Bally
Bobby Orr's Power Play Pinside Rating
This game received 61 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.239 /10
Bobby Orr's Power Play
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.256
Artwork: 7.51
Sounds/Music: 4.857
Other Aspects: 7.368
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7.616/10
7 years ago
Warwick, RI
The upper flippers with wide open middle makes for some neat "hockey passes" back and fourth as you try to line up your shots at the drop targets. It is a shame this was made after Bobby left the Bruins, retheme it is you can, lol.
7.701/10
8 years ago
This is an early classic game I once owned. I am a hockey fan (GO SHARKS!!) so I got this. I like the popup between the flippers which simulates a hockey power play. Nice feature there. Targets to hit and simple enough for anyone to play. Collectible because Bobby Orr was great and he played most of career with Boston however this game has him in his last year as a Chicago Blackhawk so there are 2 big fan bases there to choose from. Backglass has Bobby Orr shooting left handed but in real life he shot right handed. This error makes it unique. In coin collecting an error strike makes that coin more valuable so maybe the same with this game. In any case I kept the extra back glass and made frame for it and have it on my wall. Very affordable classic target type game.
7.880/10
10 years ago
A very simple layout with some challenging drop shots required. The color is fantastic, along with the theme. It's perfect for a hockey fan, Blackhawks fan, or just a vintage pinball machine fan.
8.222/10
10 years ago
London
Back in 1977 Arcades abounded in London. Usually frequented by drug dealers, pimps and their lady workers, they were dark, smokey and seedy. As a 15 year old boy I loved them and spent hours and hours playing games like Bobby Orr in them.
You've got to imagine the game as new. I mean brand new. It was so fast. The resetting targets, the ultra fast bumpers the ko hole and the bonus multiplier to X5!! It was great and I love this game not so much for the theme nor artwork, but the wonderful memories it brings back. It is a fast flowing game and another winner by Mr. Kmiec.
You've got to imagine the game as new. I mean brand new. It was so fast. The resetting targets, the ultra fast bumpers the ko hole and the bonus multiplier to X5!! It was great and I love this game not so much for the theme nor artwork, but the wonderful memories it brings back. It is a fast flowing game and another winner by Mr. Kmiec.
8.615/10
11 years ago
Abbotsford, BC
Classic early Bally SS, similar to many games they made during the period, but this one has just a little more going for it than the others. Guaranteed this would be a much higher ranked game if it had been done with a Boston Bruins theme, it still makes me cringe to see #4 in a Blackhawks uniform. But that doesn't stop it from being a really fun game to play!!
7.697/10
11 years ago
To start with, i am a Canadian hockey fanatic so i am sure that my review reflects that. This is a simple, symmetrical, early solid state game with great flow if not super speed.
Likes: The pop up bumper to eliminate the center drain. Love this feature. It is the goal to achieve this as soon as you have a chance. It prolongs your ball time significantly. Once that is achieved, its time to hit the drop targets. 4 flippers to go after 2 banks of targets (one on each side). I hate games with targets that simply award points when hit...i want the target to drop..show me that i am accomplishing something! The theme: Hockey...and its Bobby Orr! the greatest ever (begin debate now).. The art is gorgeous...excellent depiction by Dave Christensen (no B, B and B ?) and there is a ton of hockey and Canada references on the playfieild, cabinet and backglass. I like the perfect symmetry of the game...others may not. Getting the ball in the upper-kick-out is satisfying and something that accurate nudging can acheive...this lights the bonus rollovers on the left and right side.
Dislikes: Ok, the Blackhawk things sucks but lets move past that. Speed is not great, but flow is. It would be great if there were more toys or gimmicks...its a simple game, made in a simpler time. The sounds are all chimes...they are OK but would love to hear more hockey appropriate sounds. No mods , no upgrades, wtf!?
At our house, it is a favorite game for those newer to pinball, those who are nostalgic, those who love hockey, or are Canadian and those who prefer or enjoy an EM style of play.
After having recently acquired an AC/DC limited edition, the slowness of Power Play is even more evident. But frankly, it would be sacriligious to ever consider parting with this game. Its time to wax the playfield.
Likes: The pop up bumper to eliminate the center drain. Love this feature. It is the goal to achieve this as soon as you have a chance. It prolongs your ball time significantly. Once that is achieved, its time to hit the drop targets. 4 flippers to go after 2 banks of targets (one on each side). I hate games with targets that simply award points when hit...i want the target to drop..show me that i am accomplishing something! The theme: Hockey...and its Bobby Orr! the greatest ever (begin debate now).. The art is gorgeous...excellent depiction by Dave Christensen (no B, B and B ?) and there is a ton of hockey and Canada references on the playfieild, cabinet and backglass. I like the perfect symmetry of the game...others may not. Getting the ball in the upper-kick-out is satisfying and something that accurate nudging can acheive...this lights the bonus rollovers on the left and right side.
Dislikes: Ok, the Blackhawk things sucks but lets move past that. Speed is not great, but flow is. It would be great if there were more toys or gimmicks...its a simple game, made in a simpler time. The sounds are all chimes...they are OK but would love to hear more hockey appropriate sounds. No mods , no upgrades, wtf!?
At our house, it is a favorite game for those newer to pinball, those who are nostalgic, those who love hockey, or are Canadian and those who prefer or enjoy an EM style of play.
After having recently acquired an AC/DC limited edition, the slowness of Power Play is even more evident. But frankly, it would be sacriligious to ever consider parting with this game. Its time to wax the playfield.
8.014/10
11 years ago
Villejuif
I am not a Hockey fan, but I still love this game. One of the earliest SS games (1977). The mini flippers are great, but not easy to master. The drop targets are well located. One could complain about the near-perfect symetry of the playfield - no fantasy there -. Besides that, this machine is well suited for tournament play.
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