Dart Machine Official Fan Club- Show us your Darts setup!

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I've been collecting classic 80's arcade and pinball machines on and off now for 16 years, and about 10 years ago really started my home arcade. After all this time, I started to look for something a little different to add.. I have been a big fan of the Super Chexx and it's usually a big hit at my place when I have company, so I know that sometimes having something different than pinball or classic arcades can be a nice addition.

I'm not sure how I really became interested in Darts or a Dartboard, as I hadn't played darts in probably over 20 years, but in looking through arcade photo's and videos, I saw that some had a dartboard and it peaked my interest. So recently, I put my search out for a machine and found a Scorpion DX 9000... it has me totally addicted. In the 2 weeks I've had it, I've had friends and family over to play it and have played so much that my arm started hurting (sucks getting old, eh?).

I must say that it has very much been a surprising addition to the arcade and it gets a ton of attention in addition to the pins, arcade machines, and bubble hockey. Wish I would have done it sooner, and now I want to keep moving forward with getting a better machine, playing local tourney's, etc., and just having some fun with it.

So lets see your dart machines and hear your story on them... share whatever you would like, whether it be a basic dartboard or a Galaxy G3! Seems to be dozens of variations of these out there.

The other picture is of the English Mark Dart Machine that was given to me from my neighbor, at first he wouldn't let it go but then decided he didn't want it anymore. It's a cool machine that dates back to 1984.. I ended up passing it on to another local arcade collector and kept my Scorpion.

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#2 6 years ago

JJR

Pinball-Wiz

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Newark, NJ

11y 52,650 1,050 16 1

Dartslive is very popular around here... a local place down the road has about 10 machines lined up, along with a bunch of pool tables.

I personally prefer the Arachnid Galaxy 3 machines where you can find them, however, and they seem to be the go-to home machines for the serious players.

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#3 6 years ago

ALT

taylor34

Game Room Info

12y 124K 2,355 9 32

I have the Gran Board 2 online board in my game room. Hooks up to your cell phone/TV for display.

Not sure how to embed a picture from my website, let me try it here:

EDIT: Ack, it won't embed, the whole article is here:

http://gameroominfo.com/2017/12/29/gran-board-2-online-dart-board-review/

#4 6 years ago

KCS

nephasth

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I run soft tip and steel tip leagues and tournaments here. Radikal for the win!

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#5 6 years ago

KAB

Khabbi

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Quoted from nephasth:
I run soft tip and steel tip leagues and tournaments here. Radikal for the win!

Wow that's awesome! I've never seen a radikal machine before. Do those run on dartslive?

#6 6 years ago

KAB

Khabbi

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Quoted from taylor34:
I have the Gran Board 2 online board in my game room. Hooks up to your cell phone/TV for display.
Not sure how to embed a picture from my website, let me try it here:
http://gameroominfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Gran-Board-2-Dart-Board.jpg
EDIT: Ack, it won't embed, the whole article is here:
http://gameroominfo.com/2017/12/29/gran-board-2-online-dart-board-review/

I was looking at these and it appears they are no longer being imported into the united states? But what an awesome way to have on-screen scoring in a casual setup. If I didn't have a Scorpion machine and wanted a smaller setup, this would be the way to go! Just have to import them now, and it looks like one is going to set you back $400 which is a little high IMO.

#7 6 years ago

KCS

nephasth

Pinside member

OP
Quoted from Khabbi:
Wow that's awesome! I've never seen a radikal machine before. Do those run on dartslive?

Nope. They have their own proprietary software.

Check out their player site: eng.radikalplayers.com

#8 6 years ago

TIM

TimBoch

Pinside member

Farmington, MN

10y 69,800 557 6 10

OP
Quoted from Khabbi:
So lets see your dart machines and hear your story on them... share whatever you would like, whether it be a basic dartboard or a Galaxy G3! Seems to be dozens of variations of these out there.

Thanks for the invite to the group.
I just replaced my original Valley Cougar FM. A friend asked if I wanted it for free about 3 years ago and the only place I had for it was in the unfinished basement.
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About a month ago, someone had some Valley Cougar HBs on Craigslist, so I figured it was maybe a good time to get an updated model. So I contacted the friend that gave me the FM and asked if he would like to have it back. He (more so his 2 sons) was very happy to be get it back, so it has returned to its home.
The HB works fine, but was in a little rougher shape than the pictures of the seller. I have already replaced the T molding around the dartboard hole as well as the entire dartboard spider and segments and the 4 segments of the catch ring.
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So it now sits where the original once stood. Though I don't seem to have a picture of it
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Then there is the "clubhouse" where my PGA Tour Team Challenge (online) presides.
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#9 6 years ago

ALT

taylor34

Game Room Info

12y 124K 2,355 9 32

OP
Quoted from Khabbi:
I was looking at these and it appears they are no longer being imported into the united states? But what an awesome way to have on-screen scoring in a casual setup. If I didn't have a Scorpion machine and wanted a smaller setup, this would be the way to go! Just have to import them now, and it looks like one is going to set you back $400 which is a little high IMO.

