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Re:Show HN: Pinball Map – user-updated map of public pinball... by coreyhn on Friday January 17, 2020 @08:40PM (#22081560)
Love this app. Has helped me track down TAF pinball. Great work!
Re:Show HN: Pinball Map – user-updated map of public pinball... by calmworm on Friday January 17, 2020 @09:28PM (#22081789)
That’s the first one I searched for, too!
Re:Show HN: Pinball Map – user-updated map of public pinball... by tptacek on Friday January 17, 2020 @09:38PM (#22081829)
TAF = Addams Family? If so, what’s interesting about it?

(I see Galloping Ghost has it, so I assume it’s somehow great.)

Re:Show HN: Pinball Map – user-updated map of public pinball... by RoboCheeks on Friday January 17, 2020 @11:31PM (#22082280)
The game is fun for a few reasons.

First, there are two really viable strategies for playing it which are equally fun. Bashing the bookcase will get to the multiball and hearing Gomez shout “It’s SHOWTIME!” is super satisfying.

If the multiball strat isn’t for you, then working your way through the “room” of the mansion are just as rewarding. Completing all the rooms starts a mode where every mode just plays one after the other. Super satisfying, if you can get it.

Second, the callouts, art, and design are fun and full of character. Having thing grab the ball and pull it into his box is a particularly nice touch.

Finally, the layout of the table allows for some nice “flow” where you can transition between shots nicely.

Re:Show HN: Pinball Map – user-updated map of public pinball... by shaklee3 on Friday January 17, 2020 @09:47PM (#22081875)
Wikipedia says it's the best selling pinball game of all time. Learn something new every day...