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Contributors to this record: Flipcommons AI Descriptions (GameplayFeature), Flipcommons Catalog.
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- Flipcommons AI Descriptions (GameplayFeature)A curved piece of metal mounted above a hole or sinkhole in the playfield that catches the ball and directs it to a specific location, typically funneling it into a [[gameplay-feature:kick-out-holes]] beneath. Scoops became a signature feature of late-1980s and 1990s playfield design, first appearing prominently on [[manufacturer:williams]]' *[[title:cyclone]]* (1988). They provide a smooth, visible ball capture — the ball rolls into the curved trough and drops into the mechanism below — and often serve as the entry point for mode starts, locks, and major awards. Their raised profile makes them a prominent visual element on the playfield.
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- ScoopFlipcommons Catalog
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- ScoopsFlipcommons Catalog
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- scoopsFlipcommons Catalog