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FS - Jolly Park Located in Southwest - SOLD!

By AdamPinball

10 years ago


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#1 10 years ago

I have for sale a SpinBall Jolly Park with less than 4800 plays total. It is in spectacular shape, ready-to-play, super clean machine.

This is a very interesting game with lots of neat features. It is guaranteed to make your collection more unique. I know that a lot of people think this game is over rated because of its rarity, most estimates are at about 400 made and very few of those are in the USA, so that is an understandable complaint but then again most people who say they don't like the game are often those who dismiss it after one or two games without even bothering to discover the rules.

The fact is the game is unique and has many special and smart features and rules that make game play unlike many typical American games and it is unfair to base opinions on it by comparing it to something it isn't trying to be. Yea, it has a different feel on account of its flippers (which in my opinion feel like the flippers on Jersey Jack's Wizard of Oz) and its playfield surface which is entirely made of Lexan or some other plastic. Because of this playfield surface it looks like new and is impervious to ball swirls, scratching, or damage from cleaning.

This game has magnet flippers and multiple ways to lock balls for multiball. It has the coolest pop bumpers with bumper cars that move and light up with each pop. The molded parts like the haunted house, bumper cars and shooting gallery are not actually plastic, they are rubber and can be completely crushed and squeezed and will pop back to their original shape. In short this game is made to last and can take more abuse than pretty much any other machine I have run into and still look new.

My game has very low plays at less than 300 per year since its manufacture in 1996. The boards are not hacked, damaged, heat worn or burned in anyway. I have not had to work on these but I imagine it wouldn't be too much more difficult for anyone with a good understanding of solid state pinball theory and design. I have included some pictures but I am happy to provide more or answer any questions.

The only problem with mine is that 3 of the 4 drop targets are cracked. These are very similar in design to drop targets that Bally was using at the time but I am not sure if they are compatible or not. I am tempted to pull apart my Judge Dredd drop targets to compare. The cracked portion is at the bottom of the targets and prevents two of them from resetting every time. It doesnt affect game play too much as they are simply counted as already dropped and it immediately scores 500,000 points each at the start of your ball. Still, it is a bit annoying and you should be aware of it. The last photo is of the broken part.

Asking $5,500 but am open to offers.

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#2 10 years ago

GLWS.

#3 10 years ago

Jolly Park is a great ass game!

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#4 10 years ago

I have always wanted to play it . Rocky Mountain Pinball Show Down has it every year. The sponsors own the machine. It is in Spanish I think. Is there an English option ? If so I am interested.

#5 10 years ago
Quoted from RobKnapp:

It is in Spanish I think. Is there an English option ? If so I am interested.

Yes, there are English ROMs.

#6 10 years ago

From what I can see most of the game is in English (albeit kind of awkward English with an accent). The "Buy A Ball" option at the end of the game to continue is the only part that is obviously in Spanish. All the voice call outs during game play are in English. The manual is in Spanish as is the standard rule card and the use of the test buttons calls up Spanish text in the operator messages.

I forgot to mention the game runs on 220v power and a 500 watt external transformer is included to let you plug it into a US wall outlet. Unlike some European games this one cannot be converted easily at the internal transformer.

#7 10 years ago

Cool game.

#8 10 years ago

Bump for a VERY fun game!

#9 10 years ago

Thanks for the comments and bumps. I have had several offers so far and the sale is now pending. The Jolly Park may soon have a new home.

#10 10 years ago
Quoted from AdamPinball:

Thanks for the comments and bumps. I have had several offers so far and the sale is now pending. The Jolly Park may soon have a new home.

Man, I haven't been this excited for something pinball related in a loooonnnnng time. I have been looking for a nice example of this game for the last 10 years. I still feel like I am in one of those "pinch me" moments.

The Pinball Deities have smiled upon me this week... A Jolly Park and a Rescue 911 playfield I have been looking for 3 years for within 24 hours of each other....

AdamPinball has been really awesome throughout.....

