I picked this up last year and meant to include it in the Countdown but
never got to it. It's a fun way to bring a pinball-like experience to your
table and the graphics are outstanding.
Instead of a ball, each player has their own colored dice that they flick onto the play field to try and score the most points.
Here's the view from the "launch" platform. I love that they included graphics for the coin slots and plunger. Also on each side are images of flipper buttons.
There are three tiers to the board, each with bonus areas and stand-up targets for extra points. The board design is pretty ingenious. Each level is smaller than the previous to fit inside each other when packed in the box.
There are "bumpers" (stand up panels) you can shoot for to double or triple your die score. On the left, you can see one of the little magnifying glass "clues" scattered around that have random point values hidden on the back.
Each of the monster targets sits in front of a "trap door" where you might lose your die! Once everyone has shot their dice, you reset the board to play a total of three rounds then the points are totaled to find the winner.
In my opinion, the art is what really makes the game stand out for me. It really captures the feel of classic pinball art.
Here's a quick overview of how the game is played to give you a better look at
it.
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