Quoted from pinmister:Do you ever feel like you have to make rules for your game room?
I had my friend over last night and he brought his four children. Ages 3, 8, 11,15. I am pretty anal. I like to keep my stuff tidy and nice. I was trying to enjoy playing-but was distracted by kids running wild. I love kids and enjoy time with them but feel I need to make some rules. So here they are:
Pinmister's Pinball Etiquette
1. When you play a game-finish it-do not leave game after one ball and go onto next.
2. When you play with partner or someone-you stand and watch partner until game is done for everyone. Instead of moving to next game while partner is still playing.
3. Only play 1 game per person-These kids kept pushing 4 players-and then would walk away.
4. Music is bumping-no breakdancing in-between pins. These kids could not stand still
5. No making couch into trampoline-spewing cushions all over floor to jump on.
6. Do not touch my Pandora station-trying to change from rock to pop station
7. Wash hands before playing-after eating greasy pizza,etc.
8. Do not sit there and play with flippers to music when not using. Kids were playing drum beats with flippers-driving me nuts.
9. Take off rings or abrasive jewelry when playing machines.
10. ****This is the most important rule: No 'crop-dusting' or blowing ass in gameroom.
These kids eat pizza and then watch out-you will have to clear the room. I now have a strict policy-no crop-dusting allowed-or your out.***
What rules do you have?
Way to many rules, my friend. Try collecting paintings, then you can just rope them off and no one will think anything of it.
These are commercial machines, meant to take plenty of abuse, they are not delicate flowers