Welcome to the hobby. I offer my help. I too live in southern NJ. You are welcome to visit my basement gameroom and play 30+ games, representing virtually every era of pinball (plus some EM Sega, Kasco arcade games as well). There are nearby Pinsiders whose collections fill in the gaps in mine, because I have gradually shifted my interest towards electromechanical games. Don't rule out EMs. Well tuned EM games can equal or exceed the fun factor of solid state games. Also, dozens of good EM titles sell for under $1,000. There are techs in our area if you can't repair the game, although many fixes are easy. I can introduce you to the DMD game collectors so that you can play those games or just search Pinside for the New Jersey and Philadelphia member clubs. I have been in the hobby for about 30 years. It's more popular now than recent memory. Feel free to send me a private message with your contact information.

I just sent you a private message with my cell number and I'll await your call, text or PM. You mention the Berlin Farmer's Market in your post. Coincidentally, the operator of the Berlin Farmer's Market arcade is my longtime friend. He was at my house last night, helping me work on some games.

Also, you indicate that you hated WOZ after a few games. I have a WOZECLE, which will allow you to dedicate more time on it. You may still dislike the game; however, you will have afforded the game sufficient time to make a meaningful assessment.