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* CoolCar: Goes without saying, honestly.

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Biker Babe has been merged with Badass Biker. Removing wicks that don't fit the merged trope.


* BikerBabe: The Challenges feature six models, each of whom drives their own Corvettes against the player.
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* EverythingsBetterWithCows:
** One of the Challenge race tracks is the "Holisten Track", which is shaped like a cow's head.
** At the start of a Challenge, the display normally shows a model driving alongside your car. Occasionally, however, the driver is a cow, and the closed-caption text reads "Moo".
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'''Corvette''' is a PhysicalPinballTable released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (under the Bally label) in 1994. Illustrated by Dan Hughes, this is the first {{pinball}} game from veteran arcade game developer Creator/GeorgeGomez.

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'''Corvette''' ''Corvette'' is a PhysicalPinballTable released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (under the Bally label) in 1994. Illustrated by Dan Hughes, this is the first {{pinball}} game from veteran arcade game developer Creator/GeorgeGomez.
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* ButtonMashing: Rev Mode is played before starting Multiball. Mash the flipper buttons to shake the engine back and forth and keep the ball out of the lock hole for some points.

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* ButtonMashing: Rev Mode is played before starting Multiball. Mash the flipper buttons to shake the engine back and forth and keep the ball out of the lock hole as long as possible for some points.

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* ButtonMashing: Rev Mode is played before starting Multiball. Mash the flipper buttons to shake the engine back and forth and keep the ball out of the lock hole for some points.



* ButtonMashing: Rev Mode is played before starting Multiball. Mash the flipper buttons to shake the engine back and forth and keep the ball out of the lock hole for some points.
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* ButtonMashing: Rev Mode is played before starting Multiball. Mash the flipper buttons to shake the engine back and forth and keep the ball out of the lock hole for some points.
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* SpiritualSuccessor: To an old video game ''VideoGame/{{Vette}}''.
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* GottaCatchThemAll: The player must collect nine classic Corvettes for a chance to get the 1997 Test Car prototype.

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* GottaCatchThemAll: GottaCatchThemAll[=/=]PlotCoupon: The player must collect nine classic Corvettes for a chance to get the 1997 Test Car prototype.
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* BikerBabe: The Challenges feeature six models, each of whom drives their own Corvettes against the player.

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* BikerBabe: The Challenges feeature feature six models, each of whom drives their own Corvettes against the player.
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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: This is the first and only game of George Gomez's to have a third flipper.
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* MerchandiseDriven
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In September 1994, Bally sponsored the grand opening of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, and provided several games for attendees to play. Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.

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In September 1994, Bally sponsored the grand opening of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, and provided several games for attendees to play. Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.
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* VanityLicensePlate: On the playfield, the blonde's red Corvette sports "CATCH ME" plates, while a yellow LT-1 Stingray has "FLIPOUT" -- rumored to be the same plates Creator/GeorgeGomez had on his RealLife Corvette.

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* VanityLicensePlate: On the playfield, the blonde's red Corvette sports "CATCH ME" plates, while a yellow LT-1 Stingray has "FLIPOUT". It is rumored that "CATCH ME" is from designer Creator/GeorgeGomez's RealLife Corvette plates, while "FLIPOUT" -- rumored is a ShoutOut to be the same plates Creator/GeorgeGomez had on his RealLife Corvette.fellow 'vette owner Creator/PatLawlor.
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In September 1994, Bally sponsored the grand opening of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, which featured several games for attendees to play. Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.

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In September 1994, Bally sponsored the grand opening of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, which featured and provided several games for attendees to play. Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.
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''Corvette'' is considered an impressive debut game from George Gomez, and is highly rated among both pinball enthusiasts and car buffs. The action is fast but fairly forgiving, with satisfying shots and a modest ruleset that entertains beginners while challenging experts. On the downside, the playfield can feel cluttered with all the toys and ramps, and the generic rock music gets repetitive fairly quickly.

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''Corvette'' is considered an impressive debut game from George Gomez, and is highly rated among both pinball enthusiasts and car buffs. The action is fast but fairly somewhat forgiving, with satisfying shots and a modest ruleset that entertains beginners while challenging experts. On the downside, the playfield can feel cluttered with all the toys and ramps, and the generic rock music gets repetitive fairly quickly.
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The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect nine classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 international tracks in the Challenge. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then shake the table by revving up the LT-5 engine for a Super Jackpot before locking balls for multiball. Collect all nine cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.

