Originally Posted by Pinball wizard (Post 1843048)

I have previously spoken to John and his response was that he would take it under advisement (or a similar) phrase. I offered to do it also. I think the problem is how to monetize it. By that I mean that if play is free, who does the maintenance? Someone has to charge to maintain and repair the machines. If it's pay to play then its not an issue.

Many years ago I ran a small pinball route in Brooklyn.

Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1842310)

Is pinball available anywhere in TV? Considering how popular it was for our generation, I’m surprised it’s not...or at least I’m not aware of any.

(And I know in the pandemic, things you have to touch to play are not a good idea. But my question stands just for fun, discussion, and future reference. :) )

Originally Posted by lkagele (Post 1842629)

Yes, there is considerable skill required to be a world-class player. You need great eye hand coordination and with the newer electronic machines, you also need an understanding of the rule set. It's not simply a matter of hitting the balls around the playfield. You also have to know the sequence of accomplishments needed to score the big points and/or get to the end game. There are newer games out there that are so complicated that only the quite experienced players know the rule set.

Always remember, pinball players have balls of steel.......

Originally Posted by nycgto (Post 1842876)

WOW! Finally a post to respond to that will only bring cheer. Been waiting a while to create my first post. With 17 pinball machines, I’ve been contemplating moving to The Villages for 7 years getting older with each one. Latest excuse is Covet. Prior excuse was being single. Here’s my fantasy:
1) I’m just moving into my new house in The Villages
2) My moving truck arrives with all (?) my pinball machines
3) Neighbors are outside to see the new arrival in town
4) My pinball machines are being unloaded from the truck and into my new home.
5) Then my cars (how many can I take with me) are unloaded from the vehicle transport truck
6) I can hear the neighborhood guys saying to their other half, “Honey, I’ll be back in about 6 hours. I’m gonna hang with the new guy on the block”.
7) There! I’ve made new friends.
BTW: When I suggested that I bring my pinball machines with me, my realtor said that no one would want to play such childish games. I guess we’ve’ arrived!!

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1843116)

It doesn't have to be free. You could set it up like they had in the 70's - 25 cents for 1 game, 50 cents per three games. Anything that was built in that era has the capacity to accommodate that. Quarters only.

Most machines won't need regular fixing or tweaking, so the money made from the machines that are in consistently good condition, can cover the costs to repair the ones that sometimes need a little more love.

Originally Posted by Brandigirl (Post 1843057)

Who remembers "Beer Tap" beer tap video game - Bing video

Originally Posted by Pinball wizard (Post 1843243)

I do! There was another version of it called Root Beer Tapper.

Root Beer Tapper - YouTube

Originally Posted by Tom W (Post 1845303)

I have 4 pinball machines here if anyone would like to play.