Bally Booster

The Bally Booster, manufactured in March 1937 by Bally Manufacturing Corporation, is a flipperless electro-mechanical game from pinball's pre-flipper era, carrying a baseball theme at a time when America's pastime was a popular subject for coin-op amusements during the Great Depression.

The gameplay offered 5 balls for 5 cents, giving players multiple chances at scoring. The playfield holds an impressive array of thirteen spring bumpers plus a single ball kicker that adds an element of challenge and unpredictability. The backglass features light animation of players running the bases, adding a touch of visual flair to the machine's overall design.

The Bally Booster's cabinet was advertised as 44 inches long by 22 inches wide. Little is known about the machine's designer or the details surrounding its creation, but this early electro-mechanical game remains an intriguing piece of pinball history offering a glimpse into the game's formative years.