Play Meter

Issue: 1986 August 15 - Vol 12 Num 14

Road Kinas

Williams Electronics has intro-
duced Road Kings, a motorcycle-
themed pinball with multi-ball play, a
new "time lock" feature , and a new
sound system.
Players can begin multi-ball play
and double scoring by locking up two
balls. By locking up two balls again
during multi-ball play, they start the
time lock, which raises a power ramp
for "mega" scoring and an extra ball. A
detour ramp and a "power kick" also
contribute to game play.
The new sound system in Road
Kings features real-band audio repro-
duction , different themes orches-
trated for different features , motor-
cycle revs , and taunting speech.
The backglass and pivoting play-
field are easily accessible for service.
The machine's automatic switch
testing identifies a malfunctioning
switch, reprograms play around it,
and spells out on the alphanumeric
display the switch needing repair. The
display also provides instructions to
players and adjustable-feature infor-
mation to operators . Automatic
replay percentaging is offered.
For more information, write Wil-
liams Electronics, Inc ., 3401 N. Cali-
fornia Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, or call
(312) 267-2240.
Knoclldown
Meltec, Inc ., the manufacturer of
Boom Ball, has introduced Knock -
down, a novelty game in which players
shoot balls at nine cat-rack dolls trying
to knock down as many as possible.
A two-station arcade package , the
game comes with automatic ticket dis-
pensers and a 115-volt plug-in portable
air compressor.
Operators can adjust the number
of shots, coinage, and ticket levels.
The dolls reset automatically at the
end of each game .
For more information , write
Meltec , Inc ., 1550 B Las Plumas Ave.,
San Jose , CA 95133 , or call (408) 923-
1302.
Trlmllna
Public Pay Phone , Inc ., has added
the Trim/ine to its pay-telephone line.
The Trim/ine is California-legal and
passes every other state's legal
requirements, according to the com-
pany. It is modular in design for ease of
operation and service .
Public Pay Phone manufactures
the Trimline to the buyer's specifica-
tions for maximum option arrange-
ment. It can be color-coordinated to
match any decor.
For more details , write Public Pay
Phone , Inc ., 3800 Highland, Suite 300,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, or call
(213) 546-7668; in California call 1-800/
342-5330.
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sex Phraze craze
Astronauts
Bafco, Ltd., has introduced Astro-
nauts, a kiddie ride incorporating two
individually coin-operated spacemen.
Astronauts is electro-mechanical
with a vertical lift of 22 inches. It stands
92 inches high and 48 inches wide.
For more information on Astro-
nauts and other new electro-mechani-
cal rides, write Bafco, Ltd., Beechings
Way, Alford, Lincolnshire LN 139JE
England, or call 011-44-5212-6536.
Merit Industries has released a
sex-phrase module for its Phraze
Craze video game.
Sex Phraze Craze features new
topics such as sex humor, sex phrases,
street slang, love and marriage, sex
technique, sex products, kinky sex,
and XXX-rated phrases that are
operator-selectable by dipswitch.
The chips are compatible with
both horizontal and vertical versions
of Phraze Craze, and Merit includes a
program revision that displays new
attract-mode screens to draw players,
give them a choice for each game of
either regular or sex phrases, and dis-
play a separate "sex crazies" high-
score list.
For more information, write Merit
Industries, P.O. Box 5004, 2525 State
Road , Bensalem, PA 19020, or call
(215) 639-4700 or 1-800/ 523-2760.
Table Talll PIUS
Tiffany T elcom has introduced
Table Talk Plus, a cordless, coinless
pay phone.
Table Talk Plus can be remotely
vended . It features 96-percent-
accurate answer supervision, a keyed
lock system for programming and
totals, and a complete rates table
based on the phone company's
central office where the unit is located.
Table Talk Plus users can pay with
a credit card, a check, or cash, and
receive a printed receipt.
For more information, write
Tiffany T elcom, 216 S. Main, Box 650,
Bowman, ND 58623, or call (701) 523-
5633.
Sega Enterprises has introduced
Enduro Racer, a video driving game
available in standard upright and
wheelie versions.
Enduro Racer allows the player to
perform wheelies to jump over
barriers, pass through mud puddles,
and avoid obstacles on the driving
course.
Features include countersteering
for returning balance to the cycle after
cornering at high speed and counter-
jumping for changing cycle direction in
the air when cutting a corner or trying
to keep from going off the track when
landing.
An up-and-down-scrolling feature
exclusive to Enduro Racer enables the
player to understand the motion and
excitement of jumping and riding over
hills.
The wheelie version gives a range
of upward, downward, and sideways
movement yet uses no motors or
other drive devices.
For more information, write Sega
Enterprises, Inc., 2149 Paragon Drive,
San Jose, CA 95131 , or call (408) 435-
0201.
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