Michigan

Michigan, a rare and enigmatic bingo machine from Splin S.A. of Liège, Belgium, is a fascinating artifact in pinball history. Its exact release year is unknown, but per IPDB notes it was made around the same time as, or after, Splin's 'Golden Game.' Michigan's theme is American Places, a common motif for bingo-style machines.

One notable aspect of Michigan's gameplay is its reliance on trap holes, with 25 spread throughout the playfield. This emphasis on trapping the ball adds a layer of complexity to the machine's design, requiring players to carefully plan their shots. Michigan also features six cards, accessed through a drop-down cabinet, a hallmark of the bingo pinball genre.

Little is known about the designer or the machine's backstory, but Michigan remains an intriguing specimen for pinball enthusiasts and historians, offering a glimpse into Belgian-made bingo pinball design outside the mainstream American manufacturers.