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Williams Indiana Jones The Pinball Adventure

Price: $7,995.00 - SOLD - # of Players: 1 to 4 Manufacturer: Williams Date Produced: August, 1993 Units Produced: 12,716 units Concept/Design: Mark Ritchie, Brian Eddy, Doug Watson Art: Doug Watson Mechanics: Jack Skalon Sound: Chris Granner, Rich Karstens Software: Brian Eddy TRIVIA: Indiana Jones was part of Williams' "SuperPin" line of widebody pinball games which were about 3 inches wider than standard pinball games, and could house more "toys" on the playfield. It was the first pinball game to use Williams' new high-definition DCS sound system. One of the jackpot awards during multiball mode is called "The Fish of Tayles" and is a reference to one of game designer Mark Ritchie's earlier games, Fish Tales.

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• Game Description
• Game Condition Details
• Game Images
• Game Sales Information

3 VIDEO MODES: Raven Bar, Mine Cart, and Choose Wisely invite players to test their skill levels as they join Indy in the search for the Ark of the Covenant, Sacred Sankara Stones and the Holy Grail- storylines from each of the first 3 blockbuster movies. Not all modern pinballs feature a video mode- the few others that do only have one mode- Indiana Jones is the only game to feature THREE!

Indiana Jones unveils a new find- and it's an industry first on any pinball machine! Only by spelling A-D-V-E-N-T-U-R-E by hitting targets on the playfield can players gain access to the innovative Path of Adventure- a player-controlled TILTING MINI-PLAYFIELD. It may be moved left or right through use of the flipper buttons, to guide the ball through it's obstacles. But players must navigate safely... the wrong tilt will tumble players into the Pit of Doom!

