
When loaded with the ball, they swivel back and forth and fire when the trigger is pressed, used in some modes.


The game is considered one of Steve Ritchie's hardest tables, with demanding shots and dangerous outlanes to punish careless players. For added appeal, the playfield features two rotating phaser cannons that shoot pinballs at various targets. Truly skilled players will be able to advance in rank, and ultimately reach the Final Frontier. Other experiences include holodeck simulations, trips to the Neutral Zone, and chances to collect rare artifacts.

True to the series, the player and the crew travel the galaxy and have various encounters, such as a time rift, a visit from Q, encounters with the Ferengi, Romulans, and Cardassians, and an attack by the Borg. The pinball casts the player as a newly-arriving Ensign on the USS Enterprise. It is the third arcade pinball game based on the Star Trek franchise, and was based on the television series. Star Trek: The Next Generation is a 1993 Pinball machine, designed by Steve Ritchie with artwork by Greg Freres, and released by Williams Electronics.

Picard: "All hands, prepare for multi-ball!"
