File Name: Indiana Jones, The Pinball Adventure (Williams, 1993) (Color DMD, SSF, 3 Monitor Setup, FizX 3.3)
File Submitter: GeorgeH
File Submitted: 01 Apr 2025
File Category: Future Pinball
Author(s): GLXB, Highlnder00, Slamt1lt, Gimli, GeorgeHManufacturer: Williams
Year: 1993
Permission to MOD?: No
Note: I had to create a split zip file to keep the required file sizes under 100MB. To unzip this table, you must download all four zip files from the provided link. After downloading, unzip each of the four files. Then, save the extracted files ("Indiana Jones, The Pinball Adventure v2025.zip.001", "Indiana Jones, The Pinball Adventure v2025.zip.002", "Indiana Jones, The Pinball Adventure v2025.zip.003"", and "Indiana Jones, The Pinball Adventure v2025.zip.004") into the same folder, if you haven’t already done so. Then, extract "Indiana Jones, The Pinball Adventure v2025.zip.001" with your zip program (7Zip will work), and a folder named "Indiana Jones, The Pinball Adventure v2025" will be created, containing the necessary files for this table.
Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure is a wide-body pinball machine designed by Mark Ritchie and released by Williams in 1993. It is based on the first three Indiana Jones films: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and The Last Crusade. The playfield features rectangular light inserts for 12 modes, with four modes representing each movie. Additionally, there is one video mode corresponding to each film. The bottom row of lights represents modes for Raiders of the Lost Ark, while the top row corresponds to The Last Crusade. The kicker, located beneath the biplane, allows players to lock three balls for multiball. There are 3 additional multiball modes. The game's goal is to complete the 12 modes and start the wizzard mode, where you score one billion points. Actor John Rhys-Davies (reprising his role as Sallah) recorded some new voice quotes for the game. What truly sets this game apart is how thoughtfully designed and enjoyable all the modes are to play.
About five years ago, Gimli and I modified the Future Pinball (FP) version of this table. The first-ever use of the miniplayfield option in BAM was on his Ultimatum 3 version. Gimli incorporated the miniplayfield option in several areas, most notably to enable the Path of Adventure (POA) to tilt when using the flippers. In previous FP versions of the table, the POA was static and unmoving. Gimli's tilting POA worked flawlessly. Although I added new textures to the plastics at the time, I couldn’t locate any other textures, so they remained unchanged. As a result, the textures for the POA and right ramp were quite dark, and the playfield was of marginal quality.
When I decided to update this table, I searched for better graphics but initially had little success. However, I eventually came across Bigus1's VPX version of the table, which features a beautiful playfield texture of outstanding quality. Bigus1 graciously allowed me to use his playfield texture; as well as, any other textures from his table that I needed. Thank you, Bigus1!
Gimli had previously added several animations to the table that everyone liked so I left them intact. He also added what he calls his "True Multiplayer" feature. This feature provides true multiplayer functionality, saving each player's game and restoring it on their next turn. Although he used most of the available save registers, I discovered an unused nvS register, which allowed me to add one tweaker. I chose to implement a game tweaker, the most versatile of the three tweakers that Gimli and I have developed.
Video Overview of the Table
In addition to the new textures and game tweaker, I added FizX, Surround Sound Feedback (SSF), and a color DMD. I also reworked the problematic right ramp for smoother performance and revamped all the lighting with new shadow maps and spotlights. Two versions of the cabinet are switchable (see the instruction PDF file for more information).
Gimli’s original menu system, though effective, combined certain options to minimize the number of save registers needed. For example, the balls-per-game option was combined with an easy play mode. With the addition of the game tweaker, I could save 28 parameters to a single save register. This allowed me to split the combined options into separate choices. I also added several new parameters and 13 audio controls for sound and music, similar to those I’ve implemented in other tables.
Gimli’s original menu system for saving games is still included. It is explained in the instruction PDF file accompanying the download and also displays a list of high scores.
Video Demonstrating the 3 Menu Systems
I’ve done my best to optimize the playing experience for both desktop PCs and pinball cabinets. As part of this effort, I included three versions of the table in the download:
1. Main Version – Suitable for desktops, cabinets with two monitors, and virtual reality headsets.
2. Three-Monitor Version – Designed for cabinets with three monitor displays. This version removes the speaker panel from the backbox and it works with DMDExt.
3. Rotated Display Version – For desktop PCs with a single monitor that can rotate to an upright (portrait) orientation.
Make sure to refer to the instruction PDF file included in the download for setup guidance.
I prefer to play the rotated display version on my desktop PC because it fills about 90% of the monitor’s available space. In comparison, the Full Table 2 view in Future Pinball only occupies about 50% of the screen, excluding the HUD (which isn’t necessary for the rotated display version). The rotated display offers a more immersive and engaging gameplay experience.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to MadMrMax for assisting with testing and providing some custom fonts he created. Also, enhancing the visual appearance of this table would not have been possible without Bigus1's textures. Thanks again, Bigus1!
I aim to improve Future Pinball gameplay for everyone. I believe the color DMDs I’ve been adding to my table mods greatly enhance the gaming experience. There have been times when I struggled to discern what the DMD was displaying until I added color. Unfortunately, cabinets using DMDExt cannot display the color. I’ve submitted a DMDExt feature request to address this issue on the following website. This change would allow cabinet users to expand the color palette used on all tables. If you’d like to help, please post comments supporting this change on the linked page. Creating a login ID takes only a few minutes.
https://github.com/f...ions/issues/520
—George
Table Developers
GLXB, Highlnder00, Slamt1lt, Gimli, GeorgeH
Valued Contributors
On this version: Bigus1 textures, MadMrMax for helping test the table and providing fonts that he created. Thanks to Popotte for creating the code to pause the ball when performing the stable save.
On Gimli's versions: Starac, Umpa, and Skinooe for testing and physics, Miownkhan for custom balls, Wecoc for Array Template that permits True Multiplayer tracking, Gin for help with Tank Chase DMD fonts
On GLXB's version: Pinbalt, Highrise, LordHiryu, Wtiger, Magnox, and Toxie
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