Satomi Miracle Arrange Ball

[emmadog]

antique pachinko game
New one to me. He's asking 250 and it's called "Hustler" with a pool theme. Looks straightforward with no bonus but is a little different from other Satomis that I've seen. Hard to really tell a whole lot from the pic.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1340090935.452386.jpg
I emailed him for some better pics.


JC

[emmadog]

Trying to ascertain more info from the pic so I'm just speculating. The 4 white larger pockets are the same shape as the pass thrus on my Satomi San Diego so that may be what they are. Also the number matrix looks more complicated than the typical 4X4 layout. Looks to have elements across the matrix that have an indicator to the side. Has the typical 16 pockets across the bottom it this may be a rare case where the game play actually has something to do with the theme. Interesting machine but I'm not making an offer- in Amsterdam for work at the moment and it's 10 AM here now which is why I saw it.

[JACKSJE4]

I saw this one last night and I am going for it. I have already made two attempt to contact the seller, but no response as of yet. It's a long shot, but my fingers are crossed.

[emmadog]

Not necessarily a long shot. I think it posted late at nite so he may have not had time to respond. These days with CL search engines it's wise to count on him getting many offers so just make him a deal he can't refuse and as easy and hassle free as possible. That'll eliminate many of the bargain hunters and tire kickers.
Hope you get it in part because I know you'll thoroughly describe it and likely make a vid which in turn is great info for my continuing arrangeball database.
From a production and game play standpoint, the machine looks to be a little later than the "Balloon" Satomis. Maybe around the "Lion" machine or thereabouts. I asked in my email to him for better pics and I also inquired as to if the machine is working or not since he doesn't give any details in the ad. I'm 9 hours ahead of Pacific time but I'll post any response I get from him.

[JACKSJE4]

Well, I just spoke to the seller and we made a deal!!

I sent payment through my bank already, and once she is comfortable that the payment has cleared to her satisfaction, she is going to drop it off at a shipping facility for me.

Life is good.

[emmadog]

Nice! Thats how it's supposed to work. People willing to ship are the best kind. Congrats and I look forward to hearing all about it. Did she give you any details or pics? I know there's urgency when making a deal so sometimes it's not best to ask for much more info. I've bought most of mine sight unseen.
Was looking at the instruction placard and though it's hard to tell, it seems to have more info and not the usual pictograms of what pays what. Could be some really cool gameplay and maybe something we'be not seen before. Sorta resembles Eddie's Taiyo's matrix on the forum front page?

[Card Shark]

​Congratulations!!! I am really looking forward to seeing more pics and a video of this one.

[Moparformances]

congrats to ya Jeff

[Icemanabq]

Cool machine, congrats

[candyflip]

Wow - congrats!

I reckon even at full price this would have been a deal, considering their rarity...

Look forward to you gloating to us many many times over the next few months!

love that background cell...

[hanabi]

Congrats Jeff!!

[pachiwall]

Good for you!I wanted to contact seller...but I just sent a check for "rare, broken, overpriced vintage"! Looking forward to pics, and videos when you get it! Plus I hope you are recovering well !

[JACKSJE4]

The arrange ball is being dropped off at the UPS Store this afternoon and will ship tomorrow!!

Hopefully I will have it at my house by the middle or end of next week. The sellers apparently have some health issues, so it has taken longer than I would have liked to get this sale completed, but all good things in life take time a patience, right? I am so thankful that they were willing to work with a long distance buyer. That is always a challenge with buying machines off Craigslist.

If all goes as planned and the machine arrives on schedule, I will start a new thread and post pictures and videos next weekend.

[emmadog]

Nice, sometimes you gotta ship em to get em. I'm intrigued by this machine and it'll be great to see the pics and vid.

[JACKSJE4]

I am happy to say that the Arrange Ball machine arrived safely and in one piece without any damage at all!! After unpacking it, the only issue I see is several years worth of grime. Other than that, it looks to be in great condition. I have not powered it up yet, as I want to go over the electrical connections thoroughly before plugging it in. I have posted two quick pictures that I snapped tonight, but will take lots of detailed photos in the morning when the light is better and post them into a new thread.



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[Card Shark]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!

[luckydog]

thats one great pachinko

[emmadog]

You've got more willpower than me. I'd stay up and check everything so I could see what's what. It looks like a great game with some very interesting play rules/features. Thanks for the preliminary pics.

[emmadog]

Interesting that there's no score bar on what looks like a semi early Satomi. Obviously due to its unique game play. Post some close up pics of any text you want translated from the contact I have and I'll get it done.

[candyflip]

WOW - you are one lucky, lucky man (but you already knew that, didn't you)..