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Hi-Fi

gameactive9 mentionsFirst seen Mar 16, 2015Last seen Mar 29, 2018

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Hi-Fi is a game mentioned in 0 episode(s).

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Claims (16)

  • factualhigh

    Hi-Fi is the only game to feature the bump mechanism

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    The bump feature can award up to 10 chances to jostle the playfield

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    Default 3-in-a-row odds are 4, 4-in-a-row are 16, and 5-in-a-row are 96

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    Maximum odds are 64 for 3-in-a-row, 200 for 4-in-a-row, and 300 for 5-in-a-row

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi

Recent Mentions (8)

  • Bally bingo game with unique solenoid-based playfield bump feature; next game being implemented in Multi-Bingo

    Episode 397 - Multi-Bingo Progress, Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown, 1951 Universal 5 StarJun 1, 2017
  • Bingo game with unique bump feature using 120-volt coils pulling a cage structure to shuffle entire playfield; only bingo with flipper button from factory; one of Bingo Butch's favorite games

    Episode 418 - Robo-Frenzy Progress, Multi-Bingo Coin Flash, 1939 Exhibit AvalonMar 29, 2018
  • Gottlieb game with bumper buttons mechanism; head sourced by Nick, body later repurposed as table by unknown collector

    Episode 232 - Interview with Chad Dubovsky 10-27-15Oct 29, 2015
  • Early Bally bingo machine notable for a button-controlled solenoid nudge feature (instead of manual nudging). Described by Nick as beautiful but ultimately removed, likely due to poor player reception.

    Episode 2 - Early BingosMar 16, 2015
  • Bingo pinball machine featuring unique bump/jump playfield mechanic; entire playfield jumps off floor when bump activated

    Episode 115 - Interview with Danny Leach 6-26-15Jul 4, 2015
  • 1954 Bally single-card bingo pinball machine featuring advancing odds, super cards, and innovative bump feature

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  • factualhigh

    Corner scoring on the super cards awards 200 replays

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    The bump feature doesn't trigger a tilt, preserving the player's bet

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualmedium

    Danny Leach said Hi-Fi's bump feature shakes balls and moves them out of trap holes

    Source: Nicholas Backbone (citing Danny Leach interview)Episode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • opinionhigh

    Hi-Fi's artwork and design quality alone make it desirable to own and play

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    Hi-Fi is a single-card bingo game requiring 3, 4, or 5 in a row to win

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    The bump feature uses two large solenoids with heavy springs mounted underneath the playfield to jostle it

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    Players can earn up to 10 chances to activate the bump feature per game

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    The bump feature can move balls out of trap holes without tilting the machine

    Source: Danny Leach (cited by Nicholas Baldridge)Episode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    Corner scoring on the main card awards 200 replays if all four corners are hit when the feature is lit

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    The select-a-spot dial allows players to choose from up to 7 different numbers (19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 10, and 16) to spot before the fifth ball

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • factualhigh

    Hi-Fi's artwork features a music/big band theme with records arranged in a falling tower pattern on the cabinet

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-Fi
  • opinionmedium

    Hi-Fi bingo featured a button-controlled solenoid nudge feature that was likely removed due to poor player reception

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 2 - Early Bingos
  • Episode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-FiDec 23, 2015
  • Bingo game with mechanism that Nicholas Backbone is considering having fabricated

    Episode 388 - The Hold Feature, Robo-Frenzy, Dead Rubber, New Reproduction 50s PlasticsJan 26, 2017
  • Bally bingo pinball machine; Butch's favorite game; same as Beach Club but with bumpers/flippers; required skill to use bumpers effectively

    Episode 407 - Interview with Bingo Butch Glauda 10-01-2017Oct 19, 2017