Journeyers Diary


NECRONOMICON Digital Pinball begins the uncovering of ancient mythology.

The word "NECRONOMICON" derives from the name for the ancient tome "the book of dead names", drawn from the Cthulhu myths and extracted from the very soul of the late H.P. Lovecraft, an American horror writer.

One may attempt to reveal the mysteries of the NECRONOMICON through the door that is Digital Pinball. Digital Pinball embraces many new features. Ordinary pinball games have one theme for each table. NECRONOMICON's theme is illuminated by three pinball tables. After each cleared table the mystery is revealed in a high quality movie, making this pinball vividly exciting, and putting the player in the center of the dreamscape that is NECRONOMICON. NECRONOMICON Digital Pinball presents many new challenges, and succeeds in expressing that certain outlook which is NECRONOMICON's world of Digital Pinball.

Upon hearing the rumor that "the book of dead names" existed only at the library of Miskatonic University, I visited the cursed Arkham City, but once again. I might say this bibliotheca is a book-sated black hole that devours all knowledge.

Receiving permission from the librarian, I entered the Archives and secured the infamous volume. Impatiently I lighted the lamp, and with a strange mixture of curiosity and anxiety, I opened it. I could not believe my eyes as suddenly three mounted riders materialized before me!

The name of the first rider is "knowledge".

This rider appeared young and tall, robust; sitting astride his mount, the massive volume clutched in his right arm, the reins held in his left hand; beautiful and cold like a statue.
And he said:

"I am the one who is to lead you."

The library located in Arkham hides the Necronomicon in a secret room.
You'll have to wander around the library's dark halls and open all the doors to find it. But be careful, there are some deadly surprises wandering right behind you.
This playfield is fairly easy, good for flipper technique practice for beguinners. If you're playing REALMS MODE Arkham is the first step in your quest for The Necronomicon. Show us that you are a Top Explorer!

TIPS

This table concedes ample opportunities for multiball play. Shoot the library which is located in the upper left portion of the play field.

Three openings reveal themselves when multiball is ready, put a ball into the center hole and initiate 7 ball multiball; shoot the other holes and initiate 3 ball multiball.

The name of the second rider is "death".

This rider is pale and slight of build; bearing a scythe as tall as he and concealed head to toe in a cloak as black as pitch; and portending a very cruel heart.

And he said:

"I am the one who is always behind you."

Deep in the jungle, where modern age has not reached yet, an ancient tribe worships the sleeping Nyarlototeph the God of machines. You'll have to battle his army of Dark Angels before you can destroy him after he wakes up during the eclipse.
This playfield requieres good aim. If you're playing REALMS MODE CofBT is the hardest of the 3 tables, you'll need all of your skill to pass to the last stage. Show us that you are a Top Explorer!

TIPS

Shoot the loop by the third flipper. If you pass the loop several times this starts "round ready". This way is easier and safer than starting round ready with the spot target.

The name of the third rider is "time".

This rider is timeworn and dignified with the keen eyes of a young man. He retains an hourglass in his hand.
And he said:

"I am the first and the last."

Only a few explorers have made it all the way through the Dreamlands. Strange creatures wonder the Enchanted Woods ready to jump in the inexperienced human travelers.
This playfield requieres high skill flipper control. If you're playing REALMS MODE Dreamlands is the last fileld youŐll have to conquer. Show us that you are a Top Explorer!

TIPS

The round will be ready when you pass the ball through the left lane, and if you pass the ball through the left lane one more time right before the round starts. The super round will triggered and scores will double.

Players receive two extra balls so try to get the super round as often as possible.