Banzai Run

Banzai Run is a pinball machine produced by Williams in 1988, and the first machine designed by Pat Lawlor. It has a multi-playfield design, in which the player can play a vertical game on the machine's backglass in addition to the main playfield.

Banzai Run
ManufacturerWilliams
Release dateMay 1988
SystemWilliams System 11B
DesignPat Lawlor, Larry DeMar
ProgrammingLarry DeMar, Ed Boon
ArtworkMark Sprenger
MechanicsJohn Krutsch
MusicBrian Schmidt
SoundBrian Schmidt
Production run1,750 units (approximate)

Game quotes

  • "Be king of the hill -- Race Banzai Run"
  • "Welcome racefans!"

Design team

  • Concept: Larry DeMar, Pat Lawlor
  • Design: Pat Lawlor, Larry DeMar
  • Programming: Larry DeMar, Ed Boon
  • Game design: Larry DeMar, Pat Lawlor
  • Software: Ed Boon
  • Artwork: Mark Sprenger
  • Mechanics: John Krutsch
  • Sound and music: Brian Schmidt

Digital versions

Banzai Run was formerly available as purchasable DLC in The Pinball Arcade until June 30, 2018, when the WMS license expired and had not been renewed. Due to this, the DLC is no longer available for purchase.


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