Elvira and the Party Monsters
| Company type | Pinball machine |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arcade games |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Dennis Nordman, Jim Patla |
| Successor | Scared Stiff (1996) |
| Products | Pinball machine |
| Owner | Bally (Midway) |
Elvira and the Party Monsters is a pinball machine from 1989, created by designers Dennis Nordman and Jim Patla, and launched by Midway under the Bally brand. This game stars the horror icon Elvira and was succeeded in 1996 by Scared Stiff, another title developed by Nordman.
Description
Promoted with the tagline "Elvira is No Cheap Date!", referencing its pricing tiers of .50/.75/1.00, Elvira and the Party Monsters was produced soon after the merger between Williams and Bally. While the cabinet design and flippers exhibit Bally’s signature style, all other internal hardware components are manufactured by Williams, utilizing a System 11B CPU and circuit board configuration.
Digital versions
This pinball game was part of the Pinball Jam compilation for the Atari Lynx, which also included Police Force. The Atari Lynx adaptation presents a scrolling two-dimensional display, supports two-ball Multi-Ball gameplay, and contains a limited, censored selection of Elvira’s catchphrases.
Moreover, Elvira and the Party Monsters was officially licensed for digital play within The Pinball Arcade on various platforms until the expiration of Williams’ licensing agreement in 2018.