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Wall Street

Manufacturer: Bally Manufacturing Corporation (1931-1983) [Trade Name: Bally]
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 1

About This Machine

Here's a description of the Wall Street pinball machine:

As one of Don Hooker's creations, the Wall Street pinball machine is a rare and intriguing find for collectors and historians. The fact that its exact year of production is unknown adds to its mystique, but what we do know about this electro-mechanical (EM) game is that it boasts an impressive array of features that would have been cutting-edge in its time. With 25 trap holes strategically placed throughout the playfield, players must navigate their ball with precision to avoid losing points.

The Wall Street machine's gameplay is marked by a unique "Double or Nothing" feature, which allows players to wager on the outcome of a shot. This kind of risk-reward gameplay was relatively new in pinball at the time and added an extra layer of excitement for players. Additionally, the game features six cards with mystery numbers, adding an element of chance to each play. The maximum number of coins that can be inserted is six, which was a standard configuration for many EM games.

Unfortunately, little is known about the design or art aspects of Wall Street beyond its overall construction and gameplay features. However, it's worth noting that Don Hooker was a prolific pinball designer during his career with Bally Manufacturing Corporation (1931-1983), and this machine is just one example of his innovative designs that have become collector's items today.

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Technical Details

Model Number:
1011
Notable Features:
Trap holes (25), Six Cards, 6 Coin Maximum, Double or Nothing feature. The center number of each card is spotted on a mystery basis.

Credits

Designer:
Don Hooker