Bally 1976 Capt. Fantastic Pinball

Updated August 27, 2026

Lot number	24
Auction	Sept 15th - High-End Coin Op, Antique, Advertising Auction
Date	September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM MST
Auction house	Pot of Gold Auctions
Location	Avondale, Arizona

Produced in June 1976 at 16.155 units produced, Bally’s Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy is uniquely celebrated as one of the most successful electromechanical pinball machines ever produced. The unit’s theme captures a legendary pop-culture moment, merging Elton John’s 1975 album with his “Pinball Wizard” persona from the film adaptation of The Who’s “Tommy”. The game focuses entirely on building, doubling, and collecting a massive end-of-ball bonus pool. Top priority is to guide the ball through the top lanes to light up both the “A” and “B” rollovers. Doing so illuminates a green arrow that instantly doubles your end-of-ball bonus. Sweep the 5-bank of drop targets to claim an extra ball, and max out points by hitting green star rollovers spread across the entire playfield. Manufacturer: Bally 1976 Design: Greg Kmiec Art: Dave Christensen Mechanics: Greg Kmiec Machine is in working order. Playfield: Great blue based novelty playfield that celebrates the 1970s glam rock scene intermixed with a vintage arcade novelty aesthetic. Playfield has some rustic wear due to age, primarily in spots where natural wood grain is shown, but overall great presentation. Backglass: Bright and vibrant with lots of crazed activity. Elton John is center stage in his “Pinball Wizard” gimmick. Colors work great with reflective glass backdrop. Cabinet: Sleek winged cabinet design set within red and blue coloring on a white backdrop. Some situational wear due to the age of the item, most notably on the left side. Overall great presentation for the vintage state of the item. Coin Mechanism: 2 Coin Mechs present Keys: Key present with machine Due to the size and weight, we cannot ship this item. If you require shipping and cannot pick it up in person, please contact a third-party shipper for a shipping quote before placing a bid. If you need shipping recommendations, please contact us at [email protected]. View our full catalog of quality items up for auction at: POGAuctions.com Tag words: Coin-op, Coinop, Coin Op, Coin Operated, Arcade Video Game, Man Cave, Barcade, Bally, Elton John, Tommy, Pinball Wizard ZB39743 BWB

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