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* UsefulNotes/BillClinton: Since he was in office when the game was developed, and the Alien Abduction level takes place in front of the White House, he can be heard every now and again.
-->'''Bill''': ''(on mode start)'' Hillary, come here! You gotta see this!\\
''(upon a monster truck being sucked up)'' No! Not my monster truck!\\
''(upon a Ferrari being sucked up)'' Not my sports car! The chicks dig that!
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* AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever: The "Secret Weapon" mode has [[HumongousMecha a giant Abe Lincoln robot]] fighting a Big-O Martian.

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* AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever: The "Secret Weapon" mode has [[HumongousMecha a giant Abe the Lincoln robot]] memorial turning into the "Advanced Battle Emancipator"]] fighting a Big-O Martian.
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* WorldOfHam
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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and Creator/JohnYoussi.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and Creator/JohnYoussi.
Creator/JohnYoussi, and programming by Creator/KeithJohnson.
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* HumongousMecha[=/=]WeaponizedLandmark: The "Secret Weapon" is a giant Abe Lincoln robot.

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* HumongousMecha[=/=]WeaponizedLandmark: HumongousMecha[=/=]LivingStatue[=/=]WeaponizedLandmark: The "Secret Weapon" is a giant Abe Lincoln robot.
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* MyBrainIsBig: The aliens have wrinkly oversized heads.
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* EveryTenThousandPoints: By default, extra balls are given out (as opposed to replays) at certain point plateaus.
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* EasterEgg: During the attract mode, pressing the flipper buttons in a certain sequence[[note]]Left and right together, then right, left, right, right, left, right, right, right, left, and left[[/note]] will show a picture of the development team.
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* [[MarsNeedsWomen Mars Kneeds Women]]

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* [[MarsNeedsWomen Mars Kneeds Kneads Women]]
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* RevengeOfTheSequel
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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and John Youssi.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and John Youssi.
Creator/JohnYoussi.
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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}''.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}''.
''{{Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and John Youssi.
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-> ''"Forget everything you knew about {{pinball}}. This is something entirely different. Entirely better. It's Revenge From Mars, the first-ever game to utilize the technology of [[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000.]]"''

''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator George Gomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}''.

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-> ''"Forget everything you knew about {{pinball}}. This is something entirely different. Entirely better. It's Revenge ''Revenge From Mars, Mars,'' the first-ever game to utilize the technology of [[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000.]]"''

''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator George Gomez, Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}''.
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* EverythingsBetterWithCows:
** As noted above, one of the items taken during "Alien Abduction" is a cow.
** The big martian on the backglass is holding a cow.
** One of the animals that you shrink in the "Big-O-Beam" mode is a cow.
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* [[MarsNeedsWomen Mars Kneeds Women]]
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* WizardMode: Attack Mars
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It was notable for being the first of two "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games (the other being ''Pinball/StarWarsEpisodeI''), which utilized digital graphics projected over the playfield to create an interesting psuedo-3D illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.

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It was notable for being the first of the two ill-fated "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games (the other being ''Pinball/StarWarsEpisodeI''), which utilized digital graphics projected over the playfield to create an interesting psuedo-3D illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.
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** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode in the ''Creature from the Black Lagoon'' pinball machine.

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** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode in the ''Creature from the Black Lagoon'' ''Pinball/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon'' pinball machine.
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* LittleGreenMen
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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by [[Creator/MidwayGames Bally]] (being the final pinball game they released). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator George Gomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}''.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by [[Creator/MidwayGames Bally]] Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game they released).released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator George Gomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}''.
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* {{Hologram}}: The "Pinball 2000" platform, which projected video images onto the playfield.
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It was notable for being the first of two "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games (the other being ''Franchise/StarWars [[Film/ThePhantomMenace Episode I]]''), which utilized digital graphics projected over the playfield to create an interesting psuedo-3D illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.

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It was notable for being the first of two "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games (the other being ''Franchise/StarWars [[Film/ThePhantomMenace Episode I]]''), ''Pinball/StarWarsEpisodeI''), which utilized digital graphics projected over the playfield to create an interesting psuedo-3D illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by [[Creator/MidwayGames Bally]] (being the final pinball game they released).

