As a kid growing up in the glory days of the arcades in the 90s, I was always so enamored with the video arcade cabinets, I'm sure like many others. I did all manner of video arcades. I remember as a kid, not having any money and going just to watch others play, but when I was given some spare change, I always ran past the pinball tables and to the video cabs. Fast forward 25 years and a local arcade opened up. At first, I played the video cabs again, and was instantly brought back to the old days. They also had a pinball room with about 20 tables. Many "classics" were there that I remember seeing as a kid: Twilight Zone, Bride of Pinbot, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Addams Family. I decided to plug in three quarters into TZ, and I was hooked. That was only 6 months ago. After coaxing my wife to come check it out with me, she revealed a little nugget that she played all the time as a kid. That was news to me! After talking, we both decided that owning a table or two, within reason, would be fun for the both of us. Joining a local forum, I learned that we had a relatively active community in the hobby. After meeting a few of the locals, we purchased a worn, but loved Taxi about a month ago. A week later, we purchased a great conditioned Gorgar. Now we are clearing out a space in our basement, where we can fit 3 more machines. The best part of this, is that my 3 yr old daughter asks to play Gorgar, by name! Absolutely priceless!
QuietEarp
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Stroudsburg, PA
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My story is similar! Not into pinball as a kid in the 80s and 90s, but was into arcade games. Now it is all pinball baby! Good luck filling your basement!