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Aussie Pinball Forums => Photo Gallery => Other Photos => Topic started by: Strangeways on December 19, 2014, 12:20:12 AM
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I keep a record of all the games that come in for repair, and one I had recently was a rare game - Bally "Speak Easy" - the two player version. It was purchased by a customer off eBay after being sold and then relisted ::) and he jumped on the opportunity. It was sold as a "working game", but it had a few issues that needed to be repaired. It had no sound ! The central part of the game - the roulette wheel didn't work also.
But "as is" - it was a very tidy example. The playfield is a bakerlite - so there is no wear except for a sunken insert !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/customer/Speak%20Easy%20006.JPG)
Nice backglass
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/customer/Speak%20Easy%20005.JPG)
Really nice playfield
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/customer/Speak%20Easy%20004.JPG)
The roulette wheel issue was so easy a novice would take 5 minutes to find it - Dry joints on the expander PCB that hangs off the spinner motor. The sound issue was a complex issue, but it ended up being a capacitor shorting to ground. The biggest issue was the game was over-fused and jumpered incorrectly.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/customer/Speak%20Easy%20001.JPG)
Such a common issue that is a real problem with eBay pinballs.
The game is a VERY cool theme and you start off with 5 balls. At the end of each ball, the roulette wheel spins and you can "win" an extra ball (+1) or LOSE a ball (-1). There are extra scores achievable as well. Playing a two player game is interesting as you can effectively lose 2 balls on your first ball. You can spin the roulette wheel in certain instances - when the outholes are lit is the easiest. But it comes with the same risk as the end of ball spin. It looks simple enough, but it is highly addictive !
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Very nice!
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looks like it could be a fun game
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4 player version currently for sale on flea bay....not a cheap machine!
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Anyone who like the look of Old Chicago (Bally 1976) would love the look of Speak Easy. ().
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4 player version currently for sale on flea bay....not a cheap machine!
This game was re-listed and then won for around $600. A bargain ! This is also the rarer version.
Anyone who like the look of Old Chicago (Bally 1976) would love the look of Speak Easy. ().
Would look great together !
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You interstaters get all the bargains!
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Anyone who like the look of Old Chicago (Bally 1976) would love the look of Speak Easy. ().
Very true .. I had an Old Chicago and now that you mention it this game sure does remind me of OC
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Another one
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hopetoun-park/collectables/pinball-speak-easy/1062585282
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What are the centre targets called. Rather than dropping they flip up and lock
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What are the centre targets called. Rather than dropping they flip up and lock
They are "paddles" - the ball basically flips them up and they are held up until reset - like a reverse drop target bank. If you flip them in order (as per the rules set) you earn extra bonus. Bally "Grand Slam" has the same configuration.