KISS (1979)

Is a licensed pinball machine manufactured by Bally Manufacturing Corporation, one of the top pinball producers of the era. Released during the peak of the band’s popularity, it features vivid artwork, band branding, and energetic gameplay, making it one of the most iconic music-themed machines ever made.

Designed by Jim Patla with artwork by Kevin O’Connor, the machine showcases all four original KISS band members—Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss—on the backglass and playfield. The game uses solid-state electronics with mechanical chime sounds, reflecting the late 1970s pinball technology. KISS Pinball Machine

Full Features:

• Manufacturer: Bally Manufacturing Corporation

• Year Released: 1979

• Theme: Rock band / Music

• Players: Up to 4 players

• Flippers: 2

• Pop Bumpers: 4

• Kick-Out Holes: 2

• Drop Targets: 8 (2 banks of 4)

• Slingshots: 2

• Sound: Chime unit (no synthesized music or speech)

• Scoring: 6-digit displays per player

• Bonus: End-of-ball bonus with multiplier

• Backglass: Features full band art with fiery background

• Cabinet Art: Starburst graphics and KISS logo

• Playfield Art: Includes band imagery, bright colors, and themed inserts

KISS (1979) combines Bally’s classic pinball design with the explosive style of one of rock’s most theatrical bands, creating a collectible machine that remains highly sought-after today.