So apart from our products I just wanna present some of the other stuff we're doing over here at Pinball-Dreams. We're a company that mainly restores pinball machines to a high end level and we of course make some really unique machines for our customers. Today we finished a very special version of Old Chicago for one of our customers. See 1 photo from 4 visitors to Pinball-Dreams. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
After the success of Pinball Dreams on several systems, a sequel featuring four new tables was created. The gameplay is much the same as the first game, with realistic physics, multi-player options and a high score table to aim for. The tables are Partyland, Speed Devils, Billion Dollar Gameshow and Stones 'n' Bones, taking in a funfair, racing cars, a tacky game-show, and a graveyard. Each one has a range of ramps, combos, light sequences and targets to shoot, as well as general themes which are less influenced by real tables than those in Pinball Dreams.
The plot is simple. There's a little girl in big trouble, but she doesn't know it yet. But once things start happening a young boy comes along and they get into... For crying out loud - it's a PINBALL game. There is no plot. You get a few balls, shoot them out of the tube one by one and try to bounce them before they sink between your flippers. It's not something to stretch your brains, but it is a lot of fun! You'll need reflexes too!
The sounds and the graphics for this game are absolutely brilliant. You get four nicely drawn pinball tables and you play on them.
Party Land: is the first one. On this table, you are at an amusement park and must shoot the ducks, do the crazy loops, hit the cyclones and score as much as you can.
Speed Devils: is the second one. There you need to speed up the gears, go off road... And again score as much as you can.
Billion Dollars: is the third one. Here you are taking part at a game show. You must try and win a TV, or a trip, or a lot off money... and - you've guessed it - score as much as possible.
Stones'n'Bones: is the last table. Here you'll get a lot of ghosts and ghouls and try to score (surprise, surprise) as much as possible.
You're playing with left and right shift (or ctrl or alt buttons). You can bump the table with space and you launch the ball with the down arrow.
All in all it's a good pinball that's easy on the eyes and ears and it's really fun to play. Prepare yourself to lose a few hours every day trying to beat that best score you just set. The only reason I didn't award this game with a five mark is the fact that you don't get to see the whole table at once (but the graphic runs smooth enough, so there's no real problem there).
The game supports up to 8 players, but you have to take turns behind the keyboard ;)
Pinball Fantasies is an excellent sequel to Pinball Dreams, featuring yet again four brand-new multi-screen tables to play on. The tables are called Party Land, Speed Devils, Billion Dollar Game Show and Stones and Bones. As the titles suggest, the tables are based on four very different themes and are at least as good as in the previous game. This PC conversion, released over a year after Digital Illusions' Amiga game, was done by Frontline Design and they've done a wonderful job! The graphics are as colourful as the AGA Amiga version and there are two screen-modes to choose from. A standard low-res VGA mode and a tweaked hi-res mode (a bit poor looking). Sounds and the fantastic music are identical, replayed by a MOD driver. And of course, the excellent gameplay is still there. Don't miss this one if you like pinball games, it's one of the best. In 1995, Digital Illusions released Pinball Illusions (again ported by Frontline Design), which topped the genre yet again.
How to run this game on modern Windows PC?
This game has been set up to work on modern Windows (10/8/7/Vista/XP 64/32-bit) computers without problems. Please choose Download - Easy Setup (2.46 MB).
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Ok here is part of the tutorial I promised. But, first:Disclaimer: I’m not at all qualified in electronics or modifications. I just like to tinker, so do this at your own risk. I’m not responsible if you cause damage or injury to yourself, anyone else or any property. Anyone, feel free to chime in if you see I am doing something I shouldn’t be. Feel free to also chime in if you have a better or easier way to do any of these steps.Remove landing skids and set aside.1RemovePads-296.JPGDrill rivets out.
I used a 5/32 bit, but anything close should work. The way I did this was drill a little at a time and prying lightly until it comes apart. After it pries open, all kinds of parts will start falling out. Don’t worry about the order. Just put everything aside. It will go back together easy later.
The windows have a light glue on them. Just pry those off and set aside with the other parts.2DrillRivets.JPG3DrillRivets2.JPG4Prying.JPG5PryWindows.JPGPut the 2 helicopter sides back together and drill a 5/32 (or close) hole on top where the propeller sits. This step might not be necessary but, it gives you some slop or more room for the motor shaft later when you put everything back together. It would suck if you put it back together with JB Weld and the motor shaft is rubbing the original size hole.6DrillHole.JPGMake a hole at the rear of the helicopter for exiting wires.
I don’t have a specific size for the hole. Just make it big enough for 2 wires at about 24 gauge to come through it. The easiest way I found to make the hole was using a bench grinder as in the picture.
File the hole so there are no sharp edges that could short your wires. I thought about putting a rubber grommet in the hole, but I didn’t have one. I did this with parts I had laying around the house.7GrindRearHole.JPG 8FileThisSmooth.JPG 9FileRear.JPG 10Filed.JPGThis next step will depend on what motor you choose to use. If you find a small enough motor, you probably could get away with skipping this step. Most likely you will have to do this though. So, find a small motor. I used one from a birthday card my kid got from his aunt lol.
The card had a spinning thing-a-ma-jig when you opened the card. I took the card apart and there was a nice motor in it.
For my prop mod, I used a motor from a Zipzap car.Start grinding with whatever tool you have to do this. You can see in the pictures what I used. Grind and test fit until the helicopter halves seat back together with the motor in it.
