Big Valley

Big Valley, produced by Renato Montanari Giochi (R.M.G.) of Bologna, Italy in 1970, is a rare piece of electro-mechanical pinball history and a direct copy of Bally's 1970 machine of the same name. It's an example of the country's short-lived but notable contribution to European pinball manufacturing in the early 1970s.

As a four-player EM machine, Big Valley relies on straightforward electromechanical mechanisms typical of the period, with players aiming to score by hitting targets and using the flippers to keep the ball in play. Its design and art follow the conventions of early-1970s EM pinball.

Little is known about Big Valley beyond its production details and its status as an Italian-made copy of the Bally original. Its rarity makes it a prized find among collectors, though the lack of documentation leaves many questions unanswered. Its historical significance as an example of Italian pinball craftsmanship still makes it an attractive addition to any collection dedicated to preserving pinball history.