Looking for somewhere I can go on my lunch break to relax and play pinball.
I am in Allentown, PA 18109, near the ABE Airport. Any local places that have working pins that I can get to, play, and get back in under an hour?
Thanks!
Chris
Yes, do tell. Was already floating the idea of a barcade/pizza pinball place with my buddy here, but likely will never happen so anyone feel free to steal my idea so we can at least go to the place to play 
Bad Bad question.
ALLEGEDLY there is a bowling alley up on MacArthur Road that may have some pins but I have not "investigated" - and you might eat up most of the hour sitting in the stupid traffic. Pinball in the wild is tough in Atown.
My place is probably too far from your office (you don't say which end of Atown you are on)...but I am normally around on Fridays and at least one other day during the week (work from home those days).
As an alternative, why not go to Blondie's in Catasaqua and get A Nice Hot Dog + some cupcakes to take home? <eg>
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Quoted from PennSkier:Bad Bad question.
ALLEGEDLY there is a bowling alley up on MacArthur Road that may have some pins but I have not "investigated" - and you might eat up most of the hour sitting in the stupid traffic. Pinball in the wild is tough in Atown.
My place is probably too far from your office (you don't say which end of Atown you are on)...but I am normally around on Fridays and at least one other day during the week (work from home those days).
As an alternative, why not go to Blondie's in Catasaqua and get A Nice Hot Dog + some cupcakes to take home? <eg>
http://www.blondiesfood.com/
Hot Dog? Hot Dog? You're nuts 
The German halupki platter is the way to go!
Quoted from SilverUnicorn:This may make up for the pinball famine
Too bad they don't have sushi
Chris
OT, but a couple of years ago I lived in that area... and there's a place called "Sakura" with good sushi in White Hall IIRC.
It's called Pinball Parlour in Teford, Pa. I call it the place where pins go to be neglected! They have all the A list games from the early 40-50's til today. 10 bucks for unlimited play for an hour. Well worth the trip. Bring plenty of tissues with you. When you see their condition, you won't stop crying...
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It's called Pinball Parlour in Teford, Pa. I call it the place where pins go to be neglected! They have all the A list games from the early 40-50's til today. 10 bucks for unlimited play for an hour. Well worth the trip. Bring plenty of tissues with you. When you see their condition, you won't stop crying...
Yes,
And literally across the street is the Earl bowling alley which has about 5 newer Sterns to play. Have not been to either location for awhile so cannot verify what pins they have. Address is actually Earlington not Telford for both locations.
Yes. Both Earl Bowl and Pinball Parlour are about 25 min from home, but much to far for lunch break, LOL
Thank you though!
Chris
Pizza shop on Main Street in Northampton had a Ripleys. Not sure it's still there. I haven't been there in awhile.
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It's called Pinball Parlour in Teford, Pa. I call it the place where pins go to be neglected! They have all the A list games from the early 40-50's til today. 10 bucks for unlimited play for an hour. Well worth the trip. Bring plenty of tissues with you. When you see their condition, you won't stop crying...
was there once, and the condition of the machines was sad
Yeah, the one that stood out the most was the Bride of Pinbot... that poor playfield.
The MM and AFK were actually in fairly decent shape the last time I was there.
Quoted from yfz450:Pizza shop on Main Street in Northampton had a Ripleys. Not sure it's still there. I haven't been there in awhile.
We may need to narrow this down a little to check
Quoted from DarkWizard:Yeah, the one that stood out the most was the Bride of Pinbot... that poor playfield.
The MM and AFK were actually in fairly decent shape the last time I was there.
To be fair, The Bop was hammered when Paul got it there.
I am still trying to get a pin cleaning rotation set up, but I don't know how well that will go.
Chris
Quoted from DarkWizard:We may need to narrow this down a little to check
On main at light. Cross street goes over bridge to Copley. Sorry don't know the cross street name.
Based on the replies, it sounds like sadly the answer to the OPs question is not really.
I work in Center Valley so I was hoping for some good spots as well for a fix over lunch. Maybe someone will spot a gem in the rough and can keep us all posted.
Quoted from yfz450:On main at light. Cross street goes over bridge to Copley. Sorry don't know the cross street name.
Ah, Coplay. I went to art school in Coplay
There's a pizza place right across from it... but can't recall if they had pins.
I've been in ringers roost a couple of times but never noticed a machine there. Volpe's at 19th & Tilghman used to have a Playboy but I'm not sure if its there anymore.
Quoted from Adydar:Based on the replies, it sounds like sadly the answer to the OPs question is not really.
I work in Center Valley so I was hoping for some good spots as well for a fix over lunch. Maybe someone will spot a gem in the rough and can keep us all posted.
If you ever want to stop by and play pinball after work, send me a PM. I live in Quakertown.
