I was going through the press releases for new games coming out for iOS and Mac OS platforms when I found a new app that paid tribute to something that came about in 1932. Vision Thing Software’s “Ballywoo – The Game Sensation  of 1932” recreates one of the first commercial, mass-produced pinball machines ever made. The sharp, tinny sounds of the ball hitting the pins and the smooth animation, add to the realism of this unique period piece. That machine launched the career of Ray Moloney’s Bally Manufacturing Corporation.

Ballywoo Turns Your iPhone Into the World’s First Pinball Machine

Oulu, Finland – International game development collective Vision Thing Software today is pleased to announce ‘Ballywoo – The Game Sensation of 1932’, a free version of its popular iPhone and iPod touch game. Ballywoo recreates one of the first commercial, mass-produced pinball machines ever made. That machine launched the career of Ray Moloney’s Bally Manufacturing Corporation.

Feature Highlights:

  • Retro Graphics
  • Five- and Ten-Ball Modes
  • Authentic Sound Effects
  • Online Highscores (OpenFeint)

Device Requirements:

  • iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
  • Requires iOS 3.0 or later (iOS 4.0 Tested)
  • 6.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:

“Ballywoo – The Game Sensation of 1932” is free of charge. It’s currently available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Check it out here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ballywoo-the-game-sensation/id397123886?mt=8