Riverboat Gambler

1990 pinball machine

For the band, see The Riverboat Gamblers.

Riverboat GamblerManufacturer| Williams

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Release date| 1990
Design| Ward Pemberton
Programming| Dwight Sullivan
Artwork| Linda Deal (aka Doane), Pat McMahon
Mechanics| Greg Tastad
Music| Paul Heitsch, Dan Forden, Mark Ritchie
Sound| Paul Heitsch
Voices| Mark Ritchie
Production run| 3,200 units (approximate)

Riverboat Gambler is a gambling-themed pinball machine produced by Williams. Pinball machine designer Mark Ritchie reportedly sings the song that plays during the game, whose gravel-voiced, New Orleans-style male voice sounds similar to Louis Armstrong.[1]

## Description

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In the center of the head of the machine, a vertical roulette wheel operates more like the Wheel of Fortune than an actual roulette wheel and does not have a ball. 7 of the 16 sections are black, and 7 are red, which alternate, with two green spaces that have stars on opposite sides. Located directly above the roulette wheel, a four-digit display keeps track of virtual chips. The player uses chips earned on the playfield to bet on the roulette wheel.

There is an easter egg in the game. With the game on and a ball at the plunger, press and hold the Red and Black buttons, then press PASS 3 times, Black 3 times, Red 3 times, and Green 3 times. The display will shimmer, then press Black and Red together. The display will display "HELLO WORLD".[2]

## References

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1. ^ Internet Pinball Database
2. ^ Scott Piehler. "Pinball Archive Rule Sheet: Riverboat Gambler". Retrieved 2008-12-04.

## External links

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* Riverboat Gambler at the Internet Pinball Database