History Pinball / BanzaiRun

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'''Banzai Run''' is a PhysicalPinballTable designed by Creator/PatLawlor and Creator/LarryDeMar, with artwork by Mark Sprenger. It was released in 1988 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics, and is notable for its continuous playfield, which extends vertically into the backbox.

-->'''Announcer''': "He's going after (rival's name)!"[=/=]"He's challenged (rival's name)!" -- ''upon lighting a rival''
-->'''Announcer''': "What a move on (rival's name)!" -- ''upon defeating a rival''

* SignatureStyle: ''Banzai Run'' features what would become Lawlor's trademarks, including the Bumper Shot, horizontal shots, dual-left inlanes (though in this case, it's a kicker), and game-changing gimmicks (the vertical playfield).

* DevelopersForesight: If the player challenges or defeats a single opponent, the announcer will address each one individually. However, if a second competitor is challenged or defeated very quickly after the first, the announcer will name them both within one complete sentence.

* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: If the player challenges or defeats a single opponent, the announcer will address each one individually. However, if a second competitor is challenged or defeated very quickly after the first, the announcer will name them both within one complete sentence.
--> ''He's challenged (opponent 1) and (opponent 2)!''
--> ''What a move on (opponent 1) and (opponent 2)!''
** If a ball exits the Hill, doesn't make a clean feed on the ramp, doesn't hit any switch on the main playfield, and then drains, a Super Jump is awarded, acting as an instant Extra Ball/Ball Saver. Bear in mind, the Hill's flippers would still be active if this happens.

** If a ball exits the Hill, doesn't make a clean feed on the ramp, doesn't hit any switch on the main playfield, and then drains, a Super Jump is awarded, acting as an instant Extra Ball/Ball Saver.

'''Banzai Run''' is a PhysicalPinballTable designed by Creator/PatLawlor and [[Creator/LarryDeMar Larry DeMar]], with artwork by Mark Sprenger. It was released in 1988 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics, and is notable for its continuous playfield, which extends vertically into the backbox.

* BigWordShout: The racer shouts "BAANZAIIIII!" when you shoot the Cycle Jump on the vertical playfield.

'''Banzai Run''' is a PhysicalPinballTable designed by [[Creator/LarryDeMar Larry DeMar]] and Creator/PatLawlor, with artwork by Mark Sprenger. It was released in 1988 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics, and is notable for its continuous playfield, which extends vertically into the backbox.

The game itself is centered on the 1988 Banzai Run Supercross race on the notorious Banzai Hill track. As an up-and-coming racer, you are up against four rivals: [[ColourfulThemeNaming Green Machine, Blue Beard, Yellow Belly, and Red Hot]]. Build up laps on the lower playfield, then hit the twelve color-coded targets to challenge each racer and access the hill. Once that's done, ride the Ball Lifter to the vertical playfield to defeat the challengers, then take on the King of the Hill in a light-and-sound spectacular.

'''Banzai Run''' is a PhysicalPinballTable designed by Larry [=DeMar=] and Creator/PatLawlor, with artwork by Mark Sprenger. It was released in 1988 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics, and is notable for its continuous playfield, which extends vertically into the backbox.

-->'''Announcer''': "He's going after (rival's name)!" -- ''upon lighting a rival''

-->'''Announcer''': "He's challenged (rival's name)!" -- ''upon lighting a rival''

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The prototype name for this game was "Wreckin' Ball".

'''Banzai Run''' is a PhysicalPinballTable designed by Larry [=DeMar=] and Creator/PatLawlor, with artwork by Mark Sprenger. It was released in 1988 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics, and is notable for its continuous playfield, which extends into the backglass.

The game itself is centered on the 1988 Banzai Run Supercross race on the notorious Banzai Hill track. As an up-and-coming racer, you are up against four rivals: [[ColorCodedForYourConvenience Green Machine, Blue Beard, Yellow Belly, and Red Hot]]. Build up laps on the lower playfield, then hit the twelve color-coded targets to challenge each racer and access the hill. Once that's done, ride the Ball Lifter to the vertical playfield to defeat the challengers, then take on the King of the Hill in a light-and-sound spectacular.

The game itself is centered on the 1988 Banzai Run Supercross race on the notorious Banzai Hill track. As an up-and-coming racer, you are up against four rivals: Green Machine, Blue Beard, Yellow Belly, and Red Hot. Hit twelve racer targets on the lower playfield to challenge each racer and access the hill. Once that's done, start multiball, then Go For The Hill to take on and defeat the King of the Hill in a light-and-sound spectacular.

->'''Announcer''': "Welcome race fans, to Banzai Run!"

The game itself is centered on a Championship motocross race on the notorious Banzai Hill track. As an up-and-coming racer, you are up against four rivals: Green Machine, Blue Beard, Yellow Belly, and Red Hot. Challenge each racer on the lower playfield, then hit twelve racer targets to access Banzai Hill in the backbox. Start multiball, then Go For The Hill for a chance to challenge and defeat the King of the Hill in a light-and-sound spectacular.

Although some earlier pinball games included ''bagatelle''-style minigames in the backbox, ''Banzai Run'' had a fully-featured vertical playfield with flippers, kickers, and sinkholes. Besides its novel design, ''Banzai Run'' was the first pinball game designed by Creator/PatLawlor, and established many of his [[SignatureStyle preferred gameplay elements]] that would appear in later pins.

* TheSmurfettePrinciple: Red Hot.

The game itself is centered on motocross racing. As an up-and-coming motocross racer, you are up against four rival racers: Green Machine, Blue Beard, Yellow Belly, and Red Hot in a motocross championship race. After beating all the rivals, you get to challenge the King of the Hill for the championship.

-->'''Announcer''': "Welcome race fans, to Banzai Run!"

'''Banzai Run''' is the first pinball game designed by Creator/PatLawlor and released in 1988 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics. It is based on motocross racing.

As an up-and-coming motocross racer, you challenge four rival racers: Green Machine, Blue Beard, Yellow Belly, and Red Hot in a motocross championship race. After beating all the rival racers, you get to challenge the King of the Hill for the championship.

''Banzai Run'' was the only pinball game to feature a vertical playfield, represented by Banzai Hill.

!!This pinball demonstrates the following tropes:

* SkillShot: Gently plunge the ball into the Banzai Hill saucer to score the "Super Cycle Stunt" bonus and to send the ball up Banzai Hill.