Hi-Lo Ace

The Hi-Lo Ace, designed by Jim Patla with artwork by Dick White, was manufactured by Bally in October 1973. A single-player electromechanical game with a cards and gambling theme, it had a confirmed production run of 2,500 units and represents classic early-1970s Bally design.

The playfield offers a straightforward, engaging layout: two flippers, four pop bumpers, and two slingshots keep the ball moving, while seven standup targets provide the main scoring opportunities. The replay wheel maxes out at 25, meaning players could bank up to 25 free games, and the game's three-chime sound unit delivers the era's signature ringing accompaniment.

With Dick White's card-themed artwork and Jim Patla's approachable layout, the Hi-Lo Ace is a solid example of Bally's electromechanical output from the years just before the company's move into solid-state technology later in the decade. Its simple, chime-driven play makes it an appealing entry point for collectors interested in the EM era.