Rescue 911

Rescue 911 was released by Gottlieb in 1994, directly inspired by the popular CBS television series of the same name hosted by William Shatner that aired from 1989 to 1996. The pinball machine effectively captured the show's emergency response theme, making it a notable example of media tie-in pinball designs during the DMD era.

The machine's playfield design incorporated various emergency response scenarios, featuring elements like ambulances, fire trucks, and rescue helicopters. The game utilized a 192x64 dot matrix display to show emergency animations and mission objectives, while the audio system played sirens, dispatch calls, and voice clips that enhanced the urgent atmosphere of emergency response scenarios.

Gameplay centered around responding to various emergency situations, with players completing rescue missions and emergency calls to advance through the game's progression system. Notable features included a rotating rescue helicopter toy, multiple ramps representing different emergency scenarios, and a multi-ball mode called 'Mass Casualty' that challenged players to handle multiple simultaneous emergencies.

While not among Gottlieb's highest-production machines of the era, Rescue 911 represented an important piece of 1990s pinball design, successfully translating a popular television format into an engaging pinball experience. The machine has maintained a dedicated following among collectors, particularly appreciated for its unique theme and well-integrated emergency response gameplay elements.