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Pinball Games

Author : George F. Eber
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1426924801
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Pinball Games written by George F. Eber and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Erwin Leichter played the Tiger Rag in the sealed-off ghetto, his situation was not for a moment less serious, but he was buoyant with youth. Pinball Games, illustrated by the author, tells a story of survival, sometimes through luck, sometimes by daring action, of a group of Hungarian friends through the darkest days of World War II, and later, as they escape from Communist Hungary to the free world. After a youth marked by golden days on the Danube, the author and many of his classmates are drafted into "the white armbands"- labor battalions of Christian Jews. They jump for their lives from a train bound for the death camps, and eventually make their way back to Budapest to live through the Siege of Budapest, one of the longest and least written about sieges of World War II. With peace come more golden days on the Danube, but they are illusions: Stalin's "Communist Agenda" forces more escapes. The author, his stepmother, and his father, whose business had been among the first private businesses seized in Budapest, successfully navigate land mines and wire fences to reach the West. "There might be difficult days ahead but I knew those years that called forth the greatest effort of my life were over," writes George F. Eber. "At the time of our escape, the term Iron Curtain was rather newly coined. To me it still meant the great metal fire-curtain in the Budapest theatres of my youth. Now the Iron Curtain had fallen behind us on the theatre of the macabre."

Pinball Games

Author : George F. Eber
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1426936885
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Pinball Games written by George F. Eber and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-19 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Erwin Leichter played the Tiger Rag in the sealed-off ghetto, his situation was not for a moment less serious, but he was buoyant with youth. Pinball Games, illustrated by the author, tells a story of survival, sometimes through luck, sometimes by daring action, of a group of Hungarian friends through the darkest days of World War II, and later, as they escape from Communist Hungary to the free world. After a youth marked by golden days on the Danube, the author and many of his classmates are drafted into "the white armbands" labor battalions of Christian Jews. They jump for their lives from a train bound for the death camps, and eventually make their way back to Budapest to live through the Siege of Budapest, one of the longest and least written about sieges of World War II. With peace come more golden days on the Danube, but they are illusions: Stalin's "Communist Agenda" forces more escapes. The author, his stepmother, and his father, whose business had been among the first private businesses seized in Budapest, successfully navigate land mines and wire fences to reach the West. "There might be difficult days ahead but I knew those years that called forth the greatest effort of my life were over," writes George F. Eber. "At the time of our escape, the term Iron Curtain was rather newly coined. To me it still meant the great metal fire-curtain in the Budapest theatres of my youth. Now the Iron Curtain had fallen behind us on the theatre of the macabre."

Pinball

Author : Jon Chad
Publisher : First Second Books
ISBN 13 : 125024921X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Pinball written by Jon Chad and published by First Second Books. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1976, champion player Roger Sharpe stepped up to a pinball machine in a Manhattan courtroom. He was there to challenge the citywide ban on pinball by proving this was a game of skill, not chance. Sharpe pulled back the plunger and released, and the fate of this industry and artform hung in the balance.0Thus opens Jon Chad's comprehensive graphic guide to the history of the captivating, capricious-and at times infuriating!-game of pinball. Tracing pinball's roots back to the Court of King Louis XIV and right up to the present day, Chad captures not just the history of the game but also the artistry, cultural significance, and even the physics.

The Complete Pinball Book

Author : Marco Rossignoli
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764315862
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (158 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Pinball Book written by Marco Rossignoli and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fantastic book tells the detailed history of pinball games from the 1930s to the 1990s, including the evolution of all sorts of game features--from flippers and bumpers to sound, scoring, and tilt mechanisms--all immersed in the complex and magnificent artwork characteristic of pinball machines. Pinball manufacturing giants like Gottlieb, Williams, and Bally are well represented, in addition to several lesser-known and foreign manufacturers. With a listing of over 3,000 games built to date, statistics, updated pricing information, and over 900 color photographs (including close-ups, flyers, images of rare prototypes, and games never before seen in print), this is essential for the libraries of all pinball lovers. The pinball machine is here to stay--due in part to the exponential increase in the number of serious collectors and enthusiasts. What other modern amusement machine can boast a longevity of over 60 years, withstanding the test of time and ever-changing technology, while maintaining its instantly recognizable form? The rolling, bouncing silver ball, as unpredictable as the flip of a coin or even life itself, has kept up with cutting-edge advancements in electronics, mechanics, and even computers, to amuse and test the skill of players worldwide!

Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records

Author : Walter Day
Publisher : Sunstar Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 996 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records written by Walter Day and published by Sunstar Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter Day is the world's only electronic games referee. He runs the Twin Galaxies Intergalactic Scoreboard-the "official scoreboard for the world of video game and pinball playing." As the founder of organized video game playing, Day has judged contests and high scores submitted by arcades as far away as South Africa, Australia, Ireland and Japan. He has written the official rule book for video game and pinball playing sponsors two major contests every year to allow new players to enter the Official Video Game and Pinball Book of World Records.

