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Playboy

Bally 1978 SS
Strategy updated: August 10, 2026

Strategy

Shoot up top to complete the 4 top lanes then shoot the center standup target to complete the 5 keys. This will advance Bonus X and light the upper left chute for 25K. From left flipper shoot the right orbit to the bumpers, from the right flipper shoot the narrow gate to the Grotto, especially once this is lit because the eject puts the ball above the lanes versus into the bumpers from the right side. It’s safer to continue shooting the top lanes even after Bonus X is maxed at 5X.

Skill Shot

Plunge to a lit lane to collect that key

Key Rules

Keys

  • The 5 keys are the top 4 lanes and the center standup target. Completing all 5 advances Bonus X and lights the upper left chute (Grotto) for 25K

Playboy Grotto

  • The chute in the upper left of the playfield lights for 25K after the first set of 5 keys is completed on a ball.

  • The lane inserts light for each key collected and awards 1K and a bonus advance for each

  • The eject from the Grotto puts the ball above the top lanes for a key collecting opportunity

Bonus

  • Bonus X is held across balls

  • Get base bonus to 20K to carry over to future balls (Max: 39K)

  • Keys, the right orbit, the grotto, and lit playmate standup targets award bonus advances

  • Earn Bonus X from completing the 5 keys (2X, 3X, 5X, then specials for 50K)

Drop Targets and Standup Targets

  • Completing the 5 drop targets on the upper right lights the outlanes for 25K

  • Additional completions award a special (50K)

  • Completing the playmate standup targets awards extra ball at the star rollover just above this bank

  • Additional playmate bank completion lights the rollover for a special (50K)

  • Individual drops and standups are worth 500 points

playboy-bally-pf.jpg playfield
Playfield image by Ken (scottamus)
Backglass image by Ken (scottamus)