History Pinball / HighSpeed

->"He got away."

->"Dispatch, this is 504. Suspect got away, over."

''High Speed'' is a pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie and released by Williams Electronics in 1986. The player must first advance a set of traffic lights from green to yellow to red; after he runs the red light, the police quickly follow. If the player escapes, he can start three-ball multiball for a high-speed police chase, complete with flashing lights and siren.

''The Getaway: High Speed II'' was a sequel designed by Steve Ritchie and released in 1992 by Williams. Once again, the player hits the highways in his souped-up sports car, and once again, Car 504 is on his tail... and he's bringing his friends.

->"Dispatch, this is 504. Suspect got away. Over."
->"504, this is dispatch. He what?"
->"He got away."

A [[DigitalPinballTable video-game version]] for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest. To the detriment of purists, it added video-only obstacles, such as a mad mechanic who attempted to slap the ball down the flippers.

A [[DigitalPinballTable video-game version]] for the Nintendo GameBoy was developed by Unexpected Developments and published by Williams.

->"Dispatch, this is 504. He got away. Over."
->"He what?"

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* ProgressiveJackpot

The game features a magnetic supercharger on the playfield that accelerates pinballs around an upper loop, building up speed before returning it to the player. A gearshift allowed the player to change gears, and judicious shifting is needed for higher scores. The table also features Music/ZZTop's "La Grange" as the main theme music.

* HoodOrnamentHottie

* [[KineticWeaponsAreJustBetter Kinetic Toys Are Just Better]]
* NitroBoost: Seen on the backglass art, and represented by the playfield supercharger.

* KineticWeaponsAreJustBetter

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* HellishCopter: The police helicopter chasing you explodes if you escape into the tunnels.

* VideoMode: Drive your car along the highway, dodging slower-moving Volkswagens. Change gears to go faster and earn more points.

A [[DigitalPinballTable video-game version]] for the Nintendo GameBoy was developed by Unexpected Developments and published by Williams. To the detriment of purists, it added video-only obstacles, such as a mad mechanic who attempted to slap the ball down the flippers.

The game features a magnetic supercharger on the playfield that accelerates pinballs around an upper loop, building up speed before returning it to the player. A gearshift allowed the player to change gears, and judicious shifting is needed for higher scores. The table also features ZZTop's "La Grange" as the main theme music.

A [[DigitalPinballTable video-game version]] for the NintendoGameBoy was developed by Unexpected Developments and published by Williams. To the detriment of purists, it added video-only obstacles, such as a mad mechanic who attempted to slap the ball down the flippers.

* DonutMessWithACop: The second ball is locked by pulling up to Donut Heaven, where 504 happens to be taking a break.

* RiceBurner

''The Getaway: High Speed II'', was a sequel designed by Steve Ritchie and released in 1992 by Williams. Once again, the player hits the highways in his souped-up sports car, and once again, Car 504 is on his tail... and he's bringing his friends.

A sequel, ''The Getaway: High Speed II'', was released in 1992, with ZZTop's "La Grange" as the main theme music.

* VanityLicensePlate: The car sports KINGPIN plates, as seen on the backglass.

->"504, this is Dispatch. Apprehend him!"

A sequel, ''High Speed II: The Getaway'', was released in 1992, with ZZTop's "La Grange" as the main theme music.

A sequel, ''High Speed II: The Getaway'', was released in 1992.

A video-game version for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest.

* RatedMForManly: What else can you say for a game featuring a high-speed police chase in an exotic car with a sexy blonde in the passenger seat?

* VanityLicensePlate: The car sports KINGPIN plates, as seen on the backglass.

* BasedOnATrueStory: WordOfGod is that the game was based on a real-life police chase. Ritchie was caught on Interstate 5 in California driving at 146 mph in his 1979 Porsche 928.

A sequel, ''High Speed II: The Getaway'', was released in 1992. A video-game version for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest.

A sequel, ''High Speed II: The Getaway'', was released in 1992. A video-game version for the NintendoEntertainment System was developed by {{Rare}} Ltd. and published by Tradewest.