Bingo Pinballs

Created on 09-11-2016 _ Last update 12-29-2019

It was 1955 and Bally released, what at the time was, a truly unique Bingo`

Bingo Pinball = Miami Beach

Clealy a time of experimentation at Bally during the early years` look at Parade 1956`

These games were part of a vision, a stepping-stone toward the more advanced 2-Card Magic Line and Multi-Screen OK games to

come`A time of experimenting before the more advanced mechanical movements were possible and deemed appropriate. You have

to remember cost is also a design factor here. The machines had to progress in complexiity, had to offer the player more interaction,

both mental and physical control as well as more gambling options – Incentive`

But these machines were going to be transported across the country and placed in locations were they would see heavy useage` They

had to be portatble, they likely wouldn’t be repaired, and they had to have an attractive upfront sales cost - etc. In others, words they had

to be marketable and profitable, for both Bally and the Owner/Operators – Technology, balanced with design and manufacturing cost for a

very discrimative, specific market, that demanded “return on investment”

The perfect time for this Bingo Pinball`

Cleary one of the best beach-theme playfields Bally rolled out over the years, but equally stark with zero features!

Not even Rollovers, which is kind of interesting, since they really could of helped with the overall game play, but

perhaps another sign of the timing and industry – Bally would releasee (10) bingos in 55` and 56`

…and I guess it could be argued that the attraction behind this Bingo is all about that rather pretty 5x9 Bingo Card`

Perhaps Don and the boys didn’t think such frills would be needed. Keep it clean and slowly step into the idea of games planned`

Perhaps fortuitous, some of the more advanced “later” machines to come would prove to complex for some player-gamblers`

_ two 5s _ two 13s _ two 9s _ two 22s _ two 12s _

_ one 24 _ one 25 _

…so, this is a sweet game _ 4 Extra Lines _ allowing this player to hit the 4 Corners, which is racked up to Score 300

Check out those Octagons!

…check out his Select-a-Number choice, which was on the way to helping _ 22 _ hit 3-in-Line with other possibles

…so, our player also had an Extra Ball

Unique, this is just a very cool Bingo`

16, 17, 18 being the only other “1-up” numbers

Adding in the detail from my 2010-2016 Photo Archive`

I love this picture, a great look at that paint work`

Misc 2019`

Cost, Cost, Cost – Profitibility & Entertainment – Bingo Pinball Design`

From the U.K. – Thanks Fellows`

The IPDB hosts several photos from Raymond Watts - Very Cool – and images of the 3-page Flyer`

They also point to another Bingo of an “unknown Miami Beach” spotted in France from an “Unknown Manufacturer”

Awesome – I love a mystery`

December`

International Sales – Cash Box Magazine December 3^rd, 1955`

Cash Box Magazine September 17^th, 1955`

Cash Box Magazine September 24^th, 1955`

Cash Box Magazine October 22^nd, 1955`

Cash Box Magazine October 8^th, 1955`

Cash Box Magazine`

worthpoint`

BALLY 1955 MIAMI BEACH PINBALL "BINGO" THIS IS A REALLY SWEET OLD MACHINE. BEAUTIFULLIGHT WOOD LEGS AND APPOINTMENTS. DECORATED WITH ART AND COLORS REMENISENT OF MIAMI. SCOREBOARD AND PLAYBOARDARE STILL VERY BRIGHT AND VIVID AFTER ALL THE YEARS. ONEOF A FAMILY OF 7 "BINGO" GAMES BY BALLY. THE GAME OPERATES ON DIMES AND IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL

One of the few auction houses truly familiar with the Bingos`

Sherbrooke All Suites Hotel, Miami Beach - 2.5-star

901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States of America,

This is an original, unrestored Bally Miami Beach bingo machine. it came out of a gambling hall in Deadwood S.D. The graphics are near perfect as is the paint on the case.

This machine would take very little to restore to 100%. The graphics include Hotties in their 1955 swim attire as well as a near perfect 1955 Miami Beach Landscape!

The curtain opens fully and most of the lights come on. I think a good cleaning and a few light bulbs and this machine would be pristine for your collection or just to have some fun.

Rocklin CA, for sale`

Bally Bingo pinballmachine Miami Beach

coos hakvoort - 4 years ago

This video shows my 'New' Miami Beach bingo from the outside and inside. This Machine is a project started about 2 Years ago ...

Read Phil’s page on these, it’s great – and cracked me up, smile`

_ To do List – 2019 _

1) Find and post info on the IPDB mystery Bingo

2) Post links to all of the other Bally Miami Beach pages I have made

3) Figure out to embed the vidoes I have of this machine

4)

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