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US 5,707,059 AGranted
Pinball game having novice play mode
AssigneeWilliams Electronics Games, Inc.
InventorsDwight Sullivan, Kenneth Fedesna
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Abstract
A pinball game is provided with a control system which enables a game player to choose between a novice mode of play and a normal mode of play. In novice mode, game play proceeds for a predetermined time, regardless of the number of game balls played and selected game features, such as the tilt sensor, may be disabled. Game bonuses and free games may be made unavailable in novice mode to encourage experienced players to play in normal mode.
Claims9
A pinball game comprising
- a) an inclined playfield having a plurality of game features and supporting a rolling game ball thereon,
- b) processor means for controlling the function of said game including means for permitting game play in one of two player selectable modes:
- (i) normal mode wherein the duration of game play is determined as a function of the number of balls played;
- (ii) novice mode wherein the duration of game play is determined as a function of time;
- c) player operated switch means for permitting the player selection of the mode of play at the beginning of each game.
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