History Pinball / LaserWar

* AbsoluteCleavage[=/=]CleavageWindow: All of the women warriors wear breast-separating jumpsuits that leave their centers exposed.

* DummiedOut: Pre-release advertisements showed off a backbox topper that would display laser light patterns in time to the game action. Unfortunately, it was removed from the final game to cut costs, and only a handful of prototypes exist.
* EnergyWeapon[=/=]RayGun: Everybody has a RayGun that shoots easily-dodgable light beams.

* FutureSpandex[=/=]SleevesAreForWimps[=/=]SpaceClothes: Everyone wears identical sleeveless spandex jumpsuits, differentiated only by their Army's color.

[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Like the title says,]] the game is centered on a futuristic firefight between three teams welding {{Ray Gun}}s shooting FrickinLaserBeams. Hit the Red, Yellow, and Blue targets, then return to the corresponding colored bases to enable multiball. Charge up the Ion Cannon, then fire it during three-ball multiball for a devastating million points. Let the 2.1 stereo sound keep your adrenaline pumping, but don't get distracted by the nonstop lightshow and dazzling flashers.

* FrickinLaserBeams[=/=]RayGun: Everybody has a RayGun that shoots easily-dodgable light beams.

In 1985, after Creator/SternElectronics closed its doors, the pinball factory and assets were purchased by Creator/DataEast, who resurrected it as their new pinball division. Their first table was 1987's '''Laser War''', designed by Creator/JoeKaminkow, programmed by Lonnie Ropp, and illustrated by Margaret Hudson and Kevin O'Connor.

In 1985, after Creator/SternElectronics closed its doors, the pinball factory and assets were purchased by Creator/DataEast and resurrected as their new pinball division. Their first table was 1987's '''Laser War''', designed by Joe Kaminkow, programmed by Lonnie Ropp, and illustrated by Margaret Hudson and Kevin O'Connor.

In 1985, after Creator/SternElectronics closed its doors, the pinball factory and assets were purchased by Creator/DataEast and resurrected as their new pinball division. Their first table was 1985's '''Laser War''', designed by Joe Kaminkow, programmed by Lonnie Ropp, and illustrated by Margaret Hudson and Kevin O'Connor.

In 1985, after Creator/SternElectronics closed its doors, the pinball factory and assets were purchased by Creator/DataEast and resurrected as their new pinball division. Their first table was 1985's '''Laser War''', designed by Joe Kaminkow and illustrated by Margaret Hudson and Kevin O'Connor.

Among pinheads, ''Laser War'' is known for three things -- its HamAndCheese-filled theme, [[NarmCharm amusingly schlocky translight art,]] and blisteringly fast and challenging gameplay. Many feel that the game could've found a bigger audience if it had a solid ScienceFiction license behind it; as such, it is often overlooked by collectors, making it a surprisingly affordable table for the first-time buyer.

* WeWillUseLasersInTheFuture

[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Like the title says,]] the game is centered on a futuristic shootout between three teams welding {{Ray Gun}}s shooting FrickinLaserBeams. Hit the Red, Yellow, and Blue targets, then return to the corresponding colored bases to enable multiball. Charge up the Ion Cannon, then fire it during three-ball multiball for a devastating million points. Let the 2.1 stereo sound keep your adrenaline pumping, but don't get distracted by the nonstop lightshow and dazzling flashers.

In 1985, after Creator/SternElectronics closed its doors, the factory and assets were purchased by Creator/DataEast and resurrected as Data East Pinball. Their first game was '''Laser War''', designed by Joe Kaminkow, illustrated by Margaret Hudson and Kevin O'Connor, and released in May 1985.

[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Like the title says,]] the game is centered on a futuristic shootout between three teams welding {{Ray Gun}}s shooting FrickinLaserBeams. Hit the red, yellow, and blue targets, then return to the corresponding colored base to enable multiball. Charge up the Ion Cannon, the fire it during three-ball multiball for a devastating million points. Let the 2.1 stereo sound keep your adrenaline pumping, but don't get distracted by the nonstop lightshow and dazzling flashers.

[[caption-width-right:350:The great war of the future will be between Vidal Sassoon and Aqua Net]]