Eight Ball Champ
About This Machine
The Eight Ball Champ is a licensed Spanish version of Bally Midway's 1985 "Eight Ball Champ," produced by Maibesa, S.A. of Spain, likely around 1985-1986 based on dated schematics, with the game manual co-branded with both the Bally and Maibesa names. It offers a glimpse into the lesser-known history of licensed pinball production in Spain.
The machine features robust gameplay, including three flippers, two pop bumpers, two slingshots, five drop targets, five standup targets, two star rollovers, a spinning target, and a kick-out hole, adding excitement and unpredictability to each playthrough.
The Eight Ball Champ's design and art are notable for their beveled backbox side panels, which add a touch of sophistication to the overall aesthetic, and playfield artwork signed by Tony Ramunni, the original artist. While the machine's voices are in Spanish, the iconic "EIGHT BALL" voice call is the original recording carried over from Bally, adding a sense of nostalgia and connection to the source game for pinball enthusiasts.
Technical Details
- Theme:
- Billiards
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (3), Pop bumpers (2), Slingshots (2), Drop targets (5), Standup targets (5), Star rollovers (2), Kick-out hole (1), Spinning target (1). Beveled backbox side panels. The voices are in Spanish but the "EIGHT BALL" voice is the original one from Bally.
Credits
- Designer:
- George Christian
- Artist:
- Tony Ramunni