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Playfield

2016-05-01T16:16:35Z

BrewinBombers: /* Pinball Playfield */

== Pinball Playfield ==
The playfield of a [[pinball]] machine is the entire surface from the back of the cabinet to the front of the cabinet. The playfield includes the surface not visible to the player under the apron or obstructed by other shields or playfield items.

The playfield is populated with targets, ramps, ball guides, pop bumpers, posts, flippers, [[toys]] and other items that redirect the ball around the playfield and may score points. Additionally, the playfield is usually populated with lights and playfield art to enhance the gameplay experience for the player.

[[Playfield Sizes]] vary by manufacturer and era.

== Secondary Playfields ==
Some games include one or more additional playfields raised above the primary playfield such as Stern Family Guy (2007).

Toys

2016-05-01T16:15:39Z

BrewinBombers: /* Types of Playfield Toys */

Toys are a [[playfield]] item, usually related to the theme of the machine, but are not standard playfield parts like ramps, pop bumpers, posts and flippers.

== Types of Playfield Toys ==

'''Decorative Toys'''

Decorative toys are simply decoration and do not have a direct interaction with the pinball. Decorative toys may spin or illuminate during play.

'''Magnetic Toys'''

Magnetic Toys interact with the player generally after a ball is stopped. The most typical use of a magnetic toy is to temporarily remove a ball from the playfield for 'ball lock' purposes. Examples of this include the T-Rex Toy in Data East Jurassic Park (1993) and the "Thing" toy in Midway The Aadams Family (1992).

'''Bash Toys'''

Bash Toys are a playfield object designed to be struck with the pinball in a certain [[mode]]. In some games, such as the IRON MONGER bash toy in Stern Iron Man (1999) the bash toy is hidden until a mode is activated by the player. Other games make the bash toy visible, but inaccessible, to the player until a mode is triggered. An example of this is Stern Ghostbusters 2016 in which the Slimer toy is lowered into the field of play when the mode is activated. Still other games such as Stern The Walking Dead (2014) have the bash toy permanently in the playfield and change scoring and behavior based on the current mode.

Toys

2016-05-01T16:14:40Z

BrewinBombers: Created page with "Toys are a playfield item, usually related to the theme of the machine, but are not standard playfield parts like ramps, pop bumpers, posts and flippers. == Types of Pla..."

Toys are a [[playfield]] item, usually related to the theme of the machine, but are not standard playfield parts like ramps, pop bumpers, posts and flippers.

== Types of Playfield Toys ==
'''Decorative Toys'''
Decorative toys are simply decoration and do not have a direct interaction with the pinball. Decorative toys may spin or illuminate during play.

'''Magnetic Toys'''
Magnetic Toys interact with the player generally after a ball is stopped. The most typical use of a magnetic toy is to temporarily remove a ball from the playfield for 'ball lock' purposes. Examples of this include the T-Rex Toy in Data East Jurassic Park (1993) and the "Thing" toy in Midway The Aadams Family (1992).

'''Bash Toys'''
Bash Toys are a playfield object designed to be struck with the pinball in a certain [[mode]]. In some games, such as the IRON MONGER bash toy in Stern Iron Man (1999) the bash toy is hidden until a mode is activated by the player. Other games make the bash toy visible, but inaccessible, to the player until a mode is triggered. An example of this is Stern Ghostbusters 2016 in which the Slimer toy is lowered into the field of play when the mode is activated. Still other games such as Stern The Walking Dead (2014) have the bash toy permanently in the playfield and change scoring and behavior based on the current mode.

Mode

2016-05-01T15:56:55Z

BrewinBombers: Created page with "A pinball mode is a subset of rules with special scoring rules. A single machine may run one or more modes at any one time depending on machine-specific rules. Modes control g..."

A pinball mode is a subset of rules with special scoring rules. A single machine may run one or more modes at any one time depending on machine-specific rules. Modes control general illumination, scoring, display and, in some cases, playfield behavior. Completion of a mode may either start another mode, end a mode, award points or cause other machine behavioirs.

== Common Modes ==
'''Hurry Up'''
Hurry Up modes usually require a player to complete a specific shot or sequence of shots in a specific timeframe.

'''Multiball'''
Multiball modes introduce additional pinballs onto the playfield for the player to use simultaneously. In modern machines, a total of 3 balls is the most common form of mutiball.

'''Combos'''
Combo modes require a player to hit a certain series of shots in order to complete the mode. For example: Midway Dr. Who (1988) contains a combo mode that requires a player to hit three different ramp shots in a specific order.

Pinball

2016-05-01T15:37:45Z

BrewinBombers: Created page with "The standard pinball used in pinball games made from polished stainless steel with a diameter of 1 1/16" and a weight of 80 grams. Some games incorporate additional non-stand..."

The standard pinball used in pinball games made from polished stainless steel with a diameter of 1 1/16" and a weight of 80 grams.

Some games incorporate additional non-standard pinball for special modes. Examples of this include the "Powerball" from Williams Twilight Zone (1993) made from a form of ceramic and weighing 65 grams. (Source: Marco Pinball)

Playfield

2016-05-01T14:53:46Z

BrewinBombers: /* Pinball Playfield */

== Pinball Playfield ==
The playfield of a pinball machine is the entire surface from the back of the cabinet to the front of the cabinet. The playfield includes the surface not visible to the player under the apron or obstructed by other shields or playfield items.

The playfield is populated with targets, ramps, ball guides, pop bumpers, posts, flippers and other items that redirect the ball around the playfield and may score points. Additionally, the playfield is usually populated with lights and playfield art to enhance the gameplay experience for the player.

[[Playfield Sizes]] vary by manufacturer and era.

== Secondary Playfields ==
Some games include one or more additional playfields raised above the primary playfield such as Stern Family Guy (2007).

Playfield

2016-05-01T14:51:50Z

BrewinBombers: /* Pinball Playfield */

== Pinball Playfield ==
The playfield of a pinball machine is the entire surface from the back of the cabinet to the front of the cabinet. The playfield includes the surface not visible to the player under the apron or obstructed by other shields or playfield items.

The playfield is populated with targets, ramps, ball guides, pop bumpers, posts, flippers and other items that redirect the ball around the playfield and may score points. Additionally, the playfield is usually populated with lights and playfield art to enhance the gameplay experience for the player.

== Secondary Playfields ==
Some games include one or more additional playfields raised above the primary playfield such as Stern Family Guy (2007).

Playfield

2016-05-01T14:50:27Z

BrewinBombers: Created page with " == Pinball Playfield == The playfield of a pinball machine is the entire surface from the back of the cabinet to the front of the cabinet. The playfield includes the surface..."

== Pinball Playfield ==
The playfield of a pinball machine is the entire surface from the back of the cabinet to the front of the cabinet. The playfield includes the surface not visible to the player under the apron or obstructed by other shields or playfield items.

The playfield is populated with targets, ramps, ball guides, pop bumpers, posts, flippers and other items that redirect the ball around the playfield and may score points. Additionally, the playfield is usually populated with lights and playfield art to enhance the gameplay experience for the player.

[[File:http://pinballmagic.com/images/xenon_sm.jpg]]
Example of a pinball playfield with only playfield art.

Some games include one or more additional playfields raised above the primary playfield such as Stern Family Guy (2007).

[[File:http://www.pinballrebel.com/pinball/family_guy_pinball/family_guy_pinball_8.jpg]]
Secondary Playfield on Stern Family Guy Pinball (2007)