Boot-A-Ball

Boot-A-Ball is a rare electro-mechanical pinball machine from Bally Manufacturing Corporation, one of the most iconic pinball manufacturers of its time. With a confirmed production run of only 100 units, this unique head-to-head game offers a fascinating glimpse into competitive pinball play.

At first glance, Boot-A-Ball's design appears deceptively simple, but it carries a remarkable twelve flippers that players must master in order to score points and outdo their opponents. What sets this machine apart from its contemporaries is its flipper configuration: two players stand at opposite ends of the playfield in simultaneous play, and each player's buttons control only the flippers facing the opponent, creating a thrilling dynamic of strategy and reflexes. The game has no tilt mechanism, and two transformers inside power the machine.

The sports theme, focusing on soccer, adds an interesting twist to the machine's overall aesthetic. Although no designers or artists are credited, the straightforward yet effective design speaks to the inventiveness behind this unusual game. As one of the few head-to-head electro-mechanical games ever made, Boot-A-Ball offers a captivating insight into the evolution of competitive pinball play.