We have many people over at various times of the year, and eventually, we end up in the game room. Most people just play the games without any thought, but the other day was different.

A friend of my wife came over with her 10 year old son. He was excited as he knew we had a game room. When we went down, he didn't just go up and start pounding the flippers. He walked through the game room, looked at each and every pin, looked at all the instruction cards, and then decided what he wanted to play.

As he was playing, his mom asked "how's it going?" His reply was "Good, but I don't fully understand the objectives, so I'm not getting as many points as I could".

I found this to be pretty insightful for a 10 year old (let alone an adult). It was kind of refreshing to see someone who wanted to learn about the game they were playing rather than just hit a ball around the playfield.

Anyway, I thought to myself that this kid gets it. They are fun to play, but there ARE objectives. I thought it was a cool moment, and he became more of a fan of pinball through it.

Chris

He really liked Pinball Magic. He played that and Phantom of the Opera the most.

Chris

Yes, he was just this way. He couldn't get enough of how it worked, the mechanics. He didn't want to leave, but he has an open invitation to come back. His enthusiasm was fantastic. About everything, not just pinball. He barely touched the video games, but did like the more tactile games like Marble Madness.

Chris

Yes. I do give him credit for trying to figure out the games on his own before asking though.

Chris

LOL, I get that way too, which is why I don't play it too much. I have only gotten to the silly race one time, and I have owned the machine for 6 years. Never finished the game.

I respectfully disagree, but you're entitled to your opinion It's different, and I think that's why I like it. Love the music as well. I suck at the game, but still come back to it.

Chris