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’70s Vintage Pinball Free Play Day

Free play on 10 vintage ’70s pinball games Tuesday at city hall | Alameda
By - posted 5/27/2013 No Comment

The Pacific Pinball Museum will display five vintage pinball machines from the electromechanical era of the 1970s at Alameda City Hall from May 28 through July 1, 2013, where they’ll be available to play for free between noon to 1:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Opening Day Party: On Tuesday, May 28, 2013, PPM’s mobile museum, Lil’ Ju Ju, a trailer with five additional pinball machines, will be open to the public from 11:30am to 1:30 pm in front of City Hall.

Free Pinball Games in Alameda City Hall
May 28-July 1, 2013 (Noon to 1:30p) – Mondays through Thursdays
Alameda City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave  Alameda, CA
FREE (games set to free play)

  • Bally Fireball (1971), a machine famed for its diverse selection of features;
  • Williams Spanish Eyes (1972), known for its unique artwork and playstyle;
  • Gottlieb 2001 (1971), produced while D. Gottlieb & Company stood atop the pinball industry, this is a machine features a challenging drop target layout;
  • Bally Captain Fantastic (1975), a machine with remarkable back glass art featuring Elton John as the Captain;
  • Visible Pinball Machine (1976), a modified 1976 Gottlieb Surf Champ, and one of PPM’s most prized machines.