Bally Hoo Pinball Machine

$3,395.00

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Let’s Go to the CIRCUS!

Jolly good, tally hoe and Bally Hoo! Let’s take a quick jaunt to circus for the day! Oh the sights and sounds on the way to the front arch. As you enter into the big top feast your eyes upon the real treat as talented acrobats fly through the air, fearsome animals roar and prance, and clumsy clowns juggle with dozens of multi-color balls!

Oh-Ho what’s this?! The ring master invites you to the center stage to help out the strong man! Can you hit hard enough to reach the 10x score multiplier? Or perhaps you fancy the double kick out bonus holes instead! Invite up to 4 players along for the day to try your skill in the 3 ring circus!

Fun Fact: Ballyhoo is a circus term that originally referred to a spotlight cue meaning to sweep the light across the spectators in a figure-8 pattern. The more you know!

 

Description

Bally Hoo Pinball Machine For Sale

The history of the Bally Hoo pinball machine is quite notable. Bally Hoo is an homage to one of the original pinball tables known as “Ballyhoo” which was popular on counter tops in the 1930s. Ballyhoo’s popularity is largely credited for starting the pinball machine industry as we know it today!

Bally Hoo is the first game to introduce 3-inch flippers instead of 2-inch flippers. The original Bally Hoo flyer lists these larger flippers as “Jumbo Flippers” and boasts them as a new feature. Additionally, Bally Hoo features a center post ball saver that prevents play from stopping. As a result of these extra features, this machine is perfect for kids of all ages!

This special version was produced for Germany at the same time as the US version. You’ll note the German “Spieler” on the backglass which translates to Player. English speaking players have no trouble enjoying the artwork and counting the score.

Note: These are photos of the actual game you can purchase!

 

Information From the Original Bally Hoo Pinball Machine Flyer

A GREAT NAME FOR A GREAT GAME

Bally HOO

One, two, three or 4 CAN PLAY

In 1931 BALLYHOO started the modern pinball era. Now Bally presents an astro-age BALLYHOO worthy of the greatest name in pinball history!

A 4-player game brilliant in eye-impact, sizzling action, suspenseful repeat play appeal!

Already smashing world-wide records for sensational earning power.

Double KICK-BACK Lanes

New SURPRISE FREE BALL Light

The Free Ball is shot into Right Kick-Back Lane, and when the adjustable “SHOOT AGAIN” Light is lit the ball returns to shooter as a free ball.

Double KICK-OUT BONUS Holes

Bonus* Multiplied by Mystery Light

*10 to 100 Bonus multiplied by 10 when (adjustable) mystery-lighting “10 TIMES” light is lit.

New PLAY-MORE Post

Post Pops up between two flippers when UP targets are hit, play-more post blocks center entry to out hole

New JUMBO FLIPPERS

Longer. Heftier. Clad with flat fubber. Add oomph to flip action!

STANDARD MODEL | ADD-A-BALL MODEL

Oh-Ho what’s this?! The ring master invites you to the center stage to help out the strong man! Can you hit hard enough to reach the 10x score multiplier? Or perhaps you fancy the double kick out bonus holes instead! Invite up to 4 players along for the day to try your skill in the 3 ring circus!

Fun Fact: Ballyhoo is a circus term that originally referred to a spotlight cue meaning to sweep the light across the spectators in a figure-8 pattern. The more you know!

BALLY MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
2640 BELMONT AVENUE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

 

 

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Looking for more photos or information about the history of this machine or international versions of Bally Hoo Pinball Machine?

Click to check out the International Pinball Machine Database listing on Bally Hoo (1969)

 

Looking for the original Ballyhoo Pinball table top game from 1932?

Click to check out the International Pinball Machine Database listing on Ballyhoo (1932)