[Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept
Hi, With the Blindfold Pinball just announced, I have a question. I've never played pinball in an accessible way. I only remember continually pressing a button at a game in a store or mall, my sister urgently commanding "Push push push!" I think it was Pinball back in the 70's/early 80's. I think I kind of understand that it involves pushing balls that roll into areas of the machine that causes different actions, gives points and abilities. But I'm wondering if I should know anything more? Thanks for any input, Sharon H. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept
All you need to know is in the instructions that come with the game, in the "help" section. A pinball machine is a long rectangular machine with the flippers at the bottom, nearest you. You launch the ball up toward the top of the machine with a spring loaded plunger. Gravity takes over. As the ball rolls down toward you, it hits switches and bumpers, some of which earn you points. When the ball gets within range of the flippers, you can tell by the sounds where it is. You hit the flipper, which shoots the ball back up toward the top, and it begins falling again. The longer you can keep the ball rolling and bouncing off bumpers and hitting switches, the more points you rack up. However, between the flipper on the left side and the flipper on the right side, there is an exit hole. If the ball falls into this hole, that is the end of your first ball. You start with 3 balls, and will earn an extra ball if you score 5,000 or more points. That's basically how the game is played. Although it sounds easy, it is not, but it's a heck of a lot of fun. I highly suggest that you buy the in-app purchases for this game. They are really worth the expense. Thanks, Marty, for a heck of a fun game for our iDevices!! If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! -Original Message- From: Sharon Hooley Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 10:41 PM To: gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept Hi, With the Blindfold Pinball just announced, I have a question. I've never played pinball in an accessible way. I only remember continually pressing a button at a game in a store or mall, my sister urgently commanding "Push push push!" I think it was Pinball back in the 70's/early 80's. I think I kind of understand that it involves pushing balls that roll into areas of the machine that causes different actions, gives points and abilities. But I'm wondering if I should know anything more? Thanks for any input, Sharon H. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept
Hi Sharren. The way pinball works is you have a table that inclines away from you. At the bottom end towards you is the drain, ie, the place where your ball will go if you don't flip it away, a little like the goal in air hockey. Either side of the drain are two flippers, which are small flat peaces of metal or plastic that flick upwards, and can bounce a ball up the table, (though it'll inevitably roll down). The table itself is full of mechanical apparatus all designed to change how the ball moves and get score. There are pads your ball can roll over to create more score, bumpers to bounce off, spinners that spinn around when your ball hits them, parts of the table that might lower in order to give you access to higher scoring areas etc. The object is to bounce your ball around, making sure it doesn't go down the drain and scoring as much as possible. The esp pinball games for the pc from draconis are a wonderful simulation of pinball and also have great explanations of all the things you can find on tables, as well as some very funny challenges, I'd highly recommend them. I've not played the blindfold version for Ios, though I do intend to, sinse pinball (when you can hear what is happening and track where the ball is going as in the esp games), is a huge amount of fun. hth. Dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept
Can you still buy the ESP Pinball games? I thought that the company went out of business. Thanks, Ari > On Apr 13, 2016, at 1:00 AM, dark wrote: > > Hi Sharren. > > The way pinball works is you have a table that inclines away from you. At the > bottom end towards you is the drain, ie, the place where your ball will go if > you don't flip it away, a little like the goal in air hockey. Either side of > the drain are two flippers, which are small flat peaces of metal or plastic > that flick upwards, and can bounce a ball up the table, (though it'll > inevitably roll down). > > The table itself is full of mechanical apparatus all designed to change how > the ball moves and get score. There are pads your ball can roll over to > create more score, bumpers to bounce off, spinners that spinn around when > your ball hits them, parts of the table that might lower in order to give you > access to higher scoring areas etc. The object is to bounce your ball around, > making sure it doesn't go down the drain and scoring as much as possible. > > The esp pinball games for the pc from draconis are a wonderful simulation of > pinball and also have great explanations of all the things you can find on > tables, as well as some very funny challenges, I'd highly recommend them. > > I've not played the blindfold version for Ios, though I do intend to, sinse > pinball (when you can hear what is happening and track where the ball is > going as in the esp games), is a huge amount of fun. > > hth. > > Dark. > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept
Englishrider, Yes, you can still buy ESP Pinball: ESP Pinball Classic for Windows Hear Demo Download Buy Now $29.95 ESP Pinball Classic Since the first pinball game was introduced in 1947, people the world over have had an obsession with making a little silver ball jump all over a table, hitting targets and flying up ramps along the way. Pinball has been one of those true classic arcade games with ongoing appeal to generations old and young. While the pinball tables themselves have wildly varied themes, the object remains the same-score mega points by propelling a steel ball around an electronic and mechanical obstacle course, bouncing it off bumpers, flippers, targets, switches, and gizmos at blazing speeds! Each theme has it's own obstacles and objectives, sound effects and ambience, and scoring system. ESP Pinball Classic comes with six completely differently themed tables! . Heist - Shine up your .38 Special and get ready for a heist! Whether it's diamonds, cold hard cash, or expensive cars this table rakes in the big bucks! Great sound effects and lots of bonus jobs on the side! . Haunted House - Take a stroll through a graveyard to the old haunted mansion on the hill. Think you're brave enough to spend a night there? It'll take more