Bally

Indianapolis 500

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This game received 226 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.015 _/10

8.015

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #81 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.125

Artwork: 7.678

Sounds/Music: 7.59

Other Aspects: 8.172

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7.395

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8.820/10

5 years ago

RDR

RhettDR

Pinside member

Zionsville, IN

5y 44,800 113 5 12

This game is HIGHLY underrated on Pinside... its very hard and very unforgiving but it's wonderful... there is a left orbital / upper flipper loop shot combination into the ball lock that is absolutely fantastic. Also, the ball lock puts the balls into a TURBOCHARGER that spins and launches the balls at you. There are SO many great quirks to this game, and I love it...

So far - of all the games in the Pinside top 100, This one should be higher up the ratings than it is... It's just so good....

<Update> I don't get to play it much - But I recently completed the Victory Lap via modes (start all the modes). Though very gratifying to do this; there is nothing on the other side of it... No Wizard Mode / No "Tour the Track" no / Drinking the milk / nothing... Kind of surprising... I think I got 200M points for completing it... but then; the modes erase and you start over.

RhettDR edited previous rating on October 21, 2020.

8.756/10

5 years ago

DVD

dawasa

Pinside member

11y 62,400 456 46 7

Very fun game. Love the many mods. It's high adrenaline. Dmd animations are great. It's a keeper for me. Very under rated game.

dawasa currently owns this game.

9.240/10

5 years ago

LIX

ChrisLIX

Pinside member

Saint-zotique, QC

6y 37,550 145 3 6

If you like racing, you'll love it. Fast pace, Entertaining, fun!!
Great multiball start! Very good DMD animations, and ambiant. Addictive game!

ChrisLIX has this game on the wishlist.

8.200/10

5 years ago

RVP

casa76

Inactive member

Oerle

6y 16,900 7 2 8

A great, exciting and fast pin to play! There is no wizard mode but it is very satisfying to get those MB Jackpots going. Too bad the Super Jackpot is not that lucrative.

casa76 has owned this game in the past.

8.229/10

5 years ago

NAT

Medieval_Gofers

Pinside member

Ipswich

13y 73,400 208 3 79

Very underated game this one...excellent bang for your buck in terms of cost! Layout plays super fast, matching the theme perfectly. Rules are also pretty solid as there's plenty to do aside from the main modes, which themselves offer tonnes of variety. Toys are pretty well utilized, spinning car is maybe a little pointless but it certainly adds to the cool factor if nothing else. As a fan of Formula 1, which is pretty close to the Indy500, I love the commentators, the pit stops, the sound effects...all tie the theme together perfectly. For the right price I would happily own this game.

9.280/10

6 years ago

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Tez17

Pinside member

Sun Prairie, WI

6y 27,400 25 6 9

Wow, what a fast game! Lots of fun from this one, as theres plenty of challenging shots and gimmicks to keep your interest and make you wanting more. I love the ball lock as it reminds me of an engine running, and the little toy car that spins is also great. I can't say I'm very good at this machine yet but it is a rewarding experience even for someone thats still learning. A great output from Bally/Williams.

Tez17 has this game on the wishlist.

7.999/10

6 years ago

BJB

PinballBJB

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 72,300 208 30

Underrated and undervalued. The theme might not have universal appeal, but if you like pinball, this game's features, rules, and gameplay should overcome any disinterest you would otherwise have in the theme.

6.888/10

6 years ago

SAP

seshpilot

Pinside member

11y 112K 2,530 169 3

I realize that I'm in the minority here, but I just couldn't get into this game. It's a good game sure, but I didn't feel like it is a great game. And this is a bummer b/c I just passed on a really nice example in my neighborhood for a fair price.

GOOD:
-It has a really nice layout. I love that the orbit shot goes behind everything and can either hit a VUK or come screaming back down at you.
-Multiball is definitely a rush on this one.
-The video mode on this game is actually a decent video mode.
-The "supercharger" borrowed from Getaway is always fun to have in a game.
-The modes have decent objectives. I enjoyed learning all the different objectives though again, I wish they were more understandable to someone just walking up to the game (i.e.: the game has the appeal to pinheads for sure, but I just can't see my friends getting this as quickly as they would on a game like Whitewater)
-The callouts are great, the music is decent. Nothing great here, but all good.

