Goodbye, Getaway

Shop Notes

Talk about the perfect Christmas present! From the brand-new playfield and plastics to the clearcoated, bright cabinet, this Getaway is a great example of a perennially popular game. And now it’s going to be a surprise for someone on Friday. Merry Christmas indeed.

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Williams came out with this game in 1992, and produced more than 13,200 units. (IPDB)

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The game is, of course, a revamped version of Williams’ 1986 High Speed. Faster and better-looking!

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This is a quick-paced game with a great theme that appeals to pinball diehards and newcomers alike.

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The cabinet had managed to escape any fade, so we clearcoated it, to preserve that color as long as possible.

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We put a brand-new playfield into this game, too.

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That’s a new plastic set in there, too, along with Super Bands, color-coded post rubbers, and more custom touches throughout.

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We’ve checked all the mechanics in this game, too. Everything works 100%.

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You can almost hear the pulse-quickening beats of “La Grange” if you stare at the translite long enough.

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We installed full LEDs in the game: insert, GI, and flashers.

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Those LEDs burn cooler, and last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. And they look great!

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Check out the glow around the Supercharger, one of the best features of this game.

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The end!