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Bikini

gameactive23 mentionsFirst seen Mar 16, 2015Last seen Jun 7, 2018

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Bikini is a game mentioned in 0 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Bikini is a 25-hole bingo machine with magic screen and futurity feature

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • factualhigh

    Mouse infestation penetrated underneath screened ink on playfield and pulled it up

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • factualhigh

    Previous Bally technician added an N3 relay modification to the Bikini machine

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • factualhigh

    The added N3 relay was preventing blue section lighting from working at position F

    Source: Nicholas Baldridge

Recent Mentions (25)

  • Magic screen bingo; highly collectible; top three desirability with Golden Gate and Silver Sails; in Vic's collection

    Episode 126 - Interview with Vic Camp 2 - 7-9-15Jul 15, 2015
  • Electromechanical bingo machine with startup and button switching issues; repaired by Nick at York Show

    Episode 217 - Bingo Row York Show 2015 pt. 2Oct 14, 2015
  • Bingo pinball machine (serial #1518); Steve Smith's flagship restoration; featured at 2011 York show; appeared in Pin Game Journal; hit for 600 by Vic Camp; described as 'one of the best-looking bingos'

    Episode 19 - Steve Smith Interview 3-29-15Mar 30, 2015
  • Magic Screen bingo machine with futurity buildup and Red Letter game features; being brought to Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown by Phil Bogoma

    Epsode 371 - Game progress, 1962 Williams 3 CoinsJun 1, 2016
  • Bingo machine owned by both Phil Bogema and mentioned at Steve's location; similar to Silver Sails; has Futurity scoring feature but scoring limitations

    Episode 383 - Interview with Phil Bogema 11-06-16Nov 17, 2016
  • Bally Magic Screen bingo game with Futurity feature; one of only two produced with that feature; experienced gate switch failure at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown

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Episode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • factualhigh

    An extra switch pair was added to control unit switch stack E that defeated extra ball advancement during search cycle

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • factualhigh

    The futurity collect relay coil is shorted

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • factualhigh

    The shorted coil draws so much current that it causes power drop-off to the anti-cheat relay

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • factualhigh

    Bikini's extra ball stepper has an intermittent issue likely caused by wiring problems on the back of the disk

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • factualhigh

    Bikini is equipped with a hopper payout system using nickels instead of standard replay reset

    Source: Nicholas BaldridgeEpisode 236 - Bikini Hacks and Fixes
  • Episode 372 - Progress, 1967 Bally Boot-A-BallJun 16, 2016
  • Bingo game with wood rails preferred by Pinside user Terry1, who customized it with fabricated wood side rails

    Episode 423 - Big Time in school, Pinside bingo activity, RMPS bingos, 1932 Amusement Corp of America Ski-Doo 23Jun 7, 2018
  • Bingo machine; one of Keith Nickalo's favorite machines to play

    Episode 382 - Email Interview with Keith Nickalo 10-22-16Nov 3, 2016
  • 1961 Bally bingo machine; model will be for sale at York Show

    Episode 189 - 1959 Bally County FairSep 16, 2015
  • EM pinball machine Nick Baldridge recently worked on with spring issues

    Episode 219 - Listener Spring QuestionOct 16, 2015
  • Bally bingo game; first game with Futurity feature for red letter game stockpiling; currently in development in Multi-Bingo

    Episode 385 - All the Miss Americas, 83 Games, Next StepsDec 15, 2016
  • Bally Magic Screen bingo pinball game featuring the rare Futurity feature; owned/restored by Steve Smith

    Episode 4 - FuturityMar 17, 2015
  • Bingo machine brought by a pin vendor to Bingo Row; required technical work from Nick Baldridge.

    Episode 216 - Bingo Row York Show 2015 pt. 1Oct 13, 2015
  • Bingo pinball machine owned by Steve Smith; influenced Multi-Bingo's aesthetic and hardware design choices

    Episode 402 - Multi-Bingo Backglass and 1933 Genco 42nd StreetAug 10, 2017
  • 1961 Bally bingo machine with similar art package and Futurity feature to Lido; differs in pick-a-play button design and super section mechanics

    Episode 317 - 1961 Bally LidoJan 22, 2016
  • 1961 Bally bingo pinball machine featuring Magic Screen, Futurity mechanic, triple-deck scoring, pick-a-play, up to three extra balls; estimated 850 produced; sister game to Circus Queen

    Episode 186 - 1961 Bally Bikini with Steve SmithSep 13, 2015
  • 25-hole Bally bingo machine with magic screen and futurity feature; subject of extensive restoration work in this episode

    Episode 236 - Bikini Hacks and FixesNov 2, 2015
  • Magic Screen bingo game; beautifully restored example owned by host's friend; used to introduce host to Magic Screen game mechanics

    Episode 3 - Magic Squares and Magic ScreenMar 16, 2015
  • Bingo machine Phil is currently working on cosmetic restoration; working on new backglass reproduction

    Episode 256 - Interview with Phil Bogema 11-15-15Nov 22, 2015
  • Bingo pinball machine featuring the Futurity feature that was adapted for the Golden Gates conversion

    Episode 361 - Bingo ModificationsMar 6, 2016
  • Ballo bingo machine with Futurity feature; Phil Hooper's favorite bingo feature

    Episode 33 - Phil Hooper Interview 4-5-15Apr 13, 2015
  • Magic screen bingo machine; also affected by the timing bug that causes coil lockup during scoring

    Episode 129 - The Story of the Coil BurnerJul 18, 2015
  • Magic screen bingo from 1960s; highly sought-after; has futurity feature; sister game to Leto; available at Allentown show flea market as light restoration project

    Episode 51 - Mouse LeavingsMay 1, 2015
  • Bally bingo machine that Smith restored 10-12 years prior; went through 3-4 owners and ended up in Ocala, Florida; had payoff circuit issues requiring specialized troubleshooting

    Episode 215 - Tandem Interview - Steve Smith and Hugh KownOct 12, 2015
  • EM pinball machine recently serviced by Nick with payout hopper repair

    Episode 279 - My EM Happenings For the Week of 12-12-15Dec 15, 2015