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Watch My Line

gameactive2 mentionsFirst seen Jun 14, 2015Last seen Oct 27, 2019

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Watch My Line is a game mentioned in 0 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Watch My Line was made in 1951 by Harry Mabs with art by Roy Parker.

    Source: Nicholas (host)Episode 95 - Gottlieb Watch My Line
  • factualhigh

    The game featured a bingo card with three rows of five digits (15 numbers total) with corresponding trap holes.

    Source: Nicholas (host)Episode 95 - Gottlieb Watch My Line
  • factualhigh

    Watch My Line awarded only four replays for getting three in a row (the winning bingo condition).

    Source: Nicholas (host)Episode 95 - Gottlieb Watch My Line
  • factualhigh

    Operators were drilling through the out-ball catch plate to allow players to recover balls that went out of play.

Recent Mentions (2)

  • Gottlieb flipperless game with figure-eight layout and multiple trap holes; bridges bingo and woodrail gameplay; rare; received heavy play at York 2019

    Episode 458 - York Show 2019 Recap, Multi-Races complete, Coin-Op Carnival tour completeOct 27, 2019
  • 1951 Gottlieb bingo-style pinball game featuring five balls, a 3x5 bingo card, trap holes, and figure-eight playfield design. Maximum payout: four replays for three in a row.

    Episode 95 - Gottlieb Watch My LineJun 14, 2015

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Episode 95 - Gottlieb Watch My Line
  • opinionmedium

    Watch My Line is a collector's item because it contradicts Gottlieb's later anti-gambling stance.

    Source: Nicholas (host)Episode 95 - Gottlieb Watch My Line
  • opinionhigh

    The game's low payout structure (max 4 replays) limited the actual gambling potential despite bingo mechanics.

    Source: Nicholas (host)Episode 95 - Gottlieb Watch My Line