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• We have invested just over 60 hours of work in the restoration of this game.
• Playfield top and bottom surfaces stripped of parts and assemblies for proper cleaning and rebuilding- right down to the bare surfaces.
• Playfield surface has been fully cleaned and polished/waxed to restore like-new look, shine, and feel.
• All playfield parts & assemblies have been removed and hand cleaned, or replaced with brand new parts where necessary. This includes light bulbs, posts, wireform ball guides, flipper assemblies, pop bumpers, slingshot bumper assemblies, ramps, ball trough and associated parts, and any other parts that are installed on the playfield- top and bottom sides.
• All metal parts removed from playfield have been hand cleaned and polished to remove unsightly ball marks and restore original bright shiny finish, including refinishing of stainless steel ball guides using our own proprietary in-house metal restoration process.
• Metal posts polished/shined including hex posts and standoff posts used throughout playfield.
• All ramps (top and bottom sides of playfield) have been completely removed and fully disassembled into all of their individual parts, including having wiring harnesses and switches/plugs removed for proper cleaning. Ramps cleaned, polished, and all associated hardware and accessory parts cleaned or replaced, and reassembled.
• All light bulb inserts (or "lenses") in playfield surface cleaned and polished for maximum shine and light penetration.
• Fender washers installed under top and bottom edges of slingshot bumper plastics to protect them from cracking/breaking from airborne balls.
• Standup targets on playfield have been removed from game and fully cleaned- front and back. New foam rubber backing installed on all targets.
• Both slingshot bumper assemblies have had their detector switches removed and hand-cleaned with tarnish remover, and polished to restore finish.
• All playfield plastic posts removed and cleaned by hand with detergent and brush to remove any wax, dirt, grime, or leftover cleaner. Damaged posts replaced with new, where necessary.
• Playfield plastics all removed, cleaned, and re-installed using new nylock nuts.
• New playfield plastics installed as required, to replace worn or otherwise damaged pieces. These include new slingshot bumper plastics, hard-to-find Raise Jackpot plastic, Mode Start hole plastic, and front piece under right ramp.
• All three pop bumper assemblies removed from playfield, disassembled, cleaned, fitted with new parts where necessary, and reassembled/reinstalled. Switches cleaned and adjusted for proper operation.
• Both flipper assemblies have been removed, torn down, cleaned, and rebuilt with brand new rebuild kits to restore new operation and performance. New parts installed where necessary include flipper coils, coil stops, coil plungers, nylon plunger sleeves, plunger links and roll pins, springs, EOS switches, screws, and nylon flipper bushings. Flippers tuned and adjusted for optimum performance. They once again work like new!
• NOS white flipper bats installed for both flippers. These are the rare and hard-to-find original Williams flippers with the circled "W" logo on them. Discontinued in 1999 and impossible to find from suppliers anymore.
• New coils installed on various devices, as required.
• Ball trough opto PC boards upgraded to later-model design with added rubber bushings and metal sleeves to absorb vibrations, add reliability, and extend life of PCB components.
• New drop target decals installed on all drop targets on playfield.
• Quick-disconnect connector added to 3-bank drop target assembly to ease removal/installation of assembly from under playfield for future maintenance/service.
• Tilting playfield assembly on main playfield fully removed and broken down in to each individual component and cleaned, refurbished, rebuilt, and reinstalled 100% (approximately 2 hours work).
• Brand new chrome steel pinballs installed in game (game uses 7 balls total).
• New hard-laminted score and instruction cards installed. Great looks and durability.
• New hard-laminted "tech chart" installed in main cabinet.
• Brand new nuts/screws installed throughout playfield for plastics, rails, assemblies, etc. to restore new appearance.
• New pop bumper bodies installed on all 3 pop bumpers.
• New pop bumper cap screws for all 3 pop bumper caps.
• New ramp entrance flap screws installed on all ramp entrances that use them.
• New playfield rubber ring kit installed.
• All light bulbs on top and bottom of playfield, and elsewhere in game, removed, cleaned, and replaced. Brand new light bulbs used as replacements for old worn, discolored, or burned out bulbs and flasher bulbs.
• New coil sleeves installed in coil devices (flippers, kickers, bumpers, etc.) to restore like-new operation and add reliability.
• Brass wireform ramps re-plated in original bright brass to restore original look and finish.
• Solder joints on light bulb and motor-control PC boards under playfield all reflowed and reinforced with fresh solder to prevent cracks and intermittent operation in the future.
• New cabinet artwork decals installed. Main cabinet and backbox stripped of all parts- to the bare wood- refinished, and new decal set installed. All parts restored and re-installed during reassembly. (8 hours work, just for decal installation procedure.)
• Ball launcher gun handle chrome plated to restore original look and finish.
• Playfield glass replaced with brand new scratch-free sheet of tempered safety glass.
• NOS coin door installed. Original style coin door installed to replace worn original. Includes new lock & keys, and new 25¢ U.S. coin mechanisms.
• New playfield prop stick retainer ring installed. White rubber ring originally installed for shipping at the factory- keeps the playfield "prop stick" secured in the down position for shipping.
• New speaker/display panel plexi installed.
• New white nylon gliders installed on cabinet back.
• All four legs custom plated in original gold/brass finish and polished to exceed original factory quality- they look better than new (the way they should have been done at the factory), and absolutely gorgeous on this restored game.
• New heavy-duy leg bolt plates installed for all 4 legs. These provide added strength, and protection against stripped bolt threads.
• New leg bolts installed- polished brass plated steel, with correct "acorn" head.
• New heavy-duty leg levelers with locking nuts.
• New leg protector pad set installed to protect cabinet from scuffs/scratches from leg mounting.
• Playfield glass lockdown bar cleaned and refinished to restore original look.
• Lockdown bar latch brass screws refinished to restore original look.
• New foam rubber strip installed for lockdown bar.
• New "High Voltage" decal installed on lockdown bar latch.
• New "Install 6 Balls" decal installed on lockdown bar latch.
• New backbox bolts installed (original thumbscrew type).
• New backbox lock and keys installed.
• Backglass removed and glass cleaned (both sides). Edge molding pieces cleaned and reassembled.
• New coin box and metal lid installed in cabinet.
• New dot-matrix score display installed. Old display was in good shape and working fine, but was original from 1993 and had some "burn in", so was replaced for reliability, considering it's older age.
• New dot-matrix controller board installed in backbox. Upgraded aftermarket "PinLED" unit.
• New heavy-duty rectifier installed for 5vdc power supply to improve reliability and avoid common "reset" issues.
• New heavy-duty filter capacitor installed for 5vdc power supply, with added jumper wire modifications for improved connections and reliability.
• Heavy-duty Trifurcon connector pins installed for G.I. lamp connectors and power input connector on power/driver board for added reliability and reduced heat buildup.
• New remote-mount battery kit installed for MPU board, with quick-disconnect plug. Remote kit prevents damage to the valuable MPU board from accidental battery discharge or leakage, which can destroy the board. Batteries are now mounted off-board and risk of damage is eliminated.
• New L-7 Game ROM installed for latest game feature software upgrade.
• New L-3 Sound ROM installed for latest sound software upgrade.
• All electronics (PC boards) in backbox checked and tested for proper operation and good looks (no burned connectors, etc.) Fuses all removed, checked, and proper values verified- replaced where necessary.
• DeoxIT anti-oxidant compound applied to vital connector pins on boards in backbox for improved connections and added reliability.
• New game manual and operator's handbook provided with game.