NOT-SO-GOOD:
-I had a hard time figuring out what shots to hit. This says more about what type of games I like, but the rules don't lend themselves to immediacy for newbies.
-The upper flipper is really only used for 1 shot: turbocharger
-The pf artwork and colors are pretty bad IMO. It just looks rushed and phoned in, compared to say a Funhouse or a WH2O
-No wizard mode
-Given the era this game is from, it feels nowhere near as high-tech as other games of the time. A fine layout, but not enough to compete against other games

Again, not a bad game at all! Just not an A-list game no matter how many people wish it was higher on the charts.

7.572/10

6 years ago

AK

Coolpinballdino

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 188K 4,805 477 2

Indy 500 is ok game I don't like it because of the artwork,theme, and it does not have many toys.

9.060/10

6 years ago

RAW

Bomber19

Pinside member

Central Coast

6y 32,650 5 6 21

Indy 500 is fast, furious and full of fun. It's a real adrenaline rush and the gameplay links beautifully with the theme.

Bomber19 edited previous rating on October 07, 2022.
Bomber19 currently owns this game.

10.000/10

6 years ago

UST

zgusto

Pinside member

Park Ridge, IL

8y 15,500 16 3 8

I may be biased because I own it and I am an Indycar and Formula 1 nut, but this is one of, if not the best game I have ever played! I have had more than one Pinhead, say the same thing after a couple of "laps" on it. I think it would be easily top 10, if it wasn't such low production.(2,249) The game itself is gorgeous!! The cabinet artwork and especially the play-field, are way cool. Mine has LEDs, udpated software, upgraded sound and chromed legs, rails, trim and shooting ramp!
Obviously the game is really fast! I find it to be challenging and reward good shots. There are at least 3 ways to get multiball and all are excellent with the theme (Turbo, Pitstop and ?) It also had very good and a variety of screen play. The driving and dodging the debris, is very cool. If you get a chance, at least play it....for a while....and certainly a great rare machine to own, but you won't get this kick ass example...my 12 year old will probably give it to his kids! Oh and what great voices to have Paul Page the voice of 90s Indycar and Bobby Unser!!

zgusto currently owns this game.

9.280/10

6 years ago

JEF

OldSchoolBlood

Pinside member

Savage, MN

10y 56,650 777 2 43

Indy car racing is not hugely popular in the US. That combined with low production has kept this a hidden gem for years. This game is fast, fun, has great music, animations and an excellent video mode. The call outs in this game are outstanding using real Indy 500 announcers. The way they banter back and forth is perfect. I love how humor is worked into this game which was pleasantly unexpected. Some of the rules are very well thought out. Pit stop multi ball for example the faster you hit the ramp the quicker you get out of the pit and the more cars you beat. The more cars you beat, the more jackpots available in multiball....genius! Tons of modes to play and they added extra things to achieve 200 laps, passing cars to get into pole position etc. that add to the replayability. Complete these tasks for a Victory Lap jackpot. Trying to get this with 3x playfield scoring will keep you coming back for more. Turbo lock is awesome and keeps everything moving fast. Not everything is perfect...no wizard mode is a bummer, original light up target design will have them broken almost guaranteed, and a few things with the code could use tweaking (super light ups scoring, souvenirs reward). But this game for me is just as good as any of the "A" list games.

OldSchoolBlood edited previous rating on May 19, 2022.

8.231/10

6 years ago

REW

woody76

Pinball Marketing

Nashville, TN

9y 142K 6,848 6 98

Great light show, code is fantastic, and good theme integration.

woody76 edited previous rating on January 14, 2021.
woody76 currently owns this game.

8.036/10

6 years ago

QUY

FatPanda

Pinside member

7y 141K 7,179 32

A solid pin overall. The turbo loop combo is really fun to hit, even though the turbo shot is the only shot available with the upper flipper. The turbocharger toy, with matching sound effect, is an awesome part of the game that will make any gearhead smile. It is challenging to hit all of the modes in this game, and there isn't a wizard mode, but getting all the laps and modes is a challenge all in its own.

8.980/10

7 years ago

DXV

chadderack

Pinside member

Sandy, UT

10y 108K 2,851 15 43

Played this in a tournament a few times. A lot of fun.

chadderack currently owns this game.

