Doctor Who Pinball Machine by Bally (1992) | Retro Arcade Games

The Doctor Who Pinball Machine — officially titled Doctor Who: Time Streams — is a 1992 Bally table built around a real Doctor Who story written specifically for the game. The Master has teamed up with Davros and the Daleks, and it’s up to the Doctor to stop them before time runs out. Sylvester McCoy, the Seventh Doctor and the actor in the role when the game released, recorded original dialogue just for this machine — not archival TV clips.

Designed by Bill Pfutzenreuter and Barry Oursler and released by Midway under the Bally label in September 1992, this Doctor Who pinball machine has a reputation among collectors as one of the deepest rulesets of its era.

$5,999 — Refurbished

Key Features of Doctor Who Pinball Machine

• 7 playable Doctors — each one changes the game’s rules and scoring when selected
• The Time Expander — a rising, multi-level mini-playfield central to the game’s multiball
• Original Sylvester McCoy voice work — recorded specifically for this machine, not reused TV audio
• Escalating Dalek jackpots — from 5,000,000 points up to 50,000,000 for the Emperor Dalek
• Davros boss sequence — knock down a 5-target shield bank to force the final confrontation
• Light-up TARDIS toy and Dalek topper — the first 100 units built even had a topper that turned side to side while speaking
• Video mode — chase the Doctor’s escape sequence for bonus scoring

How the Doctor Who Pinball Machine Plays

Each of the seven Doctors changes what the machine rewards once selected. The First Doctor awards an extra ball into video mode. The Second Doctor gives extra time for combo shots. The Third increases your odds of extra balls. The Fourth makes letter-collect mode easier. The Fifth doubles jet bumper scoring. The Sixth adds a playfield multiplier. The Seventh speeds up your Time Expander shots toward multiball. Collecting all seven in a single ball earns a much bigger bonus than picking them up across a full game — a strategic layer most 1992 tables didn’t attempt.

The Time Expander itself is the mechanical heart of the table. Lock balls into it and it lowers to release them into multiball, then rises again. Hit all three gates on its top level to trigger Dalek jackpots that climb from 5 million points up to 50 million for the Emperor Dalek. Beat the Emperor and Davros is revealed — take down his shield bank for the final showdown.

Specifications of Doctor Who Pinball Machine

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• Every machine is inspected and tested before it ships — Time Expander mechanism included
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Doctor Who Pinball Machine?

It’s a 1992 Bally pinball table based on the Doctor Who TV series, built around an original story where the Doctor faces the Master, Davros, and the Daleks. It features seven playable Doctors, each changing the game’s rules, and a mechanical Time Expander mini-playfield.

Is the voice work real Doctor Who audio?

Yes — Sylvester McCoy, the Seventh Doctor at the time, recorded original dialogue specifically for this pinball machine, along with Terry Molloy as Davros and Brian Miller voicing the Daleks.

How does the Time Expander mechanism work?

It’s a rising, multi-level mini-playfield. Locking balls into it triggers it to lower and release them for multiball, then rise back up. Hitting its gates unlocks escalating Dalek jackpots.

Is this a good pinball machine for beginners?

It’s better suited to players who enjoy strategy — its ruleset is more complex than most machines from the same era, which is part of why it’s grown a strong following among collectors over time.

What condition is this specific machine in?

Refurbished and fully tested before it ships — not sold as-is. Contact us for current cosmetic condition and lead time.

Does it come with a warranty?

Yes. Every machine we sell — including the Doctor Who Pinball Machine — is backed by a warranty and direct support after delivery.

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