Pinball Memories

Author : Marco Rossignoli
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764316876
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book Pinball Memories written by Marco Rossignoli and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002-08-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pinball games have long been regarded as the twentieth century's ultimate coin operated amusement, touching the lives of generations of players in numerous cultures. This visual chronicle, with examples from the game's beginnings to the present day, focuses in particular on the years from 1958 to 1998. It showcases fifty fascinating pinball games, each with its own chapter outlining the special features. Covered in detail are cultural influences, design and artistic trends, historical connections, collectibility, values, and unique game rules. Over 800 full color photographs display whole machine shots, close-ups of backglasses and playfields, and ball's-eye-view images. They put the pinball enthusiast right into the action! This beautiful book is an essential reference for the libraries of pinball collectors and aficionados everywhere.

The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games

Author : Bill Kurtz
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764319259
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games written by Bill Kurtz and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arcade video games have become one of the hottest collectibles around and this book features over 600 photos of the machines that filled arcades during the 1970s and '80s. Includes information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to start your own collection. Beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games.

Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games

Author : Warren Davis
Publisher : Santa Monica Press
ISBN 13 : 1595807853
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (958 download)

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Download or read book Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games written by Warren Davis and published by Santa Monica Press. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games takes you inside the video arcade game industry during the classic decades of the 1980s and 1990s. Warren Davis, the creator of the groundbreaking Q*bert, worked as a member of the creative teams who developed some of the most popular video games of all time, including Joust 2, Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, and Revolution X. In a witty and entertaining narrative, Davis shares insightful stories that offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to work as a designer and programmer at the most influential and dominant video arcade game manufacturers of the era, including Gottlieb, Williams/Bally/Midway, and Premiere. Likewise, the talented artists, designers, creators, and programmers Davis has collaborated with over the years reads like a who’s who of video gaming history: Eugene Jarvis, Tim Skelly, Ed Boon, Jeff Lee, Dave Thiel, John Newcomer, George Petro, Jack Haegar, and Dennis Nordman, among many others. The impact Davis has had on the video arcade game industry is deep and varied. At Williams, Davis created and maintained the revolutionary digitizing system that allowed actors and other photo-realistic imagery to be utilized in such games as Mortal Kombat, T2, and NBA Jam. When Davis worked on the fabled Us vs. Them, it was the first time a video game integrated a live action story with arcade-style graphics. On the one-of-a-kind Exterminator, Davis developed a brand new video game hardware system, and created a unique joystick that sensed both omni-directional movement and rotation, a first at that time. For Revolution X, he created a display system that simulated a pseudo-3D environment on 2D hardware, as well as a tool for artists that facilitated the building of virtual worlds and the seamless integration of the artist’s work into game code. Whether you’re looking for insights into the Golden Age of Arcades, would like to learn how Davis first discovered his design and programming skills as a teenager working with a 1960s computer called a Monrobot XI, or want to get the inside scoop on what it was like to film the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Aerosmith for Revolution X, Davis’s memoir provides a backstage tour of the arcade and video game industry during its most definitive and influential period.

The PinBotz Guide to the Greatest Pinball Machines of the 80s And 90s

Author : Kevin Strasser
Publisher : LiviLuv, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1411626117
Total Pages : 63 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book The PinBotz Guide to the Greatest Pinball Machines of the 80s And 90s written by Kevin Strasser and published by LiviLuv, LLC. This book was released on 2005 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are new or old to the hobby this book is for you. Anyone who is considering purchasing a pinball machine that was made in the 80s or 90s can make use of this guide. Pinball machines are complex units made of hundreds of different parts. Hopefully this book can guide you in making more intelligent purchasing decisions for a hobby that can quickly eat at your checkbook. Twenty of the top pinball machines are detailed in full color Tons of photos and information. Over 60 large pages.

Pinball Machine Care and Maintenance

Author : Bernard Kamoroff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780917510137
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Pinball Machine Care and Maintenance written by Bernard Kamoroff and published by . This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A wealth of valuable information and step-by-step help, this manual is packed with tips and clear instructions." --Play Meter Magazine. "An excellent book, highly recommended." --Pin Game Journal. "A hugely useful guidebook for novice and professional alike." --GameRoom Magazine.

Video Games

Author : Kevin Hile
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1420503065
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Video Games written by Kevin Hile and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The evolution of the video game is incredible; from a two-colored screen with paddle and pong to fully immersive alternate playing worlds, it is one technology that seems to be constantly evolving. This volume explains the history of video games, the considerations of their impact on players and society, and how they can be used as educational tools. Readers will learn about the future of video games as well.

