Bally Pin is a pinball-based video game released in 1979 for Bally Astrocade. It was programmed by Bob Ogdon with sound by Scot L. Norris.
Gameplay
The game is played with two joysticks by up to four players. Each player is given 5 balls. Players earn points by using the flippers to hit the bumpers, drop targets, upper kicker targets, and spinner.
Reception
The game was considered the best pinball simulation ever offered for any home gaming system at the time.
Electronic Games magazine called the game skillfully constructed with realistic play and vivid colors.
References
External links
- Bally Pin at MobyGames
- Bally Pin instruction card at Bally Alley
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Having closely reviewed Bally Pin, the Gamer24h editorial team considers it one of the most noteworthy titles of recent times. The visionary approach of developer Dave Nutting Associates, Inc., combined with the expertise of publisher Bally Manufacturing Corporation, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Pinball genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.