Machine Description

Dogies, released by Bally Manufacturing in 1952, represents a classic example of early Western-themed pinball machines that were popular during the post-war era. The machine captured the public's fascination with cowboy culture and the American West, which was at its peak thanks to television shows and movies of the period.

The playfield design featured classic Western imagery including cattle, cowboys, and frontier scenery. As an electro-mechanical machine, Dogies utilized the standard scoring mechanisms of the era, with mechanical relays and stepper units controlling the scoring and game logic. The game likely featured the standard two-inch scoring reels common to machines of this period, along with the distinctive sounds of mechanical chimes and bells.

While specific production numbers are not well documented, Dogies was manufactured during a significant period in pinball history when Bally was establishing itself as one of the industry's leading manufacturers. The early 1950s marked an important transition period in pinball design, as manufacturers were beginning to experiment with more complex scoring systems and playfield features, though still years away from the electronic revolution that would transform the industry in the late 1970s.