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8.951/10

3 months ago

JEC

MongolianMisfit

Pinside member

<1y 23,150 26 1 9

Look, I'm not gunna try to convince anyone this is the best table around, but it is my favorite table of all time. This is the one that got me obsessed with the hobby, and in my opinion, Zaccaria's best table. What I'd give to own a restored Time Machine...I can dream. If you see one working in the wild, give it a play or two, it's special. Feel the magic and face the sorceror!

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7.965/10

1 year ago

ZEN

Ollulanus

Pin-Tweak

6y 92,800 1,625 45 2

Such a neat old game. It's a fun, different shooter, and while the shots and goals are pretty basic, the up/down playfield really does add nice variety. Up is random shots into the pop nest, build and collect bonus, down is sharpshooting long shots to the back. Not something you'd want in a small collection, but if you have room for beautiful, cool curiosity it's absolutely a keeper.

Backglass with molded plastic and neon is awesome!

7.916/10

6 years ago

JER

Jjsmooth

Pincinnati

9y 104K 3,582 14 8

Beautiful artwork, crazy cool backbox drew me in. Now I have one, and am learning these were not built according to Williams/Bally. Some things better, some not, but a very interesting learning experience.
Would not change a thing. Like mentioned, make sure all pf parts are there. You aren't going to get a plastic set at Marcos..

Jjsmooth has owned this game in the past.

8.086/10

6 years ago

DJB

brenna98

Pinside+ Frequent

Wind Point, WI

10y 132K 2,244 59 54 1

Zaccaria is definitely not a manufacturer to overlook. The art is leagues above any manufacturer; even by today’s standards. Time Machine is no exception; this game is beautiful to look at: Hand drawn playfield art, silk screened cabinet, printed thermoformed 3D art behind the backglass…Holy Crap! The game play on this is simple to understand: with the pop bumpers up; you’re in the future and hit the stand-up targets to advance. With the pop bumpers down; you’re in the past and hit the stand-up number targets to advance. O yeah…The F*ing pop bumpers move up and down!! This creates 2 playfields of sorts and it an awesome effect I’ve never seen in another game. The orbit ramp advances the multiplier and can be combo shot, if your flippers are aligned just right. Then, there are the orange green and red specials: These targets will get lit when you progress through the game; hit to cash in on some big points. Overall, the game play is simple but satisfying. O yeah, and the sounds are very unique, amongst its Bally-Williams-Stern-Gottlieb domestic friends, it stands out.
The down side to Zaccaria in general is the rarity. Many of the parts on these games are unobtainium; especially things with art. If you have the opportunity to buy one of these, make sure it has all of its parts.

brenna98 has owned this game in the past.

7.738/10

7 years ago

FBA

Deerlakes6

Pinside member

Springdale, PA

7y 65,700 155 8 30

What a great playfield layout and great artwork..Timed last ball is challenging and fun ..A unique game that is one of zaccaria best..Cool Backglass

Deerlakes6 edited previous rating on May 28, 2017.
Deerlakes6 has owned this game in the past.

8.591/10

9 years ago

SJD

muzikman

Pinside member

10y 58,400 142 88

Played this at league last night and was very impressed! The pop bumper playfield that raises and lowers is super cool, tranporting you through time. Good target shooting game and awesome atrwork to support a cool theme. The double flippers adds variety too.

7.007/10

10 years ago

DAN

BeaverBrewing

Pinside member

Beaver Falls, PA

11y 80,150 289 7 282

This is from 1983? Doesn't play like it, seems that this could have been released 10 years later...I guess that's why it is called time machine! Really cool playfield gimmic. Art package is unreal, bright vibrant colors, love it...the old guy is a little too much...could do without the hairy nostrils. The game was fun for three plays, but I think I'd get bored with it over time. If you ever see one take some time to take in the artwork, really top notch.

9.012/10

11 years ago

ZUL

Caucasian2Step

Evil McBooty

12y 163K 1,455 51 1011

Time Machine is one of the finest pieces of pinball art ever created. And, it's a solid player to boot.

The Pros:
Look at it... I mean... just look at it. This game is bright, visually articulate and let's not forget IN 3 DIMENSIONS! The BG with the neon lights in it just looks like nothing else you have ever seen in a pinball game. Can't forget the infinity 2 way mirror in the middle of the BG either. Best candidate for pinball awesome overload art package, ever! The rising/falling pop bumpers on the disappearing pf give this game a serious "WOW" factor, especially when witnessed for the first time. I love the right ramp shot that goes all the way around the entire PF and then feeds the left hand side flippers again. IT's the perfect frame for the circular area of the disappearing PF mechanism.

The Cons:
Finding one, that works. I'm not a fan of the second set of "sissy" flippers. If you don't have the skill to work the ball between the 2 sets of flippers, you need to refine your pin-fu.

The Takeaway:
When you are luck enough to be in the presence of this game. You need to play it, and then play it again, and again, and again. Preferably with friends. That is all.

7.907/10

11 years ago

GOO

GWalton

Pinside member

Adamstown, PA

11y 55,850 174 50 18

One of my favorite games. The rising/lowering playfield was an amazing feature for the time. As with all Zaccarias of the time, the artwork is top notch and very colorful. Sound is good also.

GWalton edited previous rating on February 14, 2013.
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