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Hi-Fi

gameactive7 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 (9)

  • 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 (7)

  • 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

    Episode 287 - 1954 Bally Hi-FiDec 23, 2015
  • Bingo game with mechanism that Nicholas Backbone is considering having fabricated

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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
  • 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 388 - The Hold Feature, Robo-Frenzy, Dead Rubber, New Reproduction 50s Plastics
    Jan 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