History Pinball / StellarWars

* KooshBomb

* {{Expy}}: The green spaceships are angular copies of the Cylon Raiders from ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978''

Riding the popularity of [[Franchise/StarWars science-fiction]] [[Series/BattlestarGalactica1978 media]] in TheSeventies, ''Stellar Wars'' depicts a space battle between two sides over an unspecified planet. From the cockpit of your SpaceFighter, shoot the various targets and repel the invading fleet. Hit the center targets to increases the Eject Hole value for an Extra Ball, hit the right targets to raise the values of the Spinner and the Captive ball, then shoot the left targets and go after the bumpers. Nudge the table to roll over the WARS inlanes, then spell STELLAR WARS and watch the Battlescope explode in [[BeamSpam a frenzy of firepower.]]

->"Wide-Body Galactic Action!"
-->--Advertising flyer

* FrickinLaserBeams[=/=]RayGun: Used by both sides.

'''Stellar Wars''' is a [[PhysicalPinballTable pinball game]] designed by Creator/SteveRitchie and illustrated by Constantino and Jeanine Mitchell. It was released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1979, and is noted for being the first game Ritchie created for Williams.

[[caption-width-right:350:[[Series/BattlestarGalacticaClassic Cylons?]] [[BlatantLies What Cylons?]] ]]

Riding the popularity of [[Franchise/StarWars science-fiction]] [[Series/BattlestarGalacticaClassic media]] in TheSeventies, ''Stellar Wars'' depicts a space battle between two sides over an unspecified planet. From the cockpit of your SpaceFighter, shoot the various targets and repel the invading fleet. Hit the center targets to increases the Eject Hole value for an Extra Ball, hit the right targets to raise the values of the Spinner and the Captive ball, then shoot the left targets and go after the bumpers. Nudge the table to roll over the WARS inlanes, then spell STELLAR WARS and watch the Battlescope explode in [[BeamSpam a frenzy of firepower.]]

* {{Expy}}: The green spaceships are angular copies of the Cylon Raiders from ''Series/BattlestarGalacticaClassic''

Although ''Stellar Wars'' is not a particularly deep game, it's endearing for its reliance on technical skills -- players are rewarded for their patience and aim, making it a great game to practice basic pinball playing techniques. While it lacks the speed and flow that Creator/SteveRitchie's later games are renown for, it's still regarded as a solid title with smooth shooting action. The one thing that sinks this game are the visuals; shoddy artwork, amateurish design, and garish colors make the game look like [[TheMockbuster a childish production]] as a result.

* OldSchoolDogfight: But of course!

* SpellingBonus: Spelling 1-2-3-4, S-T-E-L-L-A-R, or W-A-R-S increases the bonus multiplier. Getting S-T-E-L-L-A-R-W-A-R-S awards a 50,000 point bonus and a flashing light show on the Battlescope.

'''Stellar Wars''' is a widebody [[PhysicalPinballTable pinball game]] designed by Creator/SteveRitchie and illustrated by Constantino and Jeanine Mitchell. It was released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1979, and is noted for being the first game Ritchie created for Williams.

Although ''Stellar Wars'' is not a particularly deep game, it's endearing for its reliance on technical skills -- players are rewarded for their patience and aim, making it a great game to practice basic pinball playing techniques. Although it lacks the speed and flow that Creator/SteveRitchie's later games are renown for, it's still regarded as a solid title with smooth shooting action. The one thing that sinks this game are the visuals, with shoddy artwork, amateurish design, and garish colors make the game look like [[TheMockbuster a childish rip-off]] as a result.

Although ''Stellar Wars'' is not a particularly deep game, it's endearing for its reliance on technical skills -- players are rewarded for their patience and aim, making it a great game to practice basic pinball playing techniques. Although it lacks the speed and flow that Creator/SteveRitchie's later games are renown for, it's still regarded as a solid title with smooth shooting action. The one thing that sinks this game are the visuals, with shoddy artwork, amateurish design, and garish colors, making the game look like [[TheMockbuster a childish rip-off]] as a result.

Although ''Stellar Wars'' is not a particularly deep game, it's endearing for its use of technical skills -- players are rewarded for their patience and aim, making it a great game to practices basic pinball playing techniques. Although it lacks the speed and flow that Creator/SteveRitchie's later games are renown for, it's still regarded as a solid title with smooth shooting action. The one thing that sinks this game are the visuals, with shoddy artwork, amateurish design, and garish colors, making the game look like [[TheMockbuster a childish rip-off]] as a result.

[[caption-width-right:350:''Wide-Body Galactic Action!'']]

'''Stellar Wars''' is a widebody [[PhysicalPinballTable pinball game]] designed by Creator/SteveRitchie and illustrated by Constantino and Jeanine Mitchell. It was released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics in 1979.

* OldSchoolDogfight