#11 10 years ago

Congrats Tim! Jolly Park will be a great and unique addition to your collection. Can't wait to play it!

#12 10 years ago
Quoted from MikeS:

Congrats Tim! Jolly Park will be a great and unique addition to your collection. Can't wait to play it!

Thanks man...You and me both!

#13 10 years ago

It's both awesome and sad how few people know anything about this game. Congrats on the purchase.

#14 10 years ago

Jolly park is a awesome game. I loved the theme and really enjoyed playing it at the chicago expo last year!! Congrats, that is a super nice looking machine you got there wiggum!

#15 10 years ago
Quoted from vster23:

Jolly Park is a awesome game. I loved the theme and really enjoyed playing it at the chicago expo last year!! Congrats, that is a super nice looking machine you got there wiggum!

Yep, that's Mike Pacak's Jolly Park. He picked up a Verne's World last year too and brought it to the Ohio show. Both pins are really cool. Great pickup Tim!!

#16 10 years ago

Thanks Guys.... I have always enjoyed the game at Expo, but always felt like it wasn't as finely tuned as it should be (not slamming Mike). I think the game is actually a lot more fun than those who have only experienced it at Expo. This game is a widebodied monster, and I will be more than happy to share pics of the whole thing once it gets here. It is so different, and not a lot of people have seen one (let alone see the insides of one), and there isn't a lot of material out there on it.

I can't believe how crazy this week has been, I honestly never thought I would find a nice one since there probably only a handful of them in the US (only guessing). I have been collecting since 1999, and have always kept my eyes open for a nice example of this title, and there have only been one or two in that time frame that were a possibility if they would have shipped them.

I can't say enough nice things about AdamPinball, if you are ever looking at doing a distance deal with him, don't hesitate.

Thanks again Adam!

#17 10 years ago

Big time congrats!! That's a hell of a score. This game is almost mythical.

Brian

#18 10 years ago

Well as everyone can see the game is sold. Big thanks to Tim (ralphwiggum) for the fast hassle free sale. I love it when the buyer is able to arrange the shipping. I know you will really enjoy the game and it will really make your collection special.

Thanks for the kind words, I just try to treat people the way I would want to be and the last thing I would want to hear is that someone is disappointed with a sale after having it shipped across the country. I will try to list my games for sale on here rather than Craigslist from now on. I am not new to pinball or pinball ownership but I am new to Pinside and this was a great experience. Lots of good folks on here.

#19 10 years ago

You should put sold on the title of the thread.

#20 10 years ago

Congrats to both Buyer and Seller .

#21 10 years ago
Quoted from ralphwiggum:

Thanks Guys.... I have always enjoyed the game at Expo, but always felt like it wasn't as finely tuned as it should be (not slamming Mike). I think the game is actually a lot more fun than those who have only experienced it at Expo. This game is a widebodied monster, and I will be more than happy to share pics of the whole thing once it gets here. It is so different, and not a lot of people have seen one (let alone see the insides of one), and there isn't a lot of material out there on it.

I can't believe how crazy this week has been, I honestly never thought I would find a nice one since there probably only a handful of them in the US (only guessing). I have been collecting since 1999, and have always kept my eyes open for a nice example of this title, and there have only been one or two in that time frame that were a possibility if they would have shipped them.

Congrats on the purchase! It's a great game, and you'll love it. You'll have to seek out a Verne's World now too!

#22 10 years ago
Quoted from Chippewa-Pin:

Yep, that's Mike Pacak's Jolly Park. He picked up a Verne's World last year too and brought it to the Ohio show. Both pins are really cool. Great pickup Tim!!

Actually , this was my game ! I sold to Adam for $4500.00
i imported 5 Jolly parks so far
any one wants one you can contact me

#23 10 years ago
Quoted from rvdv:

Actually , this was my game ! I sold to Adam for $4500.00
i imported 5 Jolly parks so far
any one wants one you can contact me

Hi Robert,

Please send me the serial numbers from any Spinball pins that pass through your place. I'm still keeping a list....

