A certain class of Bingo Machine has gained a reputation in places like Oklahoma, which feature red screen respins that can trigger bigger wins, with each successive red spin paying at least as much as the last spin, if not more.
But another feature of them is that a school bell type bell is inside each one, and rings for every $10 won on the machine. Get a big enough win and that bell will ring for awhile. When Brian Christopher’s gone there to film, there’s been a percentage that wonders why he can’t do something about it:
If you play a machine that rings constantly after each win, can’t you turn down its volume? I can’t hear what is said with the bell ringing.
Mark N.
Unfortunately that bell is not coming through the speakers, but is a physical item separate from the game’s volume. As a result, there’s no volume control specifically for the bell – all those machines are designed to ring when bigger wins are achieved, and they’re going to do it with gusto – and volume.
That can be an allure for some players, who hear the bells all around and take that as a sign of good fortune. Compared to slot machines that can be easily muted for a variety of reasons, the bell is a separate element altogether. But we’ve certainly heard of our share of players who find it too much, especially those not used to it and visiting states like Oklahoma where red screen games are very popular.
But when Brian has visited Oklahoma in the past, the red screens were a big draw, which is why he played them in each visit he’s taken over the years. And even though it’s not ideal to have the bell ringing so loudly as he attempts to chat with the viewers at home, it’s still something many ask for.
So that’s why the bell is so loud, and why Brian also played them in those videos. If you’re not a fan of this format, the good news is Brian’s library is sufficiently large that it isn’t too hard to sidestep them in favor of games you may enjoy more.
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