# Starship Troopers

The "Starship Troopers" pinball machine, released by Sega Pinball in 1997, is based on the cult sci-fi movie of the same name. Designed by Joe Balcer and Joe Kaminkow, it features a fast-paced gameplay where players must free six bug-infested planets and capture the Brain Bug. The machine includes several multiball modes, a moving Warrior Bug, and a Brain Bug that pops up from beneath the playfield.

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

## Production
1997

## Design team
- Design: [Joe Balcer](/people/joe-balcer)
- Animation: [Kurt Andersen](/people/kurt-andersen)
- Art: [Morgan Weistling](/people/morgan-weistling)
- Software: [Orin Day](/people/orin-day)
- Software: [Neil Falconer](/people/neil-falconer)
- Design: [Joe Kaminkow](/people/joe-kaminkow)
- Sound: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)
- Music: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)

## Ratings
Fun score: 68 (2 ratings)

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