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IPDB.org page for [http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1316 Joust] | IPDB.org page for [http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1316 Joust] | ||
| − | Notable Features: Sound (Type 2) / Drop Targets: Two 3-banks each side for a total of Four / Double in-line Drop Targets: One per side for a total of Two | + | Notable Features: Sound (Type 2) / Drop Targets: Two 3-banks each side for a total of Four / Double in-line Drop Targets: One per side for a total of Two / A maximum of two players per game |
| − | * No Backbox or Backglass, | + | * No Backbox or Backglass, a normal System 7 Board set is located in the plinth of the game |
| + | * Score displays face the player and are located on their ball arch. | ||
* Head-to-Head Pinball with players on opposite sides of the playfield, players control the flippers on their side only | * Head-to-Head Pinball with players on opposite sides of the playfield, players control the flippers on their side only | ||
| − | * | + | * Spinner 'gates' between sides lets a ball pass through to the other player |
| + | * Player will attempt to control the balls keeping them on their side of the playfield for maximum scoring | ||
| + | * Players each get 30 seconds of unlimited multiball play, one normal balls per game have drained. | ||
* It is possible to start a one player game, with the MPU controlling the opposing 'player'. But this is less enjoyable. | * It is possible to start a one player game, with the MPU controlling the opposing 'player'. But this is less enjoyable. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:55, 14 May 2011
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| Manufacturer | System | Year | Model | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams | System 7 | Apr 1983 | 519 | 402 |
IPDB.org page for Joust
Notable Features: Sound (Type 2) / Drop Targets: Two 3-banks each side for a total of Four / Double in-line Drop Targets: One per side for a total of Two / A maximum of two players per game
- No Backbox or Backglass, a normal System 7 Board set is located in the plinth of the game
- Score displays face the player and are located on their ball arch.
- Head-to-Head Pinball with players on opposite sides of the playfield, players control the flippers on their side only
- Spinner 'gates' between sides lets a ball pass through to the other player
- Player will attempt to control the balls keeping them on their side of the playfield for maximum scoring
- Players each get 30 seconds of unlimited multiball play, one normal balls per game have drained.
- It is possible to start a one player game, with the MPU controlling the opposing 'player'. But this is less enjoyable.
Joust Playing Tips and Rule Sheet
1 System 3-7 Specific Issues
See Williams_System_3_-_7#Problems_and_Fixes
2 Game-Specific Issues
Click on the links to learn about the more complex problems that this era of games faces.
Return to Williams_System_3_-_7#Games page.