History Pinball / Indianapolis500

A digital version is available as part of [=FarSight=] Studios' ''VideoGame/ThePinballArcade''.

* DoWellButNotPerfect: One of the most extreme examples of this trope comes into play when starting Pit Stop Multiball. While one might be inclined to shoot the Pit as quickly as possible in order to light more shots for Jackpots, the best option is simply to let the timer run out. You'll only light one shot... but that shot happens to be the most valuable in the game, awarding both Passes and progress towards locks as well as setting up the highly-valuable Loop-Turbo Combo (the other shots only award two laps at best). Even better, because it's the only Jackpot lit, it ''stays'' lit; otherwise, you'd need to complete all of the lit shots in order to relight them.

* EverythingsBetterWithSpinning: The top center of the playfield has a toy Indy racer on a circular platform; its sole purpose is to spin when the cabinet shakes.

** Secret Race Mode, which is started by shooting the center kicker while Go for the Pole or Quick Pit is lit. This shoots the ball over to the pop bumpers to score a Pass per hit on the left bumper, a Lap per hit on the center bumper, and 5 million points per hit on the right bumper.

* GameBreakingBug: Due to a coding error, all Souvenirs only award 5 million points, regardless of what the display says they're worth. Since the value of each successive Souvenir earned is supposed to increment by that amount (up to 50 million for the last one), this can lead to a lot of wasted value later in the game[[note]]up to 225 million, more than the value of a Checkered Flag[[/note]].

* DamnYouMuscleMemory: Unlike most games of this era, the PIT and INDY lanes only advance in one direction when you engage the flippers. This can result in quite a bit of frustration if you need to move an unlit letter to the left.

* EasterEgg: Secret Race Mode, which is started by shooting the center kicker while Go for the Pole or Quick Pit is lit. This shoots the ball over to the pop bumpers to score a Pass per hit on the left bumper, a Lap per hit on the center bumper, and 5 million points per hit on the right bumper.

* GoldenSnitch: The 3X Playfield Speedway multiplies Victory Laps, which are worth ''at least'' 200 million points and up to a ''billion''. You do the math.

* GoldenSnitch: The 3X Playfield Speedway multiplies Victory Laps...

* KitschCollection: Collecting Indianapolis Speedway souvenirs not only awards points, but also unlocks extra bonuses if other conditions are met.

* SkillShot: Immediately after launching the ball, shoot the left ramp.

** Spell I-N-D-Y to collect letters for S-O-U-V-E-N-I-R.

* WizardMode: Subverted; instead of a true Wizard Mode, there is rather a stacking of Jackpots called "Victory Laps". After completing one of four tasks, a Victory Lap will light, but if you have one lit and then light another Victory Lap, the value increases up to a maximum of 1 billion for four completed tasks. The values can also be multiplied by 3x Playfield.

A digital version is available as part of ''VideoGame/ThePinballArcade''.

'''Indianapolis 500''' is a 1995 LicensedPinballTable released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics under the Bally label. It was designed by Creator/DennisNordman, illustrated by Dan Hughes and Paul Barker, and features original voicework by motorsports broadcaster Paul Page, retired racer Bobby Unser, and legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway track announcer Tom Carnegie.

Naturally, the game is a nonstop frenzy of speed as thirty-three racers compete to win the world-famous [[IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race.]] As the table rumbles with the action, endure all two hundred laps, make your way past the other racers, and go for the Checkered Flag and the Victory Lap. Along the way, you'll collect spanners, complete waves, and pick up some souvenirs to boost your score. Complete the ten Speedway modes, Pass opponents to advance your Position, but watch out for Dueling Drivers or else you'll Hit The Wall. Go for the Speed Ramp and lock balls into the Turbo Boost, then make a quick in-and-out in the Pit to start two-ball multiball.

* IndyCar

Naturally, the game is a nonstop frenzy of speed as thirty-three racers compete to win the world-famous [[IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race.]] As the table rumbles with the action, endure all two hundred laps, make your way past the other racers, and go for the Checkered Flag and the Victory Lap. Along the way, you'll collect spanners, complete waves, and pick up some souvenirs to boost your score. Complete the ten Speedway modes, Pass opponents to advance your Position, but watch out for Dueling Drivers or else you'll Hit The Wall. Go for the Speed Ramp and lock balls into the Turbo Boost, then make a quick in-and-out in the Pit to start four-ball multiball.

* VideoMode: "Caution", where you drive down the track and move the car left and right with the flippers. Collect point values and Extra Balls on the track while avoiding obstacles. Crashing ends the mode, but it's possible to graze obstacles and continue.

