# The X Files

The "X-Files" pinball machine, released by Sega Pinball in 1997, is based on the popular TV series. Designed by Joe Kaminkow and Rob Hurtado, it features a sci-fi theme with elements like Mulder and Scully's investigations. The game includes a dot matrix display, two flippers, two ramps, and a four-ball multiball mode. Unique aspects include a filing cabinet mechanism and the use of thematic sounds and music to enhance the experience.

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

## Production
1997

## Design team
- Mechanics: [Ray Tanzer](/people/ray-tanzer)
- Software: [Lonnie D. Ropp](/people/lonnie-d-ropp)
- Design: [Rob Hurtado](/people/rob-hurtado)
- Art: [Dave Link](/people/dave-link)
- Mechanics: [Joe Balcer](/people/joe-balcer)
- Software: [Orin Day](/people/orin-day)
- Art: [Morgan Weistling](/people/morgan-weistling)
- Software: [Jon Norris](/people/jon-norris)
- Software: [Neil Falconer](/people/neil-falconer)
- Art: [Mark Raneses](/people/mark-raneses)
- Music: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)
- Concept: [Joe Kaminkow](/people/joe-kaminkow)
- Sound: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)

## Ratings
Fun score: 96 (3 ratings)

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