In Coopersburg, Mario's pizza used to have pins, but I don't know if they still do. They need a nice arcade in the Promenade
Chris
Quoted from Butch2099:too far to go on his lunch break but in Quakertown right near the Walmart there is a bowling alley that has a few pins there. I played a POTC, Monster Bash and a roller coaster tycoon. All were in pretty good shape.
AH, Earl Bowl. I always forget about that. Maybe I can stop there before work
That is like 2 min from my house!
Chris
Quoted from yfz450:Looked it up. It's Mario's pizza shop 610-262-0550
851 Main St
Northampton, PA 18067
Cool, will have to check it out.
Quoted from chadderack:OT, but a couple of years ago I lived in that area... and there's a place called "Sakura" with good sushi in White Hall IIRC.
Sakura must be everywhere! There are three down here in the very southern part of PA and I know there's one just over the border in MD and another down toward Baltimore. I thought it was just a local thing in my town but obviously not. REALLY good if you're into sushi, Chinese food, etc.
Quoted from dmklunk:Sakura must be everywhere! There are three down here in the very southern part of PA and I know there's one just over the border in MD and another down toward Baltimore. I thought it was just a local thing in my town but obviously not. REALLY good if you're into sushi, Chinese food, etc.
My completely made up stat sheet here informs me that no matter where your at in the US, there is Japanese restaurant named either: Sakura, Ichicban, or Hibachi within 10 miles of you.
Quoted from Butch2099:too far to go on his lunch break but in Quakertown right near the Walmart there is a bowling alley that has a few pins there. I played a POTC, Monster Bash and a roller coaster tycoon. All were in pretty good shape.
Confirmed today that those are all still there, they all appeared in need of some TLC though, weak flippers, weak or non functional pop bumpers, Dracula didn't move across the playfield, etc.
As long as we have a good bunch of "local" Lehigh Valley people on this thread asking about places to play - let me throw this out there....
Has anyone heard ANYTHING about the "proposed arcade museum" for Allentown? After this article ran last June, I have never heard another word...maybe one of you knows this guy (or IS this guy)? The pinball community is not all that huge.
Just thought I'd throw it out there....
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/allentown/index.ssf/2013/06/bethlehem_man_proposed_arcade.html
Good call Bill......That would be good to follow up on!. I wonder if that would be where the new hockey arena is coming.
Chris
Quoted from SilverUnicorn:Good call Bill......That would be good to follow up on!. I wonder if that would be where the new hockey arena is coming.
Chris
The hockey arena is 7th & Hamilton, that's right at Tilghman st. I tried to google it & nothing but that article comes up. I know a delivery driver for that area & I'll ask him if he knows anything.
He said the building is still empty. I like the idea of it being near the hockey arena. Beercade would be a great idea with that going in next year. Or even next to/inside the Classic car museum on Front st.
Quoted from Butch2099:He said the building is still empty. I like the idea of it being near the hockey arena. Beercade would be a great idea with that going in next year. Or even next to/inside the Classic car museum on Front st.
Front St I could do on my lunch . I pass America On Wheels every morning.
I really hope the re-development happens in that area. America on Wheels is a great place to visit.
I NY brewery bought the old brewery building on Front Street. It's not a stretch to think a Barcade or similar place could happen there.
Chris
Quoted from Adydar:Confirmed today that those are all still there, they all appeared in need of some TLC though, weak flippers, weak or non functional pop bumpers, Dracula didn't move across the playfield, etc.
Don't forget the enormous hole in the Monster Bash that sucks your ball into it like a black hole. The POTC was pretty good though.
Bar-Don Lanes - bowling alley near me in Easton has a Monster Bash with a crater excavated in it (crappy repair) in that center hole - though the game fully functions and is fun to play (as of my last visit several months back).
That's the first I saw of that arcade museum, it would be great to have something local.
DarkWizard and I kicked around the barcade idea several times, but there are obviously lots of obstacles to overcome, including significant financial ones up front to get going. Anyone floating around with a large bank role looking to fund a couple of pinball/video game clowns to run a bar, let me know 
Quoted from Adydar:That's the first I saw of that arcade museum, it would be great to have something local.
DarkWizard and I kicked around the barcade idea several times, but there are obviously lots of obstacles to overcome, including significant financial ones up front to get going. Anyone floating around with a large bank role looking to fund a couple of pinball/video game clowns to run a bar, let me know
Well, "Barcade" is a trademark, so step 1 would be to get a new name
I think it could work, potentially. A location near the hockey arena could be good. Right now, that area is not the greatest IMHO, but it could be if it becaomes what they would like it to. Back in the day, that was a destination area for shopping, eating, etc.
I know people who could potentially bankroll, and have discussed this with them not too long ago. I have some restaurant experience, but not in running a bar. Also have spoken to some people I knwo who are pretty good chefs, should the need arise
Chris
I bought a 3 year season ticket plan for the Phantoms. It would be great to have a bar with some pins to hit before and after the games.
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