# Independence Day

The "Independence Day" pinball machine, released by Sega in July 1996, is themed after the blockbuster movie and features a combination of sci-fi and action elements. Designed by Rob Hurtado, with artwork by Jeff Busch, the machine includes three flippers, three ramps, and four multiball modes, including the unique Alien Head and Area 51 multiballs.

## Manufacturer
[Sega Pinball Inc. (US)](/manufacturers/sega-pinball-inc-us)

## Production
1996

## Design team
- Design: [Rob Hurtado](/people/rob-hurtado)
- Art: [Jeff Busch](/people/jeff-busch)
- Software: [Orin Day](/people/orin-day)
- Mechanics: [Rob Hurtado](/people/rob-hurtado)
- Animation: [Kurt Andersen](/people/kurt-andersen)
- Software: [Neil Falconer](/people/neil-falconer)
- Animation: [Mark Raneses](/people/mark-raneses)
- Sound: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)
- Music: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)
- Art: [Mark Raneses](/people/mark-raneses)

## Ratings
Fun score: 86 (26 ratings)

## Related
- [The X Files](/games/pinball/the-x-files)
- [Mary Shelley's Frankenstein](/games/pinball/mary-shelleys-frankenstein)
- [The Lost World Jurassic Park](/games/pinball/the-lost-world-jurassic-park)
- [Apollo 13](/games/pinball/apollo-13)
- [Baywatch](/games/pinball/baywatch)
- [Batman Forever](/games/pinball/batman-forever)
- [Space Jam](/games/pinball/space-jam)
- [Starship Troopers](/games/pinball/starship-troopers)

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