Al...I can't tell you how happy I am to hear this! I will be there of lunch as much as I can for its a few blocks away from my job as you know.

This is truly great news!

Thanks!
Joe

great news sounds like all of your machines

Awesome!!!!

Something positive for pinball! Too bad this post won't get much attention because people love to argue on this forum.

Ed Z

<maybe we could "fake" argue to get this rolling>

Exciting. Anyone know what the model is for this business? Is it a barcade or something else?

ill be there. any idea when?

Very exciting news! Truelly happy for him he seemed so upset and all about the memories within the old arcade and missed it. This will reignite the flare for sure and hope it works out. If I ever visit New York I would definetly play a visit yes play haha.

Nothing edgy or controversal to argue about here so why make it a unhappy thread? This thread is exciting news and should have no arguing of any kind!

Awesome!!!! Can't wait!

I don't argue with PAPA champions :^)

Ron...

Let's argue about how awesome it will be.

I can't believe it has been 16 years since the Broadway Arcade closed. The years are flying too fast. Good luck Steve!

Will plays be over $1.00 each? I ask because of the high cost of doing business in Manhattan. I will visit that's for sure.

I hope it's a barcade, if only because drinks pay the bills faster than pinball does.

And they love to help each other out too. I've met all kinds of great people from this forum, but I also hear from complete strangers who I've never met and maybe never will who just want help a fellow pinhead out.

Maybe stop reading the threads about brand new games for a bit and enjoy some of the other topics. Like how there's a rad new pinball place opening in NY. Next time I'm there for business I'm gonna make it a goal to go!

There's very little more exciting in terms of pinball than this new resurrection of on-location play. It's slow, and it's hard to say if it will last, but man, I hope so!

congrats to steve. this is great news. I wish him much success. no argument here. just good news for pinball and no one deserves it more than steve Epstein.

If there is beer and a bar my only concern would be will it be all ages or only 21. Oh well by that time ill be 21 but point is what about family can't bring the kids or older kids to play. So many tournaments I want to go to in Chicago they do the release partys in the city now and I can't go because Chicago law have to be 21 in the bar drinking or not which I think is stupid but what do I know about laws and crooked Chicago poltiacians?

Well so my question would be family friendly or drunk'n pinheads

Really great news!
Congrats to Steve Epstein for making this happen!

SO EXCITED! I have to say I was fortunate enough to have enjoyed his arcade on Broadway in the early 90's. I didn't understand the history at the time- and was so bummed out when it closed.

I was especially touched by his shared memories of the arcade scene in "Special when lit". I found his obvious love for the arcade and the years he spent there especially poignant.

GOOD LUCK STEVE!

Fantastic news. Cant wait to fly up to NYC again. Pizza and Pinball paradise.

My slightly controversial statement could be a ruse designed to make people quote my response and therefore bring the post to the top and make people more aware! Those who know me, know i have a sarcastic sense of humor. For others that don't know me, i will use sarcastic font when available.

As a location and tournament player, I am very happy to see pinball places open up.

Cheers to all those involved and keeping pinball alive.

I read a ton of this forum and find it quite entertaining as well as annoying. I enjoy free speech for all and opinions of everyone. I did make a commentary that is directed at the amount of attention a positive thread gets as opposed to a negative one. I do love the forum. It is a wealth of information and contains examples of the tendencies of human nature.

Here's hoping that the controversial statement i made results in more people finding out about the wonderful thing these guys are doing.

I think it will be super awesome . Anyone want to raise the bar to super duper mega extreme wizard awesome.

Ed Z (A- division)

What more can you tell us? I'm very curious of how he can make money. I'd love it if someone was able to crack the code and others could follow.

maybe they can work a deal with nearby bar to offer discounts for each others customers. pinball works up a thirst and beer makes me want to play more pinball.

RePlay Magazine news release gives Roger Sharpe some ink as well:

NYC Vet Steve Epstein Opens New Arcade
Fifty-year gamebiz vet Steve Epstein and a colleague are about to open a brand-new pinball arcade in Manhattan. The location, which is slated to open in November, will showcase 30-35 pingames.

Steve originally came into the business at his father's Playland back in 1962 and had been active in the trade until recent years when he took a breather. Well, the new place (yet to be named) will occupy a spot around 26th Street and Third Avenue in a really trendy district flush with bars, restaurants, colleges and young adults.

Some pins will be on coin-op play with others, back in the museum section, on "free play" after paying an admission fee. There's also a party room planned, as well as tournaments, etc. Plus, "curator" Roger Sharpe is aboard with helpful advice on which museum pieces to set. Best of luck!

