3D Ultra Pinball: The Lost Continent
3D Ultra Pinball Lost Continent MAC CD pin ball dinosaur jurassic table game 3-D
Game
Mac
Sierra
1997
CD
$2.48
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An airplane carrying three explorers is hit by lightning and crashes on an island somewhere in Africa. The island is full of dinosaurs, long thought extinct. Rex Hunter is the mercenary leader of the group, Professor Spector is the scientist guide and Mary is his wisecracking, female assistant. A fourth character, Neeka, is an indigenous valley dweller who is rescued along the way by the adventurers.
3-D Ultra Pinball: The Lost Continent, one of a series of action pinball titles under the Ultra Pinball designation, is a detailed adventure story played out on 16 varied tables. Fifteen of the levels comprise the bulk of the story with the 16th being a secret, final level not reachable until the other tables have been bested. There are three major areas of the adventure including the Valley, Temple and Chambers locales. Throughout the journey to escape from The Lost Continent, the heroes are bedeviled by Heckla, a villain intent on transforming the primitive local populous into dinosaurs, subjugating them to do his bidding.
The climax of the story (the escape) involves Rex and Spector having to rescue Mary and Neeka from the clutches of the evil scourge Heckla, figuring out the secrets to the machine that opens a portal back to the modern world and destroying Heckla and his army in the process. Verbal clues are given by the protagonists throughout the quest that help guide the player in terms of the proper sequence of hitting various targets. Animated scenes show the characters moving from level to level after the required tasks have been completed.
The game offers many customizable preferences ranging from easy or hard play to the number of balls (3 or 5) to use. Additionally, options to display a bulls-eye marker over newly opened high-payoff targets can be toggled on or off for ease of recognition, "lite" or heavy gravity applications can be applied to ball reaction and a multi-player time limit (two or five minute settings) can be invoked. Other gameplay administrative functions such as use of digital music, detail level, use of ambient sounds and animations (pterodactyls flying, running water, etc.), multiple sounds and customizable keyboard controls.
A high scores table keeps track of the top five players and shows who the current Grand Champion is, number of balls started with and the number of times the player has escaped The Lost Continent. A glossary with two dozen terms specific to pinball action is provided in the on-CD manual as well as detailed instructions and table features. A chart reflecting the differences between easy and hard play for each of the 16 levels is provided as well.
For Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
3-D Ultra Pinball: The Lost Continent, one of a series of action pinball titles under the Ultra Pinball designation, is a detailed adventure story played out on 16 varied tables. Fifteen of the levels comprise the bulk of the story with the 16th being a secret, final level not reachable until the other tables have been bested. There are three major areas of the adventure including the Valley, Temple and Chambers locales. Throughout the journey to escape from The Lost Continent, the heroes are bedeviled by Heckla, a villain intent on transforming the primitive local populous into dinosaurs, subjugating them to do his bidding.
The climax of the story (the escape) involves Rex and Spector having to rescue Mary and Neeka from the clutches of the evil scourge Heckla, figuring out the secrets to the machine that opens a portal back to the modern world and destroying Heckla and his army in the process. Verbal clues are given by the protagonists throughout the quest that help guide the player in terms of the proper sequence of hitting various targets. Animated scenes show the characters moving from level to level after the required tasks have been completed.
The game offers many customizable preferences ranging from easy or hard play to the number of balls (3 or 5) to use. Additionally, options to display a bulls-eye marker over newly opened high-payoff targets can be toggled on or off for ease of recognition, "lite" or heavy gravity applications can be applied to ball reaction and a multi-player time limit (two or five minute settings) can be invoked. Other gameplay administrative functions such as use of digital music, detail level, use of ambient sounds and animations (pterodactyls flying, running water, etc.), multiple sounds and customizable keyboard controls.
A high scores table keeps track of the top five players and shows who the current Grand Champion is, number of balls started with and the number of times the player has escaped The Lost Continent. A glossary with two dozen terms specific to pinball action is provided in the on-CD manual as well as detailed instructions and table features. A chart reflecting the differences between easy and hard play for each of the 16 levels is provided as well.
For Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
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COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
