Timber: Bally Midway’s 1984 Lumberjack Frenzy!

Timber, unleashed by Bally Midway in 1984, is an axe-swinging arcade romp that turns you into a lumberjack legend! Designed by Steve Meyer, this quirky action game has you chopping down trees that sprout from the ground, racing against the clock to meet quotas. With two joysticks—one for movement, one for left or right axe swings—you hack away in a vibrant forest, dodging beehives hurled by pesky bears.

Every few levels, a log-rolling bonus round tests your reflexes as you balance on a spinning log for extra points. The two-player mode lets you compete or team up, with bonus points for felling trees onto your rival! Watch for birds popping out of trees for a 1000-point grab, but avoid those buzzing bees or lose a life. The colorful pixel art and catchy tunes, styled like Tapper, keep the vibe lively.

Built on Bally Midway’s MCR-3 hardware, Timber’s frantic gameplay and unique controls made it a standout. A retro gem in Midway Arcade Treasures 2, it’s pure chaotic fun.

Ready to chop? Grab those joysticks and swing into the forest fray