than nerves of steel to rack up every last ghoulish point this table has to offer! Complete with spooky music and plenty of cobwebs! . Safari - Welcome to the jungle.. now, go home! That is if you can make it home! Explore the thick underbrush and jungle ambience while hunting wild animals and escaping quicksand. If you've got a sharp aim and don't mind mosquitoes the size of Jersey, take an adventure in the wilderness with Busher Bob! . Soccer Star - Take to the stadium field and don't forget your cleats! It's man against machine on the green in this 'goal'-oriented theme. Each round is timed and it's either your goal or theirs! Score for points, more time, and to win! Gatorade not included! . Wild West - Trade in your pinball for a six-shooter and bullets and take down the town's sheriff while escaping the law for horse thieving. And, after you're done taking out the law, stop in the saloon for an ice cold beer or brawl with the locals. . Pac Man - Gobble up points, avoid ghosties, and turn the tables on 'em with mega power-ups in this pinball rendition of the classic game Pac Man.** . Great Ambient Sound Effects . Two Modes of Play: Classic and Accessible . Two difficulty levels: Normal and Insane . Fast-Action Game Play . Cool Music What's New in Version 1.8.0 . Support for Windows Vista http://dracoent.com/Windows/ESPPinballClassic - Original Message - From: To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 12:59 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept Can you still buy the ESP Pinball games? I thought that the company went out of business. Thanks, Ari On Apr 13, 2016, at 1:00 AM, dark wrote: Hi Sharren. The way pinball works is you have a table that inclines away from you. At the bottom end towards you is the drain, ie, the place where your ball will go if you don't flip it away, a little like the goal in air hockey. Either side of the drain are two flippers, which are small flat peaces of metal or plastic that flick upwards, and can bounce a ball up the table, (though it'll inevitably roll down). The table itself is full of mechanical apparatus all designed to change how the ball moves and get score. There are pads your ball can roll over to create more score, bumpers to bounce off, spinners that spinn around when your ball hits them, parts of the table that might lower in order to give you access to higher scoring areas etc. The object is to bounce your ball around, making sure it doesn't go down the drain and scoring as much as possible. The esp pinball games for the pc from draconis are a wonderful simulation of pinball and also have great explanations of all the things you can find on tables, as well as some very funny challenges, I'd highly recommend them. I've not played the blindfold version for Ios, though I do intend to, sinse pinball (when you can hear what is happening and track where the ball is going as in the esp games), is a huge amount of fun. hth. Dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-ma
Re: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept
Where did you hear that the company went out of business? If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! -Original Message- From: englishride...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:59 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept Can you still buy the ESP Pinball games? I thought that the company went out of business. Thanks, Ari On Apr 13, 2016, at 1:00 AM, dark wrote: Hi Sharren. The way pinball works is you have a table that inclines away from you. At the bottom end towards you is the drain, ie, the place where your ball will go if you don't flip it away, a little like the goal in air hockey. Either side of the drain are two flippers, which are small flat peaces of metal or plastic that flick upwards, and can bounce a ball up the table, (though it'll inevitably roll down). The table itself is full of mechanical apparatus all designed to change how the ball moves and get score. There are pads your ball can roll over to create more score, bumpers to bounce off, spinners that spinn around when your ball hits them, parts of the table that might lower in order to give you access to higher scoring areas etc. The object is to bounce your ball around, making sure it doesn't go down the drain and scoring as much as possible. The esp pinball games for the pc from draconis are a wonderful simulation of pinball and also have great explanations of all the things you can find on tables, as well as some very funny challenges, I'd highly recommend them. I've not played the blindfold version for Ios, though I do intend to, sinse pinball (when you can hear what is happening and track where the ball is going as in the esp games), is a huge amount of fun. hth. Dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Understanding the Pinball Concept
Hi Ari, Well, as part of the Draco dev team, I can absolutely say with certainty that Draconis Entertainment is still in business. :) Have a wonderful day and happy gaming! Cheers! Cara --- iOS design and development - LookTel.com --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/models/Cara-Quinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara On Apr 14, 2016, at 10:59 PM, englishride...@gmail.com wrote: Can you still buy the ESP Pinball games? I thought that the company went out of business. Thanks, Ari > On Apr 13, 2016, at 1:00 AM, dark wrote: > > Hi Sharren. > > The way pinball works is you have a table that inclines away from you. At the > bottom end towards you is the drain, ie, the place where your ball will go if > you don't flip it away, a little like the goal in air hockey. Either side of > the drain are two flippers, which are small flat peaces of metal or plastic > that flick upwards, and can bounce a ball up the table, (though it'll > inevitably roll down). > > The table itself is full of mechanical apparatus all designed to change how > the ball moves and get score. There are pads your ball can roll over to > create more score, bumpers to bounce off, spinners that spinn around when > your ball hits them, parts of the table that might lower in order to give you > access to higher scoring areas etc. The object is to bounce your ball around, > making sure it doesn't go down the drain and scoring as much as possible. > > The esp pinball games for the pc from draconis are a wonderful simulation of > pinball and also have great explanations of all the things you can find on > tables, as well as some very funny challenges, I'd highly recommend them. > > I've not played the blindfold version for Ios, though I do intend to, sinse > pinball (when you can hear what is happening and track where the ball is > going as in the esp games), is a huge amount of fun. > > hth. > > Dark. > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
