Product Overview
- Product Name: Rock 'n Ball
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Rock 'n Ball for the NES reimagines classic pinball with a creative twist, offering a variety of modes that blend traditional gameplay with competitive and arcade-style elements. Players can choose from six unique characters, each bringing their own flair to the game. Whether you're aiming for high scores in standard pinball or engaging in head-to-head battles, Rock 'n Ball delivers a dynamic and entertaining experience.
Gameplay Features
- Classic pinball mode supporting up to four players for multiplayer fun.
- Nineball mode combines pinball with bingo mechanics, challenging players to complete patterns.
- Battle Flipper mode offers competitive play with unique variations like Thunder, Bomber, and Attack.
- Sports Pinball mode transforms the table into soccer or hockey fields for sports-themed matches.
- Distinctive character selection, each with unique attributes affecting gameplay dynamics.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
In the Japanese version of Rock 'n Ball, players could enjoy cameo appearances from iconic Namco characters like Pac-Man and Valkyrie. However, due to licensing differences, these characters were replaced with original ones in the North American release, making the Japanese version a unique collector's item for fans of classic arcade crossovers.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Pinball
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: NTVIC
- Developer: KID
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 097933100013
- SKU: 12395
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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