Bingo

 
     
 

       MAB have been established for many years as the prize bingo supplier, introducing many unique features and innovations. The BINGO feature, individual payouts to the player and callers prompts all contribute to make MABs bingo the only truly one-operator system.
     



  
The original ABC (advanced bingo controller) was developed in the late 80s by MAB for its own use when the company had an involvement in arcade operation as well as manufacturing. The result was a complete success, other operators soon wanted the bingo too, and we were happy to supply. The product continued to be developed and improved throughout the 90s, earning a good reputation for reliability and profitability. Bingos were even supplied to Brazil, Uganda, Poland, Denmark, Ireland and others. Variations included a successful 36 position video/touch-screen system for Oasis at Blackpool and a prize/main-stage system for Butlins.
       As the technology in communications, video, digital sound and displays improved the ABC needed to be brought upto date, to reflect MABs commitment to providing the most reliable equipment possible. From this came the ABC-f, a very reliable hardware platform for the freshly integrated bingo software.

 



The ABC-f has the following hardware features:-

Efficient switched-mode power supply.
Powerful CPU with real-time clock and on-board backup for all settings.
Removable memory card, able to hold 4 complete backups of all settings.
Mouse connector. (ABC-f can be completely operated by the mouse).
Jackpot-Display connector. (ABC-f can supply upto 30 lines to a jackpot display).
High resolution (SVGA) callers monitor output.
2 x High resolution (SVGA) public monitor outputs to display current number, ball count and valid checks.
PC style keyboard connector.
Stereo sound for game events such as player-claim and jackpot won.
Serial RS-232 for connecting to PC based membership system.
2 x Printer ports for audit sheets and winners vouchers.
4 x Rig communications connectors, giving a maximum of 512 players.


       The options for the hardware at the player position include:-

Upto 4 cards per player for 512 players or upto 6 cards per player for 256 players.
Cards can be 4x4 or 5x5.
Single line text display or full graphics display.
Mars or Coin Controls mechs.
If payout required, can be single or dual (cash/token) hoppers per position.
BINGO feature (5x1 card) per player for extra winning chance.
Card reader option available soon.


The software features of the ABC-f can be broken down into those which benefit the owner, caller and player:-

With electronic multi-mechs and individual player-payouts this bingo can truly be operated by a single person.
Access to all but the callers menu can be optionally protected by an access code, each menu able to be given a different code. This gives security to audit information and managers setups.
All transactions by the caller are recorded on the audit sheet, including the time and date.
The end-of-session printout gives an analysis of the session including an hourly breakdown of games played, cash in and winnings out. This can be used to target promotions more effectively.
The rig may be split into zones which can be audited separately, useful for quickly highlighting any audit anomalies.
Everything can be controlled from the mouse, which is quick and easy to learn to use. In normal play the caller needs only to click confirmation of prompts from the ABC-f.
All 'dangerous' selections, such as changing game-plan require a second confirmation, this reduces the chances of accidental selection.
Many automated features like playing tunes when large wins occur, chaning bonus type at the end of each game, card check finds best win available.
Wide selection of game types and wins to keep experienced players entertained. Bonus games, Lucky squares, Big-4, Golden ball etc.
The 'PAYOUT' version of the prize bingo is available exclusively through Coincheck Electronics to guarantee top quality craftsmanship, installation and servicing.

Click here to download/view the manual


(uses Acrobat Reader)


Typical Cash Payout Prize Bingo Features:

Individaul VFD displays at each play position showing credits and banked winnings. When position is not in play, a moving message of up to 64 characters can be displayed.

Claim buttons fitted as standard for the customer to stop the caller upon a valid claim.
Electronic coin acceptors for multi coins and cash/tokens of your choice.
Full cash payout at each position. Each hopper can hold up to 250x25mm dia coins.
Special B-I-N-G-O feature fitted. When a number is called it lights up the appropiate letter. When all letters are lit the customer wins a special bonus prize, which can be preset within one of the operators menus.

2 or 3 card operation with or without B-I-N-G-O feature with the option of lighting each card separately.