Tahiti

Tahiti, designed by Don Hooker and produced by Bally Manufacturing Corporation, is an electro-mechanical bingo machine. Its exact release year is uncertain -- IPDB notes list a possible 1974 model number but no confirmed surviving example predates the 1978 version.

Notable for its World Places theme, Tahiti invites players on a virtual tour of exotic destinations. The gameplay is a 6-ball, 3-card format typical of Bally's bingo lineup of the era, adding a layer of strategy to the classic bingo-pinball experience. Hooker's design reflects the mechanics-and-artistry blend common to Bally's bingo machines of the period.

Relatively little documentation survives on this particular model, leaving room for enthusiasts to uncover more about its history. What is clear is that Tahiti highlights the prolific work of Don Hooker and Bally Manufacturing Corporation during the bingo-machine era, and it remains of interest to collectors focused on early, lesser-documented Bally titles.