- 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
- 3821
- ipdb.image_urls
- ["https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-1.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-2.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-3.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-4.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-5.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-6.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-7.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-8.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-9.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-10.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-11.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-12.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-14.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/3821/image-13.jpg"]
- 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).
Based on 6800 microprocessor. Playfield lights are red LEDs and score displays are red 7-segment LED displays. Solid-state sensors detect all ball motion and tiny solenoids or stepper motors activate the flippers, slingshots and pop bumpers. There are no coin mechanisms; credits were to be added by an "attendant" via a push button on the rear panel. Cabinet is brushed stainless steel.
- ipdb.notes
- The following details distinguish this game from the later version Micropin's 1981 'Pentacup':
� Backglass is actual glass and does not show a copyright date.
� The head appears to be shorter in height, with only 3 rows of displays.
� Playfield shows 'Pentacup' above the word 'Micropin'.
� Slingshots are straight wireforms, not curved.
� Playfield has no printing below the drain rails.
� The PC board contains seven 2708 1K x 8 Eproms.
� Rear of game has no plexiglas windows, only a small billing meter.
This is the only copyright date on this version of which we are aware:
1975 - on the playfield.
The schematic shows an initial pre-production date of 11-1-77. We show a manufacture date of 1979 but our source for that date is unknown or lost. This manufacture date is subject to change if better information is received.
Technology Marketing, Inc. built this game for Micropin.
Low production run is reportedly due to the game being found to be an illegal gambling device by the State of California.
- player_count
- 4
- production_quantity
- 90
- technology_generation
- solid-state
- year
- 1979