Aim for the bullseye — 301/Bullseye is a darts-themed solid-state four-player from Grand Products, one of the lesser-known names in pinball manufacturing, which makes this an intriguing deep cut for the collector who loves the industry’s underdogs. With a strikingly low confirmed run of just 150 machines, it’s a genuine rarity, an alphanumeric-display title that translates the pub-game thrill of darts onto the pinball playfield.
The layout is a solid, target-rich spread built to evoke the dartboard: two flippers, two pop bumpers, a pair of slingshots, a full ten standup targets, three kick-out holes, a spinning target, and a mini-post screw between the flippers to give a player a shot at saving a center-bound ball. All those standup targets give the game a clear darts-inspired identity, rewarding accurate shooting as you work toward the 301 and bullseye scoring the theme implies. It’s the kind of clean, focused design that puts a premium on precision, fitting for a game about hitting exactly what you aim at.
301/Bullseye is a fascinating scarcity, the product of a small manufacturer taking a swing at a genuinely fun theme. With only 150 built, most players will never encounter one, which makes it a real prize for the collector who prizes rarity and the offbeat corners of the hobby. The darts concept translates nicely to the target-heavy playfield, and there’s satisfaction in picking off those standups with dartboard precision. For anyone who loves the road less traveled in pinball manufacturing, this Grand Products oddity is well worth seeking out. Line up your throws, hit your targets, and check out on the bullseye. Game on, and nice arrows.