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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the UsefulNotes/AtariJaguar, developed by Creator/HighVoltageSoftware and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:

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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the UsefulNotes/AtariJaguar, Platform/AtariJaguar, developed by Creator/HighVoltageSoftware and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:

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* AbsoluteCleavage: The Sorceress of "Tower" wears a bustier to emphasize her cleavage... which is cut down to her navel for more emphasis.



* NavelDeepNeckline: The Sorceress of "Tower" wears a bustier to emphasize her cleavage... which is cut down to her navel for more emphasis.



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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the UsefulNotes/AtariJaguar, developed by High Voltage Software and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:

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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the UsefulNotes/AtariJaguar, developed by High Voltage Software Creator/HighVoltageSoftware and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:
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* VainSorceress: The playfield art for "Tower" puts a fair amount of focus on the sexiness of the EvilSorceress.

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* VainSorceress: The playfield art for "Tower" puts a fair amount of focus on the sexiness of the EvilSorceress.EvilSorceress.
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* "Ruiner" consists of two pinball playfields connected side-to-side with each other. Taking place in 1962 during the ColdWar, you must raise global tensions to DEFCON 1, then start WorldWarIII against the enemy in a multiball exchange across both fields.

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* "Ruiner" consists of two pinball playfields connected side-to-side with each other. Taking place in 1962 during the ColdWar, UsefulNotes/ColdWar, you must raise global tensions to DEFCON 1, then start WorldWarIII against the enemy in a multiball exchange across both fields.



* HammerAndSickleRemovedForYourProtection: Although the game is set during the ColdWar and the player is clearly identified as the United States, there is no indication of who the opponent is.

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* HammerAndSickleRemovedForYourProtection: Although the game is set during the ColdWar UsefulNotes/ColdWar and the player is clearly identified as the United States, there is no indication of who the opponent is.
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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the AtariJaguar, developed by High Voltage Software and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:

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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the AtariJaguar, UsefulNotes/AtariJaguar, developed by High Voltage Software and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:
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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the AtariJaguar. It was developed by High Voltage Software and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:

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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the AtariJaguar. It was AtariJaguar, developed by High Voltage Software and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:
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* RevealShot: In "Ruiner", starting multiball causes the camera to zoom out, showing both playfields at the same time.
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* PastVictimShowcase: The "Ruiner" board includes a previous victim who is shackled spread-eagled to a rack.

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* PastVictimShowcase: The "Ruiner" "Tower" board includes a previous victim who is shackled spread-eagled to a rack.
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* TheOperatorsMustBeCrazy: Inadvertently invoked with the loading screen for "Tower", which reads
-->Welcome to Hell. Please Hold...

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* HumanSacrifice: Heavily implied in "Tower", particularly with the hooded guard holding a bloody sword over a pool of blood.
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* "Ruiner" consists of two pinball playfields attached side-to-side with each other. Taking place in 1962 during the ColdWar, you must raise the game to DEFCON 1, then start WorldWarIII against the enemy in a multiball exchange across both fields.

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* "Ruiner" consists of two pinball playfields attached connected side-to-side with each other. Taking place in 1962 during the ColdWar, you must raise the game global tensions to DEFCON 1, then start WorldWarIII against the enemy in a multiball exchange across both fields.
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* HammerAndSickleRemovedForYourProtection: Although the game is set during the ColdWar and the player is clearly identified as the United States, there is no indication of who the opponent is.

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->'''Operator:''' "Current level: DEFCON 5."



* AlternateCompanyEquivalent: "Tower" is often seen as Atari's take on ''VideoGame/DevilsCrush''.



* ItsRainingMen: In "Ruiner", hitting certain targets will cause paratroopers to fall from the sky onto the playfield.



* MsFanservice: The bomb-dropping pinup girls on "Ruiner".

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* MsFanservice: The "Drop Target" and "Da Bomb," the bomb-dropping pinup girls on "Ruiner".



* NoseArt: The top of the left "Ruiner" table features two bomb-dropping pinup girls done in NoseArt style.

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* NoseArt: NoseArt[=/=]PinUp: The top of the left "Ruiner" table features two bomb-dropping pinup girls done in NoseArt style.



* VainSorceress: The playfield art for "Tower" puts a fair amount of focus on the sexiness of the EvilSorceress.

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* VainSorceress: The playfield art for "Tower" puts a fair amount of focus on the sexiness of the EvilSorceress.

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* DeathFromAbove: A recurring theme in "Ruiner" -- in addition to a bomber and two NoseArt gals dropping bombs, the right side of the table has a family anxiously looking skyward as more bombs fall down.
-->''Watch for Bombs''



* TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt[=/=]WorldWarIII: The theme of "Ruiner".



* FacelessEye: One of the enemies in "Tower" are eyeballs wandering around the playfield.



* OminousMultipleScreens: Seen on the bottom of the "Ruiner" board.
* PastVictimShowcase: The "Ruiner" board includes a previous victim who is shackled spread-eagled to a rack.



* WorldWarIII: The theme of "Ruiner".
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'''Ruiner Pinball''' is a pinball VideoGame for the AtariJaguar. It was developed by High Voltage Software and released in 1995. The game cartridge contains two separate DigitalPinballTables, presented with a scrolling overhead view. The only common theme between the two tables is in their uncommon designs:

* "Ruiner" consists of two pinball playfields attached side-to-side with each other. Taking place in 1962 during the ColdWar, you must raise the game to DEFCON 1, then start WorldWarIII against the enemy in a multiball exchange across both fields.
* "Tower" takes place in a six-screen-tall playfield, representing the [[EvilTowerOfOminousness evil tower]] of an EvilSorceress. Defeat her minions, then cast three magic spells to destroy the tower and end her reign.

''Ruiner Pinball'' left gamers with mixed feelings. Fans enjoyed the game for its straightforward action, unorthodox gameplay, and creative use of its video pinball design. Detractors bemoaned the choppy scrolling, lackluster music, and unrefined polish.

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!!''Ruiner Pinball'' demonstrates the following tropes:

* AbsoluteCleavage: The Sorceress of "Tower" wears a bustier to emphasize her cleavage... which is cut down to her navel for more emphasis.
* DefconFive: Averted; the game properly uses DEFCON 1 to indicate imminent nuclear war.
* EvilSorceress: The antagonist of "Tower".
* EvilTowerOfOminousness: The setting of "Tower", of course.
* GlowingEyesOfDoom: Seen on the sorceress.
* GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe: The EvilSorceress has dark violet skin and neon green hair.
* MagicStaff: The sorceress has one.
* MsFanservice: The bomb-dropping pinup girls on "Ruiner".
* MutuallyAssuredDestruction[=/=]NuclearOption: Invoked with "Ruiner", as avoiding war is not an option.
* NoOntologicalInertia: Played with; casting the three magic spells are supposed to destroy the Tower and cause it crumble, but we never actually see it happen.
* NoseArt: The top of the left "Ruiner" table features two bomb-dropping pinup girls done in NoseArt style.
* VainSorceress: The playfield art for "Tower" puts a fair amount of focus on the sexiness of the EvilSorceress.
* WorldWarIII: The theme of "Ruiner".

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