Bally Skateball

Quick clip of my Skateball pin. Enjoy the show.....

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• pinball
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[HaikuAutomation]

Could you demonstrate the reported design bug/flaw in this machine. Apparently you can trap the ball on the right flipper, then flipper tap the repeatedly up the right inlane to maximize score and thus win games.

[tomdotcom88]

@HaikuAutomation You just cradle the ball on the right flipper and then you do a light flipper tap and the ball will activate the switch in the inlane. Then roll back to your cradled flipper again.

It's not THAT easy to do. Some machines would be easier than others depending on flipper part wear, playfield angle, etcetc...

It would be a cool trick at the arcade, cause you could rack up free games, but at home it's useless and I wouldn't do it repeatedly...

[marcgenny]

i have the same but yours look in beter shape look Brand New did you restore the machine

[tomdotcom88]

@marcgenny Most of the work I did was board work, the playfield is in GREAT shape for sure, bit of planking. The cabinet has some dings and scratches here and there, backglass is PERFECT...fun game :)

[tomdotcom88]

There was also a problem with the shooter lane kicker switch in this video, causing it to kick twice, that has since been fixed...

[sergioluna80s]

too much noise i cant hear the pinball music :((

[tomdotcom88]

Skateball doesn't have music, just the sound of waves or something in the background

[mrstatefair]

I am so sorry I sold mine, great game!

[blkromeo0606]

I love that game!

[karmices]

nice looking machine!