Back Pentacup

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    gameplay_feature
    Standup Targets ×5
    gameplay_feature
    Kick-Out Holes ×6
    gameplay_feature
    Slingshots ×2
    gameplay_feature
    Pop Bumpers ×4
    gameplay_feature
    Flippers ×2
    ipdb.corporate_entity_name
    Micropin Corporation
    ipdb_id
    3822
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    ipdb.notable_features
    The following playfield features are simulated using wireforms: Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (4), Slingshots (2), Kick-out holes (6), Standup targets (5).
    ipdb.notes
    The following details distinguish this game from the earlier version Micropin's 1979 'Pentacup': � Backglass is plexiglas and shows a copyright date. � The head appears to be taller in height, with 4 rows of displays. � Playfield shows 'Micropin' above the words 'Pentacup Model'. � Slingshots are curved wireforms, not straight. � Playfield has printing below the drain rails. � The PC board contains four 2716 2K x 8 Eproms. � Rear of game has plexiglas windows showing several accounting features. These are the copyright dates on this version of which we are aware: 1979 - on playfield and a circuit board. 1980 - on both plexiglas windows on rear of game. 1981 - on front plexiglas 'backglass'. Based on the latest date above, and until we have more conclusive information, we list the manufacturer date as 1981. This version was owned, operated, designed, and manufactured by Micropin Corporation. It was sold exclusively by Elcon Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Micropin Corp.
    player_count
    4
    technology_generation
    solid-state
    year
    1981