Alien is a physical pinball table based on the films Alien and Aliens, and was originally released by Heighway Pinball in 2017.[1]
Following the bankruptcy and liquidation of Heighway Pinball in 2018, Pinball Brothers would release a remake of the table in 2021.[2]
Gameplay[]
When beginning the game, players may choose between Alien and Aliens, with each including five modes inspired by scenes from the films. Mirroring their differing tones and genres, Alien modes are more tense in nature, while those in Aliens are more action-oriented.
During the course of gameplay, players will collect five different weapons and unlock multiball modes via four different conditions. By completing each of the five game modes, players can reach a final All-Out War scenario.[2]
Design[]
Both iterations of the Alien pinball table feature nods to the Alien franchise, including but not limited to the following toys and mechanisms:[3]
- A magnetic Xenomorph inner jaw that works as a ball-grabber
- Illuminated Ovomorph pop bumpers
- Jumping Facehuggers on the slingshot bumpers
- A hypersleep chamber used to lock balls (only in the Pinball Brothers remake)[4]
Despite referencing much of the same source material, this table and the Aliens table in Aliens vs. Pinball bear little resemblance.