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The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect nine classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 thirteen international tracks in the Challenge.Challenges. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then shake the table by revving up the LT-5 engine for a Super Jackpot before locking balls for multiball. Collect all nine cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.

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* GratuitousForeignLanguage: Several of the models Challenge the player in their native language, such as French and Italian. Fortunately, subtitles are provided.
-->'''Model:''' "Attrapez-moi, si vous le pouvez."



* MatchSequence: A mechanic is examining the engine of a Corvette, and uses a magnifying glass to read the serial numbers. The final magnified digits form the match number.
-->'''Mechanic:''' "Hey, wait a minute -- these numbers don't match!"



->"Better luck next time."

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->"Better ->'''Announcer:''' "Better luck next time."
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The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect ten classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 international tracks in the Challenge. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then shake the table by revving up the LT-5 engine for a Super Jackpot before locking balls for multiball. Collect all ten cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.

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The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect ten nine classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 international tracks in the Challenge. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then shake the table by revving up the LT-5 engine for a Super Jackpot before locking balls for multiball. Collect all ten nine cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.



* GottaCatchThemAll: The player must collect ten classic Corvettes for a chance to get the 1997 Test Car prototype.

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* GottaCatchThemAll: The player must collect ten nine classic Corvettes for a chance to get the 1997 Test Car prototype.
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The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect ten classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 international tracks in the Challenge. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then rev up the LT-5 engine on the playfield and lock balls for multiball. Collect all ten cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.

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The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect ten classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 international tracks in the Challenge. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then rev shake the table by revving up the LT-5 engine on the playfield and lock for a Super Jackpot before locking balls for multiball. Collect all ten cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.
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* AuthorAppeal; George Gomez is a RealLife Corvette enthusiast.

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* AuthorAppeal; AuthorAppeal: George Gomez is a RealLife Corvette enthusiast.
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* SkillShot: Shoot the ball through the flashing LT1 lanes for a regular Skill Shot award. Alternately, press LLRLL before plunging and the ball will go to the upper-left flipper; shoot the side ramp or loop for a Super Skill Shot.

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* SkillShot: Shoot the ball through the flashing LT1 L-T-1 lanes for a regular Skill Shot award. Alternately, press LLRLL L-L-R-L-L before plunging and the ball will go to the upper-left upper left flipper; shoot the side ramp or loop for a Super Skill Shot.
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* PenName: Inverted; ''Corvette'' is credited to Jorge Alfredo Gomez Y Marth on the game, the only pinball from Creator/GeorgeGomez to use his full birth name.

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The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect ten classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 international tracks in the Challenge. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then rev up the LT5 engine on the playfield and lock balls for multiball. Collect all ten cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.

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The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect ten classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 international tracks in the Challenge. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then rev up the LT5 LT-5 engine on the playfield and lock balls for multiball. Collect all ten cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.



* EverythingsBetterWithCows:
** One of the Challenge race tracks is the "Holisten Track", which is shaped like a cow's head.
** At the start of a Challenge, the display normally shows a model driving alongside your car. Occasionally, however, the driver is a cow, and the closed-caption text reads "Moo".



->"Better luck next time."

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->"Better luck next time."

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Bally sponsored the grand opening of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, and featured several games for attendees to play. Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.

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In September 1994, Bally sponsored the grand opening of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, and which featured several games for attendees to play. Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.


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* AuthorAppeal; George Gomez is a RealLife Corvette enthusiast.

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''Corvette'' is considered an impressive debut game from George Gomez, and is highly rated among both pinball enthusiasts and car buffs. The action is fast but fairly forgiving, with satisfying shots and a modest ruleset that entertains beginners while challenging experts. On the downside, the playfield can feel cluttered with all the toys and ramps, and the generic rock music gets repetitive fairly quickly. Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.

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''Corvette'' is considered an impressive debut game from George Gomez, and is highly rated among both pinball enthusiasts and car buffs. The action is fast but fairly forgiving, with satisfying shots and a modest ruleset that entertains beginners while challenging experts. On the downside, the playfield can feel cluttered with all the toys and ramps, and the generic rock music gets repetitive fairly quickly. quickly.

Bally sponsored the grand opening of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, and featured several games for attendees to play.
Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.



* V8EngineNoises: Averted, as the LT5 on the table actually sounds like a real LT5.

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* V8EngineNoises: Averted, as the LT5 on the table game actually uses engine sounds like from a real LT5.Corvette (reportedly a 1963 Grand Sport).

