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Machine Description
Black Jack, released by Bally in 1978, represents one of the early pinball machines produced using solid-state electronics. The machine cleverly capitalized on the rising popularity of casino gambling in the 1970s, particularly the game of blackjack, by incorporating playing card themes and casino-style elements into its playfield design.
The machine featured an innovative scoring system that mimicked blackjack and relatively boring playfield art by Christian Marche. The Backglass incorporated day-glo inks and was designed with card players and gamblers in mind.
Black Jack was particularly successful in locations where gambling-themed entertainment was popular, such as bars and arcades near casino districts.