Here at Vina we are constantly getting calls on how to service/troubleshoot Wurlitzer vending machines, alot of times the service manuals are in German and people can't understand them. So I came across a website that will help you do just that, it has all the service manuals for vending machines, the w-64, even for the jukeboxes and they are all in English and very comprehensive, so i thought i would share it with you all! Its a directory that includes, advertising, brochures, logos, machine hi resolution pictures, press pictures and service, you just need to click what you are looking for and keep going through the directory till you get to the pdf's of exactly what machines you need help with, Good Luck!
Click here for the Wurlitzer Link!
Vina Distributing has been providing Vending, Billiard, Hot Tub, Gaming, Novelty, and Party Rental services for over thirty years. Locally owned and operated in Utah. Friendly staff and onsite repair team. Contact us @ 801-364-6171
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Long Time No Post
I haven't posted anything in a while I have been on vacation, I will work on a new post and probably get it out to you tomorrow or the next day!!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thanksgiving!
Hello everyone, just a quick note to tell everyone to have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Christmas is around the corner, we have plenty of gift ideas and we would be glad to work with you on getting things in and delivered before Christmas, Pool table, Pinball, Jukeboxes, Slot machines, Arcade games, Foosball, Air hockey, and Antiques, let me know!
Picture is courtesy of whats cooking america!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
A Breif History of Pinball Machines
Pinball machines have a complex history. The roots of the modern-day pinball machines that you use in your local café come from games such as croquet and billiards, which constitute of guiding a ball to a precise location by hitting them with an instrument. However, the real spiritual ancestor to modern pinball machines was the game of Bagatelle. Developed in France during the 18th century, the game consisted of getting balls into the holes on one side of the board using a stick or a cue. The surface of the board was inclined, and obstacles were set in front of the holes to provide a more challenging experience. Many of these features have been adapted and can be seen in modern pinball machines.
In the 19th century an inventor named Redgrave took the design of the Bagatelle game and improved on it. One of his additions, still visible today, is the plunger: a device which launched the ball up an inclined field. However, once the ball was released from the plunger the user could not interact with the ball further, as flippers for the pinball machine had not yet been developed. This lead to individuals gambling on the outcome the ball would face. As a result, pinball machines were banned in many parts of the United States, including in New York City from 1940 up to 1976. The ban on the machines was ended in a famous case where Roger Sharpe claimed that the balls could be controlled by skill (with the addition of flippers) and were not solely based on luck. On a pinball machine present in the courtroom, he announced where he was going to hit the ball and proceeded to do so successfully.
The 1930s saw much innovation in terms of the design of pinball machines. The machines now included limited electronic functions such as basic sounds and the ability to propel the ball without the user's force. Several new features were introduced at this time as well, such as the tilt mechanism and free games. These new features were groundbreaking for those days and sparked a renewed interest in pinball machines. The "Humpty-Dumpty" pinball machine was the first pinball machine to include flippers. This meant that users could now play a ball for a greater period of time and introduced the whole aspect of skill and controlling the ball while playing pinball.
However, with video games being developed in the 1980s, they were quickly set aside in arcades to make way for the innovation provided by the video game sector. Many companies which had made their fortunes on manufacturing pinball machines were forced to close. It was only in the 1990s that pinball machines made a comeback, bringing exciting innovations to the machines such as a complex displays and sound systems.
Yet the turn of the millennium was a turn for the worse for pinball machines, and the sales reported by many manufactures were falling dramatically. Most manufactures were once again forced to close. Today, Stem Pinball is the only remaining manufacturer in the industry. We will have to wait and see whether they are able to bring innovation to an industry which has had so many ups and downs.
Article courtesy of ezinearticles.com
In the 19th century an inventor named Redgrave took the design of the Bagatelle game and improved on it. One of his additions, still visible today, is the plunger: a device which launched the ball up an inclined field. However, once the ball was released from the plunger the user could not interact with the ball further, as flippers for the pinball machine had not yet been developed. This lead to individuals gambling on the outcome the ball would face. As a result, pinball machines were banned in many parts of the United States, including in New York City from 1940 up to 1976. The ban on the machines was ended in a famous case where Roger Sharpe claimed that the balls could be controlled by skill (with the addition of flippers) and were not solely based on luck. On a pinball machine present in the courtroom, he announced where he was going to hit the ball and proceeded to do so successfully.
