Brazil

"Brazil" is an intriguing example of mid-1950s bingo machine design from United Manufacturing Company of Chicago, released in October 1956. Bingo machines were a distinct branch of the coin-op world, and this single-player electromechanical game offers a glimpse into that side of the industry during the mid-20th century.

Notable features on "Brazil" include an abundance of trap holes (25) and rollover buttons (2), which provided challenging gameplay. The machine also offers purchasable features including Lite-A-Name, Select-A-Row, and a Pennant feature. When the Select-A-Row features are purchased, the player can rotate a knob on the coin door to select any lit vertical row of numbers in the backglass before shooting the 4th or 5th ball, adding a layer of strategy to the single-card bingo play.

The artwork and theme of "Brazil" reflect beachy happiness and recreation, with imagery of women, water, and world places. Limited information is available about the designer or any trivia surrounding this specific title, but "Brazil" remains a fascinating example of United's bingo machine output.