''Bally Pin'' is a
pinball
Pinball games are a family of games in which a ball is propelled into a specially designed table where it bounces off various obstacles, scoring points either en route or when it comes to rest. Historically the board was studded with nails call ...
-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
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Bally Pin instruction carda
Bally Alley
1979 video games
Bally Astrocade games
Pinball video games
Video games developed in the United States
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