I have played this game at the Vancouver, Canada pinball expo a few years back. It was left alone by people as it is SO different. Perfect for me because i loved it and therefore had tons more time on it with no one waiting around it!
I have been watching lots of these videos, and I absolutely love the passion and dedication you show for not just playing these machines but all the behind the scenes work! If I lived near you, I would gladly volunteer my time to help.
I had the pleasure of playing this yesterday and wanted to find footage. Now I am watching more of your vids. Good work and thanks. I have a passion for pinball but unfortunately can't afford any yet
I remember playing this in the 80's, but I don't think that I played it for long. It was certainly different, and you've gotta love those Williams sounds! It may have a high level of frustration built in. Great videos, thank you!
I had the privilege of playing this at the MIchigan Pinball Expo. I couldn't believe a machine like this exists. Unfortunately, that one machine was the only one I ever saw. I'm glad to see there's a video about it.
That bumper mech is brilliant, props to the engineer who came up with that. I thought it was a magnet, not a spinning motor. Magnets might last longer though :-) I've had a chance to play one but the curved playfield makes it difficult for me to hit any shots at all.
Yes...very clever and never reused that idea again by any manufacturer...i think because the motor bearings would wear out after many hours in an arcade.
I played this game at a mall in West Virginia, in 1988. The light under the playfield was out so I had no idea the field was shaped like that. It drove me crazy how the ball was just going in all kinds of crazy directions. I couldn't tell the bumpers were spinning either. I could never remember the name of this game until I just happen to come across this video.
TNT Amusements Inc Thanks, I have subscribed, and I'm watching all you videos in order from the beginning. I'm on video #219 which is about old film strips.
There's an ORBITOR 1 living on the floor of the Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame, if anyone is interested. I'd never heard of it before seeing it, and was duly awestruck.
It was either geniuses or madmen who came up with Orbitor 1, the thing takes the cake insofar as unusual pinball machines go. The first time I saw one played, I was like "Whaaat? No way...", for I saw the ball go down the outlanes and go zipping back up through the gaps to the flippers again, as well as the weird movements the ball made over the table, particularly after getting some hard spin put into it by the bumpers. It wasn't until I got a closer look and the guy playing it told me a little about the machine that I got that the playfield was curved and the ball was not bewitched. Had a fun time giving it a go myself too. Still, Orbitor 1 seems to break all the pinball rules, and that's why it's so cool. I mean there's not a lot to do insofar as target shooting ot anything like that, but that curved playfield sort of makes up for it, you can pull off stuff you just can't do with an ordinary flat playfield, and that's what makes this pin so special.
Wondering if Garry STERN would ever design another more up dated version of orbiter .He did state it was one of the most unique designs he ever did .Just think if Steve Kordeck was around today possibilitys endless
Sadly, it was a complete disaster when released. Considered "junk", it was closed out new in the box for $2199. The reviews were "Ugly Sound, Ugly Graphics, Ugly Gameplay!"
Ditto to eins2001 post about your videos, I really enjoy them for the same reason. I have a giant Saitek toy pin with two spinning bumpers like the Orbitor1. It's a fast and fun pin for what it is.
Obviously the spinners and the flippers are in are in a slightly depressed part of the playfield from the rest of the game giving it a gravitational pull effect. When I look at the game play I'm like, Who would have come up with this awesome idea? So outside the box.
This was interesting but incredibly dull. Most of the time, you'd watch your ball go around the two center spinners with very little play. It was broken down most of the time too
I love this series of video's.. This is one interesting table never seen it before 😮
I have played this game at the Vancouver, Canada pinball expo a few years back. It was left alone by people as it is SO different. Perfect for me because i loved it and therefore had tons more time on it with no one waiting around it!
Just acquired one of these. Works partially but needs to be gone through. Excited to get it working completely.
This machine, along with Embryon and Xenon, are my all time favorites. I remember playing this in the arcade and being blown away.
Glad you liked the video!
I finally got to play this game and it is quite amazing. Totally different from anything else. Thank you for this wonderful series of videos.
Must be a tough one to repair. Very creative and the sounds are great
I have been watching lots of these videos, and I absolutely love the passion and dedication you show for not just playing these machines but all the behind the scenes work! If I lived near you, I would gladly volunteer my time to help.
Thank you very much for your kind comments!! We all appreciate them!
Great video
Thank you!!
@@tntamusements thanks for the video
I had the pleasure of playing this yesterday and wanted to find footage. Now I am watching more of your vids. Good work and thanks. I have a passion for pinball but unfortunately can't afford any yet
I hope you subscribed!
It blew my mind that there are no magnets in the playfield and it plays like that! Amazing!
I remember playing this in the 80's, but I don't think that I played it for long. It was certainly different, and you've gotta love those Williams sounds! It may have a high level of frustration built in. Great videos, thank you!
zogsquid You have to try it again!! Glad you liked the video!
