Comments on: Bally Journey back from the dead

By: Digital Daredevil

Digital Daredevil — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:33:01 +0000

I wish I had crappy links. The only thing I am finding is a file/artwork that is basically a poster or picture converted to look like the Journey sideart. It is a very nice piece, however, it does not have the angling of the words Journey on it. The lettering is level, which to me is not acceptable to use. Journey’s are rare and very collectible. I would like to keep mine looking like the original.

By: Jeff Rothe

Jeff Rothe — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:37:26 +0000

@Digital Daredevil:

Rich was threatening to team up with Brian Jones to get some digital reproductions of the Journey sideart made. That would be after he wraps up his immediate workload. Brian does great work, he just made the Toobin Gators sideart from the original Atari Films.

If I get a chance, I can try to do a legacy search on past Journey artwork reproductions. If you get a moment, send me some links of where you have found even the crappy reproductions so far. And if you find out any information on the Journey sideart before me, send me that info as well and I can add it to my post containing the comprehensive list of past out of stock reproduction artwork.

By: Digital Daredevil

Digital Daredevil — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:08:50 +0000

I own a very nice Journey machine and always wondered what the production totals were. The game did not last long in any of the arcades that I saw it in as it was not very popular. We loved it because we liked the band Journey. The bonus round was the highlight. I am sill searching for authentic looking sideart to fix up my cabinet a bit. All of the sideart I am finding is rectangular in shape, but not having the angling on the “Journey” lettering. Anyone have any suggestions? I also have the original Cassette tape but for preservation purposes, I have bought a few 3 minute looping tapes and copied the audio to avoid ruining the original cassette.

By: ZFcamaro

ZFcamaro — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:09:10 +0000

It’s not much of a game actually. It’s kind of like TRON in that aspect. The gameplay isn’t that much but the cabinet is really nice looking. The gimmick with Journey is that when you reach the bonus round the tape player kicks on inside and plays Separate Ways by Journey. If you have never played it and are not a fan of the band then you most likely won’t want to own one.

By: Jeff Rothe

Jeff Rothe — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:31:53 +0000

@ZFcamaro:

So…I haven’t ever played Journey (heck seen one) in person. I haven’t tried it out on Mame either. You bought the game so you obviously like it for one reason or another. Do you really think gameplay is awesome? It looks questionable from the screenshots on Klov

By: ZFcamaro

ZFcamaro — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:47:30 +0000

I “Faithfully” will not “Stop Believin” that someday your Journey will be a fantastic show piece One more saved, many to go.

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:15:14 +0000

Would also like to know how many were made
my serial# is 134 and theres 1 listed on GGDB w/#1104
so Id assum at least that many.
nice score Zcam BTW and hopefully with a little lovin touchin squeezin mine will look that good.

By: ZFcamaro

ZFcamaro — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:30:07 +0000

It’s a love or hate game that’s for sure. I have fond memories of the game from growing up and trying to reach the bonus round over and over to hear the Tape Deck play the song “Seperate Ways” I had a pretty nice one but when the Home Use Only one popped up I knew I had to own it… As far as production numbers I haven’t been able to find anything conclusive. My own personal opinion is that there were around 500 produced but this is just my opinion.

By: Bally Midway Journey back from the dead

Bally Midway Journey back from the dead — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:52:53 +0000

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