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Wide Body Future Spa Pinball Machine by Bally

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Serviced and fully working 1979 Future Spa pinball machine. Backglass-Art by Paul Faris, Playfield-Art by Dave Christensen. -- Everything is in working order -- Backglass in excellent condition -- Cabinet has age appropriate fading -- Playfield glass has age appropriate scratches Manufacturer: Bally Manufacturing Corporation (1931-1983) [ Project Date: March 20, 1979 Date Of Manufacture: December, 1979 Model Number: 1173-E MPU: Bally MPU AS-2518-35 Type: Solid State Electronic (SS) [?] Production: 6,400 units (confirmed) Theme: Fitness - Fantasy - Relaxation Specialty: Widebody Notable Features: Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (5), Slingshot (1), Spinning targets (2), Kick-out hole (1), Star rollover (1), 4-in-line drop targets, Left kicker lane, Left outlane detour gate. Design by: George Christian Art by: Paul Faris, Dave Christensen Notes: 'Future Spa' was the first game from this manufacturer to use continuous background sound. The first pinball machine from any manufacturer to do this was Williams' 1978 'Flash'. The holographic effect was an idea of Norm Clark. He wanted to do this already on Magic Town / Magic City while working at Williams but it was regarded to be too expensive.
  • Creator:
    Bally (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Depth: 53 in (134.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1979
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Many updates, repairs and improvements. All new LED package. Works great with only only minor warping on playfield. Replacements made: All new LED light package. Wear consistent with age and use. Many updates, repairs and improvements. All new LED package. Works great with only only minor warping on playfield. Age appropriate fading on cabinet. Age appropriate scratches on playfield glass.
  • Seller Location:
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2255343124672

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