UK Machine Record
Road Kings
Williams · 1986 · at 2 UK venues.
Road Kings is Steve Ritchie’s motorcycle-and-rock-and-roll machine, built around speed, highways and the open road. The game is one of Ritchie’s early examples of designing around momentum, with ramps and loops encouraging the player to keep the ball moving.
The layout is relatively direct, but the speed makes accurate shooting essential. The objective is to build towards the larger road and multiball features while surviving the aggressive returns.
It is a pure example of the idea that Ritchie would develop throughout his career: fast shots, dangerous returns and very little hesitation. Keep the bike moving. Slow reactions are your biggest enemy.
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Completing 1-2-3-4 lanes advances Bonus X and lights the Bonus Holdover. Base bonus can build to a large value.
General6 tips
- General
Spell ROAD KINGS to light locks
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Shoot the right ramp to spot letters.
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If the center Detour isn't risky, shoot the Detour to score points and spot letters.
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Spelling road or kings relights kick back
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During multiball relock both balls for time lock award. Then shooting the right loop all the way scores 300,000 till the end of multiball
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Passing through a lit 1234 lane will raise the drop target
Multiball1 tip
- Multiball
Hit ramp with one ball and "time lock" with other ball for jackpot. This is timed so do quickly.
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