There's been one that pops up for sale in KS or MO every so often it seems (same game, just re-listed).

There was one at the MGC a couple years ago. I really wanted to try it but it was always busy when I was nearby. At some point someone reproduced the "Add-A-Ball" version back glass for this game. You still see one pop up every now and then.

Not sure, but it looked nice and a little more interesting historically.

Not an AAB fan either... and still think 'Add-A-Ball' or 'Skill Ball'... is a great game.

Like '3 Coins' though... the trick will be to find one without a tore-up glass. They did this glass quite awhile back but those are long gone. I know I saw one of these reproductions over at Sam Harvey's house, which is where I also played the game. The glass looked really good but seems like I remember it missing a small blackbird in the artwork.

My friend has one. Really fun game. 2 Gobble holes and a swinging target make it lots of fun.

It's been for sale for so long, I've wondered why it hasn't sold. $350 isn't a bad gamble to just try it out.

Yes, bgresto might be the only hope for getting some of these great sixties Williams glasses made that haven't been done already.

Because you know Shay or Ron Webb aren't likely to do them. And 'who' could blame them, as there just isn't the demand like there is for the Gottlieb titles. And these guys are already sitting on a ton of glass. I know Ron is, so you can imagine how much Shay has got. And that is why I say, please try to support them by buying existing titles, not only to beautify your games but also helping the hobby in the process.

But alas! The word is out on these wonderful player's games. And it should get out even more now with high profile guys like Vic Camp, building another game room for this very reason... I understand?

And I for one am glad to hear it.... maybe I'll jump on the sixties Williams bandwagon myself. : )

I own a Skill ball that is scheduled for restoration but its backglass was so bad it couldn't be used. I managed to get a repro Add a ball glass for it instead as it's the identical game; the name change only came about due to branding/name issues, as has been mentioned. I have heard of about 5 in existence here in the UK, including my machine.

Funnily enough there is one for sale here -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291411172165?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I saw one at the Allentown Pinfest last month. It went for 350 and was restored by someone who brought it from Pittsburgh. The swinging target was new to me and fun to shoot for.

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I say if it is close that you go and play some games on it and give it a try. I am not an AAB fan either but I am liking the AAB features on my 2 player Gottlieb Big Top. It is fun to see how many AABs I can rack up on one ball. (4 so far). The max at one time is 5. It looks like one of those throw away games meaning you buy it, play it for a few months of enjoyment and then move on and get your minimal money back. The best thing that can happen is you end up keeping it. That wouldn't be so bad.