Hello all.

I'm in Need of a Bally multiplayer as representation for my collection as I can make room for one in a line up of 3 machines when one pops up local for sale in Idaho.

Currently I have a 1975 Gottlieb "Spirit of 76" and a 1976 Williams "Space Odyssey" that will be staying. I want a Bally that will be a keeper as well.

I am looking for Gameplay that is different from the 2 machines mentioned above.

I have narrowed it down to these candidates so please choose from the list only:

* 1972 Little Joe
* 1974 Amigo
* 1975 Bow and Arrow
* 1976 Hokus Pokus
* 1976 Hang Glider

Please choose one along with a backup selection based on your overall opinion of the game and why it would complement the machines I already have.

This should be fun.

Let's Play!

Ken

I have carefully selected the titles on the list for what features/art I like in the game and Monte Carlo did not make the list and of course everyone is different.

Think of it as being stuck in an arcade for whatever reason and these are the only titles on the list available to play.

What would it be? any?

Ken

Great idea Pin-it.

If Bow and Arrow becomes the pick, then so be it.

Ken

I have been leaning towards these 2 titles and have played them both and love both the Indian and magic theme.

I am a fan of Kickout holes so B&A has that advantage over HP but will most likely come down to which one shows up locally first.

Ken

Looking for a Bally here, not a Gottlieb.

But you are right, both great games.

Ken

Fireball has too much randomness because of the spinning disc plus I do not care for the artwork, but to each his own.

Any titles you do like from my list?

Ken

Thanks for your Thoughts and opinion MrBally as you are the go to guy for Bally.

Note: I actually love the artwork on Bow and Arrow.

Ken

Heck, I have a difficult time finding any good title EM in Idaho!

Ken

The votes are in!

Well, I have had a lot of comments from here and on RGP and it looks like overwhelming votes for Bow and Arrow.

Hard to say what came in second place as it was between "Amigo" and "Hokus Pokus".

Third place seemed like a tie as well between "Hang Glider" and "Little Joe".

So with the help of the voters I have decided at this point that I will get a "Bow and Arrow" or a "Amigo" as they both have Kickout holes which is a big plus for me as opposed to "Hokus Pokus" which does not.

Also there is a wild card, a "Mati Hari" EM version which I did not list because they are hard to come buy and unlikely to find one in my vicinity, however this would be the first choice if I did not already buy one of the other titles.

Now all I have to do is wait for one of these pins to be available locally and at the right price.

Thanks to all for your vote.

Ken

I have to say after going back and forth for some time now between the two that "Amigo" is the one that wins as far as bringing in my first Bally through the door. Just like everything about it including the Bonus countdown and the Double Bonus on the 3rd and 5th ball. Having the Lower Return Ball Gate, Pop Up Post, and on Playfield Specials give it a boost over B&A as well in my book.

Looks like Bow and Arrow will have to take a back seat.

The wife really likes the artwork of Amigo too so that is always a big plus for getting a new pin.

Ken

Yea, finding one local is like pulling teeth in the Boise Idaho area, just not that many EM's around in general.

Ken