In 1993 the Williams Pinball Company released a pinball machine themed around Star Trek: The Next Generation that featured iconic elements, actor voices, sounds, and music from the series. Now you can play a virtual version of this popular pinball table at home on consoles and PC.
Star Trek: The Next Generation in Pinball FX
The new TNG table is available now as DLC for Pinball FX, a digital pinball game available on available on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Here is the launch trailer… [NOTE: While the actual game uses music from the TV show, the trailer uses generic music]
According to Zen Studios, publishers of Pinball FX, the TNG table has been one of their most frequent requests from players. Pinball FX is free to download on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The TNG table DLC (downloadable content) costs $9.99.
Asteroid encounter in Star Trek: The Next Generation table in Pinball FX (Zen Studios)
Here is the official description of the TNG DLC:
Experience an out-of-this-galaxy pinball adventure on the Star Trek™: The Next Generation Williams™ Pinball Machine! Join Captain Picard on the U.S.S. Enterprise-D and fight against Romulans, Cardassians, and the Borg while listening to the original music and voices from the series!
Bumpers in Star Trek: The Next Generation table in Pinball FX (Zen Studios)
The TNG table in Pinaball FX recreates the game experience from the original table. This includes the following table features:
– Warp through eight U.S.S. Enterprise-D Missions
– Enjoy the original music and voiceovers by eight cast members
– Fire Photon Torpedoes to defend the starship
– Get ahead of the competition with the Warp Speed ball delivery sequence
– Survive the Shuttle Simulation in the Holodeck
– Reach Warp Factor 9.9 for unique rewards
– Find secret modes hidden from the galaxy. Become an honorary Starfleet officer today!
The “Cannon” in Star Trek: The Next Generation table in Pinball FX (Zen Studios)
Pinball FX features dozens of available tables for downloads including tables themed for Star Wars, Marvel, Peanuts, and Twilight Zone, along with more classic Williams pinball machines. For more info or to download the game visit pinballfx.com.
Close up on the ship in Star Trek: The Next Generation table in Pinball FX (Zen Studios)
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source: trekmovie.com