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Shoot-A-Line

gameactive5 mentionsFirst seen Jan 23, 2016Last seen Mar 14, 2018

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Shoot-A-Line is a game mentioned in 0 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Shoot-a-Line scoring issue was resolved by replacing all four burned-out coils; clutch oiling still needed for full operational speed

    Source: Nick BaldrigeEpisode 417 - Sing Along playfield tear down, Robo-Frenzy build progress, Bally Shoot-a-Line and Dixieland, Williams Skylab, 1946 Bally Double Barrel
  • factualhigh

    Shoot-A-Line featured a bowling theme, making it the only bowling-themed bingo machine

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-Line
  • factualhigh

    Shoot-A-Line offered higher payouts than Light-A-Line (1,198 vs. 958 replays for yellow 5-in-a-line on card 6)

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-Line
  • factualhigh

Recent Mentions (5)

  • Bally bingo game with four burned-out scoring coils and clutch lubrication needs; recent service call by Nick

    Episode 417 - Sing Along playfield tear down, Robo-Frenzy build progress, Bally Shoot-a-Line and Dixieland, Williams Skylab, 1946 Bally Double BarrelMar 14, 2018
  • 1962 Bally six-card bingo pinball machine with 28-hole playfield, bowling theme, and experimental design; commercial failure

    Episode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-LineJan 23, 2016
  • Bally six-card bingo machine; customer restoration with operator-made modifications; R button does not reset timer; Magic Screen Search Index bug risk; relay burn issues documented by Nick

    Episode 413 - 1940 Chicago Coin Fox Hunt, Shoot-A-Line, Dixieland, Royal Flush, Doozie, Line DriveJan 11, 2018
  • Moving numbers game requiring alternate playfield, pending implementation

    Episode 381 - Magic Screen searches, Unproduced Williams games, PPE, 1947 Williams TorchyOct 20, 2016
  • Bingo pinball playfield recently installed and tested in Multi-Bingo project; features more switches than typical bingo playfields; achieved 100% switch function on first test

    Episode 395 - Multi-Bingo Progress - New Plastics - Shows - 1935 PEO All American FootballMay 4, 2017

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Shoot-A-Line lacked a center-spotted number feature that Light-A-Line possessed

Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-Line
  • factualhigh

    Shoot-A-Line was a 1962 Bally six-card bingo machine with a 28-hole playfield (7 holes per row)

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-Line
  • opinionmedium

    The playfield design with pinball plastics instead of light towers created steering difficulties compared to standard bingo layouts

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-Line
  • predictionmedium

    If Shoot-A-Line had included an extra ball feature, it may have improved play appeal despite the difficult 28-hole playfield

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-Line
  • factualmedium

    A Shoot-A-Line specimen was observed at Allentown Pin Fest equipped with a dollar bill validator that racked up 20 credits

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-Line
  • opinionmedium

    Shoot-A-Line was commercially unpopular because players were accustomed to the 25-hole layout and muscle memory made relearning difficult

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 318 - 1962 Bally Shoot-A-Line