RollerCoaster Tycoon Pinball Machine by Stern was released in 2002. It is an amusement park -rollercoaster themed game. It is based on the popular RollerCoaster Tycoon CD-ROM game from Infogrames, Inc.
Amusement park theme games have always done exceptionally well in coin-op. RollerCoaster Tycoon Pinball Machine by Stern takes the concept of the amusement park to an entirely new and exciting level. It will not only appeal to the traditional base of coin-op players, but it will generate interest among the millions who have played the PC game.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Pinball Machine is endorsed by A.C.E., the American Coaster Enthusiasts. This 8,500 member association brings together roller coaster riders from all over America and the world through the promotion of coaster riding tours, newsletters, and publicity events.
Game Play:
- The ball is on a ramp as you would as a rider on a roller coaster.
- The playfield has 4 roller coasters:
- “The Flying Ghost”
- “The Flying Turns”
- “The Chicago Loop” – an inverted ramp coaster
- “The Rocket” – a coaster that blasts the ball almost to the playfield glass before sending it on a wild ride around the playfield.
- “Scramble Eggs” spinning ride
- Pop bumper Bumper Cars
- Handyman drop target
- Maintenance Men stand-up target
- Hysterical Dunk the Dummy side attraction
- Information Kiosk that gives out random awards
Toys:
- Dunk the Dummy – a solenoid-actuated troll doll that drops into the “tank” when the lit target is hit