Not sure if this was asked or I just couldn't find it? Do you believe in the not to distant future pinball manufacturers will move away from Coin mechs, a traditions coin door, etc. and move towards a dollar bill accepter? The days of .25 cent pinball are long behind us and it just seems like the natural transition in the world of cash, ticket dispensers, and god for bid even card readers. Pinball does seem to be on the rise again though I wonder if it negatively sways the younger (coin-less) crowd when they need to have $2.00 in quarters to play a game of pinball? Took the slot machine industry a long time to make the change, is Pinball next? What say you...

Great points and interesting comments. For the record I am in No way wanting them or I to make a "change" from the current norm I was just curious if with the popularity of pinball on the rise vendors, OEMS, etc would push for this change to generate more interest and revenue. Think slots back in the day. Sitting there with a heavy bucket of quarters (or dollar coins) gave you pause to keep spending. With the currency less paper units of today you don't think about spinning again or playing another 20 games. Plus as someone mentioned, carrying a Wallet now days is almost as rare as carrying Coins for most of the younger generation. Heck I can't even find a place to get Rid of my coins but thats a completely different post!!

Thanks for the Tip Llyod! Need to go find me a truck stop old slot machine now! You never fail to impress me with your knowledge. I will solute you when my coffee mug arrives if my wife lets me hold it! lol