Pinball Wizard

• Release Date: 1984
• Genre: Traditional
• Style: 2D Pinball

Game Description

Hit the virtual tables with Pinball Wizard, a traditional 2D simulation of pinball. The table features all kinds of bells and whistles including double flippers (a pair on each side), various bumpers, high and low switches, and the word "Sagittarian".

Each letter in "Sagittarian" has a small hole through which the ball can travel. When the ball travels through one of the letters' spaces, that letter lights up. When all of the letters have been lit, bonus points are added to the overall score. Also adding points to the score is a series of eight bumpers, four on each side of the table. While the top bumper on each side awards 20 points, the bottom three are worth ten.

When the ball comes in contact with the high switch, the amount of points earned for hitting bumpers increases to 50 and 20 respectively. Once the ball touches the low switch, the bumpers revert to their original points awards. In addition to these, there are other bumpers located around the table that award a flat points rate.

While points are being awarded, the score is updated and shown at the bottom of the screen along with the current high score. The amount of bonus points awarded for lighting up "Sagittarian" is located at the top of the screen. You'll have five balls with which to amass tons of points. When a ball travels through a gutter or the flippers fail to knock it back to the top of the screen, it is lost.

Pinball Wizard also features a speed option. When this option is set at one, the ball travels at a snail's pace; when five is selected, it moves very quickly.