The History of The Addams Family Pinball Machine

[@steve-vc3wl]

just picked up one for £900 in the uk, fully serviced,, what a bonus

[@snortingsmarties8363]

A family member had this pinball machine at his house so whenever I would go as a kid, I'd spend the majority of the time playing this game. It was so entertaining.

[@KevinCarrington]

Wow that’s a pretty cool family member. Nothing like having a game that someone takes care of and plays well

[@blackdaan]

Haha i was amazed by all the lights.. but could not reach the buttons.. now older i started buying myself a pinball machine

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

I have owned one for several years. Also have a Back to the Future pinball. They're a lot of fun but it helps to know how to service and maintain them. It became a hobby! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZqxlH56lrKYjqc

[@pizzazwned5772]

Same! My grandfather had this machine at his house and whenever we went over I would spend hours on it.

[@Mark-xw2rx]

One of the best pinball machine..the village's pub had this one in early 2000's i spent hours and lot of money on it ahah

[@GiuseppeRedscarf]

One of the best pins of all time!

[@KevinCarrington]

Facts

[@waltersumofan]

My favourite pinball game! I played this in the local poolhall as a kid in Toronto near Eglinton and Ave Rd on my way home from high school, and the Show Time multiball was always the best. The deep bass and loud stereo everyone knew you were playing The Addams Family. Due to its popularity though it broke down a lot but always beloved by all. Other great pinballs we had of that era were Demolition Man, Twilight Zone, Star Trek The Next Generation (mini shuttle game: left-right left-right left-left-right extra ball :D ) There were others but I we didn't have them like Terminator. Great video thank you! 90s were the best!

[@Shipwright1918]

One of the greatest, if not the #1, pinball machines ever made. Definitely one of my favorites, so many thanks for this look behind the scenes!

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks! It makes me happy to document this beautiful machine

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Definitely top 5 at least 👏

[@chrisgardiner2215]

PINBOT BIG BANG BAR TWILIGHT ZONE MID EVIL MADNESS CLASS OF 1812 honorable mentions ......... Theater of Magic ....... Star trek (next generation) .......... Black Knight. ........ Black Hole (sentimental reasons)

[@Zurround]

This is one of my favorite pinball machines and back in the early 1990s I got written up in a local Sonoma County California newspaper for getting a higher score on it than anyone else in our area, over 1.9 billion.

[@Goochbag8]

Seriously, RIP Raul Julia. Absolutely under appreciated.

[@squelish]

I graduated from high school in 92 so this machine was a big part of my teenage years

[@Tenfresh]

The woman entangled in vines on the back glass is Abigail Craven / Dr Pinder-Schloss (Uncle Fester’s adoptive “mother” played by Elizabeth Wilson). I only know this because I just finally got around to watching the film for the first time; it’s fun to finally be able to place all the references in the table! And I’ll add another voice to the chorus saying that your videos are great; exactly the sweet spot I was looking for between gameplay videos, tutorials, and general pinball history vids! Looking forward to checking out the rest!

[@Riz2336]

My favorite pin of all time, I used to take my tips I got from work in this pizza place and turn them into quarters and play this for about an hour with a beer. Good times back in the day

[@KevinCarrington]

I still do this today 😅

[@JohnGunn]

When I was a kid in the late 90s, there was a community youth center, and we had this game - I sunk SO many quarters into it...eventually I started working there part time, mostly for the perk of being allowed to play it for free any time it was quiet. Man. I miss that thing.

[@ajstorch]

I have had the original with the gold eprom and probably way too many extras for 12 years, but thanks to you I learned a lot about this game. Thank You!!

[@leonhardheinzl4341]

Thank you so much Kevin. The Addams Family was the first pinball machine I ever played. I always enjoy a play on this pinball machine!

[@Juancho-2024]

the best flipper of all times. nobody can beat this pinball. period.

[@ryan489]

This table is avalible with Pinball FX. I mentioned it. On the twilight zone video as well. Zen studios has the rights to many digital willams tables

[@KevinCarrington]

Really. I just checked pinball fx3 and didn’t see them. I see Williams games but no AF or TZ. Is it possible you had then before they were removed?

