Tally Ho

Tally Ho, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in 1967, represents a classic example of electro-mechanical pinball design during the golden age of pinball. The machine embraced an English fox hunting theme, complete with imagery of horses, riders, and hunting horns, reflecting the aristocratic sport popular in British culture.

The gameplay featured traditional elements of the era, including pop bumpers, drop targets, and spinning targets. The playfield layout was characteristic of Gottlieb's design philosophy of the 1960s, emphasizing precision shooting and calculated risk-reward scenarios. The machine utilized the standard two-player scoring system common to electro-mechanical games of this period, with mechanical reels displaying the scores.

Tally Ho's release came during a crucial period in pinball history, as manufacturers were still producing purely mechanical games before the electronic revolution of the late 1970s. The machine's craftsmanship exemplified the height of mechanical pinball engineering, featuring reliable mechanisms and the distinctive sounds of chimes and bells that characterized games of this era. While not one of Gottlieb's most widespread releases, Tally Ho has become a sought-after collector's piece, particularly among enthusiasts of electro-mechanical pinball machines.