The 1930s saw much innovation in terms of the design of pinball machines. The machines now included limited electronic functions such as basic sounds and the ability to propel the ball without the user's force. Several new features were introduced at this time as well, such as the tilt mechanism and free games. These new features were groundbreaking for those days and sparked a renewed interest in pinball machines. The "Humpty-Dumpty" pinball machine was the first pinball machine to include flippers. This meant that users could now play a ball for a greater period of time and introduced the whole aspect of skill and controlling the ball while playing pinball.
However, with video games being developed in the 1980s, they were quickly set aside in arcades to make way for the innovation provided by the video game sector. Many companies which had made their fortunes on manufacturing pinball machines were forced to close. It was only in the 1990s that pinball machines made a comeback, bringing exciting innovations to the machines such as a complex displays and sound systems.
Yet the turn of the millennium was a turn for the worse for pinball machines, and the sales reported by many manufactures were falling dramatically. Most manufactures were once again forced to close. Today, Stem Pinball is the only remaining manufacturer in the industry. We will have to wait and see whether they are able to bring innovation to an industry which has had so many ups and downs.
Article courtesy of ezinearticles.com
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Red Bull Cooler Special!!!
$$$250$$$ A used Red Bull Cooler, holds a couple cases of red bull! Includes Stand, work great, nice and cleaned up! Great for a college dorm as a mini fridge, great for a bar, home game room, or a shop! Contact me if you are interested, 801-364-8879, Joe.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The History of Slot Machines
According to Legal Slots, the term slot machines was originally used for all automatic vending machines as well as for the gambling devices, it was not until the 20th century that the term became restricted to the latter. A "fruit machine" is one British term for a slot machine. The one-armed bandit is another popular nickname.
The original Liberty Bell slot machine can still be seen be at the Liberty Belle Saloon & Restaurant in Reno, Nevada. Other Charles Fey machines include: the Draw Power, and Three Spinde and the Klondike. In 1901, Charles Fey invented the first draw poker machine. Charles Fey was also the inventor of the trade check separator, which was used in the Liberty Bell. The hole in the middle of the trade check allowed a detecting pin to distinguish fake nickels or slugs from real nickels. Fey rented his machines to saloons and bars based on a 50/50 split of the profits.
Article is from About.com
Charles Fey & Liberty Bell
The first mechanical slot machine was the Liberty Bell, invented in 1895 by car mechanic, Charles Fey (1862–1944) of San Francisco. The Liberty Bell slot machine had three spinning reels. Diamond, spade, and heart symbols were painted around each reel, plus the image of a cracked Liberty Bell. A spin resulting in three Liberty Bells in a row gave the biggest payoff, a grand total of fifty cents or ten nickels.The original Liberty Bell slot machine can still be seen be at the Liberty Belle Saloon & Restaurant in Reno, Nevada. Other Charles Fey machines include: the Draw Power, and Three Spinde and the Klondike. In 1901, Charles Fey invented the first draw poker machine. Charles Fey was also the inventor of the trade check separator, which was used in the Liberty Bell. The hole in the middle of the trade check allowed a detecting pin to distinguish fake nickels or slugs from real nickels. Fey rented his machines to saloons and bars based on a 50/50 split of the profits.
Demand for Slot Machines Grows
The demand for Liberty Bell slot machines was huge. Fey could not build them fast enough in his small shop. Gambling supply manufacturers tried to buy the manufacturing and distribution rights to the Liberty Bell, however, Charles Fey refused to sell. As a result in 1907, Herbert Mills, a Chicago manufacturer of arcade machines, began production of a slot machine, a knock-off of Fey's Liberty Bell, called the Operator Bell. Mills was the first person to place fruit symbols: i.e. lemons, plums, and cherries on machines.How The Original Slots Worked
Inside each cast iron slot machine there were three metal hoops called reels. Each reel had ten symbols painted on it. A lever was pulled that spun the reels. When the reels stopped, a jackpot was awarded if three of a one kind of symbol lined up. The payoff in coinage was then dispensed from the machine.Age of Electronics
The first popular electric gambling machine was the 1934 animated horserace machine called PACES RACES. In 1964, the first all-electronic gambling machine was built by Nevada Electronic called the "21" machine. Other all electronic versions of gambling games followed including ones for dice, roulette, horse racing, and poker (Dale Electronics' Poker-Matic was very popular). In 1975, the first electronic slot machine was built by the Fortune Coin Company.Article is from About.com
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Just a reminder for Christmas, its coming fast!
