Sega Tower Ball

A ball climbs a tower 117 inches tall. One bonus zone. Its position shifts every play.

Overview

Tower Ball is a skill-based ticket redemption game from Sega in which players hit a red ball launcher to send a ball up a nearly ten-foot tower, aiming for tiered win zones to earn tickets. The bonus win zone shifts position dynamically between plays, requiring players to calibrate launch strength each round rather than repeat a fixed technique. Its compact footprint and edge-lit cabinet make it a self-contained floor attraction suited to high-traffic redemption environments.

Key Features

Dynamic Bonus Win Zone

The highest-value win zone does not stay in a fixed position — it shifts with every play. Players cannot rely on muscle memory from one game to the next; each launch requires a fresh judgment of the required force to hit the current bonus target. This mechanical variable is built into the game loop, not a setting the operator dials in.

Red Ball Launcher Mechanism

The player's single input is a physical strike on the red ball launcher, which propels the ball up the tower toward the win zones. The entire play sequence — aim, judge power, launch, watch the ball travel the full height of the tower — is visible to anyone standing nearby, producing a clear sightline spectacle from floor level to the top of the 117-inch cabinet.

Tiered Ticket Payout Structure

Every play pays tickets — the win zone the ball lands in determines the payout amount. Standard win zones award a base ticket count; the bonus win zone awards a larger payout. This tiered structure means players receive a reward on every play while maintaining a meaningful skill differential between a standard result and the bonus outcome.

Edge-Lit Cabinet with Vertical Tower Profile

The cabinet stands 297 cm (117 inches) assembled — nearly ten feet tall — with vibrant edge lighting running the height of the unit. The vertical tower profile is visible from across a venue floor, distinguishing the machine from standard-height redemption cabinets in the same room.

Compact Floor Footprint

The assembled base measures 84 cm wide by 140 cm deep (33 in W x 55 in D). The vertical build concentrates the cabinet's visual presence upward rather than outward, leaving the surrounding floor area open and fitting within standard single-unit arcade floor slots.

How It Plays

The player strikes the red ball launcher, sending the ball on a vertical path up the full height of the tower toward a set of win zones — the highest-value zone occupying a position that changed since the last play. From a distance, bystanders see the ball travel nearly ten feet upward inside the illuminated tower before landing in a win zone, with the ticket payout reading out at the base of the cabinet.

Specifications

Why Operators Love It

Dual-Voltage Power Supply

Tower Ball ships with support for both 110V and 220V operation at identical wattage (345W). A single unit can be deployed across North American and international venues without a voltage converter or rewiring — the operator selects the appropriate supply at install.

Ticket on Every Play

The payout structure guarantees a ticket award on each play regardless of whether the player hits the bonus zone. This removes the zero-payout outcome that causes player disputes on some redemption machines, reducing service interruptions at the cabinet.

Single-Player, Single-Footprint Unit

The 33-inch width fits within standard single-unit arcade floor allocations. Operators can place Tower Ball against a wall or in a row without requiring the double-wide floor space that some tall-format machines demand. The narrow base is self-contained — no external signage towers or side panels required.

Straightforward Mechanics Reduce Service Calls

The core play mechanism is a physical ball launcher and a vertical ball path — no complex digital overlays, no multi-stage electronics in the ball-travel path. Sega describes the mechanics as reliable and operator-friendly, meaning fewer moving components to diagnose when a service visit is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is the Tower Ball cabinet when assembled?

Tower Ball assembles to 297 cm (117 inches) — just under ten feet. The base footprint is 84 cm deep by 84 cm wide (55 in D x 33 in W), so ceiling clearance is the primary installation consideration rather than floor area.

What voltage does the Tower Ball run on?

Tower Ball supports both 110V (3.2A) and 220V (1.6A) operation, both at 345 watts. This makes the unit suitable for domestic venues on standard North American supply and for international venues without requiring a step-up or step-down converter.

Does Tower Ball pay tickets on every play?

Yes. The tiered win-zone structure awards tickets on every play — the amount depends on which zone the ball lands in. The bonus win zone pays a higher ticket count, and its position shifts dynamically between plays to maintain the skill challenge across repeat sessions.

What venue types is Tower Ball designed for?

Sega positions Tower Ball for arcades, family entertainment centers (FECs), and bowling venues. Its single-player format and compact base footprint make it suitable for mid-size and large redemption floors alike.

Ideal Placement

Tower Ball is built for family entertainment centers, traditional arcades, and bowling center game rooms where ceiling clearance of 10 feet or more is available. The 33-inch base width fits standard single-unit wall slots, and the vertical tower profile reads clearly in open floor layouts where sightlines extend across the room. Trampoline parks and mini-golf clubhouses with high ceilings and open redemption areas are also well-suited to the cabinet's vertical format.

Shipping & Setup

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Warranty & Support

Your purchase includes a standard manufacturer warranty and access to technical support to ensure long-term performance and uptime.

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