UK Machine Record
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Sega · 1995 · at 1 UK venue.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein brings the classic monster story to Sega pinball, with the Creature and Victor Frankenstein forming the centre of the game.
The machine uses the laboratory, experiments and the Creature’s creation as the basis for its modes and objectives. Its theme gives the game a darker atmosphere, while the physical layout provides the fast, demanding play associated with 1990s Sega tables.
The game is about building towards the Creature rather than simply shooting at him immediately. Create the monster first. Then deal with what you’ve made.
Written by Silverball
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Starting Creature 2-Ball during a mode may instantly award the maximum points from the mode, plus a CREATION letter.
Multiball2 tips
- Multiball
Shoot ramps to light 2-ball MB. North Pole or right orbit starts MB. Shoot NP to lock then NP, Geneva, ramp, or sarcophagus for 3-6 ball MB.
- Multiball
Transitioning from 2-ball MB to 3-6 ball MB is a hurry-up. The faster you shoot the second shot to start it, the more balls you get.
General2 tips
- General
Do not shoot standups to spell FRANKENSTEIN. Northpole shot spots letters and is much safer.
- General
The game has no grace period for multiball or the ball saver, so don't flail for jackpots or let a ball drain hoping for a save.
Skill shot1 tip
- Skill shot
Step up to the game quickly (if there's no tilt concern). The skillshot cycles up through values once but is random afterwards.
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