Anyone else here ever played or come across a pinball where they were charging $1 per credit? I have come across two of them up here in Anchorage. Both in Bowling alleys. Probably owned by the same butthole. And they aren't even new games. One is a Star Wars Ep1 and the other is a Rollercoaster Tycoon. I will also add that even though they both work fine, they are the dirtiest machines I have EVER come across on location, both on the outside and inside. The last time they were cleaned was probably at the factory. I immediately went and washed my hands after playing them. Heck, they probably work so well because nobody plays them.

My LOTR came from the factory set to 75 cents per credit. I've also seen a POTC for 75 cents a game so I guess that is or will be soon the new "Standard" cost in the arcades. On a positive note, the Chuckee Cheese here has a TSPP set at 25 cents a game but no replay option. But for a quarter, I am not complaining. It's even in good shape. The kids probably don't play it because it doesn't give out tickets.
On a side note, whoever thought of that is a genius. "Look Daddy, after 40 games I got enough tickets to win this eraser." "That's great honey. When we get home, if you clean enough dishes, I'll give you a pencil to go with it."