[@ryan489]

@@KevinCarrington Pinball FX is the new version of the game, it doesn't have a number. that game has both the tables

[@KevinCarrington]

Oh wow no way I’ll check that out. Thanks for letting me know

[@alZiiHardstylez]

Hey pinball daddy, I'm trying to binge your pinball stuff and I'm not getting enough content. I deserve so much more than this.

[@KevinCarrington]

This comment single handedly motivated me to make more

[@alZiiHardstylez]

@@KevinCarrington Haha. For real though, I'm really enjoying your videos. I'm not crazy about pinball but this is the vibiest pinball history I've come across. Top tier, very cool, very enjoyable. :D

[@alZiiHardstylez]

That deep dive shit dude? That history shit dude? Going into the people behind it type shit dude? Hell yeah.

[@theedwardian]

Now you've done it... S H O W T I M E

[@geoffreyblackmer]

Excellent work on this. Love the Addams machine (and the movies). I believe the woman being strangled by plants on the backglass is Dr Greta Pinderschloss/Mrs. Craven from the first movie. If you're taking suggestions on what to do next: Funhouse! Funhouse! Funhouse!

[@KevinCarrington]

Ugh I love funhouse. I can’t stop making vids on Pat Lawlor games

[@corymyers2249]

This is great Kevin. i love all the footage integration and unique explanation of the play field . Keep them coming man! :)

[@KevinCarrington]

Thank you Cory! It means a lot from you

[@pleasesavemysoul6096]

My dad got his hands on one of these for about 3500 bucks, and now it’s well used in our house, still hold up as the best pinball machine

[@snakeywakey3893]

My family has owned this one since 2007. It has worked so well and has only had to have major maintenance 5 times (replacing things and the like.)

[@licoricewhip]

Thank you for this! Informative and entertaining with high production value. Your videos are really helping me appreciate each table in my VP cabinet.

[@KevinCarrington]

Thank you so much! I made these so I could learn more about each table.

[@Grimokan]

Its intreeting to learn about this game and why it became successful. Since the IP it was base on would also make the Addams as (in)fanous as we know them today.

[@PinballEvangelist]

Kevin thanks for taking the time to make this video. Addams Family was the game which got me hooked and was my first game. Keep the videos coming. Would love to see a video like this for AC/DC paying homage to Lyman Sheats.

[@KevinCarrington]

I love AC/DC. But the underground playfield doesn’t work at my local arcade 😪

[@Kiefy6886]

Never ever played a real pinball machine before. Wish i had the opportunity, i remember playing pinball on Windows XP that came with the PC and loving it

[@donjaun540]

My favorite pinball machine. I keep hoping Stern or someone will remake.

[@SylveonTrapito]

It will be again on Pinball FX launch. Finally!

[@fishgrandpa]

Please do Attack from mars and theater of magic. Keep up the good work and your Chanel will explode 👍

[@KevinCarrington]

Thank you more to come!

[@expansivegymnast1020]

I played this the other day at an arcade. AMAZING machine.

[@HB-mj2jz]

I have this one in my small collection of 3 since 2011. Bought it for 1800 euros. Playfield and cabinet is near mint. Was never in arcades i think.

[@maxhemenway]

9:01

[@impactone]

Great story , my pinball of all time

[@ScovellsRock]

Man I loved this pinball machine!

[@ForkLiftCertified]

Todd Tuckey from TNT amusement, that dude is a trip :)

[@KevinCarrington]

I always end up on his page he has an outrageous amount of wacky content

[@ForkLiftCertified]

@@KevinCarrington are you a fan of GRC on KZbin?

[@KevinCarrington]

Every once in a while I’ll click on one of their videos with a cute girl in the thumbnail

[@ForkLiftCertified]

@@KevinCarrington hell yeah bro

[@Kdkdkikdk]

Best sideart ever!

