WILLIAMS · 1989
Earthshaker
Mark Penacho informed us that the voices on the game are Mark Ritchie and Soumya Netrabile (she wrote game manuals). Sample games have an Earthquake Institute that sinks into the playfield. Reportedly, an estimated 200 of these sample games were produced before this feature was made stationary due to costs, and their cabinets are said to be a lighter blue than the later games. Actual measured weight: 248 lbs (includes legs). Production Run Records for Earthshaker: Production Start Date: Feb-21-1989 Production End Date: May-25-1989 Production Run Quantity: 5257 First ship date: Feb-28-1989 Last ship date: Oct-20-1989 (1 last unit had remained in inventory since Jun-30-1989)
Shoot flashing numbers to light locks at Shelter and side ramp. Lock 2 balls for MB. Center ramp lites jackpot, side ramp scores jackpot.
Shoot the center ramp from the left flipper repeatedly all day. After 99 miles, the ramps at the "End of the Road" are 200k.
Don't like the jackpot value you're on? Advance it one spot to the right by completing the drop targets. Advances at start of ball also.
Max bonus (99 miles x 6) = 596k + points for each visit to the fault (right ramp) = Don't tilt!