History Pinball / Transformers

* SignatureStyle: A two-flipper "fan" design, a saucer in the left side of the playfield, and lots of straight lines and angles? Hey, it's a Creator/GeorgeGomez pinball!

''Transformers'' is a 2011 LicensedPinballTable designed by Creator/GeorgeGomez for Creator/SternPinball. It is a tie-in to the live-action ''Film/{{Transformers}}'' film series by Creator/MichaelBay, particularly ''Film/TransformersDarkOfTheMoon''.

The ''Transformers'' pinball was available in [[LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition several variations]] -- in addition to the standard ("Pro") model, it was available in Autobot, Decepticon, or "Combo" Limited Editions, with different backbox translite and cabinet art, color-coded and laser-etched metalwork, support for a shaker motor, and additional playfield toys, features, and rules.

This segmenting between Autobots and Decepticons extends to the game itself, as the player's choice of which side to play altered the rules. Unfortunately, the game itself is a bit of a letdown; while the action is fast and furious, many players found it too repetitive, simply requiring shooting the same six major shots over and over again. On the other hand, others deem this appropriate given the source, making ''Transformers'' a pinball game they enjoy because it doesn't demand more than [[JustHereForGodzilla sitting back and enjoying the spectacle.]]

* TheCameo: Hitting the Energon targets shows the Allspark converting everyday appliances into flash symbols. The middle appliance is a cassette tape player that bears a striking resemblance to the Franchise/TransformersGeneration1 version of Soundwave.
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience[=/=]PurpleIsPowerful[=/=]RedIsHeroic: The Transformers factions, which are colored "Autobot crimson" and "Decepticon violet," respectively. The playfield is thematically divided into two color-coded halves, and the "Combo" Limited Edition version has each half of the cabinet similarly colored.
* ComputerVoice: Most notable with the Allspark's callouts, which are heavily processed to being nearly unrecognizable.
* FiveManBand: The Autobots consist of Optimus Prime (TheLeader), Bumblebee (TheHeart), Ironhide (TheBigGuy), Mudflap and Skids (TagalongKid), and Ratchet (TheMedic).
* ForcedLevelGrinding: Much of the reason for the game's overly-long feel is the need to make an arbitrary number of shots for each character; most players will need to play a Transformer's mode several times before completing it.
* InNameOnly: ''[[http://pinballhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Pin-Transformers-Full-01a-e1353513880410.jpg Transformers: The Pin]],'' which changes the cabinet, removes the dot-matrix display, changes the playfield, omits the music and sound effects...
-->'''Keller:''' "Dear God... what is this?"
* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: The Limited Edition tables, which cost nearly $2,000 over the regular "Pro" model, and were produced in limited quantities (125 for each faction, and 500 of the "Combo" version).
** ExpansionPack: The Limited Editions feature some additional playfield elements that expand the game rules a bit, such as having to hit a target behind Starscream as he turns to block it, and a tilting mini-playfield for the Ironhide ramp shot.

* MechanicalLifeforms

* RampJump: When the Optimus Prime Multiball is enabled, a ramp rises for players to shoot him.
** GroinAttack: The position of the ramp causes most shots on Optimus Prime to hit him in his robotic codpiece.
** NoSell: Due to a faulty sensor mechanism, some hits against Optimus won't register at all.
* RandomDrop: Played with by the Allspark Cube saucer, which is supposed to drop a random award, but almost always gives something relevant to the current game state.

* TapOnTheHead: Shown in one of the animations for hitting Mudflap and Skids.

* WizardMode

->'''Skids:''' "It's supposed ta hurt, it's an ass-kicking!"

* NewRulesAsThePlotDemands: The game's rules change according to what faction the player chooses at the beginning, such as whether certain shots will increase the Score Multiplier or the Bonus Multiplier, or how jackpots are collected in the multiball modes for the factions' leaders.

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[[caption-width-right:350:Pictured: The [[LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition "Combo" Limited Edition]] table.]]

* FiveManBand: The Autobots consist of Optimus Prime (TheLeader), Bumblebee (TheChick), Ironhide (TheBigGuy), Mudflap and Skids (TagalongKid), and Ratchet (TheMedic).

* FiveBadBand: The Decepticons consist of Megatron (the BigBad), Starscream (TheDragon), Shockwave (EvilGenius), Blackout (TheLancer), and Devastator (TheBrute).

** ShoddyKnockoffProduct: Many feel ''Transformers: The Pin'' is this.

* FiveBadBand: The Decepticons consist of Megatron (TheBigBad), Starscream (TheDragon), Shockwave (EvilGenius), Blackout (TheLancer), and Devastator (TheBrute).

* TheCameo: Hitting the Energon targets shows the Allspark converting everyday appliances into flash symbols. The middle appliance is a cassette tape player that bears a striking resemblance to the TransformersGeneration1 version of Soundwave.

* InNameOnly: ''Transformers: The Pin''

* ShoddyKnockoffProduct: Many feel ''Transformers: The Pin'' is this.

In 2012, Stern produced a home version of this game, the first in their line of "The Pin" consumer tables. However, aside from the theme and the artwork, it has no connection to the original game, using [[InNameOnly an entirely different cabinet, layout, and rules.]]

