I've posted before about www.JoyStixAmusements.com, where I bought my Flash and High Speed. Well, every first and last Friday of the month they host 'Pac Man Fever'. For $15, you can play every game in the showroom from 9:00pm 'till 2:00am. There is a bar, and they encourage you to drink and play. Last night was the first time I was able to go - and I had a BLAST!

Here's a few pics - there are more on my website (http://www.bradberryman.com/Joystix_20110805.htm)

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Charles is there most every day. If you call and set up an appointment, he's happy to let you in (for free). I work downtown, and there have been several times where I would have a little extra time over lunch. I just gave him a call and asked if he would be around - great way to spend the lunch hour. Regarding his prices, I will agree that you can find cheaper pins. I have four in my collection now - two that I've bought from him, and two that I got from ebay/Craigs List. Everyone feels differently, but I don't mind spending a little extra money for the quality customer service. I haven't found anyone on eBay or Craig's list that will give me a warranty, or take the pin back later as trade in for another.

On that note, I'm thinking of trading in my High Speed for a Lord of the Rings. I've played all the new Sterns (Tron, Avatar, SM, IM, RS, etc) and IMHO, they don't have the 'fun factor' that I found in LOTR. It will be my 1st DMD pin - I'm looking for something with a deeper rule set than HS.