[@EsIstHartmann]

I'm so glad that I found this channel. It's entertaining, funny, and very informative. I hope the bally Williams twilight zone comes soon because it's my favorite machine and one of the most loved machines ever made

[@KevinCarrington]

I got you

[@azula4551]

i love this machine it was the first pinball machine that i got a replay on

[@averagerobloxian9077]

7:03 that is Mrs. Craven she’s the main villain of the 1991 movie in one scene she’s trying to look for fester and starts knocking on the conservatory and a vine comes out and pulls her in and lay her in the movie you see lurch find her stuck in a Ravel of vines

[@KevinCarrington]

Ohhhh okay I thought it was her but I was not completely sure. Thanks for clarifying!

[@capnarrr]

So what does Thing say, exactly? I reversed the sample and slowed it down and still can’t make it out. “Hide your nose I can see it?”

[@KevinCarrington]

Hahah does it really? I'm not sure, but that would make sense if it that's what it sounds like!. There a couple of different "Thing" quotes said in the pin that I would have to rewind

[@capnarrr]

@@KevinCarrington kzbin.info/www/bejne/imWZoomsoqljg7M

[@KevinCarrington]

Sounds sooo creepy I don’t like it 😳

[@blackdaan]

omfg i subscribed. normally i never do that. but i love these series.. much love for the effort and work you put in..

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks so much! I hope you are excited to see more

[@blackdaan]

@@KevinCarrington i know there are some good books about pinball machines. Maybe interesting for your videos.. For now i have to wait because ive seen all your videos

[@brandonvoytoski2733]

Keep up the great work. I'd love to see one done on Monster Bash. 🤙

[@KevinCarrington]

Oh yea that’s a good one! I’ll add it to the list

[@HouseNation82]

My favorite pinball EVER!!!

[@InsertDisc2tv]

Bro, your unstoppable with these! Keep doing what your doing.

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks! I’ll keep them coming.

[@mellydawg]

1:44 why no mention on banzai run that was pat lawlors first game

[@KevinCarrington]

This is true. I did Banzai Run dirty. Time to make a stand alone video to make up for it

[@marcovirtual]

Very happy to have seen your video. Thank you for the excellent work! Cheers from Brazil!

[@D0S81]

would you do a history of the Tighlight Zone pinball? its my fav table.

[@KevinCarrington]

Yes that will be coming up next! POWERBALL

[@ronaldvanmierlo9744]

Please, do Banzai Run next keep doing what your doing Absolutely loving these videos. Great work👌

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks so much! I played a Banzai Run once. I could never get it to the top 🥲

[@garydinsdale]

Great video, makes me want to get one. Please do Terminator 2 next!

[@cruffatinliveth]

these pinball history vids are amazing! please do more

[@KevinCarrington]

I will thank you!

[@coffeeuser470]

Great series!!! Thank you, man There are so many Maschines, i want to see. Jurassic Park Bttf Indy And Banzai Run, plz

[@KevinCarrington]

I’ve got to do Indy. Also you’re the second. Banzai Run request so I’ll get that done

[@branemm25]

Absolutely loving these videos! Keep up the great work. 👌

[@KevinCarrington]

Thank you so much!

[@Lord7Seas]

¡Ohhhhhh que bueno..¡Como me gustaria tener uno asi. Sublime

[@guitarman42911]

Would love to see a video on Funhouse!

[@KevinCarrington]

Love funhouse! I’ve got to

[@strykerking]

Great vids! Can't wait to see more

[@blakemink1464]

Great video series!!! Can we see one on Whirlwind? Feel the power of the wind!

[@KevinCarrington]

I for sure will get all of Pats Williams games done

[@heene]

I own one of these which has been in storage for about 15 years. I had no idea they are worth so much. I ought to dig it out this year and take a look at it and the others.

[@dildobaggins8987]

That’s the boomer way

[@Segafishy]

Used to play this so much as a kid and sadly not seen a physical version playable since then whenever Ive found arcades that still had Pins here, maybe one day I'll get lucky with space and funds to own one.