I don't know exactly what is going on with them. Ever since Christmas they've been MIA on ebay and Amazon. They clearly have a winner but can't get them shipped out for some reason. The smaller Gran board is still available, so it's not like the whole company is gone or having import issues, it appears to be just the one product.

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#10 5 years ago

AJH

PAPPYBALL

Inactive member

Arlington Heights, IL

10y 47,550 458 4

Had an Arachnid. Miss it so much.

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#11 5 years ago

JON

Schwaggs

https://www.dartbrokers.com/GRAN-BOARD-3-GRAN3.htm

OP
Quoted from Khabbi:
I was looking at these and it appears they are no longer being imported into the united states? But what an awesome way to have on-screen scoring in a casual setup. If I didn't have a Scorpion machine and wanted a smaller setup, this would be the way to go! Just have to import them now, and it looks like one is going to set you back $400 which is a little high IMO.

I just found the Gran Board 3 which is the latest generation of the Gran Board line. My brother (850 miles away) and I each recently picked one up and have started playing online. It works very well and is a very solid board. They were hard to find earlier this year when they were switching from gen 2 to gen 3.

#12 5 years ago

JON

Schwaggs

Basket case Arachnid 6300 conversion in progress.

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#13 5 years ago

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ccbiggsoo7

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10y 91,050 6,063 37 10 2

Just picked this up, 1 owner since new!

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#14 5 years ago

KRH

Krh13

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7y 41,300 96

The pictures are from before the walls went up.

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#15 5 years ago

JAY

dirkdiggler

Inactive member

8y 123K 5,675 2

There's a Pro Dart for sale on a localish buy and sell. Any idea of ballpark value? Has 2 sets of darts included. Seller said he's open to offers. Sorry about sideways pic

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#16 5 years ago

CJM

cjmjmm2006

Starport

10y 107K 2,185 143

I love these. This is all I use!

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#17 5 years ago

JON

Schwaggs

Quoted from dirkdiggler:
There's a Pro Dart for sale on a localish buy and sell. Any idea of ballpark value? Has 2 sets of darts included. Seller said he's open to offers. Sorry about sideways pic
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I can't help you with that specific board but working basic boards (early Arachnid B/W, etc) around here can be had for $150-300. The asking price for some of the newer Valley boards seem to go for a little more $500-600. Then again, some can be had for nothing if you look/wait long enough.

#18 5 years ago

JAY

dirkdiggler

Inactive member

8y 123K 5,675 2

Quoted from Schwaggs:
I can't help you with that specific board but working basic boards (early Arachnid B/W, etc) around here can be had for $150-300. The asking price for some of the newer Valley boards seem to go for a little more $500-600. Then again, some can be had for nothing if you look/wait long enough.

Thanks. The seller is asking $600 cdn but open to offers. I was thinking half of that as a fair offer. If not, I'll wait for something else.

#19 5 years ago

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ccbiggsoo7

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10y 91,050 6,063 37 10 2

Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:
Just picked this up, 1 owner since new!
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mine is for sale if anybody is looking, 1 owner huo its whole life.

#20 5 years ago

OTO

OTTOgd

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Brampton, ON

11y 85,150 1,206 45

Really like my English Mark Darts 5000!

... but it doesn't play Cricket. Hope to get a 6300 as well.

Btw, one of my EMD 5000 has dart-recognition issues. Hope swapping some 2N4400's will fix.

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Hey! Does anyone have a kit???

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#21 5 years ago

KAB

Khabbi

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My current Dart Machine setup, a G3 Live Fire unit:
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Prior to that, I had a G3 unit :

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#22 5 years ago

KCS

nephasth

Pinside member

https://landofozarcades.com/wizard-dartboards/

Pulled all my boards out of bars. Opened a dart hall...

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#23 5 years ago

BCP

jorge5240

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Dublin, CA

13y 89,050 2,317 16

Quoted from cjmjmm2006:
I love these. This is all I use!
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What are these machines? I am looking at galaxys right now but want to do my homework on these as well.

#24 5 years ago

RDS

RustyLizard

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12y 121K 4,724 7

I recently bought a Cougar 8 which is my favorite board. I am trying to get my 18 your old son hooked and it's working. The other night he did this.

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#25 5 years ago

BCP

jorge5240

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Dublin, CA

13y 89,050 2,317 16

I love the look of the G3 fire but I called the manufacturer and they said they do not sell the units to individuals. Look for any info? Can you set it for free play if I can find one? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks, Mike

#26 5 years ago

MAG

mamemaster

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Syosset, NY

11y 55,900 867 5

I spent more on the wall to compliment the machine than I did on my machine! But I refurbished it myself. I’m actually having a guys dart night soon.

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#27 5 years ago

BRI

gweempose

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13y 154K 20,205 37 1

For those of you that have experience with the Gran Board 3, I'm curious to know your thoughts. I'm very intrigued by this company that makes custom cabinets for them ...

