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Houdini (down for maintenance)

THE MACHINE

About Houdini (down for maintenance)

Step into the golden age of magic with American Pinball’s debut masterpiece, Houdini: Master of Mystery. This machine is a stunning tribute to the legendary escape artist, blending turn of the century nostalgia with modern, deep-rule gameplay.

Prepare to be mesmerised by the metamorphosis mechanical trunk, which can swallow balls launched from over 20 inches away, and a literal magic stage featuring animated curtains. The playfield is packed with thematic details, including custom padlock bumper toys, a real wood laser-engraved planchette, and three magnets that ‘magically’ divert your ball.

Why Play It?

Community enthusiasts describe Houdini as a marksman’s game. Its shots are famously tight and rewarding, challenging you to master 10 stage modes, 5 secret missions, and the eerie Séance Multiball. Whether you’re escaping with reversed flippers or navigating a silt movie mode, every game is a high-stakes performance.

Come test your skills and see if you have what it takes to become a Master Magician!

Details

Year

2017

Manufacturer

American Pinball

Club High Score

TBC

Rules

You can find the pinball machine rulesheet at this link:  https://tiltforums.com/t/houdini-rulesheet/3934 

You can find a summary of the pinball machine below:

Main Objectives:

To reach the final Master Magician wizard mode, you must spell H-O-U-D-I-N-I by completing seven core objectives.

> H (Stage Modes): Play 10 illusions (e.g Milkcan Escape), start by hitting the stage curtain.

> O (Magic Modes): Collect 5 film-themed modes started at the scoop.

> U (Magic Shop): Collect 8 mystery awards by spinning the spinner and hitting the jail hole.

> D (Jair Escape): Complete 5 hurry-up shots after spelling E-S-C-A-P-E.

> I (Secret Mission): Complete 5 specific shot combos (pink arrows).

> N (Trunk Multiball): Catapult 3 balls into the trunk and collect 3 jackpots.

> I (Séance Multiball): Spell S-E-A-N-C-E and collect 2 jackpots while magnets move the ball.

Key Mechanics:

> Multipliers: Use the Milkcan Loop to multiply scoring up to 4X.

> Saving the Ball: Outlane drains can be escaped by completing timed target tasks.

> Sacking: Start a stage or movie mode before a multiball to play them at the same time.

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