History Pinball / Comet

->'''Dunk Dummy:''' "Hey, turkey!"

''Comet'' is a PhysicalPinballTable produced by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1986. It was designed by Creator/BarryOursler and illustrated by Creator/PythonAnghelo, and is the first title in Williams' "rollercoaster" series of pinball games.

Although it lacked a licensed tie-in or multiball, ''Comet's'' varied yet simple gameplay, realistic sound effects, and whimsical art came together to produce a fun game that resonated with lots of players. It was the first solid-state pinball machine with a one million point shot, and its popularity prompted Williams to follow it up a few years later with ''Pinball/{{Cyclone}}.'' ''Comet'' itself was featured on the pinball documentary ''Film/SpecialWhenLit,'' and remains a popular table for nostalgia-oriented collectors.

* AmusementPark
* AuthorAppeal: The inspiration for the game came from designer Barry Oursler's childhood memories at Riverview Park.

-->'''Dunk Dummy:''' "C'mon, turkey! Hit me!"

* GoldenSnitch: The One Million shot. Mitigated in that it's only available on the last ball, and collecting it requires the player to light 1-9-8-6 and then make the Cycle Jump to the farthest target.

* NonIronicClown: There's a sincere clown above the Fun House saucer.
* RampJump: The Cycle Jump ramp.
* TimedMission: The Dunk Tank Dummy, where you only have a few seconds after knocking him down to hit the target behind him.

* [[VeryLooselyBasedOnATrueStory Very Loosely Based on a True Rollercoaster]]

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Although it lacked a licensed tie-in or multiball, ''Comet's'' varied yet uncomplicated gameplay, realistic sound effects, and whimsical art came together to produce a fun game that resonated with lots of players. It was the first solid-state pinball machine with a one million point shot, and its popularity prompted Williams to follow it up a few years later with ''Pinball/{{Cyclone}}.'' ''Comet'' itself was featured on the pinball documentary ''Film/SpecialWhenLit,'' and remains a popular table for nostalgia-oriented collectors.

Although it lacked a licensed tie-in or multiball, ''Comet's'' varied yet uncomplicated gameplay, realistic sound effects, and whimsical art came together to produce a fun game that resonated with lots of players. It was the first solid-state pinball machine with a one million point shot, and its popularity prompted Williams to follow it up a few years later with ''Pinball/{{Cyclone}}.'' ''Comet'' itself was featured on the pinball documentary ''Special When Lit,'' and remains a popular table for nostalgia-oriented collectors.

* CoveredInGunge: Occurs to several of the riders on the backglass, such as an old woman getting a facefull of ice cream and a man being plastered by "Creator/JaneCurtin"'s flowing hair.

* CoveredInGunge: Occurs to several of the riders on the backglass, such as an old woman getting a facefull of ice cream and a man being plastered by Creator/JaneCurtin's flowing hair.

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: The rollercoaster riders on the backglass include lookalikes of JohnBelushi (back seat) and JaneCurtin (second row) from ''Series/SaturdayNightLive''.

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-->'''Dunk Dummy:''' "Ha ha ha ha!"

Although it lacked a licensed tie-in or multiball, ''Comet's'' varied yet uncomplicated gameplay, realistic sound effects, and whimsical art came together to produce a fun game that resonated with lots of players. It was the first solid-state pinball machine with a one million point shot, and its popularity prompted Williams to follow it up a few years later with ''Cyclone.'' ''Comet'' itself was featured on the pinball documentary ''Special When Lit,'' and remains a popular table for nostalgia-oriented collectors.

A sequel, ''Pinball/{{Cyclone}},'' was released two years later.

Named for a popular coaster at Chicago's (now closed) Riverview AmusementPark, ''Comet'' takes players for a fun time at the carnival. Visit the Shooting Galleries and knock down the ducks an rabbits, drop the Dunk Tank Dummy, and visit the Funhouse. For more thrills, shoot through the Corkscrew, race up the Cycle Jump Ramp, then light up 1-9-8-6 and Ride the Comet for a screamin' good time. End the day with a fireworks show, then try to score the One Million shot before you leave.

Named for a popular coaster at Chicago's (now closed) Riverview Park AmusementPark, ''Comet'' takes players for a fun time at the carnival. Visit the Shooting Galleries and knock down the ducks an rabbits, drop the Dunk Tank Dummy, and visit the Funhouse. For more thrills, shoot through the Corkscrew, race up the Cycle Jump Ramp, then light up 1-9-8-6 and Ride the Comet for a screamin' good time. End the day with a fireworks show, then try to score the One Million shot before you leave.

A sequel, ''Pinball/{{Cyclone}},'' was released three years later.

''Comet'' is a PhysicalPinballTable produced by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1985. It was designed by Creator/BarryOursler and illustrated by Creator/PythonAnghelo, and is the first title in Williams' "rollercoaster" series of pinball games.

''Comet'' is a PhysicalPinballTable produced by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1985. It was designed by Creator/BarryOursler and illustrated by Creator/PythonAnghelo, and is the first title in Williams' "roller coaster" series of pinball games.

Named for a popular rollercoaster at Chicago's (now closed) Riverview Park AmusementPark, ''Comet'' takes players for a fun time at the carnival. Visit the Shooting Galleries and knock down the ducks an rabbits, drop the Dunk Tank Dummy, and visit the Funhouse. For more thrills, shoot through the Corkscrew, race up the Cycle Jump Ramp, then light up 1-9-8-6 and Ride the Comet for a screamin' good time. End the day with a fireworks show, then try to score the One Million shot before you leave.

->'''Dunk Dummy:''' "Ha ha ha ha!"

->'''Dunk Dummy:''' "C'mon, turkey! Hit me!"

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: The rollercoaster riders on the backglass include lookalikes of Creator/JohnBelushi (back seat) and Creator/JaneCurtin (second row) from ''Series/SaturdayNightLive''.