What a spectacular collection of Bingo Pinball Machines! I am looking forward to the grand opening of this museum. Thank you Butch and Mike for all you have done to make this museum a dream come true.
Wow, what a nice collection! My father used to import these machines that were confiscated by the police and repair all the wires going from the head to the bottom cabinet that were cut by an axe. The first one was a Turf King one ball, later on we imported 2 and six cards. Most popular were the OK games, but later on the six card became the most popular because it was a fast game. TMHO Bally’s Continental (one of the first electronic games we imported) was the best (to make money), but I prefer the older mechanical 2 cards. I love the sound they make! Bingo games are still operated over here in the pubs, but the head is now one big LED TV screen turned on its side. Cheers, Ivo from Belgium
@Goat Shed EM Pinball Repair Also , when I was a kid , my father used to take me to a bar, where he, while take a drink with some friends, I used to play them ( no betting ) and sometimes they get faulty and while the technician repair them, I used to watch what's inside the machine. It was literally a mechanical computer with all those relays and stepping switches and those clicking noises. Now, I'm trying to make one , I'm trying to make the bingo Beach Club. Obviously, I'm going to use multiple contacts relays and also I have to incorporate electronics such as for the timers and digital replay counter. I already made a modified Beach Club back glass which I uploaded a short video on YT. Anyway , thanks again for the upload.
@Goat Shed EM Pinball Repair On YT just type " home made motorised rotary switch - 36 way". These type of rotary switches, I made five of them and I will use them as the mixers and one of them as the spotting disk. There you will also find the back glass both from the wiring side and of the front. I already have a real play field from Sirmo Miss Americana complete with the shutter motor and also the mechanism and motor for the balls to the play field , home made cabinet and back box. I have to first finish to settle my new workshop and I will start working ASAP on it.I have modified a Beach Club back glass with Photo shop and I also incorporated some more added features. I will have to figure it how to wire it with all that features. Thanks for your comment.
Great to see all the bingos in one place, I was keeping an eye out for a 1978 Bally Galaxy but I guess thay are to young when you compare it to thise clkassics like Silver Sails, Palm Beach Dide Ranch etc, As you say in the video they are a very complex machine and weigh a ton. Keep up the good work and great videos. Regards a Fan from Aus.
What a spectacular collection of Bingo Pinball Machines! I am looking forward to the grand opening of this museum. Thank you Butch and Mike for all you have done to make this museum a dream come true.
Hi Vic it's an eye-opener for sure I highly recommend a visit.
Wow, what a nice collection! My father used to import these machines that were confiscated by the police and repair all the wires going from the head to the bottom cabinet that were cut by an axe. The first one was a Turf King one ball, later on we imported 2 and six cards. Most popular were the OK games, but later on the six card became the most popular because it was a fast game. TMHO Bally’s Continental (one of the first electronic games we imported) was the best (to make money), but I prefer the older mechanical 2 cards. I love the sound they make! Bingo games are still operated over here in the pubs, but the head is now one big LED TV screen turned on its side. Cheers, Ivo from Belgium
Wow that's fantastic Ivo thanks for sharing your story.
Unbelievable really !! Love it !!
A wonderful place to visit.
We use to have a Big Time Bingo machine at home growing up. Sooooo much fun!!! Really miss playing that game.
@louclawges9069 yes there fun for sure.
Great nostalgia. I used to play them when I was a kid.
Thank you for the upload.
Glad it brought back memories for you.
@Goat Shed EM Pinball Repair Also , when I was a kid , my father used to take me to a bar, where he, while take a drink with some friends, I used to play them ( no betting ) and sometimes they get faulty and while the technician repair them, I used to watch what's inside the machine. It was literally a mechanical computer with all those relays and stepping switches and those clicking noises. Now, I'm trying to make one , I'm trying to make the bingo Beach Club.
Obviously, I'm going to use multiple contacts relays and also I have to incorporate electronics such as for the timers and digital replay counter. I already made a modified Beach Club back glass which I uploaded a short video on YT.
Anyway , thanks again for the upload.
@@arnbon6241 very interesting send me the link for your clip.
@Goat Shed EM Pinball Repair On YT just type " home made motorised rotary switch - 36 way". These type of rotary switches, I made five of them and I will use them as the mixers and one of them as the spotting disk. There you will also find the back glass both from the wiring side and of the front. I already have a real play field from Sirmo Miss Americana complete with the shutter motor and also the mechanism and motor for the balls to the play field , home made cabinet and back box.
I have to first finish to settle my new workshop and I will start working ASAP on it.I have modified a Beach Club back glass with Photo shop and I also incorporated some more added features. I will have to figure it how to wire it with all that features. Thanks for your comment.
One day I hope to play one.
I had a Bally Lido in a very sorry state. And the back box weighs an ungodly amount. Thanks for going over to Butch,'s place, and met the man himself.
Yes they are super heavy Butch is a great guy been in the business since 1957 extremely knowledgeable he is the King of Bingos.
Great to see all the bingos in one place, I was keeping an eye out for a 1978 Bally Galaxy but I guess thay are to young when you compare it to thise clkassics like Silver Sails, Palm Beach Dide Ranch etc, As you say in the video they are a very complex machine and weigh a ton. Keep up the good work and great videos. Regards a Fan from Aus.
We repaired a Galaxy about 12 months ago you I saw one there in the warehouse not much they don't have.
That’s insane. You never see bingo machines in Texas. I’ve only ever seen one, I bought it and paid way too much for it.
Lots in Pennsylvania
Hope U paid a visit to yuengling
Certainly did got a private tour on a Sunday it was really interesting.
Is the museum open yet?
As im in Australia and visited last year I'm uncertain look them up and give them a call