Download non-digitally archived Bally Arcade tape programs
that will load with Bally BASIC (the BASIC without the built-in tape-interface).
All of these programs are available in the faster 2000-BAUD format as well. You can download
those here:
Esoterica Ltd. 2000-BAUD Download Area
| Program Name | Source | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Big City Slick | Tape 3, w/ Great American Jigsaw (July 1981) | This game gives you topographic features and asks for major cities. Red, White and Blue graphics for a patriotic feel. |
| Bomb Squad | Tape 2, w/ Wildcatter (May 1981) | A bomb has been discovered at police headquarters. In order to disarm it you will need: the eye of an eagle, the steady hand of a brain surgeon, the deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes, and the heart of a Kamikaze pilot. Oh yes, you will also need BADCOR (Bomb Analyzing Disposable Computerized Robot). Can you diffuse the bomb before it blows up? |
| Fox & Hounds | Tape 4, w/ Treasure Island (May 1981) | Fox & Hounds is a classic new version of an old game. It's you with 4 pieces against the computer with only one! Move 'checkers style' to prevent the computer from intruding your territory. We guarantee that you will not beat the computer twice in a row. |
| Garbersville | Tape 5, w/ Ten Pins (Apr 1982) | GARF is attacking Garbersville! You are the only hope for defense of its good citizens. Will your missiles intercept his bombs in time to save this strategic outpost? |
| Great American Jigsaw, The | Tape 3, w/ Big City Slick (July 1981) | Everybody knows where California, Texas and Florida are located, but can you identify the state which the computer has selected at random and drawn in the lower left hand corner of the map? It is surely easy with seven choices from which to pick, but if you really need help the computer will assist you by showing its exact location. 10 pts for the geographer and 5 pts for the duffer. We give you the three easy states and the other 45 go together like a jigsaw puzzle. |
| Mini Golf | Tape 1, W/ Starship Command (aka Star Trek) (Mar 1981) | |
| Star Trek (aka Starship Command) | Tape 1, w/ Mini Golf (Mar 1981) | You are sitting at the helm of the 400,000 metric ton starship looking through
the front viewing screen into deep space. It is a weary ship. You have already
destroyed a Klingon outpost and have just done battle with a Class 1 cruiser.
Suddenly a siren sounds "Red Alert." "Klingon Battle Cruiser" flashes across the
sensor read out and suddenly the vessel appears on the screen, very small at first,
but getting bigger as he approaches. He’s attacking at Warp Factor 6! Before you
react, the enemy fires! An alarm sounds! Engineering reports the hit damages the
photon torpedoes. The forward shield is still weakened from the last battle.
Another blast fills the screen as it’s about to hit. You must act quickly! You are
not yet in phaser range. What will you do??? - This game is also known as 'Starship Command' |
| Ten Pins | Tape 5, w/ Garbersville (Apr 1982) | Ten Pins - an exciting game of bowling complete with hook ball, gutter balls, AMF style pinsetter and every spare situation found in real bowling. |
| Treasure Island | Tape 4, w/ Fox & Hounds (Mar 1981) | You have just been given an old pirate map. Somewhere on the map is the spot that marks
the hidden treasure. You must take turns with an opponent uncovering the clues that will lead
you to the riches – but watch out for the “pirate attack!” Will you be the first to claim the
reward? - Program listing and instructions in Cursor, Vol. 2, Page 96-97. |
| Wildcatter | Tape 2, w/ Bomb Squad (May 1981) | All the excitement of the old time oil wildcatters! Take charge of your small company as you explore for oil. Study the geological date, calculate the risks, and make the smart investment. You could become a wildcat millionaire! Computer gives all necessary data for one to four players. Keeps the running account of income and expenses right down to the dollar. Full graphics and sound. |
