History Pinball / HighSpeed

''High Speed'' is noted for several industry firsts -- it was the first pinball with a full theme song, the first Williams pinball with alpha-numeric displays, the first pinball to dynamically adjust match percentages and replay score values, the first solid-state pinball with detailed diagnostic reports, and the first game to detect and compensate for broken switches on the playfield. Even without these features, it is fondly remembered by numerous players for its adrenalin-pumping action and fast gameplay, a sterling example of why Steve Ritchie is considered "The Master of Flow".

''High Speed'' is noted for several industry firsts -- it was the first pinball with a full theme song, the first Williams pinball with alpha-numeric displays, the first pinball to dynamically adjust match percentages and replay score values, the first solid-state pinball with diagnostic reports, and the first game to detect and compensate for broken switches on the playfield. Even without these features, it is folly remembered by numerous players for its adrenalin-pumping action and fast gameplay, a sterling example of why Steve Ritchie is considered "The Master of Flow".

A [[DigitalPinballTable video game version]] for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest. To the detriment of purists, it added video-only obstacles, such as a mad mechanic who attempted to slap the ball down the flippers. After over twenty years, a "true" recreation of the game without any added features is available for ''VideoGame/ThePinballArcade''.

-->'''Car 504''': "Dispatch, this is 504. He got away, over"\\
'''Dispatch''': "504, this is dispatch. He what."

* HoodOrnamentHottie

'''High Speed''' is a pinball game designed by Creator/SteveRitchie with art by Creator/PythonAnghelo; it was released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1986. The game is based on [[HotPursuit a high-speed police chase]] between the player (in his cherry-red Lamborghini) and the long arm of the law. The player must first advance a set of traffic lights from green to yellow to red; after he runs the red light, the police will immediately follow. If the player escapes, he can start three-ball multiball for a chase at breakneck speeds, complete with flashing lights and siren.

* WizardMode: "RED... LINE... MANIA!"; it is available after reaching 5th Gear.

->'''Car 504''': "Dispatch, this is 504. He got away, over"
->'''Dispatch''': "504, this is dispatch. He what."

* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: The advances in mechanical design that went into ''High Speed'' led to many machines being kept in service much longer than normal. However, the playfields were not given as much attention, leading to many machines remaining in service despite being extremely worn.

A [[DigitalPinballTable video game version]] for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest. To the detriment of purists, it added video-only obstacles, such as a mad mechanic who attempted to slap the ball down the flippers. After over 20 years, a "true" recreation of the game without any added features is being offered as part of the ''VideoGame/ThePinballArcade'' emulator.

* CreatorCameo: Steve Ritchie and Larry [=DeMar=], the designer and programmer, respectively, provided the speech for this game.

A [[DigitalPinballTable video game version]] for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest. To the detriment of purists, it added video-only obstacles, such as a mad mechanic who attempted to slap the ball down the flippers. After over 20 years, a "true" recreation of the game without any added features is being offered as part of FarSight's ''VideoGame/ThePinballArcade'' emulator.

A [[DigitalPinballTable video game version]] for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest. To the detriment of purists, it added video-only obstacles, such as a mad mechanic who attempted to slap the ball down the flippers. After over 20 years, a new recreation is being offered as part of FarSight Studios' ''[[VideoGame/ThePinballArcade]]'' emulator.

A [[DigitalPinballTable video game version]] for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest. To the detriment of purists, it added video-only obstacles, such as a mad mechanic who attempted to slap the ball down the flippers.

''High Speed'' is a pinball game designed by Creator/SteveRitchie with art by Creator/PythonAnghelo; it was released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1986. The game is based on [[HotPursuit a high-speed police chase]] between the player (in his cherry-red Lamborghini) and the long arm of the law. The player must first advance a set of traffic lights from green to yellow to red; after he runs the red light, the police will immediately follow. If the player escapes, he can start three-ball multiball for a chase at breakneck speeds, complete with flashing lights and siren.

''The Getaway: High Speed II'' was a sequel designed by Creator/SteveRitchie and released in 1992 by Williams. Once again, the player hits the highways in his souped-up sports car, and once again, Car 504 is on his tail... and he's bringing his friends.

->"Dispatch, this is 504. Suspect ran a red light, over."
->"Roger, 504. Apprehend him!"

->"Dispatch, this is 504. He got away, over."
->"504, this is dispatch. He ''what?''"
->"Suspect got away."

* WizardMode: "RED... LINE... MANIA!"

* ReferencedBy: ''Pinball/RedAndTedsRoadShow'' has its protagonists pursued by Car 504.

* ReferencedBy: ''Pinball/JunkYard'' pulls its Super Jackpot animation from this game.

* RefrencedBy: ''Pinball/JunkYard'' pulls its Super Jackpot animation from this game.

!!This pinball demonstrates the following tropes:

!!This pinball demonstrates the following tropes:

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[[caption-width-right:300:"Pull over!"]]

''High Speed'' is a pinball game designed by Creator/SteveRitchie with art by Creator/PythonAnghelo; it was released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1986. The player must first advance a set of traffic lights from green to yellow to red; after he runs the red light, the police quickly follow. If the player escapes, he can start three-ball multiball for a high-speed police chase, complete with flashing lights and siren.

''High Speed'' is a pinball game designed by Creator/SteveRitchie, with art by Creator/PythonAnghelo; it was released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1986. The player must first advance a set of traffic lights from green to yellow to red; after he runs the red light, the police quickly follow. If the player escapes, he can start three-ball multiball for a high-speed police chase, complete with flashing lights and siren.

''High Speed'' is a pinball game designed by Creator/SteveRitchie and released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1986. The player must first advance a set of traffic lights from green to yellow to red; after he runs the red light, the police quickly follow. If the player escapes, he can start three-ball multiball for a high-speed police chase, complete with flashing lights and siren.

* DonutMessWithACop: The player locks the second ball by pulling up to Donut Heaven, where 504 happens to be taking a break.

''High Speed'' is a pinball game designed by Creator/SteveRitchie and released by Williams Electronics in 1986. The player must first advance a set of traffic lights from green to yellow to red; after he runs the red light, the police quickly follow. If the player escapes, he can start three-ball multiball for a high-speed police chase, complete with flashing lights and siren.