KISS Rulesheet Version
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KISS Rulesheet Version 1.00 (July 24, 2015) This version should be considered incomplete and I welcome and encourage additions, corrections, and editorial suggestions to improve the document. Note: Red text indicates items that may be incorrect or for which more information is needed. New To This Version • Everything Page 1 of 10 Contents Notes and Disclaimers ......................................................................................................................... 3 References and Special Thanks ............................................................................................................ 3 Machine Versions ................................................................................................................................ 4 KISS Pro ........................................................................................................................................... 4 KISS Premium .................................................................................................................................. 4 KISS Limited Edition (LE)................................................................................................................... 4 Design Credits ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Playfield Layout ................................................................................................................................... 5 Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Basic Features .................................................................................................................................. 6 Skill Shots..................................................................................................................................... 6 Light Bumper Shot ....................................................................................................................... 6 Army Combo (Hurry-Up) .............................................................................................................. 6 Kiss Combo (Hurry-Up) ................................................................................................................. 6 Front Row .................................................................................................................................... 6 Backstage Pass ............................................................................................................................. 6 2x/3x/Colossal Bonus ................................................................................................................... 7 Cities (???) ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Songs (Modes) ................................................................................................................................. 7 Lick It Up ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Hotter than Hell ........................................................................................................................... 7 Black Diamond ............................................................................................................................. 7 Deuce .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Detroit Rock City .......................................................................................................................... 8 Shout It Out Loud ......................................................................................................................... 8 Rock and Roll All Nite ................................................................................................................... 8 Features towards KISS Army and Rock City Wizard Modes ............................................................... 8 Love Gun Multiball Star Child .................................................................................................. 8 Instruments Space Man ........................................................................................................... 8 Demon Multiball Demon ......................................................................................................... 9 Band Members on Bumpers Cat Man ...................................................................................... 9 Mini-Wizard Mode: KISS Army ........................................................................................................ 9 Wizard Mode: Rock City .................................................................................................................. 9 Bonus .............................................................................................................................................. 9 Extra Balls ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Specials.......................................................................................................................................... 10 Strategies .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Quotes............................................................................................................................................... 10 Bugs and Potential Problems ............................................................................................................. 10 Easter Eggs ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Page 2 of 10 Notes and Disclaimers This rule compilation and tips sheet is, to the extent possible (in light of the subject matter being the property of Stern and Kiss), freeware. It can be modified, updated, or revised, provided only that credit to the original author(s) remains intact. It can be published or otherwise distributed, provided only that such distribution is effectively free. This sheet is written and maintained by Scott Tiesma, tiesmasc at yahoo dot com . If you have any questions or comments or additions or corrections, please forward them on to me or edit the rulesheet and update the version as a living document. KISS the pinball machine is the property of Stern Pinball ( http://www.sternpinball.com/ ), and a trademark of the licensor. The author(s) disclaim all interest in any trademarks or other intellectual property referenced herein. Various images were duplicated from Stern Pinball’s website and promotional materials. This will be removed if requested. References and Special Thanks Design credits obtained from the Internet Pinball Database (http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=6265 ). Special thanks to people who have contributed to this rulesheet (in no particular order): • TBD (need to get references from pinside posts) Page 3 of 10 Machine Versions Three versions of KISS have been created by Stern and are described below. KISS Pro • Virtual ball lock in demon head • Static Star Child figure • White GI • Pro specific translite and cabinet art KISS Premium • 3 ball lock in demon head • Levitating ball across stadium at start of Love Gun Multiball and associated ball diverter mechanism in ramp • Drop target in Star Child play area • Animated Star Child figure • Star Child amplifier decoration • KISS Drop Targets • Colored GI • Premium specific translite and cabinet art KISS Limited Edition (LE) • Same as Premium except • LE specific mirrored backglasss and cabinet art • Red legs, armor (with flipper button protector), and hinges Design Credits • Design by: John Borg • Art by: Kevin O’Connor (the same artist who did the Bally 1978 KISS pinball) • Dots/Animation by: tbd • Mechanics by: tbd • Engineering by: tbd • Music by: KISS • Sound by: tbd • Software by: tbd Abbreviations • LE – Limited Edition • tbd Page 4 of 10 Playfield Layout This is a glossary of the shots and features that will be referred to during the discussion of the game. The items are, in general, described starting from the lower left and proceeding counter- clockwise around the main playfield. Please forgive muted coloring; it was the only way I could make the reference numbers stand out. 1. Left Outlane 2. Left Inlane 1 3. Left Inlane 2 4. Slingshots 5. Flippers 6. Right Inlane 7. Right Outlane 8. Shooter Lane / Manual Plunger – Deposits into right orbit above spinner 9. ARMY Standup Targets 10. Spinner 11. Right Orbit 12. Right Ramp 13. Light Lock Targets 14. Demon Head a. entrance b. spinning demon disc c. ball eject from mouth d. virtual lock in pro, real lock in Premium and LE 15. Center Ramp 16. Star Child Saucer 17. Game Controlled Drop Target (only in Premium and LE) 18. STAR Targets 19. Star Child Slingshots 20. Star Child Mini Play Area Entrance Lane 21. Pop Bumpers 22. Scoop 23. Left Orbit 24. KISS Standup Targets (Drop Targets in Premium and LE) Page 5 of 10 Rules Basic Features Skill Shots In version 1.03 of the software