Black Pyramid

The Black Pyramid, designed by George Christian and manufactured by Bally Midway in 1984, is a solid-state electronic pinball machine built around an adventure and supernatural theme. With artwork by Greg Freres and software by Rehman Merchant, it is a solid representative of Bally's mid-1980s output, with a confirmed production run of 2,500 units.

The machine boasts an array of features that make it stand out. Players navigate the playfield using two flippers and engage with two pop bumpers, two slingshots, 3-in-line drop targets, a kick-out hole, four standup targets, two star rollovers, and a swinging target. A detour gate on the right outlane can spare a ball from draining, and the maximum displayed score is 9,999,990 points per player.

For pinball enthusiasts who cherish lesser-known machines, the Black Pyramid offers a fascinating case study of Bally Midway design in the mid-1980s, pairing George Christian's playfield with Greg Freres' evocative artwork.