This is an annoying step because the motor will keep falling out of place when you’re doing the test fits. Find a way to hold the shaft through the top hole as you test fit.11GrindForMotor.JPG 12BestTool.JPG 13FinishedGrind.JPG 14TestFitMotor.JPGClean the area for JB Weld with alcohol. Jb Weld the motor in place and let dry overnight. Do not touch it until the next day.15ApplyJB.JPG 16JBMotor.JPGRun 3’ of 24 gauge (or close) wires from motor and out of opening in helicopter.JB Weld the 2 wires exiting the helicopter (ghetto strain relief lol). Let dry overnight.17JBStrainRelief.JPG 18JBStrainRelief2.JPGLook closely at the windows in the pictures below.
You’ll have to grind them down to fit back into the helicopter. JbWeld the windows into place strategically placing the JB Weld so it doesn’t show from the outside looking into the helicopter. Let dry overnight.19GrindWindow.JPG 20JBWindows.JPGGrind the seat down to fit.
No need to JB Weld the seat. Test fit both helicopter halves. If all is good, apply JB Weld to the motor where the other half of the helicopter is going to make contact. Put the halves together and fill the rivet holes with JB Weld. I used a toothpick. The JB Weld slowly falls into place leaving a smooth finish. Let dry overnight.21GrindSeat.JPG22JBRivets.JPG.
So, If you want to add the spotlight, here is how I did it. I’m not too proud of the spotlight mod because the way I did it seems kinda cheesy lol. I couldn’t think of a better way to add a spotlight.You’ll need a super bright white LED. Something like this:You’ll also need some kind of holder for the LED. I was looking all over the house for something I could use and my 9 year old daughter handed me this mechanical pencil which worked out great.
Take the eraser part out and cut it as in the pictures. Stick the LED in it and fill with silicone. Let dry over night.23ThisForLED.JPG 24GlueLed.JPGCut a paperclip and JB Weld it to the led holder.
Let dry AT LEAST over night. I used a paperclip because it will allow me to adjust where the light shines by bending the clip.25PaperClip.JPGTest fit the paper clip. Cut and put a bend in it like the below pictures. JB Weld it to the helicopter and let dry again AT LEAST overnight.26MeasureCutBend.JPG27GluePaperClip.JPG // Error: Image 188117 not found //. Solder 3’ of wires to the LED. Then, heat shrink EACH led lead separately so they are not shorting. Now, heat shrink the 2 led wires with a piece of heat shrink to reach the bottom opening of the helicopter.
Finally, attach 1’of heat shrink to the whole wire assembly. If this doesn’t make sense, look at the pictures for a better idea of what I’m trying to explain. Note: keep track of which wires go to the LED and which go to the motor. You can use different colors or mark them because once they’re in the heat shrink, you won’t be able to tell.
If you forget, no biggie. Just attach a battery real quick and either the LED will light or the motor will spin telling you which wire is what.28WireLed.JPG 29HeatShrink.JPGCut the propeller top piece as in the pictures below.30CutPropTop-425.JPG 31PropTopCut.JPGMark a pilot hole in it as CENTERED as possible. This is important because your propeller will wobble if not centered.
It won’t be perfect but, just get it as close as possible.32PilotPropTop.JPGDrill a hole into the propeller top piece. The hole size will be dependant on your motor’s shaft size.
Start small and work your way up in size until you get a fairly tight fit on the motor’s shaft. I used small drill bits that I bought a long time ago from a hobby shop. I’ve heard them called jeweler’s drill bits, PC board drill bits, modeling drill bits, etc.
Once you get the correct size, JB Weld the propeller top piece into the propeller. A small note, if your propeller has a bow in it when laying flat, you'll want to mount it on your helicopter with it bowing up. That way when it's spinning, it won't hit the helicopter. Keep this in mind before you JB Weld the top piece into the propeller. Paint the propeller to your liking and attach it to your helicopter.33DrillPropTop.JPG 34DSC06239.JPG 35Done.JPGNow, you’ll have to figure out a mounting system for the helicopter. I’ve seen people use zip ties and mounting clamps of different kinds. If you look back at some of my first pictures, you’ll see where I used a piece of aluminum wire like stuff that I had lying around.
I just bent it and used it to bolt the helicopter to the ramp.Now, just run the wires and heat shrink through the hole in the playfield where the other wires come out. Zip tie it to the ramp following the path of the other wires.When I find more time, I’ll do a write up on how I connected the electrical to my game.// Error: Image 188117 not found //. Hi Rx,Many thanks for posting your tutorial,i really enjoyed seeing you weave your magic.Very clever mods indeed, i received my police helicopter from amazon which i am very happy with.I think on a day im feeling creative i will give open up the chopper and attempt the above, btw very nice resourcing to use the top of a pencil for the spotlight housing, that is geniousI am also curious with your power sourcing for these mods, is there any chance you could post pics of where on your playfield/boards you draw power from for these?Kind Regards,Scott. Thanks you guys. Chitownpinball, JB Weld is super easy to use. You get 2 tubes of adhesive that you mix together and use just like glue. It's super strong stuuf when fully dried.
Just remember to mix only a little at a time so you don't waste it all.Scott, I'll be posting a tutorial, with pictures, on the electronics part of this mod soon.NinJaBooT, my biggest complaint on the pinball-dreams kit is the cost. You have to really like to invest so much money in it. As far as quality, I actually have only one complaint. The decals are finicky to work with. You don't have much wiggle room when applying them.spfxted, thanks for your support of! It was my first ever machine which I sold in 1992 and missed. So, I bought this one and went all out on itEdit: I sold in 2002 not 1992.