MODE GROUPS

When any of pinball modes is activated, rules for the game change. In section below all modes for Pirate table are described.

Pirate modes can be divided into two groups: Adventure Modes and Multiball Modes.

To start an adventure mode you have to shoot the right ramp. A flashing square ramp at the center of the table indicates which mode is selected (switched on indicates that this mode has been played before). You can change a flashing lamp by shooting a bumpers. To start a mode you have to lock a ball in Adventure ball-trap (round yellow lamp with the word Mode indicates where this trap is).

Multiballs are another group of modes. To start any of them you have to lock some balls at Cave ball-trap. The more you lock the more balls will be at the table when the game starts. To start a Crocodile Multiball mode you have to have two balls locked, to start Storm - three, to start Battle - four and to start Hunt - five. To start any of these modes the previous ones have to be played before (exceptionally, when Tournament game mode is indicated you can choose a mode yourself from the list of available ones).

The number of balls that have been locked in Cave ball-trap is indicated by a row of blue lamps at the entrance to this trap. Currently activated multiball game is indicated by one of the flashing lamps below the compass needle (the lamp switched on indicates that this mode has been played before). When one of compass multiball lamps flashes, you can start a mode. So shoot at the Award Mode ball-trap, then additional balls are added through the same ramp that shoots balls from Cave ball-trap on the table. Afterwards, a total number of balls on the table is equal to the number of balls locked in Cave. At the beginning of multiball mode a Ball Saver is activated for some time. When only one ball is left on the table, multiball modes are automatically finished. On LED at upper left corner the estimated time left is displayed.

Apart from the two mentioned game modes there are three more video modes. The first one, an Award Mode is activated if you have one ball on the table and pass the ball through left inner lane (as indicated by a flashing lamp) - when this mode is active, the Award Mode Lamp flashes. If you lock a ball in the Award Mode Ball-Trap, this mode is started (for more information read Award Mode section). Another two modes are started in the Right Ball-Trap. Try to find out yourself how to activate them.

GAME MODES

You have heard rumors that there are some very precious treasures hidden in one archipelago. Many daredevils have tried to get them and they have met the end of theirs life on the rocky isle coast. Maybe you are the best navigator among pirates but will you be lucky to find treasures and sail back home?

In this mode you try to collect a random special award (like super skillshot, xball activated, kickback activated...). You tack among small isles and you can change your direction by pressing flipper keys. At the left side of LED display there is a small map displayed. If you hit the isle, your ship is destroyed. You collect award by picking a $ mark. The currently selected award is displayed at the right lower corner of LED display.

Who ordered tuna? You? Sorry, no tuna today - but maybe some other fish… So here you have a fishing rod and some old biscuits. Break a biscuit and you will find fat white worms that you can put on hook to bait fish.

To break a biscuit and start angling shoot Cave Lock. You will see that a line and a hook appear among fish on LED display. Now wait till any fish approaches and shoot any flashing ramp to pull it out of water. Yeah … Remember that maybe some other chaps would like to have fish for their supper so try to catch more fish also for them. If you are able to catch five fish you will receive a special award for your work that you can collect in Award Mode ball-trap. After collecting this award you can try to catch some other fishes again. To start this mode first shoot Right Ramp to activate Adventure Modes, next set this mode by shooting a bumper and finally lock a ball in Adventure ball-trap to start it.

This evening has started unpleasantly. One of your comrades drunk too much and decided that your time was over. You should retire and he should be appointed for your position. Poor guy - now you have the chance to show him where his place is.

Shoot any ramp to collect Jackpot for successful stroke. Lock ball in any ball-trap or shoot any target or bumper to advance Jackpot value for successful dodge. To start this mode, first shoot Right Ramp to activate Adventure Modes, next set this mode by shooting a bumper and finally lock a ball in Adventure ball-trap to start it.

Do you remember the story the old pirate told you about the sunken treasure? Maybe there are better divers than you are, but you are too suspicious to allow other guys to dive for treasure. So you have sailed alone in a small boat to the place where this treasure should be, you have jumped into water and started to seek.

Shoot any lit ramp to dive deeper into the sea. Shooting any ball-trap, bumpers and targets can increase your descent rate. If you manage to get to the bottom you will find the treasure. But you have to get to the surface with it and every second passing, there is less air in your lungs. So as quickly as possible shoot Award Mode ball-trap to collect Super Jackpot. To start this mode first shoot Right Ramp to activate Adventure Modes, next set this mode by shooting a bumper and finally lock a ball in Adventure ball-trap to start it.

Is it possible that all legends appear to be true? Is it possible that it could be the map of Treasure Island? Is it possible that your dreams are fulfilling? You must have this map. But the problem is that it has been torn into pieces and you have to gather all five parts. But is it problem for you? Rather not …

Shoot each flashing ramp to get one piece of map back. If you manage to get the whole map you will be awarded with Super Jackpot. To start this mode first shoot Right Ramp to activate Adventure Modes, then set this mode by shooting a bumper and finally lock a ball in Adventure ball-trap to start it.

No one is always lucky. This was rather nasty time for you, and even more nasty for the rest of your crew. During the storm your ship has been broken on the reef, all your comrades have sunken or have been eaten by sharks. You managed to climb on the top of the mast and you are grabbing it firmly and waiting for the rescue. Stick to it!

