I have a question that I hope won't be misinterpreted (I am not knocking bingo pins).
I understand the bingo games were universally known as a gambling device.
I have a slot machine, another kind of gambling device. But no bingo pin as of yet.

With that said...
I find my slot machine is about the most boring "Exciting looking" device I own because there's no monetary odds. Although I play the Pachislo slot machine once every few months to see what happens... I keep it around only for its "cool" appearance. It's pretty when lit up.
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I see on the internet how some people literally fill their homes with the slot machines on free (token) play. I just don't get that strong of appeal to own a bunch.

Are the bingo pins the same way? I am sure that at least a part of the thrill is gone for the lack of the gambling aspect. For the people who own the bingo pins -and- at least one slot machine... Do you find playing a bingo pin is more fun than your slot machine or about equal?

I think if I were to own a bingo pin (Hope to be in the market to buy one soon) then I think the appeal would be strictly for the EM marvel of engineering and design rather than game play itself.

Am I wrong? Are they more fun to play rather than a slot machine or other gambling device (Used in a non-gambling atmosphere)?
Thanks in advance.

Thanks for all the input. I hope to own one someday! !

Man you guys keep talking how fun the bingo games are and I'll start jonesing for one. I'm even trolling the local CL listings even though I have a negative budget for one. Argh! See what happens? I wish one would just "appear" in my lineup.

If anyone is interested in some bingo pinball simulation programs for PC:
http://www.bpbsimulation.com/bpbsimul3.php

They also run in Linux (Wine).

What is your opinion of the ticker tape?
My local CL has one listed but too expensive at the moment.