For any one who owns this game, please do the right thing and change out the steel ball for a ceramic power ball. Gameplay speed will be crazy fast in a good way, plus the ceramic ball matches the theme by having you also around a “cue ball”.

I have an Eight Ball that I plan on keeping for a long time. I do not plan on restoring it, however I’ve had issues with the game dying on my twice this year during two big tournaments. Currently it won’t boot up. I would like to replace ALL of the boards.

Any recommendations on what I should get? Are there certain repro boards out there that are better than others?

Most if not all have been repinned. The MPU at some point has alkaline damage. It’s been cleaned up, but is probably part of the problem. Checking Weebly now. They also sell an MPU board. What’s the difference between a Weebly MPU and Alltek, besides Alltek costing more?

If I'm reading this correctly, basically you have the same setup as the Alltek? If I pick up this board, will I need to pull out my original ROM and insert it into this board?

I’ve got my spinner tuned and lined to rip off 42 spins on a solid shot. It’s so sweet.

Buy the $50 adapter, it's well worth it or else you will have flickering bulbs all of the place.

First thing you gotta do is drop a power ball in the game.

1. It represents the cue ball.
2. It makes the game play fast.

Not at all. I actually try and put power balls in all my EM’s. They play so much better and faster. No more floaty play.