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Dixieland

gameactive16 mentionsFirst seen Jul 15, 2015Last seen Mar 14, 2018

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

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  • factualhigh

    Dixieland Double or Nothing circuitry failure was caused by weak 1N4001 diodes susceptible to overvoltage spikes; upgrade to beefier diodes resolved issue

    Source: Nick Baldrige (per advice from Mike)Episode 417 - Sing Along playfield tear down, Robo-Frenzy build progress, Bally Shoot-a-Line and Dixieland, Williams Skylab, 1946 Bally Double Barrel
  • factualhigh

    Dixieland required extensive troubleshooting including switch adjustments, wiper arm plating degradation repair, and solder joint reattachment across ~85 circuit inspections

    Source: Nick BaldrigeEpisode 417 - Sing Along playfield tear down, Robo-Frenzy build progress, Bally Shoot-a-Line and Dixieland, Williams Skylab, 1946 Bally Double Barrel
  • factualmedium

    Dixieland was the last electromechanical six-card game made by Bally in 1978

    Source: Vic CampEpisode 126 - Interview with Vic Camp 2 - 7-9-15

Recent Mentions (16)

  • Six-card bingo by Bally (1978); last EM six-card game; features 11-coin maximum with magic number and double-double mechanics; in Vic's collection

    Episode 126 - Interview with Vic Camp 2 - 7-9-15Jul 15, 2015
  • Last EM six-card bingo by Bally; feature set incorporated into Belgian solid-state bingos (New Orleans, Old Brussels)

    Episode 301 - Interview with Steve Ridge 12-31-15Jan 6, 2016
  • Bally six-card bingo game; featured complex troubleshooting including failed diodes, switch adjustments, wiper arm plating degradation, and multi-step diagnostic work

    Episode 417 - Sing Along playfield tear down, Robo-Frenzy build progress, Bally Shoot-a-Line and Dixieland, Williams Skylab, 1946 Bally Double BarrelMar 14, 2018
  • Bally six-card bingo game, included in Multi-Bingo, complex implementation with score multipliers

    Episode 377 - Come to the York Show and Bingo Row 2016Aug 25, 2016
  • Bally bingo game produced in 1978; referenced for comparison with magic number award feature similar to Miss Universe's mystery spot

    Episode 182 - 1975 Bally Miss UniverseSep 9, 2015
  • Last six-card bingo game produced in mass quantities by Bally; complex portioning requiring different approach than earlier games like Ticker Tape

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Episode 375 - Multi-Bingo is Excellent and 1948 United ManhattanJul 28, 2016
  • Ohio Dime Game (bingo machine) that Nickalo has repaired approximately 20 times; available in local market

    Episode 382 - Email Interview with Keith Nickalo 10-22-16Nov 3, 2016
  • 1978 EM six-card bingo game by Bally; Continental is a solid-state remake of this game; featured same gameplay mechanics

    Episode 345 - 1980 Bally ContinentalFeb 19, 2016
  • EM bingo game planned for Multi-Bingo

    Episode 374 - Multi-Bingo Hardware Issues and 1952 Bally Miss CaliforniaJul 14, 2016
  • Six-card bingo with magic number, double values, four-digit counter; can award up to 2,400 replays; Vic owns two; Nick acquiring one

    Episode 154 - Discussion with Vic Camp 8-7-15Aug 12, 2015
  • Bingo machine in Jim's collection that had been converted to single coin with various internal hacks; required reversal work.

    Episode 216 - Bingo Row York Show 2015 pt. 1Oct 13, 2015
  • Bally bingo game with frozen search wipers, diode backflow issues (1N4007s), cam wear problems, search disk alignment issues; partially restored by Nick

    Episode 413 - 1940 Chicago Coin Fox Hunt, Shoot-A-Line, Dixieland, Royal Flush, Doozie, Line DriveJan 11, 2018
  • Pinball machine referenced in comparison to red diagonal features discussed on 'Straight Down the Middle: a pinball show'

    Episode 193 - 1956 United CaravanSep 20, 2015
  • Bally bingo machine that came out after Nashville (1978)

    Episode 185 - 1978 Bally NashvilleSep 12, 2015
  • Bally bingo pinball machine; mentioned as upcoming episode subject; uses similar plastic-coated playfield finish as Miss America Deluxe

    Episode 340 - 1977 Bally Miss America DeluxeFeb 14, 2016
  • Bally bingo game mentioned as previously covered in dedicated episodes on the For Amusement Only podcast; complex six-card game

    Episode 343 - 1979 Bally TahitiFeb 17, 2016