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Bally Unveils New Supersized
Pinball machine with 'Embryon'
CHICAGO - "Embryon" is the latest supersized
flipper released by Bally Pinball
Division. In addition to attractive artwork
and design, the new model abounds in
challenging skill shots and heated pinball
action.
The game has three separate captured
ball features, each one slightly different in
play and value. On the left side, three drop
targets guard the ball and increase the
value of the target behind the ball for points,
extra ball and special. On the right side, a
single drop target guards the ball and increases
the target value for points as well as
spotting a multiplier. The center captured
ball feature is truly exciting with three balls
and two targets. When a ball strikes either
target, it qualifies the two outside targets on
that side to award advance bonuses and
qualifies the inner target for future closures
to award an Embryon letter.
Another unique scoring feature on the
new model is the top drop targets with a
rotating circle of award lites. Depending
upon the lite flashing when the drop targets
are all hit, a letter is awarded, a bonus multiplier
is spotted, the bonus is collected or
an extra ball is awarded. There is also a
special lite that flashes in the sequence.
Innovative Option
One of the most innovative player options
in Embryon is the flipsaver flipper,
which is located on the right side of the
playfield and the player qualifies for it by
completing the A & B lanes.
As noted by Bally Pinball Division, Embryon
is a multi -ball game with a new twist.
Spelling the letters E -M -B -R -Y -O -N lites
the top saucer for locking the ball. The
player who locked it can release it through
hitting the right captive ball stand up target
while the playfield release lite flashes. If the
player does not get it, the next player
'Embryon'
releases it by pushing the right flipper as it
is indicated by a flashing lite on the lower
arch to begin his game. This ball then takes
the place of a new ball coming up in the
shooter lane.
Exciting Features
Embryon's exciting play action,
sophisticated voice commands and eyecatching
graphics make for a profit -making
package, according to Bally, and "a super -
size machine of the future."
The new model is available through factory
distributors and further information
may be obtained by contacting Bally Pinball
Division, 90 O'Leary Drive, Bensenville, Ill.
60106.
VALLEY HONORS SAFFRON - In recognition of the "tops in the nation" volume of home
pool tables purchased during 1980, Saffron Billiard Supply of Royal Oak, Mich. was
honored by The Valley Company (Bay City, Mich.), with a unique award. This award, pictured
above, is a special desk, fashioned after a Valley Black Cougar Limited coin -
operated pool table, only it has drawers, with drawer pulls made of eight balls. In making
the presentation to Al Saffron, head of the family -owned business, Valley president Chuck
Milhem said, "Al Saffron and his family have led the way in broadening the appeal of pool
and billiards in the Southeast Michigan area, and we at Valley are proud to be associated
with this firm. They and others like them have been keys to the growth of this industry." Pictured
are (l -r): Chuck Milhem, Al Saffron, Jo Saffron, Claudia (Saffron) Handley, David Saffron
and Valley's director of sales Emil Marcet. The Valley company has also recently
presented similar "one of a kind" desk awards as Distributor of the Year prizes. H.A.
Franz & Co. of Houston, Tex. and Peach State Distributing Co. of Atlanta, Ga. were signaled
out as this year's top distributors.
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