I would love to have another go at it, now that I have some idea how to play it! The sounds are quite Williams like.;)
I had the privilege of playing this at the MIchigan Pinball Expo. I couldn't believe a machine like this exists. Unfortunately, that one machine was the only one I ever saw. I'm glad to see there's a video about it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The new Stern should revisit this!
muchas gracias, saludos desde chile, me encanto la explicacion.
OH SNAP! Todd had hair. 😂😂😂.
Big Big Fan , Friggin Right Boys what a Unique Machine thanks for showing this One. Tilt it!
yes...VERY unique!
That bumper mech is brilliant, props to the engineer who came up with that. I thought it was a magnet, not a spinning motor. Magnets might last longer though :-) I've had a chance to play one but the curved playfield makes it difficult for me to hit any shots at all.
Yes...very clever and never reused that idea again by any manufacturer...i think because the motor bearings would wear out after many hours in an arcade.
I played this game at a mall in West Virginia, in 1988. The light under the playfield was out so I had no idea the field was shaped like that. It drove me crazy how the ball was just going in all kinds of crazy directions. I couldn't tell the bumpers were spinning either. I could never remember the name of this game until I just happen to come across this video.
coreym76 Glad you found the video! Make sure you subscribe!!
TNT Amusements Inc Thanks, I have subscribed, and I'm watching all you videos in order from the beginning. I'm on video #219 which is about old film strips.
Thank you!!
So when is Stern bringing out Orbitor 2?
They seem to be all about recycling old themes these days. 😉
There's an ORBITOR 1 living on the floor of the Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame, if anyone is interested. I'd never heard of it before seeing it, and was duly awestruck.
I donated one to the Pittsburg PAPA museum...it was near new!! (About 6 years ago)
Thank you!
Your video from 89' has held up well. What format did you shoot that on?
It was filmed on Sony 8mm then. When Hi8 came out when started with that!
I was never a fan of this pin but now that I understand the complex and obscure rule set I desperately want to play it LOL.
I hope to see you guys do an Orbitor 1 with the various lighting mods and LEDs that you guys do!
Edmond Niemczura If one gets traded in...we sure will!
It was either geniuses or madmen who came up with Orbitor 1, the thing takes the cake insofar as unusual pinball machines go.
The first time I saw one played, I was like "Whaaat? No way...", for I saw the ball go down the outlanes and go zipping back up through the gaps to the flippers again, as well as the weird movements the ball made over the table, particularly after getting some hard spin put into it by the bumpers.
It wasn't until I got a closer look and the guy playing it told me a little about the machine that I got that the playfield was curved and the ball was not bewitched. Had a fun time giving it a go myself too.
Still, Orbitor 1 seems to break all the pinball rules, and that's why it's so cool. I mean there's not a lot to do insofar as target shooting ot anything like that, but that curved playfield sort of makes up for it, you can pull off stuff you just can't do with an ordinary flat playfield, and that's what makes this pin so special.
But, it IS totally unique and worthy of a place in pinball history!
+TNT Amusements Inc
No argument from me. It's a unique table, something special that's never been done since, and also a lot of fun to play.
Thanks!!
I played this game earlier today for the first time
I've got one in my office lights up but doesn't work would love to get it working
thank you,
Wondering if Garry STERN would ever design another more up dated version of orbiter .He did state it was one of the most unique designs he ever did .Just think if Steve Kordeck was around today possibilitys endless
Awesome video and tutorial Todd. I might have missed it, how many of these Orbiters were made?
WARRIOR4CHRIST70 KZ4LIFE Thanks!! They made 889 of these...SO few are left!
Thanks, I hope you and the family had fun in CA.
Have you ever had a Circus Voltaire pinball? What do you think of the game?
Sadly, it was a complete disaster when released. Considered "junk", it was closed out new in the box for $2199. The reviews were "Ugly Sound, Ugly Graphics, Ugly Gameplay!"
@@tntamusements What?! Cirqus Voltaire is an asesome pin, and highly rated on on the review sites.
I played this at the same guys house who I bought Dakar from, it was really fun to play even though it was almost like I was drunk lol
+Retro Game Players It may play better that way!
Ditto to eins2001 post about your videos, I really enjoy them for the same reason. I have a giant Saitek toy pin with two spinning bumpers like the Orbitor1. It's a fast and fun pin for what it is.
This really was a great idea and a fun unusual twist to pinball...and certainly worth playing a number of games to get the hang of it!
Obviously the spinners and the flippers are in are in a slightly depressed part of the playfield from the rest of the game giving it a gravitational pull effect. When I look at the game play I'm like, Who would have come up with this awesome idea? So outside the box.
You're welcome!!
This was interesting but incredibly dull. Most of the time, you'd watch your ball go around the two center spinners with very little play. It was broken down most of the time too
I'm going to start a petition to get Todd to grow his beard back!
I tried and its sparse now...and grey!
@@tntamusements that's why we need the petition! TO FORCE YOU TO DO WHAT WE WANT.