description Bally Monster Bash Overview
The Bally Monster Bash pinball machine released in 1998 is notable for its unique combination of horror icons and a rock-themed gameplay experience. Featuring six Universal Monsters – Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Phantom of the Opera, and Bride of Frankenstein – players engage in musical challenges to score points. This machine appeals to pinball enthusiasts interested in licensed titles and those drawn to classic horror movie characters. It was designed by George Gomez and utilizes a DMD display for visual cues.
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Bally Monster Bash ranks #2 of 231 in the Pinball Machine ranking, behind Williams The Addams Family, ahead of Bally Tales of the Arabian Nights.
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Which Universal Monsters appear in Monster Bash?
The game brings together Frankenstein's monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Each monster has a dedicated mode that contributes to assembling the game's supernatural band.
How do you start Monster Bash mode?
You must start all six monster features, usually by completing their corresponding shots or targets. Once the band has been assembled, shooting the concert area begins Monster Bash, a major scoring mode involving the full cast.
What does the moving Frankenstein figure do?
The full-size Frankenstein's monster rises from the table and exposes a target beneath him. Repeated hits help start Frankenstein Multiball, making the figure both a centerpiece and a functional game mechanism.
Is the original Monster Bash the same as the modern remake?
No. Williams released the original in 1998, while Chicago Gaming Company later produced licensed remakes with updated electronics, displays, and several trim levels.
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