Motordome
About This Machine
The Motordome, designed by Greg Kmiec and manufactured by Bally in June 1986, is a solid-state electronic pinball machine built around the high-octane spirit of motocross racing. Produced in a run of 2,000 confirmed units, it stands as one of the more distinctive sports-themed machines of Bally's mid-1980s lineup.
The machine boasts an array of features: four flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, six standup targets, two kick-out holes, a spinning target, a drop target, and aerial ramps, along with outlane detour gates on both sides. A standout feature is its skill-level selection, allowing players to choose from three different difficulty levels before launching their first ball.
The Motordome's artwork, by Tony Ramunni, captures the energy of 1980s motorcycle racing with dynamic imagery befitting its theme. With software by Rehman Merchant, the game reflects the technical and artistic style of Bally's pinball output in the mid-1980s.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Sports - Motorcycles/Motocross
- Model Number:
- 0E14
- MPU:
- Bally MPU A084-91786-AH06 (6803)
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (6), Kick-out holes (2), Spinning target (1), Drop target (1), Aerial ramps, Left outlane detour gate, Right outlane detour gate. Player selects one of three different skill levels before shooting first ball.
Credits
- Designer:
- Greg Kmiec
- Artist:
- Tony Ramunni
- Software:
- Rehman Merchant
ROM Files
- DownloadROMs36 KB
Documentation
- DownloadBright Lights Field Kit Instructions (undated; schematic is dated 10/27/86)154 KB
- DownloadOperating Manual (English, both Sections 1 and 2, low-res paginated schematics)4 MB
- DownloadOperating Manual (English, Section 1 only, no schematics)766 KB
- DownloadOperating Manual (English, Section 2 only, hi-res paginated schematics)11 MB
- DownloadParts Manual1 MB
- DownloadService Bulletin (August 11, 1986, Manual Error Correction)109 KB
- DownloadService Bulletin (June 26, 1986, Manual Error Corrections)354 KB
- DownloadService Handbook (German, paginated schematics)4 MB
Service Bulletins
Other Files
- DownloadInstruction Card and Skill Level Chart117 KB