Machine Description

Bally's 'Gin' pinball machine, released in 1973, represents a classic example of early 1970s electro-mechanical pinball design when manufacturers were exploring various themes to attract players. During this period, adult beverage themes were relatively common in pinball, as they helped machines appeal to bar and tavern locations which were major buyers of pinball equipment.

The machine featured traditional electro-mechanical components and scoring mechanisms typical of its era, with relay-based scoring and chime units providing the audio feedback. While specific gameplay details are limited, it likely incorporated standard features of the period such as pop bumpers, slingshots, and various scoring targets arranged in a layout themed around its namesake spirit.

As one of many beverage-themed machines from the early 1970s, 'Gin' represented the tail end of the electro-mechanical era, just a few years before solid-state electronics would revolutionize the industry. While not necessarily a groundbreaking or particularly famous machine, it serves as a historical snapshot of a time when pinball was still a major form of entertainment in bars and arcades across America.