UK Machine Record
Xenon
Bally · 1979 · at 3 UK venues.
Xenon is one of Bally’s landmark machines and one of the most visually striking games of the early solid-state era. Designed by Greg Kmiec, it combines futuristic artwork, electronic sound and a seductive science-fiction theme with a layout built around ramps, targets and multiball.
The machine’s flowing ramps and distinctive sound design give it a character unlike many games from the same period. The rules are comparatively straightforward, putting the emphasis on making shots and building towards the larger features.
Xenon is a game where the atmosphere is almost as important as the rules. Follow the flow of the table and listen to it; Xenon was designed to be experienced as much as conquered.
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Get Xs! Via top scoop from plunge or left spinner shot. First time lights lock through tunnel shot. Second set of three Xs for multiball.
General2 tips
- General
Continuous shots to the ramp build in value. Value might carry over ball to ball depending on game settings.
- General
hit the targets to the right to increase bonus x
Multiball1 tip
- Multiball
Shoot left spinner to saucer 3x to light lock. Lock in tube ramp. Shoot saucer 3x more for 2-ball multi and light spinner for 1000.
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