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Issue: 1975 March - Vol 1 Num 4 - Page 50

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player triggers the Rifle Gallery gun, the
longer rifle barrel, true rifle recoil and
authentic electronic sounds afford him
virtually the same experience he would
get from firing a real rifle," Gensburg
added . Rifle Gallery is designed for
unusually easy servicing , says Chicago
Coin engineers. The game calls for 25
cent play.
theme, back glass and play field .
Adjustable three or five ball play
starts with top rollover button that
opens bottom gate.
Electra capitalizes on
pace car video
with Pace Race
Shooting realistic
on Chicago Coin's
Electra Games of Elk Grove V illage,
III., just released a two-player, black
and white video version of its pace -car
game called "Pace Race."
The new game combines all of the
features of its color television cousin,
"Pace Car Pro," incl ud ing the cabinet
configuration. Either or both players
race against the pace car and the
motor and crash so unds and bonus
play features are identical.
"The pace-car concept has now
been well -established in top loca-
tions," said Tom Herrick. company
sales manager, "and the new graphics,
two-player mode and price will broad -
en the market for the game substanti-
ally ."
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is theme of pingame
from Chicago Coin
Chicago - Release of Super Star, a
new Chicago Coin 4-player flipper
game, has been announced by Avron
Gensburg, executive vice president .
" This game marks another giant step
toward achievement of the goal we set
a few months ago - to establish
Chicago Coin as the undisputed leader
in the pingame field," Gensburg said .
The Super Star theme appeal is set
by the colorful backglass interpretation
of the popular all -events competition
among the nation's leading athletes, as
new Rifle Gallery
Chicago - Now available through
their worldwide network of distributors,
Chicago Coin 's new Rifle Gallery offers
a number of unique features, according
to company officials .
" Location tests have shown that,
with its impressive new eight-foot
height and colorful backglass, Rifle
Gallery commands immediate attention
from location patrons," reports Avron
Gensburg, executive vice president .
" And , because it requires no more floor
space than shorter rifle games, Rifle
Gallery is readily accepted by location
owners."
" Rifle Gallery is a 100 per cent skill
game, " he continued. " Twenty animal
and bullseye targets, 20 shots and a
clock to beat provide a skill challenge
that 's hard to resist , especially since the
player's coin is returned when all
targets are knocked down within the
allocated time ." The game is also
adjustable to free play, extended play
or regulation play .
Play appeal is further strengthened
by the high degree of realism . " When a
Super Star show
Williams racks up
with Star Pool pin
seen by millions on tv . Game players
are challenged by a host of location -
tested action features such as the
" Action " ring. scoring 1,000 points
each time the bumper is hit. Two
Spinner Targets score 100 points and
add extra live action to the pla·yfield .
Bonus scores are collected after each
ball, with 20,000 points possible .
Double Bonus is awarded on the last
ball . The game is adjustable for 25 cent
play or three plays for 50 cents. I\: is
also adjustable for three-ball play or
add-a-ball .
Williams Electronics of Chicago pre-
sents Star Pool, a new four -player
pinball game with a colorful billiards
Super Star is now available from
Chicago Coin's domestic and overseas
distributors.

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