# Viper

"Viper," released by Stern Electronics in October 1981, is a wide-body pinball machine featuring a solid-state design and digital displays. It includes three flippers, no ramps, and supports multiball play with up to three balls. Designed by Joe Joos Jr. with artwork by Keith Parkinson, only 438 units were produced, making it a rare find.

## Manufacturer
[Stern Electronics](/manufacturers/stern-electronics)

## Production
1981

## Design team
- Design: [Joe Joos Jr.](/people/joe-joos-jr)
- Art: [Keith Parkinson](/people/keith-parkinson)
- Mechanics: [Joe Joos Jr.](/people/joe-joos-jr)

## Ratings
Fun score: 0 (1 ratings)

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