Galahad

Galahad, designed by Ted Zale with artwork by Christian Marche, was manufactured by Bally in January 1970. A two-player electro-mechanical game with a confirmed production run of just 791 units, it is one of the scarcer Bally titles of its period. Collectors may also encounter its close sibling: the 4-player version of this game is Bally's 1970 'Camelot', which shares the design but wears different backglass art. Curiously, Bally produced Galahad's backglasses in both crystal glass and Plexiglas.

Gameplay offers a solid blend of classic EM features: two flippers, four pop bumpers, two slingshots, three standup targets, and two kick-out holes. Ball control gets extra attention with a mini-post ball return gate and an up-post between the flippers, giving players tools to keep the ball alive and rewarding careful nudging and timing.

Galahad's theme draws on Arthurian legend - the machine is named for the legendary knight of the Round Table - and Christian Marche's artwork gives the game a suitably medieval flavor of grandeur and nobility. With its low production numbers and its connection to 'Camelot', Galahad is an appealing find for enthusiasts of Bally's early-1970s electro-mechanical output.