Odds & Evens

Odds & Evens is an electro-mechanical pinball machine from March 1973, designed by Jim Patla with artwork by Dave Christensen, and produced by Bally Manufacturing Corporation in a confirmed run of 2,570 units. The machine's gameplay revolves around accumulating points through a variety of mechanisms, including two flippers, three pop bumpers, two mushroom bumpers, two slingshots, and two kick-out holes, along with an end-of-ball bonus.

The Odds & Evens theme is centered on cards and gambling, with artwork featuring playing cards, dice, and other gaming-related icons. The design includes an upper and lower gate along with an up-post between the flippers, and ten mini-rollover buttons add an extra layer of strategy to gameplay. The game could also be converted to add-a-ball operation, and a four-player version of the same game was released by Bally as Monte Carlo.

With its blend of mechanical and electromechanical components, Odds & Evens remains a solid example of Bally's early-1970s single-player EM output, appealing to collectors and players who enjoy classic gambling-themed pinball.