7.545/10

7 years ago

PAV

PavBall

Pinside member

Lake Charles, LA

9y 75,300 460 79

Cool game. I'm not a fan of the theme but my hubs and really likes this game.

6.227/10

7 years ago

DMZ

Miouze

Inactive member

Paris

7y 15,750 19

A challenging game, as it can be very fast. It has a good flow, many interesting shots, and a rather deep ruleset. The theme totally works, even if I'm not a fan. Overall, a nice machine if you enjoy the way it plays.

Miouze edited previous rating on October 26, 2016.

8.920/10

7 years ago

DAL

Droptargets

Pinside member

10y 62,550 232 25

Super fun wpc with slightly lackluster theme. Gameplay makes up for it, very good shots in this pin. Lots to accomplish. Very underated. Get it while it's still cheap. Edit sold this pin awhile ago don't miss it at all. Not a bad table theme just sucks. Has good layout and replay.

Droptargets edited previous rating on September 06, 2018.

7.636/10

7 years ago

ROB

Guinnesstime

Pinside+ Frequent

11y 133K 5,876 20 1

Indy 500 is one of the fastest, most difficult pins out there. It's fair though. You just need to play it the way it wants you too. You can't attack it from different ways.

It's simple, but has awesome flow, with great sound and speech that remind me of watching the Indy 500 as a kid. The Loop Turbo combo / ball lock is very satisfying to hit. The code suffers on the reliance of the 3rd shot in the Gasoline Alley mode, though. You need to hit that shot and pass 15 cars with any hope of winning the race. Too much rides on that shot.

I'd love to have a pristine example. If you master this, Indy will make you a better pinball player.

8.020/10

7 years ago

TBK

xTheBlackKnightx

Pinside member

8y 128K 4,097 137

"Operators... Start your engines!"

Highly underrated machine that is not well know in the community but gaining momentum.
Becoming desirable due to market stupidity of Stern and JJP NIB costs.
Probably Dennis Nordman's second greatest design beyond Whitewater.
Comparable to quality of games like Shadow, Congo, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Getaway or Fish Tales.
Very fast, great flow, but not an entirely difficult game with practice.
Ruleset is average, but getting GOOD SCORES requires understanding of the game and maximizing the races.
Ramp shots are good with gameplay.
Artwork is above average.
Toys are not revolutionary, but the variable lighted square targets are a neat feature.
Good complement to most medium size collections.
Superb complement game to Getaway overall due to theme and the speed, and significantly better than Stern's Grand Prix or NASCAR overall.

My best recommendation is CLOSELY look at the game specific parts on the game meaning the targets, ramps, and racing wheel track, as these are getting VERY hard to find now if you wish to own one.

9.448/10

7 years ago

???

locksmith

Pinside member

10y 90,300 818 53 1

Super fast game that does not get old.Top 20 in my book

8.606/10

7 years ago

BRO

Fourbyracer

Inactive member

Indio, CA

12y 39,900 70 4 16

Very fast game, great sound and uses callouts by racing legend Bobby Unser. Being an Indy car fan, this is a great racing themed game. The ruleset makes sense and works well to create a fun game.

9.140/10

7 years ago

NEO

CaptainNeo

Playfield restorations

Burlington, WI

11y 148K 22,441 37 77 1

this game is a lot deeper than it initially looks. Keeping it setup faster than most games, it really helps with the theme of the game and seems to play better faster. Very punishing for missing shots and a lot of variety. Not a fan of the theme, but holy crap is this game fun.

CaptainNeo currently owns this game.

8.712/10

8 years ago

JCD

dmbjunky

Pinside member

Odon, IN

8y 96,400 6,791 91

Gryszzz let me try his beloved Indy 500 and it was a good time. I don't love many racing themes but this one was really good. Williams really did their research and did the license right with the official announcers of the 500. Music stood out as not something normally associated with adrenaline fueled racing but was still very good. I would love to play it again.

9.184/10

8 years ago

DRM

iceman44

Pinside+ Pro!

Boerne, TX

13y 162K 26,902 28 49

Just got my Indy 500 delivered two weeks ago. I was expecting really difficult from the comments, not at all, but i'm used to playing TWD which the shots are tighter and much more difficult.

I love the sounds and the callouts. Awesome fit for this theme. Super fast flow with decent rules.

This pin has the replay factor going for it. Want to keep hitting the start button!

iceman44 has owned this game in the past.

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