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billlaur 04-27-2019 01:33 PM

pinball machines
 
Ge a couple of pinballs for some rec .ctrs,start a couple of leagues,would be fun.....:a040:

Bogie Shooter 04-27-2019 01:37 PM

:popcorn:

BobnBev 04-27-2019 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by billlaur (Post 1645509)
Ge a couple of pinballs for some rec .ctrs,start a couple of leagues,would be fun.....:a040:

Is there a complete sentence hidden here, somewhere? :ohdear:

JoMar 04-27-2019 02:48 PM

Could also be a business opportunity.

Polar Bear 04-27-2019 03:34 PM

Great idea! :)

champion6 04-27-2019 06:00 PM

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billlaur 04-27-2019 06:20 PM

Ta:coolsmiley:nks 4 the info..

Arctic Fox 04-27-2019 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by billlaur (Post 1645509)
Ge a couple of pinballs for some rec .ctrs,start a couple of leagues,would be fun.....:a040:

Favorite machine: Big Ben (Williams Electronics, 1975)

Spent more time playing that at university than being in the library

Bought one a few years later and it just wasn't the same, probably because I didn't have to pay to play each time

Pinbalwz 05-14-2019 06:06 PM

Not a full timer yet but have a house in Dunedin. Been restoring and collecting pinball machines and old arcade games (no videos) for close to 30 years. Currently have over 40 games in my collection in NY. Will be bringing them to TV shortly. Not sure where just yet. Any other collectors out there? Any interest in forming a club not only for playing but restoring?

Tom C 05-14-2019 06:49 PM

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If there is a league / club forming... COUNT ME IN!

redwitch 05-14-2019 08:55 PM

Me too

Ace of Diamonds was my fave

Pinbalwz 05-14-2019 09:11 PM

I think you mean Gottlieb King of Diamonds. I have the add-a-ball version Diamond Jack

Internet Pinball Machine Database: Gottlieb 'King of Diamonds'

redwitch 05-15-2019 08:17 AM

Does Diamond Jack require hitting J-A in order? If so, then that’s my game. Been several decades since I played it.

Pinball wizard 05-15-2019 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1645522)
Could also be a business opportunity.

I had a route many years ago in NY. I still have 5 machines in my house now. Bally Fireball, Bally Fireball Classic, Bally Dogies, Bally Cosmo, Bally Night Rider, and Gottlieb Wild Wild West.

I'd love to do something in the villages in the rec centers. Where do we start?

Jeff

Pinball wizard 05-15-2019 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinbalwz (Post 1649838)
Not a full timer yet but have a house in Dunedin. Been restoring and collecting pinball machines and old arcade games (no videos) for close to 30 years. Currently have over 40 games in my collection in NY. Will be bringing them to TV shortly. Not sure where just yet. Any other collectors out there? Any interest in forming a club not only for playing but restoring?

I'm in...
:welcome:

Pinbalwz 05-15-2019 09:16 AM

Jeff, do you have the EM or SS version of Night Rider? Up in NY now but coming down on Monday. We should make this happen.

Pinbalwz 05-15-2019 09:19 AM

Redwitch, was it Gottlieb's Jacks Open? See the link below..

Internet Pinball Machine Database: Gottlieb 'Jacks Open'

Pinball wizard 05-15-2019 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinbalwz (Post 1649939)
Jeff, do you have the EM or SS version of Night Rider? Up in NY now but coming down on Monday. We should make this happen.

EM Night Rider... fun game!

Polar Bear 05-15-2019 03:57 PM

I would really like to see something pinball related...club or whatever...get started. Seems like such a good fit for TV, and one of the few voids in our recreation spectrum. I would be glad to assist in some way.

redwitch 05-16-2019 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinbalwz (Post 1649941)
Redwitch, was it Gottlieb's Jacks Open? See the link below..

Internet Pinball Machine Database: Gottlieb 'Jacks Open'

Nope, was 5-ball game. Hard as heck to win. Really thought name of game was Ace of Diamonds, probably Gottlieb, possibly Bally (but I doubt it). Now you’ve got me wondering. Google here I come!

Pinball wizard 05-16-2019 03:09 PM

Go to IPDB.org and search by what you think the name is.

Chi-Town 05-16-2019 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1650301)
Nope, was 5-ball game. Hard as heck to win. Really thought name of game was Ace of Diamonds, probably Gottlieb, possibly Bally (but I doubt it). Now you’ve got me wondering. Google here I come!

You may be thinking of Gottlieb's Kings and Queens. I bought one 35 years ago and have had it refurbished twice. It didnt make the move here due to lack of a true rec room. But I play it 3 or 4 times a year when visiting my kid who has it in his rec room. Here's a photo (not mine).

Roger Daltrey played one in the movie Tommy. The playability is absolutely superb.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7f6647978e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...603dfcb387.jpg

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wb2art 06-14-2019 01:57 PM

Count me in also. Guess I'll hold onto my Gottlieb Parts Catalogs from 76,78,and 80.
Sold 4 machines up north, but save my favorite 1992 Dr. Who.

Bogie Shooter 06-14-2019 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinbalwz (Post 1649838)
Not a full timer yet but have a house in Dunedin. Been restoring and collecting pinball machines and old arcade games (no videos) for close to 30 years. Currently have over 40 games in my collection in NY. Will be bringing them to TV shortly. Not sure where just yet. Any other collectors out there? Any interest in forming a club not only for playing but restoring?

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Originally Posted by Tom C (Post 1649845)
If there is a league / club forming... COUNT ME IN!

Info to start a club...…………

https://districtgov.org/images/Resid...nes.pdf?v=1808

pauld315 06-15-2019 08:50 PM

Hello 1970

M2inOR 09-18-2019 09:55 AM

We are moving soon; was wondering what to do with my Williams "Star Trek: The Next Generation" machine. Have been contemplating whether to sell it or to move it. Decisions, decisions...

I agree, a pinball club for playing and/or restorating would be great.

Mike

Pinball wizard 09-18-2019 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by M2inOR (Post 1682370)
We are moving soon; was wondering what to do with my Williams "Star Trek: The Next Generation" machine. Have been contemplating whether to sell it or to move it. Decisions, decisions...

I agree, a pinball club for playing and/or restorating would be great.

Mike

Got to keep it!:pray:

Chi-Town 09-18-2019 02:18 PM

Took this photo of my Kings and Queens. My kid is thinking of moving to Hilton Head sans the machine which means that I will have to either move it or sell it. The playability is incredible and would be an asset in any pinball club room.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...10f40e95cf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8e75feffca.jpg

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Topspinmo 09-18-2019 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by billlaur (Post 1645509)
Ge a couple of pinballs for some rec .ctrs,start a couple of leagues,would be fun.....:a040:

And money maker

Topspinmo 09-18-2019 03:00 PM

nothing better than pinball and Pool 🎱!

Aloha1 09-18-2019 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1682435)
nothing better than pinball and Pool ������!

Can we get a bar in a Rec center? Would be the perfect trifecta :)


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