Fish Tales Pinball by Williams
Fish Tales pinball machine is one of the top 20 most produced pinball machines of all time, selling more than 13,000 units.
The game’s theme is fishing, with a general goal of catching as many fish and telling the biggest lies about their size possible. The machine’s backglass is topped with a plastic fish that thrashes its tail when the player achieves certain goals, and the players launches balls with an autoplunger shaped like a fishing rod.
Rules summary
The machine’s rules present the player with three main objectives:
- Multiball – Like most games of the era, the largest point awards are found in multiball. Shots to the Caster’s Club “lock” (hold onto) balls. Three locks starts multiball.
- Catching Fish – Two sets of side targets allow the player to catch fish. When at least one fish is caught, the player has about 10 seconds to shoot a spinner to “Stretch The Truth” about its size, from 1x-5x actual size (points for the catch multiplied accordingly), or a “total lie” which awards the player nothing for the fish.
- The Boat – The center of the board contains a captive ball area in the shape of a boat. Successful hits to a lit captive ball give the player increasing awards, from Hold Bonus to Instant Multiball, and then increasing point awards leading to a “Special” (free game).
Other lesser objectives include:
- Monster Fish – shots to the lit criss-crossing center ramps light “Monster Fish” on the spinner, a “Hurry-Up” that can be worth up to 50 Million points.
- Feeding Frenzy – 4 caught fish light light the two ramps and two loops, for 5, 5, 5 and 20 Million if completed in a short time.
- Rock The Boat – A captive ball award, it gives the player 10 million for ramp shots for a short time.
- Video Mode – Another captive ball award, the player plays a video game on the dot-matrix display where he has to shoot down waterskiers for points and a possible extra ball.
- Fish Finder – A random award achieved by shooting the top scoop at certain times.
Game Features:
Flippers (2), Criss-cross Ramps (2), Rollunder spinner (1), Multiball, Captive ball, Autoplunger (shaped like a fishing rod), ball-launching catapult next to the rotary reel lock.
Also has a rotary fishing reel ball lock and moving fish topper.
Additional Information
| WEIGHT | 250 lbs |
|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | 55 × 27 × 76 in |
| DESIGNER | Steve Ritchie |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
We have several shipping methods to accommodate your needs. Here is an overview of the various options for common game room products. Pricing is weight-based and calculated at checkout. For all methods, the delivery address must be accessible to an 18 wheeler freight truck. If you need a smaller truck, please indicate that when you place an order. Please inspect the items when they are delivered and report any damage to us in the presence of the shipper.
Shipping method definitions:
Curbside Delivery
Weight-based pricing. Item(s) will be dropped off in the box on a pallet in a driveway or wheeled by pallet jack into a garage (as long as there is no step). If item is being delivered to a commercial building, it will be dropped in front of the building or brought to a loading dock.
Inside Delivery, No Assembly – 18 Wheeler Accessible
Weight-based pricing. Item(s) will be brought inside the home or building and brought into the room of choice. The item(s) will not be unboxed/unwrapped and no assembly will be performed. At checkout, please indicate if stairs are required to get the game to its final destination.
Inside Delivery, No Assembly – 18 Wheeler NOT Accessible
Weight-based pricing, plus $400 small truck fee. Item(s) will be brought inside the home or building and brought into the room of choice. The item(s) will not be unboxed/unwrapped and no assembly will be performed. At checkout, please indicate if stairs are required to get the game to its final destination.
Inside Delivery, With Assembly – 18 Wheeler Accessible
Weight-based pricing. Item(s) will be brought inside the home or building and brought into the room of choice. Up to 30 minutes of light assembly will be performed. For pinball machines, the legs will be installed and the backbox will be hinged up, but the balls will not be installed. At checkout, please indicate if stairs are required to get the game to its final destination.
Inside Delivery, With Assembly – 18 Wheeler NOT Accessible
Weight-based pricing, plus $400 small truck fee. Item(s) will be brought inside the home or building and brought into the room of choice. Up to 30 minutes of light assembly will be performed. For pinball machines, the legs will be installed and the backbox will be hinged up, but the balls will not be installed. At checkout, please indicate if stairs are required to get the game to its final destination.
Delivery Times:
The Pinball Company, LLC makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, on the delivery time of any products sold. Any estimates given are subject to change and are dependent on time and method of payment, product availability, and turnaround times of shipping companies. In general, items can take from a few days to a few weeks to deliver. New items that are in stock can typically ship right way, while refurbished items may need to be cleaned and tested before they are ready to ship. For the best estimate of shipping times for a specific item, please call and speak with a representative. Expedited delivery may be available.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Limited Warranty
Our One Year Limited Warranty, which includes new and refurbished products, covers telephone diagnosis and repair and replacement of defective parts for up to one year after you receive your machine. Our warranty also covers labor on the first service call within the first 30 days after you receive your machine. This warranty does not cover abuse or misuse or any item that is moved or repaired without authorization by The Pinball Company, LLC. The following products are excluded from any warranty: pinball machines and arcades made prior to 1990, any item being used in a non-residential setting, any item used at a rental property and items noted “as is” in the product description. Coin-mechanisms are not included with purchase of machines and are not covered by warranty.
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