• $300.00 value: New cabinet artwork decal set, complete.
• $0.70 value: New foam rubber pads installed on back of all standup targets on playfield.
• $16.47 value: New misc. playfield hardware- nuts, screws, etc.
• $1.00 value: New ramp entrance flap screws.
• $13.26 value: New light bulbs.
• $6.00 value: NOS pop bumper bodies.
• $6.00 value: NOS red pop bumper cap.
• $10.00 value: New nylon sleeves for playfield coils.
• $12.58 value: NOS pop bumper coil.
• $1.00 value: New pop bumper cap screws.
• $25.00 value: New 'Raise Jackpot' plastic.
• $15.00 value: New Mode Start hole plastic.
• $30.00 value: New slingshot bumper plastics.
• $15.00 value: New plastic under front of right ramp.
• $1.00 value: New protective fender washers installed under slingshot plastics.
• $3.00 value: Ball trough upgrade bushing & sleeve set.
• $4.50 value: New power resistors for ball trough opto emitter PC board.
• $9.95 value: NOS ball auto-launch coil.
• $1.60 value: New coil plunger rubber bumper/stops.
• $29.95 value: New flipper rebuild kit.
• $3.10 value: New flipper bushings.
• $1.00 value: New flipper bushing nut/screw set.
• $25.90 value: New flipper coils.
• $15.00 value: NOS Williams white flipper bat/shaft (2).
• $7.50 value: New drop target decal set.
• $1.49 value: New 2-pin connector set for 3-bank drop target coil.
• $2.56 value: New Trifurcon pins and housing for playfield lamp connectors and 5v power input connector on power/driver board.
• $9.95 value: New heavy-duty filter capacitor for 5vdc power supply.
• $7.95 value: New heavy-duty rectifier for 5vdc power supply.
• $107.00 value: New speaker/display panel plexi.
• $140.00 value: New custom gold/brass plating on all four legs- better quality than factory finish.
• $11.95 value: New leg protector pad set.
• $12.00 value: New polished brass leg bolts.
• $8.36 value: New heavy-duty leg levelers with nuts.
• $39.80 value: New heavy-duty leg bolt plates for all 4 legs.
• $0.47 value: New retaining rubber ring for playfield prop. stick in main cabinet.
• $12.50 value: New hard-laminated 'tech chart' for main cabinet.
• $6.79 value: New backbox lock & keys.
• $3.50 value: New 'Caution High Voltage' decal for lockdown bar latch.
• $1.00 value: New 'Install 6 Balls' decal for lockdown bar latch.
• $120.00 value: NOS original coin door assembly with lock/keys.
• $20.90 value: New 25¢ coin mechanisms (2).
• $149.95 value: New dot-matrix score display.
• $99.00 value: New PinLED dot-matrix score display driver board.
• $6.69 value: New remote-mount battery holder, batteries, and associated parts.
• $13.93 value: New chrome steel pin balls (7 used).
• $25.00 value: New game manual.
• $7.50 value: New Operator's Handbook.
• $8.00 value: New hard-laminated score and instruction card set.
• $21.94 value: New coin box and metal lid.
• $71.00 value: New sheet of scratch-free tempered safety glass for playfield.
• $3.50 value: New foam rubber strip for lockdown bar.
• $2.00 value: New white nylon cabinet gliders.
• $10.00 value: New L-7 ROM chip installed for latest game software upgrade.
• $10.00 value: New L-3 ROM chip installed for latest sound software upgrade.
• $96.12 value: Brass wireform ramps re-plated in original brass finish. (3 ramps total)
• $80.10 value: Ball launch gun handle re-plated in bright chrome finish.
• $8.00 value: NOS 'thumb screws' for backbox (2).
• $22.06 value: New playfield rubber ring kit.
• $5.95 value: NOS Idol Head "rotor lock" ball retainer (yellow plastic gate).
• $217.50 value: Brand new mint condition translite for backglass.

• Ball trough opto PC boards modified to later-style design with rubber mounting bushings and metal sleeves to help avoid vibration-related damage to components.
• Original 'blue' (strongest) flipper coils replaced with 'orange' (next to strongest) coils to reduce wear/tear/abuse of valuable playfield components.
• Protective fender washers installed under edges of slingshot plastics for added protection.
• Solder reflowed/added to connector pins on lamp and motor PC boards under playfield for added reliability.
• Heavy duty rectifier and filter capacitor installed for 5vdc power supply, with wiring jumpers added for reliability.
• Anti-oxidant compound added to ribbon cable and other vital connector pins on circuit boards in backbox for improved connections and reliability.
• 2-pin connector added to 3-bank drop target coil wires for ease of removal/installation of assembly for maintenance.
• Original gold/brass legs re-plated with higher quality polished finish- better than factory originals.
• New L-7 game ROM software installed. Upgraded L-3 sound software installed.
• Remote-mount battery kit with quick-disconnect for MPU board installed in backbox.
• New reproduction hard-laminated score and instruction cards installed.
• New hard-laminated 'tech chart' installed in main cabinet.
• New heavy-duty leg bolt mounting plates installed in main cabinet for all 4 legs.

