Continental One Ball

The Continental One Ball is a solid state electronic bingo machine produced by Eurostar, a lesser-known manufacturer in the pinball industry. Its exact production date has not been documented, so its place within the broader timeline of solid-state pinball development remains uncertain.

One of the most striking features of the Continental One Ball is its 25 trap holes, a remarkably high number that would have presented players with a challenging shot layout. The machine also uses six bingo cards, the scoring cards typical of bingo pinball machines of this type, rather than interchangeable playfield art. The playfield may include a pair of flippers at the bottom, though available photos obscure this area.

As a rare example of Eurostar's output, the Continental One Ball is a significant find for collectors and historians. Little else is known about this machine beyond its technical specifications, leaving much to be discovered by those willing to dig deeper into its secrets.