Shoot any ramp, ball-trap, target, bumper or slingshot to gain more strength to maintain a safe position on the top of the mast, till the rescue will come. To start this mode first shoot Right Ramp to activate Adventure Modes, then set this mode by shooting a bumper and finally lock a ball in Adventure ball-trap to start it.

You learnt this trick a long time ago. It is dangerous but girls in taverns are very impressed when you do it. Put your hand on the table and spread fingers in such a way that there is free space between all fingers. Now you take your long sharp knife and stick it at left side of the palm; then stick it between your little and ring finger; then back at left side of the palm; then stick it between your ring and middle finger; then back at left side of the palm and you continue in such a way. . Is it simple? Yes, but try to do it faster and faster but remember that if you miss, you can lose your finger! And you will not hold your sword with the four left only...

To start this mode first shoot Right Ramp to activate Adventure Modes, next set this mode by shooting a bumper and finally lock a ball in Adventure ball-trap to start it. This mode can be started if there is only one ball on the table.

It was not the best idea to moor at this place. Firstly, stinking swamps and now crocodiles. Actually they are hungry crocodiles, that hunt you down. Lucky as always, you have some bombs with you and only these bombs can save your life in this extremely unpleasant situation.

To blow up a crocodile and collect Jackpot points shoot any flashing ramp. To advance Jackpot value you have to lock a ball in Cave ball-trap. And remember that because this is a multiball mode you have at least two balls in the game to continue this mode. To start this mode you have to shoot Cave ball-trap at least twice, then lock a ball in Award Mode ball-trap. When a mode starts, balls locked in Cave ball-trap are unlocked and launched onto the table, so you will have at least two balls on the table during the game.

This time you have to protect your ship from raging rainstorm. Almost all crew is so sick and frightened that they have hidden under the shipboard and you alone fight to save the world, standing at the helm. Sorry, I have meant to save the ship.

Shoot any flashing lamp to stand another monstrous wave. Yet, the thunderbolt hum in your ears when you get a Jackpot award. You can also try to change a tack - shoot the Cave ball-trap and the Jackpot value will be increased. Even if you play in tournament game mode, you have to play Cave Multiball Mode before you are allowed to start this mode. To start it you have to shoot at least three times Cave ball-trap, then lock a ball in an Award Mode ball-trap and finally successfully shoot at the ship that will appear in a short video-mode. When a mode starts, balls locked in Cave ball-trap are unlocked and launched onto the table.

Sea battles are what pirates like the most. In order to capture another ship you have to destroy its defenders. You have got a great ship and excellent crew. Do not waste them.

With each successful stoke you get Jackpot points. You can also try to approach your foe - shoot Cave ball-trap. Each successive ramp shooting will be awarded with more points. If you are not playing in tournament game mode you have to play Cave and Storm Multiball Modes before you are allowed to start this mode. To start this mode you have to shoot Cave ball-trap at least four times, then lock a ball in Award Mode ball-trap and finally successfully shoot at the ship that will appear in short video-mode. When the mode starts, balls locked in Cave ball-trap are unlocked and launched onto the table.

Sometimes you try to conquest another ship, sometimes another ships want to destroy your beautiful frigate and hang you on the top of a mast. Royal Navy sent small armada behind you. Who wants to die? Maybe someone else but not you. Can four ships that chase you be enough to defeat your brave and experienced crew and their captain? Now it is time to test it.

Try to shoot a flashing lamp to sink a single ship. When all ships that hunt you are destroyed, it is a proper time to collect Super Jackpot at Award Mode ball-trap. But remember that another Royal Navy fleet can approach you at anytime. Even if you play in tournament game mode, you have to play Cave, Storm and Battle Multiball Modes before you are allowed to start this mode. To start, you have to shoot a Cave ball-trap at least five times, then lock a ball in an Award Mode ball-trap and finally, successfully shoot at the ship that will appear in a short video-mode. When the mode starts, balls locked in a Cave ball-trap are unlocked and launched on the table.

So, the legends were true. Treasure Island exists, and you put your feet on its shore. But first you had many adventures - you fought in battle, you escaped from crocodiles in swamps, you dived to collect the treasure that helped you to prepare your ship for long journey, you stood storm and, what is the most important, you had to find the map. You played all other modes to become experienced enough to get here where you are now. Standing on the sand and looking at the land that probably hides the treasure collected by one greedy captain whose name was forgotten a long time ago in spite of the fact that the fame of his treasures spread among sailors of all nations.

Will you find treasure? Is map correct enough to find the way? Maybe these questions pass through your mind now. Take the map and fulfill your dreams.

Flashing lamps indicate places where the signs shown on the map should be. So shoot at them and you will collect Jackpot points. To move faster and to advance the value of a Jackpot shoot the Cave ball-trap. When you find five signs you should be able to collect the first part of a legendary Treasure at Award Mode ball-trap. To find another parts you have to follow the above-mentioned sequence. This mode is activated at the adventure lock (indicated by flashing ship lamp) when you play in all other modes and gather all the maps. This is a multiball mode so in order to stay in this mode you have to keep at least two balls on the table.