The Speakeasy Pinball machine is my all-time favourite, as far as Pinball machines go. I really like how these guys presented it, with their light-hearted humour; they really are a bunch of characters! Seeing it in action along with other insights about it was oh-so cool.😎 Top marks for this video for sure and a big thumbs up.👍🤠
This was right in the middle of Bally's heyday right here- they made so many classics around this time and this game is no exception- awesome job guys!
Neat game. I love it when pinball machines add weird little things like spin wheels since it gives the game an extra level of randomness. The whole adding and losing balls thing is a neat idea too. Thanks for another great video sir.
Hi Todd. I've just refurbished my speak easy. And went with your recommendations, for lighting scheme. It really does pop. I found that pink is a good orange alternative. Comet Pinball and Altek boards are life savers.
I love listening to this guy's story he's such a wonderful man I still haven't learned much I have a 1978 space Invaders that doesn't like to play for very long in a 1973 gottlib wild times that's needs work ,he's just so entertaining 😃😆
I've got a chance to buy this machine locally, love the look of it as it will go with the rest of my decor in my bar room, and your video explained how the points work very well thanks!....but my only issue is that the background noise is very annoying and loud... Is there any way to either turn the background noise off or down but leave the other noises when targets are hit on?
I’m tempted to get one too, but that “space sounds” background noise kind of turns me off to it. Usually I end up on TNTs videos because I find a machine for sale that I’m unfamiliar with and Todd’s videos are a wealth of information.
Hi Todd, Thanks for another great vid! Is there a reason most playfields are made of wood instead of some kind of plastic or resin which would keep their shine for longer?
This was an experiment...and it seemed to hold up just fine in my opinion...I heard that the screw holes holding the parts loosened up quite a bit, but so did the wood playfields! Just not sure!
So I bought the machine...AND there IS a way of turning off that annoying background music. you can program it with the reset button...don't remember how I did it, but I did it. So now all you hear is the basic noises when you hit the targets only!... The only thing I don't like about the playfield is that when you try to hold the ball with the right flipper, there is no one way gate (like you have on the left flipper) so if the ball is going at any speed above a crawl, the ball will go up the side and then down the right chute and into the toilet!...very frustrarting as one of the main functions of a good pinball machine is that you should be able to hold the ball easily with the flippers IMHO... The left flipper has a one way gate so no issue there...I'm seriously thinking of making my own gate and adding it in...everyone who plays it complains about this issue.
Yes...ALL bally games with the newer sound board have several sound options that does include no background sounds...but there are few other sounds, so it makes it pretty quiet! And yes, there are plenty of people that modify their games to make them more fun and les annoying like losing the ball down the side!
speakeasy the LEDs look like they flush quite slowly and naturally what usually isn't the case, when people change bulbs for LEDs they flash too rapidly. How have you managed to achieve this slow pulsing of the LEDs
Color changing and Frank's response. Pretty much dads response to me turning off an LCD monitor for the security cam system cause I was tired of it being on all the time. Apparently dad didn't know how to turn it back on smh #*@($*@#(*@# Oh yeah Jesus has a middle name wonderful. Don't think you can say that work on the video Jesus Frank Christ? that might work :P thunk. Even mom knows how to turn on a monitor let alone a tv. smh
The Speakeasy Pinball machine is my all-time favourite, as far as Pinball machines go. I really like how these guys presented it, with their light-hearted humour; they really are a bunch of characters! Seeing it in action along with other insights about it was oh-so cool.😎 Top marks for this video for sure and a big thumbs up.👍🤠
Thank you!
This was right in the middle of Bally's heyday right here- they made so many classics around this time and this game is no exception- awesome job guys!
Thanks!!
We had a blast at TNT for my sons birthday.Well worth the trip from VA... Thanks Todd and gang!
Your video is next! Up tomorrow...you will be thrilled!!
Another great video - Thanks guys - it helped me with the restoration I am doing!
AMAZING JOB! It will be delivered tomorrow! I am so excited to get this and Devil's Dare! That's right, it's mine! Woo Hoo!
Soon, you will be SCREAMING!
Speakeasy is a really fancy machine! A master piece! Another one which i've never seen in my life. Thanks for show it to us!
Now EVERYONE knows how nice it could look!! This video should start people to dig these out and refurbish them!
Neat game. I love it when pinball machines add weird little things like spin wheels since it gives the game an extra level of randomness. The whole adding and losing balls thing is a neat idea too. Thanks for another great video sir.
Its a nice effect...I agree!
Hi Todd. I've just refurbished my speak easy. And went with your recommendations, for lighting scheme. It really does pop. I found that pink is a good orange alternative. Comet Pinball and Altek boards are life savers.