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Game Images:

Playfield:

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	Playfield overall view.
	Playfield during restoration. Stripped-down, with reassembly just starting. Many more days of work to go from here!
	Detail- lower playfield area, score card holder, flippers.
	Detail- lower playfield area- flippers, slingshot bumpers area. Slingshot bumper plastics are brand new, and have protective fender washers installed under top and bottom edges to protect against damage from airborne pinballs. And are completed with brand new shiny nylock nuts to keep them in place. Note the restored finish on the brass switches on the slingshot bumpers. Note the brand new white NOS Williams flipper bats- complete with correct "W" logo. These were discontinued in 1999 and impossible to find from dealers anymore, but we've saved a few sets for very special restorations such as this. Also note the newly-replated brass wireform ramp feeding the left flipper return lane (one of 3 "brass" ramps that were replated as part of the restoration.)
	Detail- shot across lower section of playfield to the right side. "Ruins" and rotating Idol Head ball lock seen here. Idol has a brand new NOS "rotor lock", which is the yellow plastic "gate" in front of the Idol that keeps the balls locked in the Idol head (commonly broken part on most Indiana Jones games). Freshly re-plated brass wireform ramp returns balls from the right ramp to the right flipper. "Ruins" plastics on this game are original and in great shape, showing no cracks, breaks, or other damage from past use. All have been fully cleaned inside and out to restore their original look. And completed with brand new retaining hardware (hex head nuts and washers).
	Detail- shot across lower section of playfield to the left side. Exit from upper mini playfield is seen here, as are two of the newly-replated brass wireform ball ramps. The 'Mode Start' kickout hole sits just under the mini playfield. Left ramp entrance is just to the right of the Mode Start hole, and like all ramps on this game, is fully reconditioned including new ramp entrance flap retainer screws to hold it to the playfield. Note brand new drop target decals installed on the targets at right- 3-bank of targets in the center of playfield, and a single target in the top right corner of playfield.
	Detail- center of playfield. Biplane and center drop targets area. The plastic just behind the drop targets is brand new- hard-to-find "Raise the Jackpot" plastic. This piece is a reproduction made by Alan Meyer years ago (now discontinued) and is silkscreen printed just like original, but made with slightly thicker, more durable plastic, to help resist damage from airborne pinballs.
	Detail- shot across center of playfield to upper right corner. The airplane "dogfight" is seen here, with Indy's biplane mounted in the center of playfield and the fighter plane in chase, over the right ramp. Red LEDs are mounted under the fighter's wings and blink on/off during the dogfight. The plastic under the front of the right ramp has been replaced with a brand new piece. This piece is commonly cracked or broken off on the left edge (closest to pop bumpers) from airborne pinballs striking it. New piece is a high quality reproduction made with thicker, stronger plastic than originals, made to resist damage.
	Detail- upper left playfield area. Featuring tilting mini-playfield, left ramp, top "I-N-D-Y" rollover lanes, and pop bumpers area. Aside from being fully rebuilt, each pop bumper also has had a new white plastic body installed, and each one adjusted for maximum performance.
	Detail- upper right corner area. Ramp diverter atop the right ramp is seen here- sending balls either back to the right flipper, or over the "Rope Bridge" to the tilting mini-playfield. A brand new captive ball sits behind the single drop target to the right of the pop bumper area, and has been fully rebuilt including light lubrication of the target itself and a brand new target decal. Also note the newly-replated brass wireform ball ramps.
	Under-playfield view- flippers area. Note the extreme cleanliness of even the underside of the playfield as well as all the components. A full restoration was done underneath, as well, with parts removed from the playfield, wood cleaned and refinished, and everything overhauled and reconditioned/rebuilt before being reinstalled. Flippers have been fully rebuilt with brand new mechanical and electrical parts, including new flipper coils, flipper bats/shafts, flipper bushings, nuts, screws, and more. Ball trough has had it's opto PC boards upgraded to use the later-model design which features vibration-absorbing rubber mounting grommets and metal sleeves around the mounting screws. This helps avoid damage to the electronic components from vibration from balls landing in and rolling through the trough (common problem on early games that used opto ball troughs- Indiana Jones was the first game to use them).
	Under-playfield view- mid-playfield area. All lamp, motor-control, drop target, and opto driver PC boards mounted under the playfield have been removed, cleaned with solution (top and bottom sides), and had extra fresh solder reflowed on all of their connector pins to add reliability and repair hairline cracks that develop from vibration from normal game play over the years (common problem in all late-model games that causes intermittent operation of PC boards). All coils (solenoids) have been cleaned, replaced where necessary, and have new nylon coil sleeves installed in them to maximize strength and performance. Idol Head motor assembly has been fully removed and overhauled, including mandatory cleaning of all the optos inside the assembly. These "see" the position of the Idol Head ball lock unit and tell the game how to control the locked balls. These optos are probably the ones that get the dirtiest in this game from normal use, and are very hard to get to, so typically never get cleaned or serviced by most pinball repair persons/shops. All have been fully cleaned and overhauled during our full restoration for added reliability and performance for many many years.
	Under-playfield view- Mode Start kickout mechanism and center drop target bank area. Both drop target assemblies on this game have been fully removed, torn down into all individual components, and everything cleaned or replaced where necessary, and rebuilt, including light white lithium lubricant applied to each drop target for proper operation and reliability. A 2-pin connector has been added to the wires for the coil on the center drop target bank to allow it to easily be removed/installed for future service/maintenance, if needed. Note the under-playfield metal ramp that takes balls from the hole behind the drop targets and over to the Idol Head ball lock mechanism (located behind drop target assembly). This ramp was also removed from the game during restoration and fully overhauled and cleaned and reinstalled. Cleanliness of this ramp and perfect operation of it's parts are vital to balls being moved properly through it and regulated out to the Idol Head lock mechanism. It can be a common source of problems and stuck balls in games where it is in disrepair or not properly overhauled during a service.
	Under-playfield view- top pop bumpers and rollover lanes area. All 3 pop bumpers have been fully rebuilt during restoration- all parts removed, cleaned, replaced with new where necessary, reassembled, reinstalled, and adjusted for maxmimum performance. Bumpers include new white plastic bodies, nylon coil sleeves, and more.

