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Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Bally · 1975 · at 1 UK venue.
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is another classic Bally machine inspired by Elton John’s music, built around the flamboyant imagery of the Captain Fantastic album.
The machine combines music-themed artwork with the mechanical simplicity of 1970s pinball. The emphasis is on completing targets, building bonus and keeping the ball alive rather than navigating a complex software system.
Its historical importance is part of its charm. Put on the imaginary record, enjoy the artwork and play the table for what it is: classic rock-and-roll pinball.
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Don't use the upper flipper to shoot side drops. You will drain. Instead hold up upper flipper to return ball safely to lower flippers.
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Complete A & B lanes at top to double your bonus. Hit lit rollovers to increase bonus.
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Hit drop targets to light extra Ball in right inlane. Some folks shoot with the left flipper under the raised right upper Flipper to hit it.
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Look out for the center lane light. If lit it will open the gate at the right outlane
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Upper flipper can be used for side drops, if you shoot early, to hit upper drops. Avoid shooting too low, though, or you will left outlane!
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