Pinball Perspectives

Author : Marco Rossignoli
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors w
ISBN 13 : 9780764326097
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Pinball Perspectives written by Marco Rossignoli and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors w. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes pinball machines both vintage and contemporary and 50 games. Each chapter outlines a game's special features, historical background, game rules, graphic images, collectibility and current value.

Pinball Wizards

Author : Adam Ruben
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1613735936
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Pinball Wizards written by Adam Ruben and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pinball's history is America's history, from gambling and war-themed machines to the arcade revolution and, ultimately, the decline of the need to leave your house. The strangest thing about pinball is that it persists, and not just as nostalgia. Pinball didn't just stick around—it grew and continues to evolve with the times. Somehow, in today's iPhone world, a three-hundred-pound monstrosity of wood and cables has survived to enjoy yet another renaissance. Pinball is more to humor writer Adam Ruben than a fascinating book topic—it's a lifelong obsession. Ruben played competitive pinball for years, rising as high as the 80th-ranked player in the world. Then he had children. Now, mired in 9,938th place—darn kids—Ruben tries to stage a comeback, visiting pinball museums, gaming conventions, pinball machine designers, and even pinball factories in his attempt to discover what makes the world's best players, the real wizards, so good. Along the way, Ruben examines the bigger story of pinball's invention, ascent, near defeat, resurgence, near defeat again, and struggle to find its niche in modern society.

Pinball to Gaming Systems

Author : Jennifer Colby
Publisher : Cherry Lake
ISBN 13 : 1534148698
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Pinball to Gaming Systems written by Jennifer Colby and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tech is constantly progressing and changing. But have you ever stopped and wondered how it all started? In Pinball to Gaming Systems, discover how the pinball machine evolved into the massively multiplayer online gaming systems we have today. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions about this technology. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and sidebars.

The 100 Greatest Amiga Games

Author : Tom Crossland
Publisher : BookRix
ISBN 13 : 3755412799
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (554 download)

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Download or read book The 100 Greatest Amiga Games written by Tom Crossland and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2022-04-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It felt like a very big deal at the time to go from the Commodore 64 to the Amiga. There were some fantastic games on the C64 but the Amiga felt like a quantum leap and the full 'arcade at home' experience. Sadly though, as we know, the Amiga era was not destined to be the longest or most stable slice of home gaming history. In the end the competition was too much and the Amiga, not helped by poor business decisions and a lack of innovation, began to struggle in the market. One tends to feel that the Amiga never quite fufilled its full potential but what an amazing few years it gave us. I spent many happy hours and weeks playing all my favourite Amiga games. To this day I am still discovering interesting Amiga games which passed me by at the time. Trawling through the Amiga years again I found there were many more great games than I actually remembered. The book that follows includes racing games, shoot 'em ups, military simulations, platform games, licenced movie games, puzzle games, and so on. So, without further delay, let's sit back and take a look at the (in my own humble opinion) 100 greatest Amiga games...

The Power of Games

Author : William B Rouse
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040105254
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Games written by William B Rouse and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-09-18 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Games have long played a central role in society – actually a central role in the animal kingdom. Their play provides primary behavioral mechanisms that enable animals to learn and socialize. Indeed, "play" is a core animal activity. The principal focus of this book is on how games foster human playing, learning, and competing, including how we can design games to do this better. The author provides a wealth of real-world examples of how he created games for clients in the domains of education, energy, healthcare, national security, and transportation. He has focused on training and aiding for strategic thinking, product planning, technology development, and business operations. The technologies underlying these games became increasingly sophisticated. This has taken on greater significance as the gaming industry has grown and prospered. Gaming revenues now dwarf film and theater. New games released gain millions of sales within a few days of release. What makes games so appealing? What is the psychology of gaming? Does it vary for card games, board games, simulation games, and online games? What makes a game successful over years? What about sports games? What sociological roles do they play in our society? Why do they claim such energy and devotion? Why are sports stars able to earn enormous contracts? What is the business of these games? Why is it expected to be increasingly lucrative? What strategies might succeed or fail? Who might be the losers and winners? This book addresses all of these questions as well as an overarching question for society – Can online games fundamentally enhance the education of employees and students? The author is convinced they can. This requires, however, that games be designed to achieve these ends. This book is intended to contribute to understanding how to create and evaluate such games. Essentially, games enable employees and managers to play, learn, compete, and achieve in terms of knowledge and skills gained, competencies attained, customers attracted, and economic outcomes. This book explains, illustrates, and motivates investments in these pursuits to these ends.

Billboard

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1942-10-03 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.