[@KevinCarrington]

Using a pinball app to find machines really helped me locate the random ones at bars and restaurants. It’s really a scavenger hunt now to find games (even harder to find ones in good shape)

[@Segafishy]

@@KevinCarrington don't really seem to have one for the UK yet, but apparently there is some places in London that I might look into.

[@ray.a7343]

The best pinball machine by far!!!

[@KevinCarrington]

It’s a classic

[@bxdr429]

Great video. Really looking forward to more if this becomes a regular series. If you end doing Twilight Zone, that would be awesome! "Don't touch the door, don't touch the door, don't touch the door...!"

[@KevinCarrington]

I think Twilight Zone will be next! POWERBALLLL

[@EsIstHartmann]

Tina: Hi, I'm talking Tina. Here is your extra ball "extra ball turns into a Ballon and Flys Tina into here face" Tina: laughs This is probably my favorite secret in pinball and laughed for a couple of minutes because I have never seen it before and the machine is so amazing. Best table I bought

[@KevinCarrington]

Talking Tina scared me as a child 😳

[@jeffarab4947]

A awesome machine wow nice review

[@joety1035]

I have a original mortal Kombat . And when you unlock and take the board that the joystick/buttons are on off and flip it over. You can see under a thin coat of black paint,Adams family pinball art on it. I had the chance when I went to where Chicago to visit the old midway/Williams building . It’s Warner brothers now. But I was lucky enough to talk to a man that has worked there since the midway days . And when I ask him how a factory Mortal Kombat had a piece of wood with Adams family on it. He said they didn’t waste anything..

[@KevinCarrington]

Wow this is an amazing story and I had no idea! Think of all the hidden art that is probably in different games

[@will_it_work]

Greatest selling pinball game of the modern era. Some pinball titles in the 30's (like Baffle Ball and Ballyhoo) sold north of 50,000 units.

[@KevinCarrington]

You’re so right! Thanks for correcting me

[@jameswilson4426]

Liked and subscribed, Great production values as always on your uploads :)

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks again!

[@Mo_Ketchups]

Well, what DOES Cousin It say about Angelica in reverse?? Ya left that one out. 🤷‍♂️

[@bellonwheels726]

Fantastic! Stumbled upon your site and immediately suscribed. Capcon's Big Bang Bar might make an interesting video since it has reached almost cult status. Bur whatever you decide to do next, I have no doubt it will be great. Can't wait!

[@KevinCarrington]

Oooo that’s a good one. I played big bang bar a couple of months ago. It was fun

[@slob5041]

These videos are fantastic.

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks more coming!

[@PatrickBateman-r6q]

Who else yelled "FIF-TY-MILL-ION!" when it shows Koi playing at the beginning haha

[@Juancho-2024]

tour the mansion complete. fiffffftyyyyy milllliiiooonnnsss

[@autobotlaserbolt2128]

You should do videos on Earthshaker and Revenge From Mars

[@skyfun999]

Liked and subscribed, great video

[@Urko2005]

Awesome table.

[@Utubereefer]

New subscriber! Awesome video

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

This game has become famous.

[@kevinmarchetti8454]

Nice work Kev

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks homie. See you soon!

[@Frapskillar]

What a wonderful video about one wonderful table! Could you do NBA Fastbreak next?

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks! I love fastbreak!

[@filecore]

Great video, I know it's not the 'best' machine, but it sure is for me and nostalgia. Love it.

[@KevinCarrington]

It has a special place in all of our hearts

[@jaredmorgs]

Farsight had to change all original likenesses of Christopher Lloyd on the game. So not only the backglass but most notably the image of Fester between the flippers. This coined the term "festering the art" when referring to altering any actor's likenesses on a commercial digital pinball machine recreation.

[@KevinCarrington]

I took a look at it again and you’re right! Those two images look so similar though, I’m surprised they got away with it

[@Gortman1]

Williams 1979 flash sold 20000 in the US and 4000 in Europe so it actually sold more.

[@AngelDani7697]

this table made me realize that I'm very lucky to not have epilepsy 😊

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

Fortunately, if you had purchased the table in The Pinball Arcade before they lost the license, you can keep it, even if you upgrade to a new device using the same platform. I'm on my third or fourth Android tablet since they lost the license and it still shows in my purchased tables collection.

