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Golden Gate

gameactive27 mentionsFirst seen Mar 16, 2015Last seen Jan 10, 2020

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Golden Gate is a game mentioned in 0 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Golden Gate was manufactured by Bally in 1962

    Source: Steve SmithEpisode 187 - 1962 Bally Golden Gate with Steve Smith
  • factualhigh

    Golden Gate and Silver Sails are sister games with interchangeable components but different artwork

    Source: Steve SmithEpisode 187 - 1962 Bally Golden Gate with Steve Smith
  • factualhigh

    The Golden Game mode requires a minimum of 5-6 balls placed in specific sections to achieve a successful completion

    Source: Steve SmithEpisode 187 - 1962 Bally Golden Gate with Steve Smith
  • factualhigh

    The Golden Gate playfield was extremely dirty before restoration, making the artwork barely visible

Recent Mentions (27)

  • Magic screen bingo; most collectible of the genre; similar to Silver Sails; estimated $750-$1,250 running value; part of Lou's estate collection

    Episode 126 - Interview with Vic Camp 2 - 7-9-15Jul 15, 2015
  • Electromechanical bingo machine that Nick had for sale; exhibited at York Show 2015; suffered from broken solder joint

    Episode 217 - Bingo Row York Show 2015 pt. 2Oct 14, 2015
  • 1962 Bally bingo pinball machine with San Francisco-themed artwork; sister game to Silver Sails; subject of prior podcast episode with Steve Smith

    Episode 190 - 1962 Bally Silver SailsSep 17, 2015
  • Bingo pinball machine; appeared at York show; purchased by Steve Smith; played at Earl's (location referenced); broken back glass issues; eventually restored with paper sandwich glass

    Episode 19 - Steve Smith Interview 3-29-15Mar 30, 2015
  • Magic screen bingo game; Jeffrey Lawton owns one; Robert is excited to set up the one from St. Louis purchase

    Episode 102 - Interview with Robert Medl 6-11-15Jun 21, 2015
  • Bingo machine owned by Steve in Richmond; has gate feature but scoring limitations that Phil discussed; rolled/beaten during Phil's visit

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Source: Steve Smith
Episode 187 - 1962 Bally Golden Gate with Steve Smith
  • opinionmedium

    Golden Gate is the most collectible magic screen bingo game

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

    Golden Gate bingo machines in good running condition sell for $750-$1,250

    Source: Vic CampEpisode 126 - Interview with Vic Camp 2 - 7-9-15
  • Episode 383 - Interview with Phil Bogema 11-06-16
    Nov 17, 2016
  • Bally bingo pinball machine with magic screen feature; previously covered in episode 187

    Episode 319 - 1962 Bally Fun Spot 63Jan 24, 2016
  • Bally bingo machine notable for having a purple section and golden game mini-feature

    Episode 6 - The Golden GameMar 18, 2015
  • Bally Magic Screen bingo pinball game with rare extra features; owned/restored by Steve Smith

    Episode 4 - FuturityMar 17, 2015
  • Bingo machine owned by Steve Smith; exhibited at Bingo Row.

    Episode 216 - Bingo Row York Show 2015 pt. 1Oct 13, 2015
  • Bingo pinball machine owned by Steve Smith; inspiration for Multi-Bingo's foot rail plate design; Nick obtained new old stock Golden Gate foot rail plate for Multi-Bingo

    Episode 402 - Multi-Bingo Backglass and 1933 Genco 42nd StreetAug 10, 2017
  • Bally bingo machine; part of 'Holy Trinity' of bingo pinball; considered top-tier; owned by Steve Smith

    Episode 186 - 1961 Bally Bikini with Steve SmithSep 13, 2015
  • Magic Screen bingo game owned by host's friend; work-in-progress machine that was fully functional, used for gameplay demonstration

    Episode 3 - Magic Squares and Magic ScreenMar 16, 2015
  • 1962 Bally bingo pinball machine featuring Magic Screen and Golden Game qualifier; recently restored; will be at York Show

    Episode 187 - 1962 Bally Golden Gate with Steve SmithSep 14, 2015
  • Pinball machine restored by Steve Smith; used as example of professional restoration work

    Episode 55 - Cabinet RepaintsMay 5, 2015
  • Bingo game referenced as having a purple section; Robert Medl considers its added complexity excessive compared to simpler titles.

    Episode 335 - Interview with Jeffrey Lawton and Robert Medl 1-29-16Feb 9, 2016
  • Classic bingo pinball game being unveiled in acrylic form at Houston Arcade Expo; described as 'one of the best games ever made'

    Episode 459 - Busy, Houston Arcade Expo, 1964 Williams RiverboatNov 7, 2019
  • Bingo machine at Denver venue; offered for sale at $800 in conversation with Phil.

    Episode 89 - Interview with Phil Bogema - 6-4-15Jun 8, 2015
  • Bingo machine displayed by Steve Smith at Bingo Row; noted for quality restoration and cosmetic appearance

    Episode 240 - Interview with Vic Camp 11-3-15Nov 6, 2015
  • Bingo game possibly included in large lot of 36 games (backs of heads visible only)

    Episode 248 - My EM Happenings week of 11-9-15Nov 14, 2015
  • Bingo pinball machine that was converted by Chris Howard to include Futurity feature, renamed to 'Golden Gates'

    Episode 361 - Bingo ModificationsMar 6, 2016
  • 1934 flipperless bingo pinball with powered playfield elements (return-out-balls, trap arm, auto-kicker); powered by three dry-cell batteries

    Episode 403 - Multi-Bingo Bugfixing and 1934 Exhibit Golden GateAug 24, 2017
  • Bally Mystic Lines bingo game; referenced as a superior example compared to Tahiti

    Episode 463 - Correction, NIB Tahiti, 1937 Bally ClassicJan 10, 2020
  • Bally bingo pinball machine with magic screen; contrasted with Mystic Gate's unique gate feature

    Episode 221 - 1975 Bally Mystic GateOct 18, 2015
  • Magic screen bingo machine owned by Steve Smith; affected by the timing bug that caused a coil fire; requires transformer replacement after incident

    Episode 129 - The Story of the Coil BurnerJul 18, 2015
  • EM bingo game Nicholas has played frequently; features golden game mode

    Episode 346 - My EM Happenings for 2-17-16 pt. 1Feb 20, 2016
  • Classic bingo machine; the subject of Sean Farwell's acrylic cabinet and playfield conversion project

    Episode 460 - Houston Arcade Expo, Acrylic Bingo, Williams Deluxe Official Baseball, Loof's Lite-A-LineNov 28, 2019