Fireball Classic
About This Machine
The Fireball Classic is a significant addition to the Bally catalog of 1980s solid-state pinball machines. Designed by George Christian and released in 1985, it represents a key transitional period for the company's design aesthetic, blending traditional pinball elements with innovative features. The machine's unique blend of fantasy theme, colorful artwork, and challenging gameplay makes it an appealing option for collectors and players alike.
One of the standout features of the Fireball Classic is its multiball capability, which allows up to three balls on the playfield at once, creating a thrilling experience for players. Additionally, the machine's captive ball kick-out holes, messenger ball, and spinning disc add layers of complexity and challenge to gameplay. The Fireball Classic also boasts an impressive array of bumpers, including pop bumpers and mushroom bumpers, which provide opportunities for strategic play.
The machine's design and artwork are characteristic of Bally's 1980s style, with vibrant colors and bold graphics adorning the cabinet and backglass. Notably, the Fireball Classic features a spinning disc that adds an element of unpredictability to gameplay. As one of the many pinballs released during this period, it is fascinating to note how the Fireball Classic embodies both tradition and innovation in its design and mechanics.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Fantasy
- Model Number:
- 0A40
- MPU:
- Bally MPU A080-91638-D000 (6802)
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Mushroom bumpers (3), Captive ball kick-out holes (2), Messenger ball (1), Spinning disc, Ramp skill shot, Left kickback outlane, Multiball (2 or 3 ball).
Credits
- Designer:
- George Christian
- Artist:
- Doug Watson
- Software:
- Rehman Merchant
ROM Files
- DownloadGame & Sound ROMs55 KB
Documentation
Service Bulletins
- DownloadService Bulletin (Feb 12, 1985, Continuous Extra Ball Condition)116 KB
- DownloadService Bulletin (Feb 21, 1985, Game Over Attract Sound Adjustment)128 KB
- DownloadService Bulletin (Jan 23, 1985, Ball Gate Assembly Adjustment Position)186 KB
- DownloadService Bulletin (Jan 23, 1985, Roll-Over Button Adjustment Procedure)183 KB
- DownloadService Bulletin (Jan 24, 1985, Saucer Tab Adjustments for Serial Nos. 101-700)173 KB
- DownloadService Bulletin (Jan 31, 1985, Game Over & High Score, Serial Nos. 101 to 743)178 KB