Naturally, the game is a nonstop frenzy of speed as thirty racers compete to win the world-famous [[IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race.]] As the table rumbles with the action, endure all two hundred laps, make your way past the other racers, and go for the Checkered Flag and the Victory Lap. Along the way, you'll collect spanners, complete waves, and pick up some souvenirs to boost your score. Complete the ten Speedway modes, Pass opponents to advance your Position, but watch out for Dueling Drivers or else you'll Hit The Wall. Go for the Speed Ramp and lock balls into the Turbo Boost, then make a quick in-and-out in the Pit to start four-ball multiball.

* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore: Some European games had the playfield and cabinet colors changed to use more primary hues, as requested by distributors, to make the game more appealing in certain countries.

-->'''Bobby Unser:''' "That's right, Paul, another one means a guarenteed multiball."

''Indianapolis 500'' was released during the decline of arcade pinball in TheNineties, and has the ignoble distinction of being Bally's worst-selling game of 1995, selling just short of 2,250 tables. Pinheads consider this a tragedy, as the consensus is that ''Indy'' is a terrific table and arguably Dennis Nordman's best -- the addictive action is fast and furious, the commentary and animation are spot-on, and the artwork and music compliment the game perfectly, making it an overlooked gem of the era.

-->'''Paul Page:''' "Welcome to Bally's ''Indianapolis 500,'' the greatest spectacle in pinball. Paul Page here, along with Bobby Unser. Bobby?"
-->'''Bobby Unser:''' "That's right, Paul. [[MemeticMutation It's a great day for racing]] -- and a great day for pinball!"

-->'''Bobby Unser:''' "That's right, Paul. It's a great day for racing -- and a great day for pinball!"

[[caption-width-right:350:"It's a great day for racing -- and a great day for pinball!"]]

* SpellingBonus:
** During the game, spell I-N-D-Y to collect letters for S-O-U-V-E-N-I-R.

* VideoMode: "Caution", where you drive down the track and move the car left and right with the flippers. Collect point values and Extra Balls on the track while avoiding obstacles. Crashing ends the mode, but it's possible to graze obstacles and continue.

[[caption-width-right:350:"It's a great day for racing and a great day for pinball!"]]

Naturally, the game is a nonstop frenzy of speed as thirty racers compete to win the world-famous [[IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race.]] Endure all five hundred laps, make your way past the other racers, and go for the Checkered Flag for a chance at the Victory Lap. Along the way, you'll collect spanners, complete waves, and pick up some souvenirs to boost your score. Complete the twelve Speedways, Pass opponents to advance your Position, but watch out for Dueling Drivers or else you'll Hit The Wall. Go for the Speed Ramp and lock balls into the Turbo Boost, then make a quick in-and-out in the Pit to start four-ball multiball.

''Indianapolis 500'' was released during the decline of arcade pinball in TheNineties, and has the ignoble distinction of being Bally's worst-selling game of 1995, selling just short of 2,250 tables. Pinheads consider this a tragedy, as the consensus is that ''Indy'' is a terrific table and arguably Dennis Nordman's best -- the action is fast and furious, the commentary and animation are spot-on, and the artwork and music compliment the game perfectly, making it an overlooked gem of the era.

* EverythingsBetterWithSpinning

* SignatureStyle: As a Creator/DennisNordman game, ''Indianapolis 500'' features wiggling ramps, two vertical up-kickers, and two spinning playfield toys.

Naturally, the game is a nonstop frenzy of speed as thirty racers compete to win the world-famous [[IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race.]] Endure all five hundred laps, make your way past the other racers, and go for the Checkered Flag for a chance at the Victory Lap. Along the way, you'll collect spanners, complete waves, and pick up some souvenirs to boost your score. Complete the twelve Speedways, Pass opponents to advance your Position, but watch out for Dueling Drivers or you'll Hit The Wall. Go for the Speed Ramp and lock balls into the Turbo Boost, then make a quick in-and-out in the Pit to start four-ball multiball.

''Indianapolis 500'' was released during the decline of arcade pinball in TheNineties, and has the ignoble distinction of being Bally's worst-selling game of 1995, selling just short of 2,250 tables. Most pinheads consider this a tragedy, as the majority consensus is that ''Indy'' is a terrific table and arguably Dennis Nordman's best -- the action is fast and furious, the commentary and animation are spot-on, and the artwork and music compliment the game perfectly, making it an overlooked gem of the era.

'''Indianapolis 500''' is a 1995 PhysicalPinballTable released by Creator/WilliamsElectronics under the Bally label. It was designed by Creator/DennisNordman, illustrated by Dan Hughes and Paul Barker, and features original voicework by motorsports broadcaster Paul Page, retired racer Bobby Unser, and legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway track announcer Tom Carnegie.

->'''Bobby Unser:''' "It's a great day for racing and a great day for pinball!"

* SignatureStyle: As a Creator/DennisNordman game, ''Indianapolis 500'' features wiggling ramps, two vertical up-kickers, and two spinning playfield toys.