Hay-Ride

Hay-Ride, designed by Ted Zale and manufactured by Bally in October 1964, is a quintessential example of mid-century electro-mechanical pinball. This agriculture-themed, single-player add-a-ball game had a confirmed production run of just 250 units, making it a genuinely scarce title today. Its replay counterpart is Bally's 1964 'Harvest'.

Key gameplay features include two flippers, three pop bumpers, four slingshots, and five mushroom bumpers, which contribute to the game's challenging yet engaging nature. Lighting all ten pumpkins in the backglass awards added balls, and this feature carries over from game to game, adding an exciting layer of strategy. The Added Ball counter records up to ten added balls.

The game also has a match feature that awards an added ball to the next game, further enhancing player engagement. Though limited information is available about this specific machine's history, its farming theme and add-a-ball mechanics showcase the character of pinball's EM era.