[@KevinCarrington]

Woah that’s interesting! I’ll have to borrow someone’s account to play haha

[@bzhmaddog]

I'll always choose any 90s pinball over newer pinballs

[@KevinCarrington]

Can’t go wrong

[@party4keeps28]

For some reason, I remember the chair raising and lowering when I played as a kid, but I've never seen a machine do this as an adult. It's a weird, incorrect memory.

[@TiltingT]

Absolutely awesome video Kevin! Tha ks for the deep dive!

[@KevinCarrington]

Absolutely! More to come

[@MegaFCKforever]

Love the machine, but how is it that this one is the most populair machines if you think about how many pinball arcade machines there is out there

[@jsa2145]

Just discovered your "hystory of..." videos, very interesting !

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks! Glad you like them

[@InfiniteGameReviews]

"Belly manufacturing company"? Surely it's spelled "Bally" and pronounced like you're saying "ball-ey"? EDIT: Okay, I stand corrected. I listened to pronounciation videos and I'm now officially flabbergasted. I was under the impression that the name was English and reflected the pinball balls, but it was inspired from their first game Ballyhoo...so there was an explanation but I've always thought it was "ball-ey"...seemed to make more sense. Well, nitpicking aside, this game made me a true pinball lover. I loved the film, loved the pinball and it's just amazing. Thanks for the history lesson. ;)

[@dennisbraun5747]

Koi Morris at 0:57

[@KevinCarrington]

A legend

[@JMWRainwater]

Great vid

[@KevinCarrington]

Why thank you 😊

[@LeebosPinball]

Great job! Thanks for making the videos.

[@KevinCarrington]

No problem! Glad you liked it

[@webmonkees]

I'm the proud owner of a 'Addams Family Values' . it's a coin drop game that uses pin parts but not a pin. its spooky, a bit cooky.

[@KevinCarrington]

I saw that in my research! It does look silly and cooky.

[@webmonkees]

​@@KevinCarrington a 100% working AFV is.. annoying, But a enticing homebrew platform.

[@alhodge4051]

nicely done

[@KevinCarrington]

Thanks Al 😀

[@Bobbynarde]

Me: Oh my god! Why is this so hard?? “…Many complain about low gameplay depth” Me: LOW GAMEPLAY DEPTH?!!!

[@godblesstheuk2003]

ive had my gold for 20yrs...mint and all originala family member

[@KevinCarrington]

What a beautiful classic

[@Sir-FryDaddy]

Can you please do a video on jersey Jack's pirate of the Caribbean. If you want to play a ce version I have one.

[@SorcererLance]

This video is mildly dated as after Farsight Studios lost the license to this table, Pinball FX got the rights to it and you can get it right now as of this writing

[@rodericmege4549]

Hey, please do Hauted House ! ;-)

[@KevinCarrington]

Haunted……House

[@D0S81]

11:03 whats with the fake number on this. whoevers table this is, the number is very very high res compared to the rest of the image, so i take it fakes are thing.

[@KevinCarrington]

Woah that’s a very astute observation. You have good eyes. Perhaps it was a reprint or an example

[@DaLizMs]

1 day I will own this game.

[@KevinCarrington]

And a beautiful day it will be

[@billymadison8036]

Fave

[@teejay6063]

I didn't realize there was a leaderboard or that you can sign in to play on the digital Pinball Arcade app. I had a good game at 6.3 billion and then looked for a high score leaderboard and saw Tarek Oberdiek has the top score at 84+ billion. Then I found out you can cheat and write code and it all made sense after that. 84 billion my left ass cheek. Mark Miwurdz at 77 billion. Yeah, sure. It's sad greats like that would cheat. Major drop-off after those fake scores to the attainable 20 billion range.

[@enverhaase8562]

I find it somewhat disturbing that most machines shown are third-party altered, i.e. "modded".

[@KevinCarrington]

Some are tasteful some are…not