#24 10 years ago

Hey Adam

after all the trouble you gave me in paying for this game
and delivering for free to Vegas for you and now you selling (sold)it !!
You really wanted it for your collection you said.

I could have sold it myself for $5500.00 but gave you a break
since i thought we were friends and you really wanted one
You owned it for two weeks !!

No more Jolly Park for you
I have 3 more coming & a Verne's World

#25 10 years ago
Quoted from rvdv:

Hey Adam
after all the trouble you gave me in paying for this game
and delivering for free to Vegas for you and now you selling (sold)it !!
You really wanted it for your collection you said.
I could have sold it myself for $5500.00 but gave you a break
since i thought we were friends and you really wanted one
You owned it for two weeks !!
No more Jolly Park for you
I have 3 more coming & a Verne's World

Dude take this to PM with Adam.... He explained to me he had it for a short time and wasn't really excited about selling it but was expanding his business. You also assume that he was making money on this.... for FULL disclosure (not that I need to) Adam and I agreed on $4500 and split shipping. He isn't making any money off you. I don't know him personally, but can get a read on people in about 3 minutes, and he is one of the most honest sellers I have encountered.

#26 10 years ago
Quoted from MattElder:

Hi Robert,
Please send me the serial numbers from any Spinball pins that pass through your place. I'm still keeping a list....

Hi matt

how you doing ?
i will contact the other folks i sold last ones too
and let you know
ones i get these other ones will send you email
cheers

#27 10 years ago
Quoted from MattElder:

Hi Robert,
Please send me the serial numbers from any Spinball pins that pass through your place. I'm still keeping a list....

Matt,

This one is coming to Wisconsin, do you already have the serial? You have any generic parts (like the drop targets) for this one?

#28 10 years ago
Quoted from rvdv:

Hi matt

how you doing ?
i will contact the other folks i sold last ones too
and let you know
ones i get these other ones will send you email
cheers

Things are good here, my friend. Thanks for sending those my way!

#29 10 years ago
Quoted from ralphwiggum:

Dude take this to PM with Adam.... He explained to me he had it for a short time and wasn't really excited about selling it but was expanding his business. You also assume that he was making money on this.... for FULL disclosure (not that I need to) Adam and I agreed on $4500 and split shipping. He isn't making any money off you. I don't know him personally, but can get a read on people in about 3 minutes, and he is one of the most honest sellers I have encountered.

its just the fact we wanted one for so long and i gave him a hugh break on this pretty mint
Jolly park. He could barely pay for it. He should have told me just to hang on to it and buy at some other time then rather resell it for $5500.00 or best offer !

I am just sore how this whole deal went down with him thats all

#30 10 years ago
Quoted from ralphwiggum:

Matt,

This one is coming to Wisconsin, do you already have the serial? You have any generic parts (like the drop targets) for this one?

I do have a couple NOS drop targets right now, but I'd like to hang onto them for my Jolly Park and Verne's World....sorry. They tend to break every now and then (as you well know), so I don't want to get in a bind when mine break again.

I have a lot of contacts in Spain, so I'll see if I can dig up some replacements for you....

And no, I don't have the serial number for your machine. Please send it to me when you can. Thank you!

#31 10 years ago
Quoted from rvdv:

its just the fact we wanted one for so long and i gave him a hugh break on this pretty mint
Jolly Park. He could barely pay for it. He should have told me just to hang on to it and buy at some other time then rather resell it for $5500.00 or best offer !
I am just sore how this whole deal went down with him thats all

Sorry to hear that. If it is any consolation to you, he didn't sound excited about selling it by any means. If you are a true friend, you should be happy that he is expanding the pinball/arcade hobby to the general public. It is a rare opportunity for anyone in today's environment.

