Bally Beauty

The Bally Beauty is a fascinating piece of pinball history, showcasing Don Hooker's design work and Bally's innovative spirit. It is a bingo machine: rather than flippers and bumpers, games of this type challenge players to land balls in a grid of trap holes to complete lines on numbered cards. Its theme centers on glamour, pageantry, and women.

With five balls per play, 25 trap holes, and three cards, players have ample opportunity to test their skill and strategy. The machine is historically notable for introducing the first 'Select-a-spot' feature, giving players a new degree of choice in how their results applied to the cards.

The Bally Beauty's glamour-themed artwork is typical of Bally's style in this genre. Although little information is documented about the machine's production run or release date, its pioneering Select-a-spot feature and appealing design make it a captivating addition to any serious collection.