UK Machine Record
Tales from the Crypt
Data East · 1993 · at 1 UK venue.
Tales from the Crypt brings the horror anthology series to Data East pinball, with the Crypt Keeper acting as your wonderfully unpleasant guide through a collection of macabre challenges. The machine draws on the show’s dark humour, monsters and gruesome stories to create a game that is as much about atmosphere as it is about shooting.
The playfield is built around a series of horror-themed objectives, with the Crypt Keeper providing commentary as you progress. It has the unmistakable character of early-1990s Data East, combining straightforward rules with plenty of physical and visual personality.
The trick is to embrace the chaos without losing sight of the current objective. Listen to the Crypt Keeper, work through the stories and try not to become part of one.
Written by Silverball
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Strategy tips written by players on PinTips , not by Silverball. Best-voted first.
Try to start the frenzy mode by hitting the right ramp and then start multiball.
General1 tip
- General
Press plunger to lock lit mode.
Multiball4 tips
- Multiball
You can start the first multiball by hitting the center scoop (next to right ramp) instead of the Crypt
- Multiball
In some multiball modes, the captive ball is lit ("clone") to show that it adds a ball when hit
- Multiball
Build lit jackpot by hitting left spinner and lit double jackpot by hitting right spinner.
- Multiball
Hit captive ball on left side to add a ball.
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