The Internet Pinball Database Presents

Nitro Ground Shaker


Quick Search ] [ Advanced Search ] [ Game Lists ] [ Archives ] [ Pinball Glossary ] [ Playing Skills ] [ FAQ ] [ Settings ]

Nitro Ground Shaker / IPD No. 1682 / January, 1980 / 4 Players
 
[ Submit Changes ]
Average Fun Rating: [ 8 stars - Click for comments ]    7.8/10  (43 ratings/32 comments)        [ Add Your Rating! ]
Manufacturer: Bally Manufacturing Corporation (1931-1983) [Trade Name: Bally]
Project Date: May 12, 1978
Date Of Manufacture: January, 1980
Model Number: 1154-E
MPU: Bally MPU AS-2518-35
Type: Solid State Electronic (SS) [?]
Production: 7,950 units   (confirmed)
Serial Number Database:View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net)  (External site)
Theme: Sports - Auto Racing
Notable Features: Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (3), Kick-out holes (2), 4-bank drop targets (1), Spinning target (1).
Design by: George Christian
Art by: Dave Christensen
Notes: The manufacturer's flyer and manual refer to this game only as "Ground Shaker" while the backglass prominently includes the word "Nitro".
Photos in: Pinball Machines (Eiden-Lukas)External Link, page 130
The Complete Pinball BookExternal Link, page 178
The Pinball Compendium 1970-1981External Link, page 172
Encyclopedia of Pinball Volume 2External Link, page 249
Mike Pacak's Pinball Flyer Reference Book G-R
Pinball The Lure of the Silverball, page 74
Owners List URL:http://www.pinballowners.com/owners/1682  (External site)
Easter Eggs:Available at Cows and Easter Eggs  (External site)
Documentation: 2 MB PDF English Manual [Bally Mfg. Corp.]
Images:
(click to zoom)
Image # 4078: Nitro Ground Shaker Flyer, Front
Flyer, Front

857x1152
 
Image # 4079: Nitro Ground Shaker Flyer, Back
Flyer, Back

859x1151
 
Image # 9024: Nitro Ground Shaker Cabinet - Front View
Cabinet - Front View

1024x1365
[Vic Camp]
Image # 9025: Nitro Ground Shaker Backbox - Right
Backbox - Right

714x768
[Vic Camp]
Image # 9026: Nitro Ground Shaker Playfield
Playfield

1024x1365
[Vic Camp]
Image # 9027: Nitro Ground Shaker Cabinet - Right
Cabinet - Right

1024x680
[Vic Camp]
Image # 10882: Nitro Ground Shaker Backglass
Backglass

400x368
[Bruno Durand]
Image # 13490: Nitro Ground Shaker Backglass - Detail
Backglass - Detail

400x300
[Bruno Durand]
Image # 20940: Nitro Ground Shaker Backglass
Backglass

1024x924
[Michael Fitch]
Image # 20941: Nitro Ground Shaker Backglass - Reverse
Backglass - Reverse

1024x922
[Michael Fitch]
Image # 21228: Nitro Ground Shaker Playfield
Playfield

1024x768
 
Image # 21229: Nitro Ground Shaker Cabinet - Left
Cabinet - Left

686x834
 
Image # 21230: Nitro Ground Shaker Cabinet - Full View
Cabinet - Full View

630x986
 
Image # 35665: Nitro Ground Shaker Illuminated Backglass
Illuminated Backglass

1024x760
 
Image # 37007: Nitro Ground Shaker Illuminated Backglass 
(This game has a plastic composite playfield.)
Illuminated Backglass*

828x768
[Gavin Miller]
Image # 37008: Nitro Ground Shaker Illuminated Backglass - Detail 
(This game has a plastic composite playfield.)
Illuminated Backglass - Detail*

1024x1365
[Gavin Miller]
Image # 37009: Nitro Ground Shaker Plastic Playfield - Detail 
(This game has a plastic composite playfield.)
Plastic Playfield - Detail*

1024x768
[Gavin Miller]
Image # 37010: Nitro Ground Shaker Plastic Playfield - Detail 
(This game has a plastic composite playfield.)
Plastic Playfield - Detail*

1024x768
[Gavin Miller]
Image # 37011: Nitro Ground Shaker Plastic Playfield - Detail 
(This game has a plastic composite playfield.)
Plastic Playfield - Detail*

1024x1313
[Gavin Miller]
Image # 37012: Nitro Ground Shaker Cabinet - Front 
(This game has a plastic composite playfield.)
Cabinet - Front*

872x768
[Gavin Miller]
Image # 37013: Nitro Ground Shaker Cabinet - Left 
(This game has a plastic composite playfield.)
Cabinet - Left*

846x768
[Gavin Miller]
Image # 40559: Nitro Ground Shaker Kick-out Hole Values
Kick-out Hole Values

1024x673
 
Image # 40560: Nitro Ground Shaker Bonus Ladder Values
Bonus Ladder Values

1024x673
 
Image # 40561: Nitro Ground Shaker Bonus Ladder Car Detail
Bonus Ladder Car Detail

1024x1070
 
Image # 40562: Nitro Ground Shaker Outhole Car Detail
Outhole Car Detail

1024x443
 
Image # 48584: Nitro Ground Shaker Backglass
Backglass

1024x935
[Jean-Pierre Renault]
Image # 48585: Nitro Ground Shaker Cabinet - Front View
Cabinet - Front View

795x1600
[Jean-Pierre Renault]
Image # 51019: Nitro Ground Shaker Blank Playfield
Blank Playfield

924x1732
[Mark Clayton]
Image # 51020: Nitro Ground Shaker Upper Blank Playfield
Upper Blank Playfield

1152x784
[Mark Clayton]
Image # 51021: Nitro Ground Shaker Middle Blank Playfield
Middle Blank Playfield

1162x798
[Mark Clayton]
Image # 51022: Nitro Ground Shaker Middle Blank Playfield
Middle Blank Playfield

1170x798
[Mark Clayton]
Image # 51023: Nitro Ground Shaker Lower Blank Playfield
Lower Blank Playfield

1158x776
[Mark Clayton]
 

[ Support the IPDB ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ About Us ]
All copyrighted and trademarked Gottlieb® material licensed from Gottlieb Development LLC.
Copyrighted and trademarked material from Planetary Pinball Supply, Inc® used with permission.
All photographs licensed from original photographers, who retain their copyright. Do not use without permission!
Site design, phrasing, and other local content copyright 2004-2024 by The Internet Pinball Database™.
Where appropriate, other trademarks & copyrights remain property of their owners.
[ Database Change Log ]

ipdb.org hosted at pair.com

 
blank line