Powerflash
I usually don't start a thread until I have pics or videos to share, but I am having so much fun I wanted to share.
I have just completed doing a full-up restore of a thunderbird powerflash, except I am waiting for some backordered 24vdc bulbs to make the powerflash "flash". But in the process of testing everything and playing it I have to admit that I now understand for the first time why they are so desirable. I do enjoy playing my many pachinkos, but this one is a freaking blast. I can't even imagine the impact these must have had when they were first introduced.
Since I don't recall ever seeing a writeup on how it functions, I will post a brief synopsis for those unaware. At the top of the center attrraction is a jackpot hole, and when the ball goes in there it opens up all of the tulips on the board. Below it are two other paths that will either open all of the tulips on the left or all of the tulips on the right. On either side of the center attractions are two yellow "killer" tulips. If the ball goes into one of the killer tulips it closes all of the tulips on that side.
I will of course post pics and a video in the future once the bulbs come in and I get them working, but for now I am going to sign off and go back to playing. I had intended to restore it and sell it, but I don't think I will be able to part with it now that I see just how much fun it really is.
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