''Lost World'' is a

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machine released by ''

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'' in 1977. The game features a

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theme. It should not to be confused with the pinball machine ''Escape from the Lost World'' from 1987.

Description

''Lost World'' is the first pinball machine that uses electronic sounds which replaces chimes. It is also the first machine that uses a photographic backglass. The game spawned a sequel - ''Paragon'' released in 1979. The machine features a simple gameplay with the goal of hitting the A-B-C-D-E-F targets repeatedly. The playfield contains very few other feature including three pop bumpers, two kickouts, a captive ball and a spinner. The backglass depicts a

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, a

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and a woman. Designer Paul Faris and his wife were the models for the latter. His daughter was later also the model for the

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character on the backglass of the pinball machine ''

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''.

Digital versions

''Lost World'' is a playable table in ''Williams Pinball Classics'' (2001) by

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for PC.

References

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* 1977 pinball machines Bally pinball machines Pinball video games Windows games {{pinball-stub