Aurich started an interesting thread, but the discussion focused more on "on location" pins.
This thread is for discussion of a "Simpler Pin" for home use, at a lower cost -> Say 2K - 2.5K street price.
We could discuss if it would be possible to make at this price, and would it sell at this price point.
EDIT >>> IMPORTANT - This would NOT be like "The Pin". This would be FULL SIZE, COMMERCIAL GRADE, BETTER THAN 1980's SS GAMES. Think full size, updated Bally Playboy with LEDs, color LCD, enhanced rules, plus multi-ball, available as a NIB game.
- Games similar in style to Mata Hari, Fire Power, Flash, Playboy
- still include ramps and multiballs
- simple display (still on an LCD) - no need for custom animation
- simple audio - not a big extra expense per game
- re-usable cabinet - drop in a new playfield, and update the code -> new game for 1.5K
- rules could be slightly enhanced -> Mata Hari on steroids -> muti-ball with loop jackpots
Keys to keeping the cost down...
- Cabinet cost needs to be controlled - $500 internal cost would be good if possible - is it possible?
- Cheaper playfield costs -> idea -> plastic playfield using an overlay that masks insert lights
--- still clearcoat over the overlay -> would this play any different than a wood clearcoated playfield?
--- simpler switches - no slots cut into playfield
- Cheap toys -> magnets, spinners, bash toys, saucers, scoops, ramps, lighting effects
- drop targets?