It was notable for being the first of two "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games (the other being ''Franchise/StarWars [[Film/ThePhantomMenace Episode I]]''), which utilized digital graphics to create an interesting illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by [[Creator/MidwayGames Bally]] (being the final pinball game they released). \n\n It was designed by veteran arcade game creator George Gomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}''.

It was notable for being the first of two "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games (the other being ''Franchise/StarWars [[Film/ThePhantomMenace Episode I]]''), which utilized digital graphics projected over the playfield to create an interesting psuedo-3D illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.tackle.






* UnexpectedGameplayChange: "Secret Weapon" changes into a FightingGame, though it still uses pinball controls (obviously).

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* UnexpectedGameplayChange: "Secret Weapon" changes into a FightingGame, though it still uses pinball controls (obviously).(obviously).
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* HumongousMecha: The "Secret Weapon" is a giant Abe Lincoln robot.

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* HumongousMecha: HumongousMecha[=/=]WeaponizedLandmark: The "Secret Weapon" is a giant Abe Lincoln robot.
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* AbnormalAmmo: In "Paris in Peril", a saucer lands on the Eiffel Tower, and the player much fling items like [[EdibleAmmunition watermelons]] and cows at it.

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* AbnormalAmmo: In "Paris in Peril", a saucer lands on the Eiffel Tower, and the player much must fling items like [[EdibleAmmunition watermelons]] and cows at it.
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-> ''"Forget everything you knew about pinball. This is something entirely different. Entirely better. It's Revenge From Mars, the first-ever game to utilize the technology of Pinball 2000."''

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-> ''"Forget everything you knew about pinball.{{pinball}}. This is something entirely different. Entirely better. It's Revenge From Mars, the first-ever game to utilize the technology of [[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000."''
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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999. It was notable for being the first of two "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games, which utilized digital graphics to create an interesting illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999. 1999 by [[Creator/MidwayGames Bally]] (being the final pinball game they released).

It was notable for being the first of two "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games, games (the other being ''Franchise/StarWars [[Film/ThePhantomMenace Episode I]]''), which utilized digital graphics to create an interesting illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different: different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.
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[[caption-width-right:283:''Revenge is sweet.'']]
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* LifeMeter: Used in the FightingGame-styled "Secret Weapon" mode.



* TractorBeam: Used in the "Alien Abduction" mode.

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* TractorBeam: Used in the "Alien Abduction" mode.mode.
* UnexpectedGameplayChange: "Secret Weapon" changes into a FightingGame, though it still uses pinball controls (obviously).
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-> ''"Forget everything you knew about pinball. This is something entirely different. Entirely better. It's Revenge From Mars, the first-ever game to utilize the technology of Pinball 2000."''

''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999. It was notable for being the first of two "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games, which utilized digital graphics to create an interesting illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.
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!!This pinball machine contains examples of:
* AbnormalAmmo: In "Paris in Peril", a saucer lands on the Eiffel Tower, and the player much fling items like [[EdibleAmmunition watermelons]] and cows at it.
* AlienAutopsy: The focus of the "Martian Autopsy" mode.
* AlienInvasion
* AliensStealCable: "Mars Kneads Women" has the player destroying televisions that a Martian is watching.
* AliensStealCattle: One of the objects that's {{tractor beam}}ed up during the "Alien Abduction" mode is a cow.
* AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever: The "Secret Weapon" mode has [[HumongousMecha a giant Abe Lincoln robot]] fighting a Big-O Martian.
* BizarreAlienBiology: Martians drink gasoline the same way humans drink alcohol.
* FinishingMove: Done in "Secret Weapon" mode as a ShoutOut to ''Franchise/MortalKombat''.
* HumongousMecha: The "Secret Weapon" is a giant Abe Lincoln robot.
* MonumentalDamage: "Tower Struggle"
* PunnyName: "Tower Struggle" and "Mars Kneads Women".
* ShoutOut: Deplete the Big-O Martian's LifeMeter in "Secret Weapon" and you're prompted to [[Franchise/MortalKombat "FINISH HIM!"]]
** "Martian Aerobics" is a homage to ''VideoGame/SpaceInvaders''.
** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode in the ''Creature from the Black Lagoon'' pinball machine.
* StuffBlowingUp
* TractorBeam: Used in the "Alien Abduction" mode.

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