London
Played at Pinball Republic in Croydon, London. Like many Zacs, this has colourful playfield artwork (the cabinet art is terrible) and a big gimmick (pop-up robots).
Unfortunately, also like many of the Zacs I’ve played, the whole is somehow less than the sum of its parts and it feels strangely forgettable compared to other pins of its era (e.g. Laser Cue, Space Shuttle).
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8.800/10
4 years ago
I just picked one of these up (on the strength of theme and gadgets) having never played it before other than on the computer. I really like it; the playfield art is brilliant and vibrant. I thought the cabinet art seemed a bit dull in pictures, and though the colour pallet is at odds with the playfield, it does also have charm and looks good. The main goal is to get it over the robot bridge and then play whack-a-mole with the 5 robot troll-like targets. These are awesome. However its sensible to go for the long shots up the top to get the lanes rolled over and light an escape on the outlanes. 5 drop targets on the right also good to get the 'orange special'. Sound is like nothing else, so very unique and works well with the theme if a bit dingy. The lights look great, and there is a nice flashing off the pop bumpers at times and fade effect with the bonus as it lights up. Only the one ball, nudging is important to keep it in play. Rules are quite basic, but it's certainly good fun. At first I kinda wished the roll over lanes were selectable, and some have mentioned it'd be nice to have a third flipper up the top instead of a slingshot. Though as is, it all helps you develop some nudging skills and it keeps the ball coming back down to the lower playfield making for a challenging game. Bright backglass with a tube behind the robot lettering, so maybe some anti-reflective glass would be a nice addition. Overall, a great game... Top score I have is 6 mil at the moment; the counters go up to 99mil before rolling it(?!)
8.779/10
4 years ago
Wind Point, WI
Robot is an awesome game! Who doesn't like evil robots from space? The theme is excellent and works very well with the "computer" voice callouts, weird space/sci-fi sounds and amazing artwork.
In general, Zaccaria did amazing things with art: Screen printed cabinets with amazing details not achievable with stencils, Printed thermoformed 3D art for the back box + art on the glass + neon in some examples, And amazing artwork on the playfield.
Playfields, by the way, held up very well due to the coatings used at the time.
Robot's rules and shots are straightforward and fun: Orange special advanced by drop targets for extra ball (or whatever you set it to). Red special is advanced by going up the bridge, raising the robot heads and hitting down; scores superbonus (or whatever it's set to) when completed. There is also a "timed special" (which is like a hurry up shot) lit when the drop target bank is completed. Robot also has a "ball save" when you complete the upper rollover lanes.
Robot and Zac's in general are rare in the US, so finding parts with art on them or game specific parts are near impossible. There are repro circuit boards and displays available, BGresto can make glasses and some parts can be substituted with US machines of similar era.
If you ever see one at a show, make sure to give it a try. You probably won't get another chance.
In general, Zaccaria did amazing things with art: Screen printed cabinets with amazing details not achievable with stencils, Printed thermoformed 3D art for the back box + art on the glass + neon in some examples, And amazing artwork on the playfield.
Playfields, by the way, held up very well due to the coatings used at the time.
Robot's rules and shots are straightforward and fun: Orange special advanced by drop targets for extra ball (or whatever you set it to). Red special is advanced by going up the bridge, raising the robot heads and hitting down; scores superbonus (or whatever it's set to) when completed. There is also a "timed special" (which is like a hurry up shot) lit when the drop target bank is completed. Robot also has a "ball save" when you complete the upper rollover lanes.
Robot and Zac's in general are rare in the US, so finding parts with art on them or game specific parts are near impossible. There are repro circuit boards and displays available, BGresto can make glasses and some parts can be substituted with US machines of similar era.
If you ever see one at a show, make sure to give it a try. You probably won't get another chance.
5.152/10
6 years ago
Hawkesbury, ON
I absolutely hate this game. Its as fun as playing ping pong off of someone's face. Totally disappointing ball returns. The sound sounds like the battery is dying. Typically beautiful Zaccariah backglass and awesome pop up toys. The cabinet artwork detail had potential, but it seems like they gave up on color variation and it ended up dreary and left wanting.
9.208/10
8 years ago
I love robot. Unique robot head toys. Great layout. Overall just fun. Only second to Zankor.
8.084/10
10 years ago
Villejuif
If you like pop-up trolls and can't afford an MM, try this alternative. You won't get 2 but 5 !!
Ok, they are not trolls but you get the idea. Another good zaccaria table. Doing the ramp to lift these targets is fun.
The main drawback of this table is the upper right PF, with the standup targets. There is no skill shot (?). What seems to be missing is a third flipper in that area (say, Embryon-like). Replace the stand ups by drop targets and you would get an awesome game. Bonus multiplier is too high and is often obtained randomly
Ok, they are not trolls but you get the idea. Another good zaccaria table. Doing the ramp to lift these targets is fun.
The main drawback of this table is the upper right PF, with the standup targets. There is no skill shot (?). What seems to be missing is a third flipper in that area (say, Embryon-like). Replace the stand ups by drop targets and you would get an awesome game. Bonus multiplier is too high and is often obtained randomly
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