How about PINBALL PLAYLAND ?

Beer makes me more thirsty never understood it. Guess I'm just dull keep the bread ill have the wine

Beyond beer, some other things I can think of that might help sustain a pin location beyond coin drops would be:
*game sales
*game repair
*classes on repair and maintanence
*game rental program (Netflix for pins - 1 pin at a time and swap out when desired for flat fee)
*common pin part store. In NYC, there may be enough critical mass for someone who needs rubber rings NOW (?)

This is so cool. My brother lives in Times Square. When this opens I'll have to plan a trip out there to visit.

Here's a short film of pre-Disney Times Square in the 1980s.

The Playland Arcade is featured at about 1 minute in.

Spent plenty of time in Playland! Wow, great memories!

YES!!!!! My new office will be at 25th and 5th! I might actually have to go to the office now! Midtown pinball...it's .... About......fu$&ing.....time!!!!!

Beyond beer, some other things I can think of that might help sustain a pin location beyond coin drops would be:
*game sales
*game repair
*classes on repair and maintanence
*game rental program (Netflix for pins - 1 pin at a time and swap out when desired for flat fee)
*common pin part store. In NYC, there may be enough critical mass for someone who needs rubber rings NOW (?)

You hit the nail on the head. The New Arcade will sell machines,Pinball parts and related items shirts,posters,hats,videos etc will also be sold.
Repairs will also be considered as well as classes on Repair /Maintenance.
What will set this place apart is that it will be owned and run by Pinball enthusiasts and not bean counters.
Those involved in the industry at the highest levels and Top ranked Tournament players.
Most importantly the machines will be the finest playing, cleanest examples you will find anywhere including many homes. With the exception of Chris Hutchins machines, You wont find any better! These will be as close to NIB as possible with perfect play and will always be maintained in that condition.
The Steve Epstein Arcade will not have
Dirt on machines, Broken Rubbers, Weak flippers, assemblies,or any excuses as to why your score isint higher.
The Steve Epstein Arcade will be the new standard for players and set the example of how machines should be maintained wether on location or in the home.
This is what players have talked about and now it will be realized.
Not serving alcohol will serve the Pinball community by enabling those of all ages to play.
Its the youth that will keep pinball alive and this venue will strive to introduce Pinball to the youth,families and the mainstream populous.
Photos are of machines being prepared

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Now your talking my language

drool......

I love NY, and pinball...and pinball in NY.....see ya soon Mr. Epstein..

Eddie.. Don't know you personally, but I've seen you around at pinball events. I'll introduce myself next time.

The new arcade is exciting news. Looking forward to the grand opening. I mentioned this in another thread, but you may have missed it. Most of these games (TZ, ToM, AF, LotR, MB, TSPP) are playable all over town and might not draw in the local players. Cactus Canyon and Dr Dude are great additions.. can't play those anywhere else in town. I would really love to see more of the uncommon/rare stuff.. that would definitely make it worth the hassle to hop on the subway and come by the arcade more often.

I like the idea of repair/maintenance classes. Game sales sound promising.. but NYC sales tax is steep. Also hope Stern and JJP smile on the new venue... events/launch parties would be icing on the cake.

AWESOME! Best of luck with the venture. Will be in NYC in December for a long weekend - hope it is open. I would also hope that it wouldn't be limited to the over 21 crowd - or if so, that there was open access for (accompanied) minors during the day. While all of us being pinheads is great, we need to encourage the younger generations to keep it going. I know that my enthusiasm pales in comparison to my 13 year old son's. It would be great to have a place to go with him in NYC. We frequent the Pinball Wizard Arcade in Pelham, NH but (no offense to Pelham), Pelham isn't exactly Gotham!

You should allow the venue to be rented out one or two nights a month for private parties. I'd throw a marketing event there for my NYC customers.

When I'm in NY for business I'm at 4 Times Square, so this is great location-wise, but come 2015 it will be the Freedom Tower, so I'll have to try and take advantage of the proximity while I can!

Hey Nelson, I'm right by there too...

well, they don't actually ever close the city of New York.

Hey Al, maybe it's time for you to add a disclaimer here?

Well then lets meet up on opening day!

I would be down for repair classes . Good luck Al, Eddie and Steve.

Mk

I would be down for a pin party at your place. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.....

Sorry. Work has been a bear and I have been slow in getting the new game room done. You have a standing invite to come by the spot whenever Nelson, with or without potato salad