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Bally Centaur

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description Bally Centaur Overview

Centaur is a solid-state pinball machine released by Bally in 1981, designed by Greg Kmiec. The machine is visually distinctive for its stark black-and-white playfield artwork and its sci-fi theme featuring a mythological half-man, half-machine character. Centaur uses multi-ball gameplay and speech synthesis, and its monochromatic design aesthetic sets it apart from the colorful artwork typical of early 1980s pinball machines.

help Bally Centaur FAQ

When was Bally Centaur released?

Bally released Centaur in 1981. It was designed by Greg Kmiec.

What is the theme of Centaur pinball?

Centaur uses a science-fiction setting centered on a mythological half-man, half-machine character. The machine presents that character through stark artwork and a dark futuristic style.

Why does Centaur look different from many pinball machines?

Its playfield is known for stark black-and-white artwork rather than a brightly colored illustration style. The limited palette reinforces the machine's severe science-fiction mood.

Does Bally Centaur have multiball?

Yes, Centaur uses multiball as one of its key gameplay features. The mode fits the machine's aggressive science-fiction design and gives players several balls to control at once.

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