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* MeaningfulName: "Farfalla" is Italian for "butterfly".



* MeaningfulName: "Farfalla" is Italian for "butterfly".
* PrettyButterflies: All over the playfield.


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* PrettyButterflies: All over the playfield.

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* AbsoluteCleavage: Seen on the fairy.



* NavelDeepNeckline: The fairy is wearing a dress with a neckline that plunges to her navel.



* OurFairiesAreDifferent

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'''Farfalla''' is a PhysicalPinballTable released in 1983 by Italian {{pinball}} maker Creator/{{Zaccaria}}.

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'''Farfalla''' ''Farfalla'' is a PhysicalPinballTable released in 1983 by Italian {{pinball}} maker Creator/{{Zaccaria}}.
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Among enthusiasts, ''Farfalla'' is one of Zaccaria's most memorable games, both for its colorfully unconventional theme and its [[SexSells sexy, eye-catching backbox.]] Instead of being painted on a flat sheet of glass, the fairy art was painted on molded semitranslucent plastic, giving it a three-dimensional look that attracted passersby. But even without the {{Fanservice}}, ''Farfalla'' is a respectable pinball table; underneath the tranquil theme is a shooter's challenge that tests the player's aim, ball-handling skills, and reflexes.

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Among enthusiasts, ''Farfalla'' is one of Zaccaria's most memorable games, both for its colorfully unconventional theme and its [[SexSells sexy, eye-catching backbox.]] backbox,]] illustrated by Lorenzo Rimondini. Instead of being painted on a flat sheet of glass, the fairy art was painted on molded semitranslucent plastic, giving it a three-dimensional look that attracted passersby. But even without the {{Fanservice}}, ''Farfalla'' is a respectable pinball table; underneath the tranquil theme is a shooter's challenge that tests the player's aim, ball-handling skills, and reflexes.
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'''Farfalla''' is a PhysicalPinballTable released in 1983 by Italian {{pinball}} maker Zaccaria.

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'''Farfalla''' is a PhysicalPinballTable released in 1983 by Italian {{pinball}} maker Zaccaria.
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* DownToTheLastPlay: As with many other Zacarria pinballs, ''Farfalla'' has a "Game Time Bonus" feature: during the player's last ball, a timer is incremented as he plays. After the ball drains, the player can keep playing until the timer counts down to zero.

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* DownToTheLastPlay: As with many other Zacarria Zaccaria pinballs, ''Farfalla'' has a "Game Time Bonus" feature: during the player's last ball, a timer is incremented as he plays. After the ball drains, the player can keep playing until the timer counts down to zero.
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->"Let's see what you can do."



* VaporWear: The nymph's translucent gown is a textbook example.

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* VaporWear: The nymph's translucent gown is a textbook example.example.
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->"What a kick! I ''like'' playing with you."
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In this game, players are challenged to find love (and a high score) in a colorful flower garden filled with butterflies. Knock down the orange, blue, and red butterfly drop targets to collect the corresponding colored flower specials, then lower the Ramp and shoot for the upper playfield for a chance at the yellow butterflies there. Find love to increase the bonus multiplier, test your reflexes with the React Feature to prevent draining the ball, then advance the colored flower specials to unleash the Multispecial -- all while the scantily-clad butterfly nymph on the backbox smiles and watches...

Among enthusiasts, ''Farfalla'' is one of Zaccaria's most memorable games, both for its colorfully unconventional theme and its eye-catching backbox. Instead of being painted on a flat sheet of glass, the fairy art was painted on molded semitranslucent plastic, giving it a three-dimensional look that attracted passersby. But even without the {{Fanservice}}, ''Farfalla'' is a respectable pinball table; underneath the tranquil theme is a shooter's challenge that tests the player's aim, ball-handling skills, and reflexes.

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In this game, players are challenged to find love (and a high score) in a colorful flower garden filled with butterflies. Knock down the orange, blue, and red butterfly drop targets to collect the corresponding colored flower specials, then lower the Ramp and shoot for the upper playfield for a chance at the yellow butterflies there. Find love to increase the bonus multiplier, test your reflexes with the React Feature to prevent draining the ball, then advance the colored flower specials to unleash the Multispecial Multi Special -- all while the scantily-clad butterfly nymph on the backbox smiles and watches...