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#28 5 years ago

F U

PoMC

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10y 121K 8,825

Quoted from mamemaster:
I spent more on the wall to compliment the machine than I did on my machine! But I refurbished it myself. I’m actually having a guys dart night soon.
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That's the dart machine I want to upgrade to. What do you think of the games? I've only seen videos of this in action and I do like the color screen and interesting games it has. What's the height of it with the screen mounted up top?

#29 5 years ago

BCP

jorge5240

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Dublin, CA

13y 89,050 2,317 16

OP
Quoted from Khabbi:
My current Dart Machine setup, a G3 Live Fire unit:
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Prior to that, I had a G3 unit : [quoted image]

Good to know the right people. Got myself a fire!!!!!

#30 5 years ago

JAS

Sinistarrett

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Freeport, FL

8y 81,850 1,623 3 12

My old school Spectrum, got it for 50 bucks at a storage unit sale.

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#31 5 years ago

DAD

VillaThrills

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6y 59,800 447 23

G3 home unit. Always gets a ton of play with people over. Old pic but dartboard is still there.

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#32 5 years ago

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heme

Inactive member

Unknown

5y 14,400 73

anyone heard of these guys,
never knew they made steel tip electronic darts

https://www.bmigaming.com/wild-bull-live-electronic-steel-tip-tournament-dartboard-machine.htm

#33 5 years ago

QRK

Deez

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12y 139K 6,777 13

I'm going to look at an arachnid galaxy 1 top gun challenge this weekend. The guy wants $500 for it and says it's fully working. Anything I need to look for? I've never owned or worked on a dart machine before. Is that an ok price?

#34 5 years ago

F U

PoMC

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10y 121K 8,825

Quoted from Deez:
I'm going to look at an arachnid galaxy 1 top gun challenge this weekend. The guy wants $500 for it and says it's fully working. Anything I need to look for? I've never owned or worked on a dart machine before. Is that an ok price?

That price seems to be a few hundred $$ high. I have a Top Gun Challenge and have owned other older Arachnid dart machines and $250 was the highest price I paid.

#35 5 years ago

JON

Schwaggs

Quoted from PoMC:
That price seems to be a few hundred $$ high. I have a Top Gun Challenge and have owned other older Arachnid dart machines and $250 was the highest price I paid.

+1 - They can be had for $300 or less if you are patient.

#36 5 years ago

DJP

Chitownpinball

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Aurora, IL

11y 102K 7,312 5

Brother in law got this for free. Works, but needs love. Is there like, a site dedicated to these machines? There seem to be A LOT of variances between units, etc.

Id like to help him get this up and running nice. Any info is appreciated.

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#37 5 years ago

JON

Schwaggs

https://www.arcade-museum.com/

Quoted from Chitownpinball:
Brother in law got this for free. Works, but needs love. Is there like, a site dedicated to these machines? There seem to be A LOT of variances between units, etc.
Id like to help him get this up and running nice. Any info is appreciated.
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Not really dedicated to dart board but it is dedicated to arcade games and Ken Layton there really knows these games. KenLayton is here too.

#38 5 years ago

DJP

Chitownpinball

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Aurora, IL

11y 102K 7,312 5

Quoted from Schwaggs:
Not really dedicated to dart board but it is dedicated to arcade games and Ken Layton there really knows these games. kenlayton is here too.
https://www.arcade-museum.com/

Thanks dude, ya I hit up Ken already after searching the web and seeing he was the man.

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#39 5 years ago

DJP

Chitownpinball

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Aurora, IL

11y 102K 7,312 5

Quoted from Chitownpinball:
Thanks dude, ya I hit up Ken already after searching the web and seeing he was the man.

Ken responded "guide attached"...you can attach things to pinside messages? Since when? I cant find this "attachment"....any help?

#40 5 years ago

DVE

Blitzburgh99

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10y 111K 4,955

Quoted from mamemaster:
I spent more on the wall to compliment the machine than I did on my machine! But I refurbished it myself. I’m actually having a guys dart night soon.
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Where did you find the 4 Carnival knock-down game clowns? That’s awesome!!!

#41 5 years ago

QRK

Deez

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12y 139K 6,777 13

All set up and ready to go!!

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#42 5 years ago

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mollyspub

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Cheektavegas, NY

10y 128K 3,413 7

Does anyone know where I can purchase
Cabniet restoration decals? Looking for a few different versions. Arachnid of course

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#43 4 years ago

KCS

nephasth

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#44 4 years ago

TIM

OHMI_Arcade

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Sylvania, OH

12y 57,300 292 2

Just got into darts. Seems like every unit for sale around me is listed at $650-$1000. Is this the going price? I wonder because new internet enabled boards are available on Amazon for around $400. For example https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KRLK9BN/
Thanks for any advise. Never looked into these before.

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#45 3 years ago

scootss

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Long Island, NY

4y 73,300 1,243 6 8

Been wanting a machine for a while and just saw an English Mark Darts Super 6 Mark II come up for sale near me. $450 but seems like everything is working. Anything I should look for in particular when I go to check it out?

#46 3 years ago

JON

Schwaggs