Harley Davidson, released by Stern in 1999, captures the open-road aesthetic of the legendary motorcycle brand through a collaboration between designer Lonnie D. and mechanical veteran John Borg. This solid-state machine leans heavily into the “biker” atmosphere, anchored by a signature motorized motorcycle toy that performs wheelies to command the playfield. With classic rock anthems like “Born to be Wild” and “Bad to the Bone” blaring from the speakers, the game feels less like a traditional arcade title and more like a high-octane tribute to American chrome and steel.
The gameplay is structured around the journey, challenging players to navigate across a map of cities that grow progressively more difficult to reach. A clever use of the skill shot allows you to “Light Next City,” a strategic shortcut that becomes vital as the game’s difficulty scales. The machine features a robust multi-tiered approach to multiball, forcing players to master specific shots to unlock the rewards. Spelling out H-A-R-L-E-Y at the motorcycle target initiates a four-ball frenzy, while the Speedometer Multiball demands consistent ramp action to climb through the gears, culminating in a 10-million-point jackpot.
For those chasing the high score, the Stoplight serves as the ultimate objective. By completing the five major playfield shots, you can trigger the Red Light Multiball, which shifts the pressure to a timed frenzy where you must turn the jackpot lights red before hitting the Stoplight for a 20-million-point super jackpot. It is a straightforward, aggressive design that rewards accuracy and nerve, perfectly mirroring the raw, unrefined power of the bikes it celebrates.