Robot (Zaccaria 1985)

Zaccaria's 1985 Robot is a table that is quite simple, but VERY addicting.  Your main goal on Robot, is to defeat the Robot.  In order to defeat him, you have to launch the ball across The Robot Bridge, that will activate 5 robot minions.  Knocking these minion down three times, will defeat the Robot of Zaccaria.  There is nothing quite like hitting that Rainbow Bridge shot.  The multiplier is also very unique, with its three standup square targets.  Hitting them does not drop them, but does black out a light.  Knocking out all three lights will advance your multiplier.  Directly across from the targets is a somewhat hidden slingshot that will help you knock these lights out. 

Up top, you have three lanes along with three lights.  Completing these three lanes on one ball, will activate the outlane saves.  I recommend trying to get these save activated quickly, because the outlanes can be deadly on this table.  Your yellow drop targets on the right, will bank you point big points on the Orange Special target.  Plus, after a few target drops, the Robot will congratulate you with a "nice shot."  As with all Zaccaria tables, the last ball will collect you bonus time for the final ball.  There are a few more shots I'm leaving out, but trust me, you will have a blast with this table. 

Now for this table itself.  Wylte did absolutely one of the best jobs of recreating a table that I have played yet on my cab.  Robot has been floating around for a while, but was always in rough shape, and needed a big overhaul.  Until then, I was playing the Zaccaria release on steam, which was fine, but when you would watch a video of the real table and then compare to the steam version, it was light year behind. 

With Wytle release, you  will feel like your playing the real deal.  Go ahead.  Play four or five games.  Get a good feel for the game, understand the rules and shots, and then play the sixth game full tilt.  After playing that sixth game, go on youtube and watch a gameplay video of the real machine, and you will swear you are watching yourself play.  It's truly remarkable what he was able to pull off on this one, and deserves to be in everyone's rotation.   His Robot table has dethroned the steam  Zaccaria robot table from my cab, and my only hope is that he tackles more Zaccaria tables. 

Easily 5 stars.  A must have.  Great job to all those involved, especially Wylte.               

@Wylte and team - thank you so much for sharing this masterpiece!  Although I have not seen the physical pin in the wild, this is one of a handful of tables on my cab that continue to draw me back again and again.  I have played many enjoyable hours on the previous release (v1.2.2) and this new release (v1.3) feels even more compelling and "physical" in its presentation.  It is simply amazing the level of realism this table provides, and is a showpiece of what is possible with VPIN.

I adore this table and now must return to Challenge.  The.  Robot.  From.  Zaccaria!

Caveat Lector - be warned in the spirit of teaching a mortal enemy to play chess, for you will be consumed and think of nothing else.  Nothing.  You have been warned...

Very best and bravo!

-Dylan

Bravo, I don't know what I am doing yet but it sure is good fun finding out. The table plays amazing and the physics and sounds/SSF are awesome!! Right into my favorites, thanks to all involved.

This table is sensational! At first it was a little bit frustrating but after a bit of time I really got into it. The objectives are very compelling and the robot really talks to you! I recommend that you Challenge. The Robot. From Zaccaria. Thanks for the great table!

@Wylte is a titan of industry here, as well as, all the others that worked on Robot. Talent is off the charts.

This game is very well manicured. The attention to detail is laudable and it plays very very well.

Once again, I could FEEL the weight of the ball and the flippers responded in kind. I'm seeing a pattern here. Physics are tremendous.  The graphics, sounds and playability are also fantastic.  I couldn't stop playing it this morning, mostly in a stupor of how well it worked. Super enjoyable and I'll be coming back to it for a game, regularly.

Thank you.

Great table, white very nice physics. Just a lot of fun to play! 

Thanks Wylte for this amazing, cool table from Zaccaria! I had never heard of this, but I loveee the art style and color scheme. It's very unique! And the play field layout is so different. I've never seen anything like that rainbow bridge, and boy is it satisfying when you swing it up the scoop successfully onto the bridge. Then let the robot battle begin!

Also I really wanted to comment on your new update, it's fantastic! Made an already great table, almost perfect. I think it's about as good as it could get for now, besides VPE maybe in the future 😉.

I love all of your work you do Wylte, your a boon to this community! And Apophis and VPW, I know you all help each other out. It's better for everyone when people can get along and collaborate together! That's why this community is so great, even after all of the VPinball shutdown drama.

Excited to see what you make next 👍.

Love it. It is colourful, it's quirky and it plays very well.

Great job Wylte and team!

Thank you for the hard work.

Holy smokes Wylte, this is phenomenal! You are a master. Thanks for this gift!

Thanks a lot for sharing your mod, it's really great to play now!
Great table choice also. It is appreciated!

(Any chance for a mod of Zaccaria Pinball Champ 82 in the future? It is such a great table too.)

What a beauty and fun machine.

Great concept with the 5 robots coming "up" once you make that ramp...lots of fun.

Big Thanks! 👍

Question: would it be possible to add a 5-ball nvram to the download?

I tried to change it myself, dip4 and setting#20 but it stays on 3 balls so if you have a nv for 5 would be appreciated, thanks!

Awesome table!  This is a blast to play.  Thanks for the update. I was just able to beat the high score.

I am totally grabbing this right now! Saw PinStratsDan playing it the other night, and have been having sort of a panic attack waiting to get my hands on it...Looks Great!

Excellent !!!  

merci

As an ALP owner I have a soft spot for Zaccaria tables, and this is a fantastic release!
Has a wonderful feel to it and looks/sounds brill - big upgrade versus the ALP / Bitpixel version
Really fun table with that awesome Zaccaria art style (wonderfully recreated) 
Thanks very much to all for the hard work in bringing this to fruition!

 

Thanks @Wylte this looks fantastic! Thanks all.

5 stars. Well deserved. It‘s a beautiful, interesting table and plays so nice. Had a lot if fun testing it. Thanks for the mention. Proud to be a (tiny) part of VPW. 

Dude what a unique gorgeous table. straight out of a sci-fi movie. likee that ramp is so differente. looks like its levetating. and that pink. wow! and then the artwork on this. everythign super cool. Thank you!

great and realistic physics

images and sounds are beautiful

thanks to every one involved !