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Palm Springs

gameactive17 mentionsFirst seen Jun 21, 2015Last seen Jul 21, 2021

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    Palm Springs was the first game with the hold feature

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 346 - My EM Happenings for 2-17-16 pt. 1

Recent Mentions (17)

  • Bingo pinball machine from same era as Variety; features two Super Cards; Robert owns one; less complex than Variety

    Episode 102 - Interview with Robert Medl 6-11-15Jun 21, 2015
  • Earlier Bally bingo game that introduced the hold feature (holding odds/evens); design ancestor to Ice Frolics

    Episode 285 - 1953 Bally Ice FrolicsDec 21, 2015
  • Bingo pinball game referenced as similar to Galaxy in restricting ball return feature to single use

    Episode 342 - 1978 Bally GalaxyFeb 16, 2016
  • Classic bingo game featured in Multi-Bingo with 'Even' and 'All' hold buttons

    Episode 394 - Multi-Bingo Progress - Art is FinishedApr 20, 2017
  • Bally bingo machine that introduced the hold feature; mentioned as a predecessor to Surf Club

    Episode 286 - 1954 Bally Surf ClubDec 22, 2015
  • Bally bingo game; featured hold mechanic allowing extra ball acquisition before hold feature use; more powerful than Surf Club hold feature.

    Episode 335 - Interview with Jeffrey Lawton and Robert Medl 1-29-16

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Feb 9, 2016
  • Bally pinball game featuring the hold feature mechanic allowing player control over ball retention

    Episode 405 - Come Play the Multi-Bingo, Bingo Row Giveaways, and 1934 Bally SkyscraperSep 21, 2017
  • Hold feature game; one of three recently completed titles in Multi-Bingo

    Episode 397 - Multi-Bingo Progress, Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown, 1951 Universal 5 StarJun 1, 2017
  • Bingo pinball machine with tropical/beach theme; owned by Danny; features attractive artwork

    Episode 115 - Interview with Danny Leach 6-26-15Jul 4, 2015
  • Bally bingo game referenced for having ball return features similar to Tahiti's system

    Episode 343 - 1979 Bally TahitiFeb 17, 2016
  • 1953 Bally bingo pinball game featuring hold mechanic, select-a-spot dial, advancing odds, dual shutter boards

    Episode 284 - 1953 Bally Palm SpringsDec 20, 2015
  • First game with hold feature allowing return of even or odd balls; features spotted numbers and super cards

    Episode 346 - My EM Happenings for 2-17-16 pt. 1Feb 20, 2016
  • Valley Company game with 25-hole playfield and hold feature, recently programmed by Nicholas Backbone

    Episode 388 - The Hold Feature, Robo-Frenzy, Dead Rubber, New Reproduction 50s PlasticsJan 26, 2017
  • Bingo pinball game with coil-driven ball return shutter mechanism; Nicholas Baldrige has positive play experience and plans to restore

    Episode 395 - Multi-Bingo Progress - New Plastics - Shows - 1935 PEO All American FootballMay 4, 2017
  • Bally Bingo game that first debuted the hold feature

    Episode 422 - Canada Pincon, Backbox Lamp Troubleshooting, 1935 Rockola TNTMay 23, 2018
  • Proposed relocation destination for Museum of Pinball; move plans exceeded budget and deadline

    MUSEUM OF PINBALL TO CLOSEJul 21, 2021
  • Target relocation city for Museum of Pinball; proposed new site is Desert Sun building (77,000 sq. ft.)

    MUSEUM OF PINBALL FACES CLOSUREJul 2, 2021