Great! Bet it looks good!
I love listening to this guy's story he's such a wonderful man I still haven't learned much I have a 1978 space Invaders that doesn't like to play for very long in a 1973 gottlib wild times that's needs work ,he's just so entertaining 😃😆
Wow! What a gorgeous machine, great job on it.
Thank you!!
Boy am I sorry I didn't jump at this one. Stunning looking machine. Very underrated game. Great job!
That will teach you a LESSON! 15 years on my inventory and NO ONE wanted it!! But, the 8 Ball Deluxe is coming in today!
Great vid lol the billy ocean bit was brilliant! Going on pin journey tomorrow to pick mine up!
I've got a chance to buy this machine locally, love the look of it as it will go with the rest of my decor in my bar room, and your video explained how the points work very well thanks!....but my only issue is that the background noise is very annoying and loud... Is there any way to either turn the background noise off or down but leave the other noises when targets are hit on?
I’m tempted to get one too, but that “space sounds” background noise kind of turns me off to it. Usually I end up on TNTs videos because I find a machine for sale that I’m unfamiliar with and Todd’s videos are a wealth of information.
Knocker party!! 🤣🤣 Is awesomeeeeeeee
Dude, very beautiful pinball machine, very nicely job.
Thank you Wesley!
Beautiful table
Thanks Robert!
I remember this machine. Never knew it had the same backround sound board as Bally's Viking.
Yes...similar sounds for sure...slightly different order.
I have a project one of these! Cool machine!!!
Now you know how nice it could be Dan!!
TNT Amusements Inc Yea but I need to find a backglass for it lol
What was the cost to shop this? I have one and it would be great to get it looking as nice as the one on your video.
Hi Todd, Thanks for another great vid! Is there a reason most playfields are made of wood instead of some kind of plastic or resin which would keep their shine for longer?
This was an experiment...and it seemed to hold up just fine in my opinion...I heard that the screw holes holding the parts loosened up quite a bit, but so did the wood playfields! Just not sure!
old game ,but i think it makes a great gameplay. maybe if you lose a ball and the bonus roulette wheel turns you go in to minus balls.
Yes...they must have planned for that with the minus 2 balls in the backglass!
was there a setting for the 'subtract a ball' to actually add a ball or was that a 'wiring hack' because one arcade i played at actually did that
I did not think so...look in the manual that's on www.ipdb.org and see...it can easily be downloaded for free.
You'd have to jump or short a connection on the roulette wheel. Not easy.
Todd, are the playfield graphics embedded right in the plastic or is it painted/decal?
I think they are embedded...not sure now
BTW...the URL address at minute 25:39 is wrong...its pbresource.com and not pbrresource.com
do you have a video on silver ball?
we have not done one! Todd
Are the cards worth more or less if Todd signs them?
I feel LOTS more!
sorry don't know how I posted twice my bad. wasn't trying to spam.
Not a problem!
yes easier to discern it.
I had one of those in a strip bar, it made money.
Sadly, a neglected game but now maybe it will get loved again!
So I bought the machine...AND there IS a way of turning off that annoying background music. you can program it with the reset button...don't remember how I did it, but I did it. So now all you hear is the basic noises when you hit the targets only!... The only thing I don't like about the playfield is that when you try to hold the ball with the right flipper, there is no one way gate (like you have on the left flipper) so if the ball is going at any speed above a crawl, the ball will go up the side and then down the right chute and into the toilet!...very frustrarting as one of the main functions of a good pinball machine is that you should be able to hold the ball easily with the flippers IMHO... The left flipper has a one way gate so no issue there...I'm seriously thinking of making my own gate and adding it in...everyone who plays it complains about this issue.
Yes...ALL bally games with the newer sound board have several sound options that does include no background sounds...but there are few other sounds, so it makes it pretty quiet! And yes, there are plenty of people that modify their games to make them more fun and les annoying like losing the ball down the side!
You meant to dunk the biscuitTodd you're not a dunker??
speakeasy the LEDs look like they flush quite slowly and naturally what usually isn't the case, when people change bulbs for LEDs they flash too rapidly. How have you managed to achieve this slow pulsing of the LEDs
the seismograph goes to 10 Frank was indicating you go to 11 Todd on the Richter Scale
Color changing and Frank's response. Pretty much dads response to me turning off an LCD monitor for the security cam system cause I was tired of it being on all the time. Apparently dad didn't know how to turn it back on smh #*@($*@#(*@# Oh yeah Jesus has a middle name wonderful. Don't think you can say that work on the video Jesus Frank Christ? that might work :P thunk. Even mom knows how to turn on a monitor let alone a tv. smh
frank is just a mess!