If it helps, you have a total stranger's excitement about pinball at a new 14 year high. This is the first time I have felt like a kid at Christmas for the first time in a long time. The three people that I can actually share my excitement with are already tired of hearing about it... LOL

#32 10 years ago
Quoted from MattElder:

I do have a couple NOS drop targets right now, but I'd like to hang onto them for my Jolly Park and Verne's World....sorry. They tend to break every now and then (as you well know), so I don't want to get in a bind when mine break again.
I have a lot of contacts in Spain, so I'll see if I can dig up some replacements for you....
And no, I don't have the serial number for your machine. Please send it to me when you can. Thank you!

Will do.... Would be stoked if you can make some contacts on the drops. I will make them work for now, but will obviously take anything I can get my hands on.

#33 10 years ago
Quoted from MattElder:

Congrats on the purchase! It's a great game, and you'll love it. You'll have to seek out a Verne's World now too!

Never played VW... I played my Buddy's Bushido though.... It has a very similar feel to it...

#34 10 years ago
Quoted from ralphwiggum:

Never played VW... I played my Buddy's Bushido though.... It has a very similar feel to it...

Verne's World is awesome. It actually puts Jolly Park to shame! Spinball was getting really good, so it's too bad they couldn't hold on any longer.

As far as Bushido feeling like a Spinball pin (assuming you mean flippers/or the way the Perspex playfield feels) Inder eventually became Spinball, so yes, there's a lot of similarities between the two companies.

When Spinball bought out the remains of Inder, they basically overhauled the company and made things better. Better boardset, different (and better) cabinet, toy-heavy designs, etc. They still kept the same smooth-feeling flippers though.

#35 10 years ago
Quoted from ralphwiggum:

Sorry to hear that. If it is any consolation to you, he didn't sound excited about selling it by any means. If you are a true friend, you should be happy that he is expanding the pinball/arcade hobby to the general public. It is a rare opportunity for anyone in today's environment.If it helps, you have a total stranger's excitement about pinball at a new 14 year high. This is the first time I have felt like a kid at Christmas for the first time in a long time. The three people that I can actually share my excitement with are already tired of hearing about it... LOL

Hi Tim

Sorry about my rant earlier

You just got yourself a awesome game
And the best shape I have seen by far
Congratulations !!

I have some spare parts for Jolly Park
Such as some plastics that break often
And extra targets
Let me know ones you get the game
And still think you want these targets
Instead of trying to fix them I can send
Them to you

Keep on flipping

#36 10 years ago
Quoted from MattElder:

Verne's World is awesome. It actually puts Jolly Park to shame! Spinball was getting really good, so it's too bad they couldn't hold on any longer.
As far as Bushido feeling like a Spinball pin (assuming you mean flippers/or the way the Perspex playfield feels) Inder eventually became Spinball, so yes, there's a lot of similarities between the two companies.
When Spinball bought out the remains of Inder, they basically overhauled the company and made things better. Better boardset, different (and better) cabinet, toy-heavy designs, etc. They still kept the same smooth-feeling flippers though.

Yeah the flippers... I knew Inder became Spinball, but wasnt sure when they transitioned. The backglass that opens on both sides is just brilliant stuff... I knowit is simple, but it is really cool nonetheless....I dunno how many times I have been on the wrong side of the machne when I need to work on it

#37 10 years ago
Quoted from rvdv:

Keep on flipping

But not those boogers, please.

#38 10 years ago

Hi Tim
Sorry about my rant earlier
You just got yourself a awesome game
And the best shape I have seen by far
Congratulations !!
I have some spare parts for Jolly Park
Such as some plastics that break often
And extra targets
Let me know ones you get the game
And still think you want these targets
Instead of trying to fix them I can send
Them to you
Keep on flipping

Thanks... I will send you a PM. I am beyond words right now. My whole family thinks I am strange (well they did before)....Like I said before, I have had a lot of games come and go, but this one is special, I didn't even think I would be having this conversation. I feel like I am riding around on a unicorn right now....

The game is a beautiful example. Adam sent me pictures of every inch of the game, and I couldn't be happier.

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#39 10 years ago
Quoted from o-din:

But not those boogers, please.

No boogers left... that finger has been there a LONG time...