Among enthusiasts, ''Farfalla'' is one of Zaccaria's most memorable games, both for its colorfully unconventional theme and its [[SexSells sexy, eye-catching backbox. backbox.]] Instead of being painted on a flat sheet of glass, the fairy art was painted on molded semitranslucent plastic, giving it a three-dimensional look that attracted passersby. But even without the {{Fanservice}}, ''Farfalla'' is a respectable pinball table; underneath the tranquil theme is a shooter's challenge that tests the player's aim, ball-handling skills, and reflexes.
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* DownToTheLastPlay: As with many other Zacarria pinballs, ''Farfalla'' has a "Game Time Bonus" feature: during the player's last ball, a timer is incremented based on how well he plays. After the ball drains, the player can keep playing until the timer runs down.

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* DownToTheLastPlay: As with many other Zacarria pinballs, ''Farfalla'' has a "Game Time Bonus" feature: during the player's last ball, a timer is incremented based on how well as he plays. After the ball drains, the player can keep playing until the timer runs down.counts down to zero.
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* DownToTheLastPlay: As with many other Zacarria pinballs, ''Farfalla'' has a "Game Time Bonus" feature: during the player's last ball, a timer is incremented based on how well he plays. After the ball drains, the player can keep playing until the timer runs down.



* VaporWear: The nymph's translucent gown is a textbook example.

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* VaporWear: The nymph's translucent gown is a textbook example.
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* SpellingBonus: Spelling L-O-V-E increases the bonus multiplier.

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* SpellingBonus: Spelling L-O-V-E increases the bonus multiplier.multiplier.
* VaporWear: The nymph's translucent gown is a textbook example.
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* PrettyButterflies: The main theme of the game.

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* PrettyButterflies: The main theme of All over the game.playfield.
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* NippleAndDimed: The American versions of ''Farfalla'' replaced the nymph's translucent dress with a modest [[http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=824&picno=21089 red-and-green short dress.]]

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* NippleAndDimed: The American versions of ''Farfalla'' replaced the nymph's low-cut translucent dress robe with a modest [[http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=824&picno=21089 red-and-green short dress.]]

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In this game, players are challenged to find love (and a high score) in a colorful flower garden filled with butterflies. Gather the orange, blue, and red butterflies to collect the corresponding colored flower specials, then lower the Ramp and shoot for the upper playfield for a chance at the yellow butterflies there. Find love to increase the bonus multiplier, test your reflexes with the React Feature to prevent draining the ball, then advance the colored flower specials to unleash the Multispecial -- all while the scantily-clad butterfly nymph on the backbox smiles and watches...

Among enthusiasts, ''Farfalla'' is one of Zaccaria's most memorable games, both for its colorfully unconventional theme and its eye-catching backbox. Unlike most other pinball games, the fairy art was painted on molded semitranslucent plastic, giving it a three-dimensional look. But even without the {{Fanservice}}, ''Farfalla'' is a respectable pinball table; underneath the tranquil theme is a shooter's challenge that tests the player's aim, ball-handling skills, and reflexes.

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In this game, players are challenged to find love (and a high score) in a colorful flower garden filled with butterflies. Gather Knock down the orange, blue, and red butterflies butterfly drop targets to collect the corresponding colored flower specials, then lower the Ramp and shoot for the upper playfield for a chance at the yellow butterflies there. Find love to increase the bonus multiplier, test your reflexes with the React Feature to prevent draining the ball, then advance the colored flower specials to unleash the Multispecial -- all while the scantily-clad butterfly nymph on the backbox smiles and watches...

Among enthusiasts, ''Farfalla'' is one of Zaccaria's most memorable games, both for its colorfully unconventional theme and its eye-catching backbox. Unlike most other pinball games, Instead of being painted on a flat sheet of glass, the fairy art was painted on molded semitranslucent plastic, giving it a three-dimensional look.look that attracted passersby. But even without the {{Fanservice}}, ''Farfalla'' is a respectable pinball table; underneath the tranquil theme is a shooter's challenge that tests the player's aim, ball-handling skills, and reflexes.



