UK Machine Record
Indianapolis 500
Bally · 1995 · at 3 UK venues.
Indianapolis 500 is a fast, race-focused Bally machine designed by Dennis Nordman. The game puts the player behind the wheel, with the objective of completing laps and building towards the chequered flag.
The racing theme is reflected directly in the playfield, with the ramps and loops creating a sense of speed while the race features give the player a clear reason to keep progressing. It is a game where shot accuracy and ball control are more important than complicated rules.
The layout rewards rhythm and consistency, particularly once the ball starts moving quickly. Don’t just go for speed. Drive a clean lap and let the race come to you.
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General6 tips
- General
The video mode always alternates between good (points/EB) and bad things.
- General
Shooting the left loop followed by the Turbo lock will award a "Loop-Turbo Combo", which can score big points if you collect a ton of them.
- General
Never shoot the Lite-Ups on purpose. These standup targets often lead to unfair ball drains.
- General
Be sure to play out Gasoline Alley, as one of the awards during the mode allows you to pass 15 cars. This is tough to do otherwise.
- General
Collecting souvenirs reduces the number of times you have to hit a standup target to complete it.
- General
Wrong turn: shoot ball in lock, let go over right flipper to left flipper shoot into green flag, after bumper in lock and repeat.
Multiball2 tips
- Multiball
Once you're down to two balls in regular multiball, both balls in the turbo will award an add a ball. Three balls in turbo gives a super JP.
- Multiball
Don't hit a lit center hole during any multiball. This will award small points, and you'll have to relight via PIT letters for mode start.
Secrets & easter eggs1 tip
- Secrets & easter eggs
Repeatedly press the launch button during some modes, Go For The Pole and Dueling Drivers for example, to spot you one shot, once per mode.
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