Bally Pinball
Articles about the classic pinball machine manufacturer, Bally.
Every Pinball Machine of 1995, Ranked
To celebrate the collective 30th anniversary of the pinball release class of 1995, we're putting forth our definitive ranked list for your consideration.
Matt Owen
Get a Clue: Crack the Case with Bally's 1995 WHO dunnit
Learn how to solve the murder mystery at Tony's Palace on this unique story-driven Williams / Bally machine.
Noah Crable
Learn Bally’s Gilligan’s Island in 10 Minutes!
Learn to play Bally's Gilligan's Island pinball machine from 1991 in our expert tutorial.
Noah Crable
Hostile Dragons - Can You Survive? Learn to Play Bally's Dungeons & Dragons Pinball
Learn to play Bally's Dungeons & Dragons pinball machine in our expert tutorial and strategy guide.
Noah Crable
Classic Kiss: Learn to Play Bally’s 1979 Rock-Themed Pinball Chart Topper
Learn to play 1979's Kiss pinball machine by Bally.
James McFatter
Ready to Battle? Twilight Zone Pinball Tutorial
Fight the Power and Uncover the Mysteries of the Twilight Zone in Pat Lawlor’s Loaded 1990s Masterpiece
James McFatter
Swish! Learn How to Play Bally’s 1990s Basketball Tribute, NBA Fastbreak
Learn how to play Bally's NBA Fastbreak pinball machine.
James McFatter
Taming the Beast - Learn How to Play Bally’s Widebody Classic, Paragon
Learn How to Play Bally’s Widebody Classic, Paragon
James McFatter
Become Queen of the High Seas with the Black Rose Pinball Tutorial
James breaks down the rules and strategy for Bally's Black Rose. It’s a great theme, has great music and callouts, and has a bunch of great rules and shots which lead to big payoffs should you manage to overcome this game’s tricky design.
James McFatter
Tempting Targets: Unraveling the Secrets of Bally's Mata Hari Pinball
Mata Hari is a quick-playing game, a classic Solid State, and a very simple pinball machine that relies heavily on masterful flipper control. Learn the secrets to a high score in this tutorial.
James McFatter
No Skeletons in Our Closet: The Ultimate Guide to Bally's Scared Stiff Pinball
Learn how to play Bally's Scared Stiff pinball, the second in the Elvira trilogy of games.
James McFatter
The 50 Best Pinball Machines of All Time: A Comprehensive Guide
If you're a fan of pinball, then you know that there are some machines that are just better than the rest. They often have high ratings from fans and collectors alike. Here, we will take a look at the highest-rated machines of all time.
Colin Alsheimer
Ranking the 33 Best Pinball Machines from the 1990s
Was there a better decade for pinball and all-time great pinball machines than the 1990s? It feels like almost every year, particularly early and midway through the decade, has multiple total bangers that would be the jewel of a game room collection even today.
Colin Alsheimer
The 27 Best Pinball Machines from the 1980s: A Great Era for Pinball
The 1980s were a great time for pinball. Manufacturers continued the switch from electromechanical machines to solid states, and as a result, some of the best pinball machines ever made were produced during that decade. Here, we will take a look at some of the best pinball machines from the 1980s.
Colin Alsheimer
Ranking The Best Bally Pinball Machines from the 1970s: A Roundup for Arcade and Pinball Fans
When you were growing up, do you remember the hours spent at the local arcade playing your favorite pinball machines? If that's you, and you've still got an eye for the legendary silverball, then you'll love this roundup of the best vintage Bally pinball machines from the 1970s.
Colin Alsheimer