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Fun Way

gameactive2 mentionsFirst seen Jan 14, 2016Last seen Jan 17, 2016

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Fun Way is a game mentioned in 0 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Fun Way cost a dime (10 cents) instead of the standard nickel (5 cents)

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 309 -1959 Bally Fun Way
  • factualhigh

    A single dime deposit in Fun Way lit all six bingo cards simultaneously

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 309 -1959 Bally Fun Way
  • factualhigh

    Score advances earned in Fun Way could be used to start new games, functioning as a legal alternative to replay payouts

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 309 -1959 Bally Fun Way
  • factualmedium

    Fun Way's playfield features a standard 25-hole bingo layout with a ball return at the bottom

Recent Mentions (2)

  • Referenced as another predecessor or related Ohio Dime game in the same design lineage

    Episode 312 - 1960 Bally Fun-SpotJan 17, 2016
  • 1959 Bally six-card bingo machine; subject of the episode; pioneering Ohio Dime Game with score advance mechanic

    Episode 309 -1959 Bally Fun WayJan 14, 2016

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Source: Nick Baldridge
Episode 309 -1959 Bally Fun Way
  • opinionhigh

    Fun Way's art package is very attractive, with carnival/state fair theming including Ferris wheel, roller coaster, merry-go-round, and clowns

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 309 -1959 Bally Fun Way
  • factualmedium

    Fun Way has no special features like super lines or corner scoring

    Source: Nick BaldridgeEpisode 309 -1959 Bally Fun Way