Machine Description

Nevada was a classic electro-mechanical pinball machine released by Bally Manufacturing during the mid-1970s, capturing the allure and excitement of the American Southwest and Las Vegas gambling culture. The machine exemplified the final years of the electro-mechanical era, just before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics.

The machine's theme capitalized on the growing popularity of Nevada as America's gambling destination, featuring artwork and playfield elements that celebrated the Silver State's iconic imagery including playing cards, dice, and casino motifs. The playfield layout likely included the standard features of the era such as pop bumpers, drop targets, and spinning targets, all designed to recreate the excitement of hitting it big in Vegas.

As one of the later electro-mechanical machines, Nevada represented the peak of mechanical pinball engineering, incorporating sophisticated mechanical score reels and chime units that would soon be replaced by electronic displays and sound systems. These machines were built to withstand heavy commercial use, and surviving examples are prized by collectors for their reliability and pure mechanical gameplay experience.