* AllYourColorsCombined: The Multispecial, which is worth a staggering 1,000,000 points, and is only available after advancing the Blue, Red, and Yellow flower specials to their maximum.
* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: The main bonus tracker is a long rainbow path from the flippers to the upper playfield ramp.

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* AllYourColorsCombined: The Multispecial, Multi Special, which is worth a staggering 1,000,000 points, and is only available after advancing the Blue, Red, and Yellow flower specials to their maximum.
* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: The main bonus tracker is a long rainbow path from the flippers to the upper playfield ramp.



* FairySexy: And how!

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* FairySexy: And how!FairySexy[=/=]MsFanservice: The butterfly fairy, who's wearing nothing but a gossamer robe and a smile.



* MsFanservice: The butterfly fairy, who's wearing nothing but a gossamer robe and a smile.
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* FlowersOfRomance: This is the overall theme of the game: the playfield full of flowers is the backdrop to the various symbols of love, such as the lovestruck couple on the bridge, the swans on the lake, and the LOVE SpellingBonus.

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* FairySexy: And how!



* FairySexy: And how!
* NippleAndDimed: The American versions of ''Farfalla'' replaced the nymph's translucent dress with a tie-dyed rainbow vest and skirt.

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* FairySexy: And how!
* NippleAndDimed: The American versions of ''Farfalla'' replaced the nymph's translucent dress with a tie-dyed rainbow vest and skirt.modest [[http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=824&picno=21089 red-and-green short dress.]]


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* SexSells: How do you sell a pinball game about butterflies and flowers to European players? Why, put a near-naked sexy fairy on it...
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* JustInTime: When the ball goes down an outlane, the player can use the "React Feature" for a split-second chance to use a smaller flipper to knock it back into play.



* SpellingBonus: Spelling L-O-V-E increases the bonus multiplier.

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* SpellingBonus: Spelling L-O-V-E increases the bonus multiplier.
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A digital version is available for ''VideoGame/ZaccariaPinball''.
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* AbsoluteClevage: Seen on the fairy.

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* AbsoluteClevage: AbsoluteCleavage: Seen on the fairy.
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[[caption-width-right:300:A pinball game for dads and daughters.]]

'''Farfalla''' is a PhysicalPinballTable released in 1983 by Italian {{pinball}} maker Zaccaria.

In this game, players are challenged to find love (and a high score) in a colorful flower garden filled with butterflies. Gather the orange, blue, and red butterflies to collect the corresponding colored flower specials, then lower the Ramp and shoot for the upper playfield for a chance at the yellow butterflies there. Find love to increase the bonus multiplier, test your reflexes with the React Feature to prevent draining the ball, then advance the colored flower specials to unleash the Multispecial -- all while the scantily-clad butterfly nymph on the backbox smiles and watches...

Among enthusiasts, ''Farfalla'' is one of Zaccaria's most memorable games, both for its colorfully unconventional theme and its eye-catching backbox. Unlike most other pinball games, the fairy art was painted on molded semitranslucent plastic, giving it a three-dimensional look. But even without the {{Fanservice}}, ''Farfalla'' is a respectable pinball table; underneath the tranquil theme is a shooter's challenge that tests the player's aim, ball-handling skills, and reflexes.

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!!''Farfalla'' demonstrates the following tropes:

* AbsoluteClevage: Seen on the fairy.
* AllYourColorsCombined: The Multispecial, which is worth a staggering 1,000,000 points, and is only available after advancing the Blue, Red, and Yellow flower specials to their maximum.
* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: The main bonus tracker is a long rainbow path from the flippers to the upper playfield ramp.
** RainbowLite: The rainbow path only shows six colors.
* MeaningfulName: "Farfalla" is Italian for "butterfly".
* MsFanservice: The butterfly fairy, who's wearing nothing but a gossamer robe and a smile.
* PrettyButterflies: The main theme of the game.
* FairySexy: And how!
* NippleAndDimed: The American versions of ''Farfalla'' replaced the nymph's translucent dress with a tie-dyed rainbow vest and skirt.
* OurFairiesAreDifferent
* SpellingBonus: Spelling L-O-V-E increases the bonus multiplier.

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