"Zig Zag" is a single-player electro-mechanical pinball machine released by Williams Electronic Manufacturing Company in December 1964. Designed by Steve Kordek, with artwork by George Molentin, the game features a boating theme. The playfield includes two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, and a distinctive backbox animation where balls are added when targets are hit. The add-a-ball version of this game is titled "Wing Ding".
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Zig Zag
Quickie Version:
UTAD, preferably along the sides.
Go-to Flipper:
Balanced
Risk Index:
Very High
Full Rules:
Probably the oldest tournament game you’re ever likely to play – in Pittsburgh; I’ve only seen one elsewhere twice in many years. All the things to hit are around the perimeter of the game, so UTAD is pretty much all there is to do anyway. I prefer to shoot the ball up along the sides rather than more in the middle; they’re safer and easier to shoot than the center. Pray for bumper and saucer love. When draining out the sides, try to get “rack ball” rather than the “special when lit” lane; racking all nine balls lights all of the saucers.
via Bob's Guide
