Very underrated game in my opinion, clever ideas for its time.
Zipper flipper are way cool!

The zipper clippers are cool and so is the little “9” shaped mini game on the side.

I really like the theme of MiniZag. The playfield and back box artwork are excellent and totally groovy! The Zipper-flipper is a neat feature and the captive "zagger ripper" ball was ahead of its time.

Gameplay is simple, yet I keep coming back trying to light up all the "Spot Lites". Bumping the ball around is easy and the flippers are somewhat useful, hard to line up a perfect shot.

Doesn't take up much room and people seem to like playing it. Thumbs up to my first EM.

This is a compact little game, with plenty of features to offer. Enough fun to have a laugh with friends, but needs more depth to be a keeper.

Zipper flippers, Christian Marche artwork...what's not to like about it as a piece of gaming history though.

Minizag is a game that will surprise you. But then again this design comes from the master: Ted Zale!

The Good:
A surprising amount of action for a PF that looks so bare. Zipper flippers are always a plus and the double bounce skill shot at the top needs the perfect touch to make it happen. Christian Marche Pointy People are everywhere on this deck!

The Bad:
Hard to find one. Harder to find one that plays as it should.

The Takeaway:
This game will make you humble! Even after a good game... Bam! Your next game is a dog. Keeps you coming back for the challenge. Sometimes this game feels like it plays more with nudging than flipping. I'm not saying it's a bingo. But the gameplay is not average in a dozen different ways. You better get the white mushroom with your first shot, or your game will be over in no time flat! Skills!

Update:
This game has not gotten ay easier. The captive ball multiball system means that you have to WORK to get the ball into the shooter lane and act as an extra ball during gameplay. Why did the ball kick out of the saucer at the top of the playfield... Oh yeah! The zag lane has a ball in it!