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TZ, WH2O, LOTRSE, Gottlieb Pin Up

My collection today.

We had our first meeting Nov 4th and we had two show.

We had fun and I hope the group will grow from there.

I will email the group and post here when the next meeting is planned.

-Tom

I love the old pinball machines. You could get a little physical with it, shake it and hump it just enough to keep that silver ball in play without tilting it. I love that "plucking" sound when you win a game. I use to cheat sometime by putting small blocks of wood under the front legs to slow down the descent of the silver ball and let the ball float through the kickers and rack up points.

Come to Pinellas

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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!!

My fantasy is my new neighbor moves in next to me in Pinellas and brings 17 pinball machines. We become best of friends and solve problems of the world over martinis.

I just found this:

Tower Arcade and Lounge @ The Citrus Tower in Clermont, FL

Road trip anyone?

I've heard when the new First Responders Recreation Center is up and running in 2022 they will have an assortment of games to play in their game room. Pinball was mentioned as well as foosball, eletronic darts, hockey bubble, shuffleboard, etc. They wanted to do something different and this idea was accepted.

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Originally Posted by Lottoguy (Post 1859863)

Is there a contact?

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Originally Posted by Lottoguy (Post 1859863)

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Originally Posted by Pinball wizard (Post 1859978)

Is there a contact?

Recreation Administration
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 352-674-1800

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Originally Posted by Pinball wizard (Post 1859639)

I just found this:

Tower Arcade and Lounge @ The Citrus Tower in Clermont, FL

Road trip anyone?

Would you be surprised if I told you that for the $ 8 cover you can play video games but pinball is extra. Website says that is because they need more servicing.

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1842924)

Great way to make friends!

count me in!:coolsmiley:

Haven't played pinball in years, would love to check out the next meeting

If you have some kind of pinball machine get-together I would like to give it a try, I don't think I've played since '77. I was pretty good at Pacman in the early 80's and Space Invaders. Pinball, that's been so long ago.