We have something for everyone! Pool Tables, Foosball Tables, Arcade Machines, Slot Machines, Ping Pong Tables, Air Hockey, Shuffleboards, Stick Dome Hockey, Jukeboxes, Pinball Machines, Neon Lights, Dart Boards, Blackjack Tables, signs for your game room, Antique Coolers, Billiard Lights, and the list goes on, come down and check it out. 351 W. 400. S Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101. 801-674-8879
Friday, October 29, 2010
Doctor Who Pinball Machine
We just finished cleaning up and restoring the Doctor Who Pinball Machine, very fun, come down and check it out!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A Brief History Of Billiards
Although the precise early history of the game is unknown, billiards is believed to have been played in various guises for many centuries. Originally played as a lawn game, the more modern variants of billiards or pool are widely acknowledged as being a French version of traditional billiards games. Pocket billiards, otherwise known as pool, is the game that is traditionally played in Canada and the United States. A number of variants of pool also exist including nine ball and eight ball and several others.
The Origination Of Pool
While the precise origin of the sport isn't known exactly, it is widely accepted that one of the earliest and most recognisable forms of billiards originated in 15th century France. In the early days, billiards enjoyed incredible success mentioned in Shakespearian plays and enjoyed by politicians, scientists, and celebrities alike. Mary, Queen of Scots was known to have been buried in her billiard table cloth. Louis XIV of France, Napoleon, Mozart, and George Washington were among some of the most famous and enthusiasts of the game.
Early Days Of The Game
It wasn't until the late 17th century that the cue was introduced, and it is believed that prior to this date, players used a mace to strike the ball. The cue was introduced because hitting the ball with a mace when against the rail proved difficult and cumbersome. Following the turn of the 19th century, the game really took off in England and the equipment as well as the rules quickly evolved to a level that we would now consider more familiar.
Evolution Of Billiards In England
Chalk and leather cue tips were introduced in the first half of the 19th century in a bid to improve the friction when striking the ball and subsequently to be able to spin both the cue ball and the contact ball. Spin became known as "English" in the United States because the practice of spinning the ball was first used in England and then brought over to the United States and taught to players there.
Further Advancements In Billiards
It was also in the first half of the 19th century, following the industrial revolution, when the two-piece cue was introduced. Slate then became the predominant material used to create the bed of the playing surface; something which has continued through to modern times because of the quality that slate affords to the shot. In 1845, following the discovery of rubber vulcanization, rails were made from this incredible new material; again, this is a practice that has continued since.
Modern Pool Evolution
15 ball pool is widely thought to be the forerunner to the modern nine ball pool that is predominantly played in the US. Fifteen balls were number sequentially from one to fifteen and players amassed a score equal to the sum of the balls they potted. The first player to reach 61, or more than half of the 120 total on the balls, was declared the winner.
What Do You Play?
In modern times, the game of eight ball pool, which is largely played in Europe, was developed in around 1900 while nine ball pool was first introduced in 1920. Billiards now refers to essentially any table game that uses balls and cues including eight ball, nine ball, and many variations of pool and traditional billiards games including three ball billiards.
Article Courtesy of ezinearticles.com
The Origination Of Pool
While the precise origin of the sport isn't known exactly, it is widely accepted that one of the earliest and most recognisable forms of billiards originated in 15th century France. In the early days, billiards enjoyed incredible success mentioned in Shakespearian plays and enjoyed by politicians, scientists, and celebrities alike. Mary, Queen of Scots was known to have been buried in her billiard table cloth. Louis XIV of France, Napoleon, Mozart, and George Washington were among some of the most famous and enthusiasts of the game.
Early Days Of The Game
It wasn't until the late 17th century that the cue was introduced, and it is believed that prior to this date, players used a mace to strike the ball. The cue was introduced because hitting the ball with a mace when against the rail proved difficult and cumbersome. Following the turn of the 19th century, the game really took off in England and the equipment as well as the rules quickly evolved to a level that we would now consider more familiar.
