. Attack from Mars was also included in the arcade game UltraPin. Unlicensed recreations of the game are available for Visual Pinball.

Remake

In 2017, the Chicago Gaming Company released three new editions of the classic Williams title: Attack From Mars Classic, Attack From Mars Special Edition, and Attack From Mars Limited Edition.[2][3][4] Each edition has some cosmetic differences, including different options for cabinet trim, a large color display with HD graphics, lighting effects on the speakers, and an animated topper on the backbox.

References
  1. "Attack From Mars Slot Machine (WMS Gaming) (The Best of 2011)", YouTube review, December 26, 2011
  2. http://www.chicago-gaming.com/afm.php
  3. https://pinballsupernova.wordpress.com/2017/05/13/news-attack-from-mars-remake-on-the-assembly-line/
  4. https://www.vendingtimes.com/Main/Articles/Chicago_Gaming_Unveils_Attack_From_Mars_Remake_Bri_10350


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