Pinball Manufacturers: Allied Leisure

Founded in late 1968 and based in Hialeah, Florida, Allied Leisure Industries (ALI) was a major player in the early days of the amusement industry. The company initially produced novelty amusements and electro-mechanical games before pivoting to pinball and establishing in-house production. Allied Leisure built a reputation for designing experimental and cost-effective machines aimed at operators looking for affordable alternatives to industry giants like Bally and Williams.

As the arcade boom accelerated, Allied Leisure became one of the earliest adopters of solid-state pinball technology. While they are celebrated for pushing the boundaries of early microprocessors, their ambitious designs were often plagued by manufacturing and reliability issues that limited their commercial success.
Due to mounting financial difficulties and the massive shift in the amusement landscape, Allied Leisure restructured its pinball division. In 1979, the firm rebranded as Centuri.

Abandoning pinball entirely, Centuri pivoted to focus on the booming video arcade market. This move proved incredibly successful in the short term, positioning Centuri as a top competitor against companies like Atari and Williams in the early 1980s. Although Centuri eventually faded as the golden age of arcades came to a close, the foundational legacy of Allied Leisure remains an important chapter in early gaming history.