The Empire Strikes Back pinball machine, released by A. Hankin & Co. in 1980, is a rare widebody game themed around the popular Star Wars film. This machine stands out as the first Star Wars pinball ever produced, with only 350 units made. Its design, by David Hankin, incorporates an innovative "infinity backglass" feature, which uses mirrored film to create a visually striking depth effect on the backboard. The playfield design combines elements from other popular pinball games of the era, resembling Firepower in its upper half and Space Invaders in the lower half, while employing a unique mix of targets, bumpers, and kick-out holes.
