1980 Magic Neon Challengeball

[lotsoballs]

I just imported this rusty 1980 Magic Neon Challengeball; partially tested by the same seller I bought the nice Fuji Cyclone V from; the trim is a little rusty; and I can tell this one needs nearly a full restoration, nails removed, parts removed cleaned up and polished.

Initial testing seems promising; 4 lights aren’t lighting up but that may be to the switches out of adjustment; or just burn bulbs. Sounds work; both of these early 80s models I recently got have an loud alarm that triggers when you drop a token to start the game it activates the solenoid that drops the balls to start the game for 2-3 seconds; completely normal but alarming at first!

Scoring works; and payouts are working.

The plan for this one is the same as the last; nearly a full restoration but preserving the excellent shape factory playfield; I just hope they used solid brass nails in 1980

The nails are far too corroded and filthy to be playing this machine; so time to take it all apart now it’s passed the test.

[MrGneiss]

Is that a hand holding a gun on the pockets??

[lotsoballs]

Is that a hand holding a gun on the pockets??

Yes; not sure what the guns pointed at you has to do with the flying saucers theme though!

I forgot to test those pockets when doing the initial testing; I believe they should just payout 1 token.