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''Corvette'' is considered an impressive debut game from George Gomez, and is highly rated among both pinball enthusiasts and car buffs. The action is fast but fairly forgiving, with satisfying shots and a modest ruleset that entertains beginners while challenging experts. On the downside, the playfield can feel cluttered with all the toys and ramps, and the generic rock music gets repetitive fairly quickly.

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''Corvette'' is considered an impressive debut game from George Gomez, and is highly rated among both pinball enthusiasts and car buffs. The action is fast but fairly forgiving, with satisfying shots and a modest ruleset that entertains beginners while challenging experts. On the downside, the playfield can feel cluttered with all the toys and ramps, and the generic rock music gets repetitive fairly quickly.
quickly. Exactly 5,001 ''Corvette'' tables were made, with many finding their way into the homes of Corvette enthusiasts.



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* VanityLicensePlate: On the playfield, the blonde's red Corvette sports "CATCH ME" plates, while a yellow LT-1 Stingray has "FLIP OUT" -- which is rumored to be the same plates Creator/GeorgeGomez had on his RealLife Corvette.

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* VanityLicensePlate: On the playfield, the blonde's red Corvette sports "CATCH ME" plates, while a yellow LT-1 Stingray has "FLIP OUT" -- which is "FLIPOUT" -- rumored to be the same plates Creator/GeorgeGomez had on his RealLife Corvette.
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'''Corvette''' is a PhysicalPinballTable released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (under the Bally label) in 1994. Illustrated by Dan Hughes, this is the first {{pinball}} game from veteran arcade game developer Creator/GeorgeGomez.

The game was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. The player's objective is to collect ten classic Corvettes, from the 1953 Blue Flame Six and 1963 Grand Sport to the 1982 Collector Edition L-83 and the 1993 ZR-1 40th Anniversary LT-5. Cars are collected by driving down Route 66, winning Drag Races, and defeating the six sexy models on 13 international tracks in the Challenge. Along the way, fire up the Turbo Boost for extra racing speed, collect the Spark Plug rewards, make a Pit In before your tire blows, then rev up the LT5 engine on the playfield and lock balls for multiball. Collect all ten cars, then assemble the jigsaw puzzle to get the 1997 Corvette Test Car prototype.

''Corvette'' is considered an impressive debut game from George Gomez, and is highly rated among both pinball enthusiasts and car buffs. The action is fast but fairly forgiving, with satisfying shots and a modest ruleset that entertains beginners while challenging experts. On the downside, the playfield can feel cluttered with all the toys and ramps, and the generic rock music gets repetitive fairly quickly.

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!!The ''Corvette'' pinball demonstrates the following tropes:

* TheBigRace: The Challenges and the Drag Race.
* BikerBabe: The Challenges feeature six models, each of whom drives their own Corvettes against the player.
* {{Combos}}: The game features numerous two- and three-shot Track Combos. Combo values are cumulative, to provide more incentive for making them.
* CoolCar: Goes without saying, honestly.
* [[EverybodyOwnsAFord Everybody Owns A Corvette]]
* GottaCatchThemAll: The player must collect ten classic Corvettes for a chance to get the 1997 Test Car prototype.
* HoodOrnamentHottie: There are two women on the playfield draped over various cars.
* NitroBoost: Hitting the three targets on the left side of the playfield enables the Turbo Boost, which temporarily increases all playfield scores and makes the player's car go faster in the Challenge.
* ProductPlacement
* SkillShot: Shoot the ball through the flashing LT1 lanes for a regular Skill Shot award. Alternately, press LLRLL before plunging and the ball will go to the upper-left flipper; shoot the side ramp or loop for a Super Skill Shot.
* SpellingBonus: Spelling R-A-U-C-O-U-S awards 5 million per letter, and an additional 8 million for completing it.
* V8EngineNoises: Averted, as the LT5 on the table actually sounds like a real LT5.
* VanityLicensePlate: On the playfield, the blonde's red Corvette sports "CATCH ME" plates, while a yellow LT-1 Stingray has "FLIP OUT" -- which is rumored to be the same plates Creator/GeorgeGomez had on his RealLife Corvette.
* VideoMode: "Race Today", which is a video drag race game. Rapidly tap the left flipper to accelerate, and the right to shift up a gear. Winning it starts a two-ball multiball mode with every ramp worth 15 million.
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->"Better luck next time."

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