This segmenting between Autobots and Decepticons extends to the game itself, as the player's choice of which side to play altered the rules. Unfortunately, the game itself is a bit of a letdown; while the action is fast and furious, many players found it too repetitive, simply requiring shooting the same six major shots over and over again. On the other hand, some might deem this appropriate given the source, making ''Transformers'' a pinball game where you simply [[JustHereForGodzilla sit back, switch off, and enjoy the spectacle.]]

The ''Transformers'' pinball was available in [[LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition several variations]] -- in addition to the standard ("Pro") model, it was available in Autobot, Decepticon, or "Combo" versions, with different backbox translite and cabinet art, color-coded and laser-etched metalwork, support for a shaker motor, and additional playfield toys, features, and rules.

As with the [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} long-running toyline and franchise,]] this pinball game is about the ongoing civil war between a race of MechanicalLifeforms, divided into the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. The game begins by throwing you into the fray, requiring you to choose a side to ally with; thus alligned, you must then assemble the five members of your selected faction by completing the Battle Modes for all of them, then lead your forces to engage the turncoat Sentinel Prime. Defeat Sentinel, then take the fight to the opposite side for a chance to settle the eons-old conflict in the Battle For Cybertron. This is all accompanied with several original musical scores, along with an assortment of voice clips and video footage from the films.

* RemakeCameo: Hitting the Energon targets shows the Allspark converting everyday appliances into flash symbols. The middle appliance is a cassette tape player that bears a striking resemblance to the TransformersGeneration1 version of Soundwave.

* MythologyGag: Hitting the Energon targets shows the Allspark converting everyday appliances into flash symbols. The middle appliance is a cassette tape player that bears a striking resemblance to the TransformersGeneration1 version of Soundwave.

* FakeLongevity: Much of the reason for the game's grinding feel is the need to make an arbitrary number of shots for each character; most players will need to play a Transformer's mode several times before completing it.

* ColorCodedForYourConvenience[=/=]PurpleIsPowerful[=/=]RedIsHeroic: The Transformers factions, which are colored "Autobot crimson" and "Decepticon violet," respectively.

* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: The Transformers factions, which are colored "Autobot crimson" and "Decepticon violet," respectively.

As with the [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} long-running toyline and franchise,]] this pinball game is about the ongoing civil war between a race of MechanicalLifeforms, divided into the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. The game begins by throwing you into the fray, requiring you to choose a side to ally with; thus alligned, you must then assemble the five members of your selected faction by completing the Battle Modes for all of them, then lead your forces to engage the turncoat Sentinel Prime. Defeat Sentinel, then take the fight to the opposite side for a chance to settle the eons-old conflict in the Battle For Cybertron. This is all accompanied with several original musical scores, along with a mix of original animated clips and video footage from the films.

->'''Skids:''' "It's supposed ta hurt, it's an ass-kicking!"

As with the [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} long-running toyline and franchise,]] this pinball game is about the ongoing civil war between a race of MechanicalLifeforms, divided into the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. The game begins by throwing you into the fray, requiring you to choose a side to ally with; thus alligned, you must then assemble the five members of your selected faction by completing the Battle Modes for all of them, then lead your forces to engage the turncoat Sentinel Prime. Defeat Sentinel, then take the fight to the opposite side for a chance to settle the eons-old conflict in the Battle For Cybertron. This is all accompanied with two original musical scores, and a mix of original animated clips and video footage from the films.

The ''Transformers'' pinball was available in [[LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition several variations]] -- in addition to the standard ("Pro") model, it was available in Autobot, Decepticon, or "Combo" versions, with different backbox translite and cabinet art, color-coded and laser-etched metalwork, and additional playfield toys, features, and rules.

** The Wizard Mode is "Battle for Cybertron," and is available after completing the Battle Mode for ''all'' of the Transformers. This is a six-ball multiball mode, where you must shoot the game's six main shots three times each, then shoot the Allspark Saucer. The Battle continues until only one ball remains on the table.

** The Wizard Mode is "Battle for Cybertron," and is available after completing the Battle Mode for ''all'' of the Transformers. This is a six-ball multiball mode, where you must shoot the game's six main shots three times each, then shoot the Allspark Saucer. The Battle continues until only one ball remains on the table.

* FiveManBand: The Autobots consist of Optimus Prime (TheLeader), Bumblebee (TheChick), Ironhide (TheBigGuy), Mudflap and Skids (TheTagalongKid), and Ratchet (TheMedic).

This segmenting between Autobots and Decepticons extends to the game itself, as the player's choice of which side to play altered the rules. Unfortunately, the game itself is a bit of a letdown; while the action is fast and furious, many players found it too repetitive, with most of the game requiring players to simply shoot the same six major shots over and over again. On the other hand, some might deem this appropriate given the source, making ''Transformers'' a pinball game where you simply [[JustHereForGodzilla sit back, switch off, and enjoy the spectacle.]]

This segmenting between Autobots and Decepticons extends to the game itself, as the choice of which side to play as changed the rules. Unfortunately, the game itself is a bit of a letdown; while the action is fast and furious, many players found it too repetitive, with most of the game requiring players to simply shoot the same six major shots over and over again. On the other hand, some might deem this appropriate given the source, making ''Transformers'' a pinball game where you simply [[JustHereForGodzilla sit back, switch off, and enjoy the spectacle.]]

* ColorCodedForYour Convenience: The Transformers factions, which are colored "Autobot crimson" and "Decepticon violet," respectively.