Bill's Belott's
About This Machine
Meet "Bill", a rare and enigmatic pure mechanical pinball machine from an unknown manufacturer, circa the 1930s. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, but its unique design and features make it a fascinating addition to any pinball collection.
The gameplay of "Bill" is centered on the theme of playing cards, with 17 trap holes arranged on the playfield, each adorned with an image of a playing card below it. Thirteen of the trap holes are elongated and four are round, with an additional hole marked "A REJOUER" offering a replay. A knob on the front center of the cabinet drops balls into play at the start of a game, and the machine cost 25 centimes per play.
One of the most striking aspects of "Bill" is its design aesthetic, which dates back to a bygone era in pinball history. The off-white or cream-colored playfield background provides a clean canvas for the bold red and black circles and hexagons painted around the trap holes, all rendered in a stencil-style font. The unpainted cabinet measures 94 cm long, 46 cm wide, and 25 cm high. While little is known about this machine's history or designer, its uniqueness and rarity make it a notable discovery for pinball enthusiasts.
Technical Details
- Theme:
- Playing Cards
- Notable Features:
- 25 centimes per play. Trap holes (17). Pins and pockets playfield with images of playing cards below each trap hole. Thirteen trap holes are elongated, four are round. An additional hole is marked A REJOUER. A triangular apron has the Instruction/Score card covering its entire surface. All numbers and text are a 'stencil' style of font. Playfield background color is off-white or cream. Large red and black circle and hexagons are painted around the trap holes. The single coin slot is on the wood lockdown bar. A knob on the front center of the cabinet drops balls at start of game. The unpainted cabinet measured 94 cm long, 46 cm wide, and 25 cm high.