Lost World (pinball)
| Industry | Pinball machines, arcade games |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
Lost World is a pinball machine introduced by Bally in 1977, featuring a fantasy-themed design. It is distinct from the 1987 pinball titled Escape from the Lost World.
Description
As the first pinball game to incorporate electronic sound effects rather than traditional chimes, Lost World also pioneered the use of a photographic backglass. Its success paved the way for a follow-up model, Paragon, which was launched in 1979.
The gameplay focuses on repeatedly striking targets labeled A through F. The playfield layout is straightforward, containing three pop bumpers, two kickout holes, a captive ball, and a spinner.
Paul Faris created the backglass artwork, depicting a dragon, a warrior, and a female figure modeled after Faris himself and his wife. Additionally, Faris's daughter served as the model for the character Christine Daaé on the backglass of The Phantom of the Opera pinball machine.
Digital versions
The game Lost World is featured in the 2001 Windows compilation Williams Pinball Classics, published by Encore.