Evolution Of Billiards In England
Chalk and leather cue tips were introduced in the first half of the 19th century in a bid to improve the friction when striking the ball and subsequently to be able to spin both the cue ball and the contact ball. Spin became known as "English" in the United States because the practice of spinning the ball was first used in England and then brought over to the United States and taught to players there.
Further Advancements In Billiards
It was also in the first half of the 19th century, following the industrial revolution, when the two-piece cue was introduced. Slate then became the predominant material used to create the bed of the playing surface; something which has continued through to modern times because of the quality that slate affords to the shot. In 1845, following the discovery of rubber vulcanization, rails were made from this incredible new material; again, this is a practice that has continued since.
Modern Pool Evolution
15 ball pool is widely thought to be the forerunner to the modern nine ball pool that is predominantly played in the US. Fifteen balls were number sequentially from one to fifteen and players amassed a score equal to the sum of the balls they potted. The first player to reach 61, or more than half of the 120 total on the balls, was declared the winner.
What Do You Play?
In modern times, the game of eight ball pool, which is largely played in Europe, was developed in around 1900 while nine ball pool was first introduced in 1920. Billiards now refers to essentially any table game that uses balls and cues including eight ball, nine ball, and many variations of pool and traditional billiards games including three ball billiards.
Article Courtesy of ezinearticles.com
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The History of Vending Machines
I thought I would post a article about vending machines, I haven't really touched on them in this blog yet so I thought I would. Vending a big part of what we do here at Vina Distributing, so if you are in need of any machines or services definitely keep us in mind.
The History of Vending Machines
"Vending (or "automatic retailing" as it is increasingly known) has a long history. The Greek mathematician Hero seems to have got the ball rolling in 215BC, when he invented a machine to vend holy water in Egyptian temples." - Automatic Vending Association
Coin-operated Vending Machines
During the early 1880s, the first commercial coin-operated vending machines were introduced in London, England and dispensed post cards. English publisher and bookshop owner, Richard Carlisle invented a vending machine for selling books, around the same time.
In 1888, the Thomas Adams Gum Company introduced the very first vending machines to the United States. The machines were installed on the elevated subway platforms in New York City and sold Tutti-Fruiti gum. In 1897, the Pulver Manufacturing Company added animated figures to its gum machines as an added attraction. The round candy coated gumball and gumball vending machines were introduced in 1907. Coin-operated Restaurants
Vending machines soon offered everything including; cigars, postcards, stamps, etc. In Philadelphia, a completely coin-operated restaurant called Horn & Hardart was opened in 1902 and stayed opened until 1962.
Sodas & Cigarettes in Vending Machines
In the early 1920's, the first automatic vending machines started dispensing sodas into cups. In 1926, an American inventor named William Rowe invented the cigarette vending machine.
Famous Vending Machines
A company called Vendorlator Manufacturing Company of Fresno California made a series of classic vending machines during the 40s and 50s that mostly sold coca-cola and pepsi. Famous Vendorlators included the VMC 27 and the VMC 33.
Wurlizter Jukebox
Pinball Machines
We just got two new-used pinball machines in, they both work great they just need some cosmetic issues fixed!!! One is Dr. Who which is very fun I played that one myself and the other one is Time Machine, which I watch be played and that was pretty cool as well! If interested come down we will make you a good deal on them!! Or comment and I will post pictures of them!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Ebay Store again!!
Finally got the ebay store opened up, working on getting things on there now!! http://stores.shop.ebay.com/vinadistributing
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Quality Billiards!!!
Come in and check out our great connelly pool tables, mention you found us on the blog and recieve a discount!!!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Party Rental and Rearranged Showroom
Hopefully today i can post some pictures from the party we had on Saturday and also post some pictures after we clean up the showroom from the party of the new layout that we worked on friday on!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Rearranging the showroom!!!
We are spending most of the day rearranging our showroom!!! Heavy stuff but it's already starting to look alot better!!! Come down and check it out!!!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Party Rental!!!!
Ebay Store
Today we are going to try and set up a E-Bay store, any suggestions? Have anybody had good success selling items on E-Bay? Any tips would be valuable!!!!!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Special!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Party Rentals
Office parties, Birthday parties, Going away parties, any event you can think we rent things or you can use our facility to host the parties, great prices call us about pricing!!! 801-364-6171!!http://www.vina1.com/
Getting the hang of starting a blog!!!
Any tips for us when starting a blog feel free to post them, we would love the input!!!!!!!!
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