Cabinet/Backbox:

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	Overall view.
	Main cabinet- right side.
	Main cabinet- left side.
	Front of main cabinet, coin door.
	Detail- re-chromed gun shooter handle mounted on front of cabinet.
	Backbox- right side.
	Backbox- left side.
	Backglass- front view.
	Backbox insert panel. Panel has been fully cleaned and all light bulbs cleaned and replaced where necessary. A brand new backbox lock with keys has been installed to secure the backglass.
	Backbox interior. All circuit boards in this game are in great condition and very fresh-appearing, with no obvious signs of past poor repairs or damage. Power supply components and connectors have been upgraded to heavy-duty components for added reliability and performance for years to come. Vital connector pins on all the boards have been coated with an anti-oxidant compound to improve electrical connections and avoid oxidation issues that can cause intermittent operation. Note the brand new PinLED display driver board. This aftermarket unit has many enhancements that exceed the original Williams-designed board, incuding configurable power settings for adjustment at different line voltages. Game ROM and sound ROM software have been upgraded to the latest releases. Note the remote-mount battery kit for the MPU board memory backup- batteries are safely located off-board to prevent corrosion damage to the board should they go neglected and leak. And much easier to change- battery kit uses 3 "AA" batteries. We recommend changing every 2 years, with power on to avoid loss of memory (high scores, adjustment settings, etc.) All fuses on all boards have been checked for proper value and replaced where necessary for maximum protection of valuable circuit boards and components. Dot matrix score display has been replaced with a brand new fresh unit.
	Rear of game. Back of main cabinet has been fully refinished and repainted in original semi-gloss black enamel, retaining original factory stamps and decals. Note new white nylon gliders installed on "skids" on back of main cabinet. Line cord cover repainted.
	Cabinet interior view. Main speaker, transformer, and power interface box seen here. Coin box and lid are brand new parts. Note brand new hard-laminated tech chart installed on left interior side-wall. Also note the reconditioned lockdown bar latch, featuring new "caution high voltage" and "install 6 balls" decals. Brass adjustment screws on latch bar have also been reconditioned and appear "like new" again. All wiring harnesses and other hardware parts fully removed and completely cleaned as part of restoration.
	Cabinet interior- side view showing new tech. chart, tilt mechanisms and wiring, etc.
	Main cabinet interior- right side.

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Like all pinballs we sell, this machine also comes complete with fully functional coin door & mechanisms with all parts present and working, and game manual and schematics (wiring diagrams) for this game.

For our local customers, this game also includes