Evel Knievel is a 1977 Bally solid-state pinball machine themed around the famous motorcycle stuntman and extreme sports icon. The game was produced in substantial quantities (approximately 14,000 units) and has become a notable machine in the collector and operator community. Multiple examples have been documented in active use and restoration, including machines maintained at Third Rail venue and in operator routes, demonstrating its enduring appeal and playability in the pinball ecosystem.
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Pinball machine being completely restored by Dave Pauls using new CPR playfield, estimated 30-40 hours of work
Pinball machine undergoing high-end restoration at Grazley Garage for customer JC alongside Stars machine
Motorcycle stunt performer and daredevil. Had pinball game artwork approved by him directly. Crashed during a practice jump the day after approving Eight Ball backglass. Also had home pinball game cancelled due to incident with baseball bat.
Two machines George is currently restoring; expects completion by end of month.
Pinball machine won best-in-play at Pintastic 2021; owned by Brian Hawkins; features CPR playfield and custom LED displays from Wolfpack with colored filters; also has original backglass
Solid state machine; Schmitty's newest acquisition; Craigslist find from St. Louis; restoration project; features double spinners, saucers, drop targets; has better EM-style sound
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Licensed pinball machine; playable in auction
Sam's all-time favorite pinball machine from childhood; became his first major restoration project and first video subject (playfield sanding)
Bally home edition (1978+); home pinball version tied to Evel Knievel pop culture phenomenon; three flippers; shared layout with Galaxy Ranger
Stunt performer whose image was licensed for the Evil Knievel pinball game (1977); Nieman met his manager in Chicago and negotiated directly
Legendary motorcycle stuntman and daredevil; subject of the 1977 Bally pinball machine; rose to fame via Wide World of Sports crash footage, peaked with 1974 Snake River Canyon jump and 1977 movie/toy line, then rapidly fell from grace after 1977 assault conviction and bankruptcy.
Game designed by Harry Gaten; George has soft spot for this title; played at ice cream shop in his youth
Classic Bally chime game; restored by Dave and delivered to customer in Sudbury; had grommet sound quality issues
Classic pinball machine; Dave Peck's restoration inspired Tim Purcell's restoration approach; exemplar of high-quality restoration work.
Licensed IP owner; approved Bally's Evel Knievel pinball game; corrected physics error in backglass animation (landing gear); was in Chicago for shark tank jump on live TV
Famous motorcycle stuntman whose craze in mid-1970s inspired the Stunt Cycle arcade game
Bally 1977 classic pinball machine at venue
Late 1970s pinball machine that was restored and maintained in excellent condition at Third Rail before fire
1977 Bally pinball machine recently acquired from marketplace listing, shed-found in working condition with approximately 14,000 units produced
Likely subject of the machine being discussed, based on motorcycle stunt theme and extreme sports focus
One of two solid-state games in Mitch's route; Mitch has ongoing restoration project with this machine