Riverboat Gambler
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| Manufacturer | Williams |
|---|---|
| Release date | 1990 |
| Model # | 50007 |
| Design | Ward Pemberton |
| Programming | Dwight Sullivan |
| Artwork | Linda Deal (aka Doane), Pat McMahon |
| Mechanics | Greg Tastad |
| Music | Paul Heitsch, Dan Forden, Mark Ritchie |
| Sound | Paul Heitsch |
| Voices | Mark Ritchie |
| Production run | 3,200 units (approximate) |
Riverboat Gambler is a gambling-themed pinball machine produced by Williams. Pinball machine designer Mark Ritchie reportedly sings the song that plays during the game, whose gravel-voiced, New Orleans-style male voice sounds similar to Louis Armstrong.[1]
In the center of the head of the machine, a vertical roulette wheel operates more like the Wheel of Fortune than an actual roulette wheel and does not have a ball. 7 of the 16 sections are black, and 7 are red, which alternate, with two green spaces that have stars on opposite sides. Located directly above the roulette wheel, a four-digit display keeps track of virtual chips. The player uses chips earned on the playfield to bet on the roulette wheel.[2][3]
There is an easter egg in the game. With the game on and a ball at the plunger, press and hold the Red and Black buttons, then press PASS 3 times, Black 3 times, Red 3 times, and Green 3 times. The display will shimmer, then press Black and Red together. The display will display "HELLO WORLD".[4]
Gameplay
The player spells C-A-S-I-N-O by performing a variety of tasks.[5]