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King Kong

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A rare Data East pinball machine featuring King Kong atop Chicago’s Sears Tower.

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About this game

King Kong is a pinball-themed action and arcade game centered on the titular giant ape wreaking havoc atop Chicago’s Sears Tower. The machine was designed by Data East and was reportedly limited by licensing issues.

Only nine finished tables are known to have been made, making this one of the rarest pinball machines. The title is listed for Atari 2600 and Future Pinball, with Data East Pinball and Tigervision associated as developers and publishers.