#40 10 years ago
Quoted from rvdv:

its just the fact we wanted one for so long and i gave him a hugh break on this pretty mint
Jolly Park. He could barely pay for it. He should have told me just to hang on to it and buy at some other time then rather resell it for $5500.00 or best offer !
I am just sore how this whole deal went down with him thats all

Hey Robert, I'm sorry you felt upset to the point that you had to post this on the forum. I wish you would have called me or emailed me about this first. If I had known it was going to bother you so much I certainly would have contacted you first prior to selling to let you know my intentions. We've known each other for a while now and I think you know I'm not the kind of person to burn someone. Regarding the sale of the game, it is one that I've always wanted. I'm actually quite upset that I had to let it go. I had to do it however, because money is a tight for my business right now. As you can imagine there is not a lot of profit in running a practically free arcade / small pinball route and I needed to raise the money to fund a big opportunity for my business. As business owner yourself, I am sure you understand. As Tim already pointed out, I made no profit off the sale and if I had, you can bet I would have offered to pay for your gas money to Vegas. If you'd like to discuss this more, I would appreciate a PM so that we can work this out privately.

#41 10 years ago
Quoted from vid1900:

Jolly Park is a great ass game!

awesome. lol

#42 10 years ago
Quoted from ralphwiggum:

Thanks... I will send you a PM. I am beyond words right now. My whole family thinks I am strange (well they did before)....Like I said before, I have had a lot of games come and go, but this one is special, I didn't even think I would be having this conversation. I feel like I am riding around on a unicorn right now....
The game is a beautiful example. Adam sent me pictures of every inch of the game, and I couldn't be happier.

I have known Tim for about ten years. This is the only game I have ever heard him talk about over and over again. He never really believed he would own a Jolly Park. I remember playing this with him multiple times at the Pinball Expo in Chicago and he would always talk about how great it was. Tim is a guy who basically sells his games for what he paid or less...and I am not joking. He does it to open the hobby to new owners by spreading goodwill, to bring a more than fair deal and a speedy sale, and Tim is just as good as it gets as a person.
Glad this went to him as a guy who really values this hobby and is literally like a kid at Christmas now.

#43 10 years ago
Quoted from ItsOnlyPinball:

I have known Tim for about ten years. This is the only game I have ever heard him talk about over and over again. He never really believed he would own a Jolly Park. I remember playing this with him multiple times at the Pinball Expo in Chicago and he would always talk about how great it was. Tim is a guy who basically sells his games for what he paid or less...and I am not joking. He does it to open the hobby to new owners by spreading goodwill, to bring a more than fair deal and a speedy sale, and Tim is just as good as it gets as a person.
Glad this went to him as a guy who really values this hobby and is literally like a kid at Christmas now.

Thanks man.... You still aren't allowed over to play it.... that restraining order is good for at least another 30 days...

#44 10 years ago
Quoted from ralphwiggum:

Thanks man.... You still aren't allowed over to play it.... that restraining order is good for at least another 30 days...

Well, I guess I can shave that beard off. It is getting itchy and scratchy anyways(reference for you). Thought you might not recognize me if I showed up with Trevism, Pinball Forever, or some other pinhead. That charge was a technicality anyway.

#45 10 years ago

Your actually the one missing out...I am watching B_Koenig's Bonabo this weekend!

#46 10 years ago
Quoted from ItsOnlyPinball:

Your actually the one missing out...I am watching B_Koenig's Bonabo this weekend!

LOL.... Still one of the best threads on Pinside.... Who would have thought Brian was smart enough to parlay a Tron Pro into a Bonobo....

#47 10 years ago

I still think that chimp, or whatever the hell a Bonabo is, get's super freaked out when he sees that carbonite Han Solo!!!

#48 10 years ago

When are you getting this Ralph, I'd love to see one of these in person!

#49 10 years ago

Which is odd, because Han's buddy was a freakin' Wookie!!!

#50 10 years ago

I'm just excited to come play it in the new pinball shed. That's going to be great. 3 times the space you have now.

Chris

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