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Bally Manufacturing Co.

companyactive18 mentionsFirst seen Mar 16, 2007Last seen Apr 16, 2026

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Bally Manufacturing is a manufacturer mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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Bally Manufacturing

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Recent Mentions (18)

  • Manufacturer of numerous Dennis Nordman games including Party Animal (1987), Special Force (1986), Dr. Dude (1990), Party Zone (1991), Indianapolis 500 (1995), Scared Stiff (1996), Whoa Nellie! (2012)

    Every Dennis Nordman Pinball Machine, RankedApr 16, 2026
  • Historic pinball manufacturer; merged with Williams during System 11 era; contributed Transporter, Mousin' Around, Elvira, Bad Cats, Game Show, Pool Sharks, Radical, and Doctor Dude

    Episode 54 - Pinball Metamorphosis: The System 11 Era Pt.2Oct 28, 2024
  • Pinball manufacturer acquired by Williams; Dan was hired by Bally/Valley before the acquisition

    TOPCast 65: Dan FordenFeb 21, 2010
  • Pinball manufacturer where Ward Pemberton worked from 1978-1982 and 1986 onwards; later acquired by Williams

    TOPCast 56: Ward PembertonApr 2, 2008
  • Major pinball manufacturer where Norm Clark worked 1975–1985 as head and eventually president of pinball division

    TOPCast 33: Norm ClarkMay 13, 2007
  • Major pinball manufacturer; Norm Clark secured Bally's participation in first Expo

    TOPCast 21: Rob Berk

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Mar 28, 2007
  • Acquired Six Flags amusement division in 1982-1983; offered James Loflin relocation to Chicago, which he declined

    TOPCast 15: James LoflinMar 16, 2007
  • Pinball manufacturer where Popadiuk started his career at age 19; later acquired by Williams in 1988

    Pinball Heroes: John PopadiukJul 4, 2009
  • EM pinball manufacturer; noted for 'plink' sound in chime boxes compared to Alvin G.

    Episode 42 - Ding Ding DingApr 22, 2015
  • Major pinball manufacturer; Norm Clark joined late 1970s as design division head; created 'golden years' of Bally pinball design; produced Freedom (only center pop game, ~12 prototype units)

    Episode 112 - Electromechanical Designer Crash CourseFeb 23, 2026
  • Major pinball manufacturer whose documentation (1933-2000) is included in archives

    THE STRONG ACQUIRES PINBALL ARCHIVEJun 28, 2018
  • Pinball manufacturer where Greg Freres worked from 1978 until production ended with Revenge from Mars

    Greg Freres Joins Stern Pinball Team as Game DesignerSep 4, 2012
  • Major pinball manufacturer heavily involved in gambling and bingo games; produced 42-game horserace series starting 1936; targeted for criticism by Gottlieb at 1961 Illinois hearings; defended against organized crime allegations in Billboard/Cash Box ads

    GAMBLING, PINGAMES & MANUFACTURER PERSPECTIVESAug 23, 2018
  • Classic pinball manufacturer; extensive representation in collection including The Addams Family, Baby Pac-Man, Cactus Canyon, Centaur II, The Champion Pub, Cirqus Voltaire, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Eight Ball Deluxe, Fathom, Fish Tales, Hot Shot, Lady Luck, Metallica Master of Puppets LE, Paragon, Scared Stiff, Twilight Zone, World Cup Soccer

    2019 SUMMER ARCADE TOUR STOP 6: Free Gold Watch - San Francisco, California (July 2019)Jul 1, 2019
  • Historical pinball manufacturer acquired by Williams in 1988; employed Greg Freres before merger

    Episode 45 - Pinball Art Director w/ Greg FreresAug 26, 2024
  • Historical pinball manufacturer; classic game IP licensed through Planetary Pinball Supply

    American Pinball Partners with Planetary Pinball Supply to Produce Classic Williams and Bally GamesJan 26, 2026
  • Major pinball manufacturer producing Future Spa (1980); known for wide-body games and 'nipple era' artwork; defunct/historical manufacturer relative to modern era

    Episode 85 - Die on this Hill: Future SpaJun 2, 2025
  • Co-released multiple 1991 titles with Williams

    Episode 105 - Pinball Hindsight Awards 1991Nov 17, 2025