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ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®
Stern
Pinball is proud to announce the release of their new pinball machine, ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®
The ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®
pinball machine is designed by PatLawlor Design.
Pat has been responsible for many of the most famous titles in the history
of pinball, including The Addams Family,
Twilight Zone, Funhouse,
and his most recent hit, Stern’s MONOPOLY.
The ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®
pinball machine is made in the great tradition of these classic pinball machines.
Amusement park theme games have always done exceptionally well
in coin-op. Cyclone and Comet
were among the most successful pinball machines of all-time, posting strong
earnings for many years after their initial production. Stern’s ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON® pinball machine takes the concept of the amusement park to an
entirely new and exciting level, and promises to be a strong earner for a
very long time.
Stern’s pinball machine is based on the popular RollerCoaster
Tycoon® CD-ROM game from Infogrames, Inc. ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON® was introduced
in 1999 and has since sold over 5 million copies, making it them most popular
amusement park game ever made for the PC. The ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON® pinball machine will not only appeal to the traditional base
of coin-op players, but it will generate interest among the millions who have
played the PC game.
Complimenting the release of Stern’s new pinball
machine will be the introduction of Infogrames’ ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®
2®, a sequel to the popular PC game. Featuring 25 roller coasters from five
Six Flags theme parks, the new ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON® 2 will produce major media
attention that will make Stern’s pinball machine a perfect title for
visible street locations everywhere.
The ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®
pinball machine is endorsed by A.C.E., the American Coaster Enthusiasts. This
8,500-member association brings together roller coaster riders from all over
America and the world through the promotion of coaster riding tours, newsletters,
and publicity events. A.C.E. members are so excited to see the new ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®pinball machine that they will feature it
in their newsletters and exhibit it at their booth at industry trade shows.
To best understand how the ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON® pinball machine works, picture the ball on a ramp as you would
a rider on a roller coaster. The playfield has 4 roller coasters, including
“The Flying Ghost,” “The Flying Turns,” an inverted
ramp coaster called “The Chicago Loop,” and the “The Rocket,”
a coaster that blasts the ball almost to the playfield glass before sending
it on a wild ride around the playfield. Other rides and features include the
“Scrambled Eggs” spinning ride, the pop bumper Bumper Cars, the
Handyman drop target, the Maintenance Men stand-up target, the hysterical
Dunk the Dummy side attraction, and an information kiosk that gives out random
awards.
The ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON® art is
immediately recognizable by those who have seen the PC game and is perfect
for pinball. Created and adapted by long-time pinball artist John Youssi,
the ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON® pinball machine art
features some of the finest ever to be put on a game. The pinball machine
also features the roaring sounds of roller coasters, as well as fantastic
voice-overs and music.
Pat Lawlor says, “The ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®
pinball is sure to be the kind of hit that will be an industry standard for
years to come!”
Gary Stern says, “Pat has designed a great game, based
on a great game. The combination of Infogrames’ ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON®
game, Six Flags theme parks, and A.C.E. are sure to attract lots of players.
And it’s the kind of title that will have a great re-sale value to operators
and homebuyers alike.”
To get your ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON® pinball machine, inquire on our Own
A Pinball page. You can also contact Jolly Backer at 1-708-786-7039 or
by e-mail at jolly.backer@sternpinball.com,
or Shelley Sax at 1-708-786-7030 or by e-mail at shelley.sax@sternpinball.com.
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- If your ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON pinball machine
is in need of service, please consult our Technical
Support page.
- To send us your thoughts or opinions on ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON pinball, please e-mail us at info@sternpinball.com.
To learn more about the ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON,
visit www.rollercoastertycoon.com
or www.infogrames.com.
© 2002 Infogrames Interactive, Inc. © Chris Sawyer. All Rights
Reserved. The trademark Rollercoaster Tycoon and associated logo are used
with permission.
ABOUT INFOGRAMES: New
York-based Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM) is one of the largest third-party
publishers of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company
develops video games for all consoles (Sony Computer Entertainment of
America, Nintendo and Microsoft), PCs, and Macintosh systems. Infogrames’
catalogue of more than 1,000 titles includes award-winning franchises
such as Civilization®, Backyard Sports™, Deer Hunter®, Driver™,
RollerCoaster Tycoon®, and Test Drive®, and key licenses including
Warner Bros. The Matrix®, Warner Bros. Looney Tunes™, Nickelodeon’s
Blue’s Clues®, Dragon Ball Z®, Unreal®, Mission Impossible®,
Terminator®, Harley-Davidson®, Major League Baseball®, and
the National Football League®, among many others. The Company’s
Humongous Entertainment and MacSoft labels are leaders in children’s
and Macintosh entertainment software, respectively.
Infogrames, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based
Infogrames Entertainment SA (IESA) (Euronext 5257), a global publisher and
distributor of video games for all platforms. In 2001, IESA acquired Infogrames
Interactive, Inc. (formerly Hasbro Interactive), including rights to use its
line of software based on well-known licenses such as MONOPOLY, Jeopardy®,
TONKA, and Atari®, which are published and distributed in the U.S. by
Infogrames, Inc.
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