3.6 - What are combos? (Playing Pinball)
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This article is from the General Pinball FAQ, by Keith Johnson keefer@access.digex.net with numerous contributions by others.
3.6 - What are combos? (Playing Pinball)
Combos are usually defined as a sequence of shots made in rapid succession
without missing. More often than not, they involve use of a different
flipper for each shot. The first game to my knowledge that had a "hidden
combo award" in it was Whirlwind. It also had the coolest sound effect for
getting it. Since then, many games have had combo awards in them, and some
have even made the combo an integral part of the game (e.g. Dr. Who's W-H-O
shots and Dr. Dude's Reflex 1-2-3 shots). A couple of the most recent even
have the combos laid out for you (Bally's Black Rose and Gottlieb's
Stargate). Combos play a major part in Williams' Demolition Man.
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