BMX is a 1982 Bally pinball machine designed by Ward Pemberton, representing one of the company's later releases in their pinball manufacturing era. The game was originally conceived as an E.T. licensed title before the license fell through, and approximately 500 units were produced. BMX is notable for featuring side buttons for in-lane control and is one of only three pinball machines with a magic save/flex save mechanic, alongside D&D and Hard Body.
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BMX has a difficult lower playfield
BMX was originally planned to be an E.T. pinball machine
Only 406 BMX machines were produced
1983 Bally EM machine; originally planned as E.T. license; only 406 produced; features flipper-activated dial mechanic; Bruce's featured game pick
Second game designed by Ward Pemberton; featured unique side flipper with spring steel button; first two-level playfield; sold only 350-400 units
Bally 1982 pinball game; featured at Past Times free play area; author played it repeatedly (Thursday-Saturday) and praised its flex save inlanes and upper playfield mechanics
Pinball machine with upper playfield magnet mechanism and difficult lower playfield
1982 Bally game; approximately 500 units made; designed by Ward Pemberton; features side buttons for in-lane control; priced $4,000-$5,000
Last pinball game manufactured by Bally Manufacturing Corporation, January 1983. Designed by Ward Pemberton; sold only 406 units. Originally pitched as E.T. game before license fell through.
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One of only three pinball machines with magic save/flex save mechanic (alongside D&D and Hard Body)