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Bally 'Touchdown' Bingo Pinball Machine

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Bally 'Touchdown' Bingo Pinball Machine
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Step right up and take a look at this classic piece of arcade history! We have here a vintage Bally 'Touchdown' bingo pinball machine. These machines were a staple in arcades and taverns back in the day, offering a unique blend of flipperless pinball mechanics and bingo-style scoring. Produced by the legendary Bally Manufacturing Corporation in 1960, this machine perfectly captures the era's aesthetic with its vibrant football theme. The backglass features lively cheerleaders, while the playfield is a colorful array of numbered holes and bumpers. Constructed from sturdy wood, glass, and metal, this machine shows the hallmarks of mid-century coin-op manufacturing. You can see the original instruction cards, though one has seen better days, and the proud 'A Bally Product' badge is still intact alongside a vintage union label. The cabinet itself sports a classic orange and yellow paint job with a football graphic, showing the kind of honest wear you'd expect from decades of play. While it shows typical signs of aging, such as scuffs on the cabinet and wear on the playfield, it remains a fantastic, unrestored example of a bygone era. Bingo pinball machines have a dedicated following, and an authentic piece like this, assuming it can be brought back to full working order, carries an auction estimate of $400 to $800. It's a true touchdown for any coin-op collector!

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Item Report
This Item is for Sale — Asking Price: $750

Bally 'Touchdown' Bingo Pinball Machine

Merge Reports: Yes (reconciled). Approval remains manual.

By: Bally Manufacturing Corporation

Style: Arcade & Coin-Op

Origin: United States

Materials: Wood, glass, metal, plastic, electrical components

Age: 1960

Condition: Good (unrestored, typical wear to cabinet and playfield, functionality unknown)

Value: Authentic: $400 - $800; Reproduction: N/A

Peer-Reviewed Market Values

Dating Range
Pending structured dating
Auction Liquidation
Pending structured market values
Fair Market Value
Pending structured market values
Replacement Value
Pending structured market values
Comparables Used
1 comparable
Research Confidence
Insufficient Data

Peer review completed, but this run did not return structured market value ranges.

Maker's Marks / Writing: 'TOUCHDOWN', 'A Bally PRODUCT', '5 BALLS 10 CENTS', 'UNION MADE'

Date: 2026-08-17 03:44:38.602048

Description:

A vintage Bally 'Touchdown' bingo pinball machine, featuring a football theme with cheerleaders on the backglass. The playfield includes multiple numbered holes and bumpers typical of flipperless bingo pinball. The cabinet is painted in orange and yellow with a football graphic on the side. The machine includes original instruction cards, a 'Union Made' label, and a red 'A Bally Product' badge.

Assessment:

This is an authentic vintage Bally 'Touchdown' bingo pinball machine from 1960. It appears to be in good, unrestored condition with typical wear for its age. Bingo pinball machines have a niche collector market, and their value is heavily dependent on internal functionality and cosmetic condition.

Individual Images:

  • whole machine three-quarter view
  • playfield overhead view
  • backglass front view
  • detail of torn instruction card
  • detail of instruction card and Bally badge

Provenance:

None provided

Condition:

Good (unrestored, typical wear to cabinet and playfield, functionality unknown)

Identification Score: 100%

The machine is clearly marked with the 'Touchdown' title and the 'A Bally Product' badge. The design, 'Magic Numbers' feature, and layout are consistent with Bally's documented 1960 release of this specific model (Game #659).

Authenticity Score: 100%

The wear, materials, and construction are consistent with an authentic vintage machine. The original instruction cards, union labels, and manufacturer badges are present and show appropriate age.

Image Memory Note

None     None

Keywords

Bally, Touchdown, bingo pinball, arcade, coin-op, vintage, 1960, football theme, United States

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Peer Review Summary

Dating Range 1960
Auction Liquidation Pending structured market values
Fair Market Value Pending structured market values
Replacement Value Pending structured market values
Archived Matches 1 comparable
Research Confidence Insufficient Data

Peer Review

Key Visible Evidence

The provided images confirm the object is a flipperless bingo pinball machine featuring a football theme. Visible marks include 'TOUCHDOWN' on the backglass (Image 1), 'A Bally PRODUCT' on a red plastic playfield housing (Image 3), and instruction cards detailing '5 BALLS 10 CENTS' gameplay. A vintage 'UNION MADE' label is also visible on the playfield. The cabinet exhibits typical age-related wear, scuffs, and patina consistent with mid-century coin-operated arcade use.

Market and Source Support

Independent reference databases and collector archives confirm that Bally Manufacturing Corporation released the 'Touchdown' bingo pinball model (Game #659) in 1960. The 'Magic Numbers' grid and specific playfield layout shown in the images perfectly match documented examples of this 1960 release.

Needs Verification

['Internal mechanical and electrical functionality cannot be verified from external photos; a full diagnostic test of the relays, stepper units, and scoring mechanisms is required.', 'The presence and condition of the internal coin mechanism and cash box are not visible.', 'The backglass condition (potential flaking or crazing on the reverse side) should be inspected closely when illuminated.']

Audit Conclusion

The report's identification of the item as a 1960 Bally 'Touchdown' bingo pinball machine is fully supported by both visible evidence and grounded sources. The attribution, dating, and general condition assessment are accurate, though internal functionality remains unverified.

Report ID:  : njaytp

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