Blackwater 100 (Bally 1988)

Blackwater 100 / IPD No. 319 / March, 1988 / 4 Players

Manufacturer: Bally Midway Manufacturing Company (1983-1988) [Trade Name: Bally]

Model Number: 0H07

Common Abbreviations: BW 100

MPU: Bally MPU A084-91786-AH06 (6803)

Type: Solid State Electronic (SS)

Production: 3,000 units (confirmed)

Theme: Sports - Motorcycles/Motocross

Notable Features:

Flippers (5), 5-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out holes (2). No pop bumpers. Multi-level playfield includes the area located behind and above the lower flippers, where the traditional card holder would be. Each play begins with 3-ball multi-ball.

Design by: Dennis Nordman

Art by: Tony Ramunni

Sound by: Neil Falconer, Greg Freres, Dennis Nordman

Software by: Gary Oglesby

Notes:

The last game introduced by Bally before it was purchased by WMS Industries Inc.

Dennis Nordman said 'Blackwater 100' was inspired by Bally Midway's 1988 'Escape from the Lost World' and that its name is licensed. He and Greg Freres went on location to record many of the sounds used on this game.

Marketing Slogans:

"Don't get left behind!"

"Bally puts you out in front with.BLACKWATER 100"

"Mud, sweat and tears!"

"Add BLACKWATER 100 to your collection and watch your earnings accelerate! The non-stop action makes BLACKWATER 100 a high-intensity game from start to finish."