So my dad and I are building a new game area. I have 13 modern pinballs and he has two beater EMs that he got probably 30 years ago. He wants to put those games in the new area but I think he should either have the games restored or look at other options. He has a sweet hearts and a drop a card. I don't know much about EMs, we did play a fire ball a while back and my dad liked that game a lot. Any suggestions would be great.

Also does anyone have any input on the pinball revival company? They are close to where I live and I have a couple slot machines besides the pins to get possibly restored. Thanks, Mike

#2 8 years ago

FJS

cantbfrank

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Far Hills, NJ

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Definitely restored EMs. I guess the question is do you want 2 or 3 inch flipper games? Wedge heads or multi player? You can't go wrong with any restored EM in the top 25 listed pinside or Ipdb. I have a combined rating of both pinside and IPDB. See below

http://www.pinminster.com/em-rankings.html

#3 8 years ago

KJH

pinhead52

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Colleyville, TX

10y 91,050 5,222 13 2

Sweet Hearts is a great game, well worth any restoration you put into it. And DAC has some appeal as well. I currently own both and both are on my list for restoration. Of course I do it myself..

#4 8 years ago

SBS

o-din

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Quoted from cantbfrank:
http://www.pinminster.com/em-rankings.html

Wow! I must not have very good taste in games as I own only one on that list but have over 20 EMs. I must be missing out.

#5 8 years ago

Shapeshifter

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13y 150K 10,467 8 144

Everyone pretty much likes 70's Gottlieb 3 inch flipper games.

If you want something different, find a pre 1955 Gottlieb but make sure it plays real well - multiple ways to win, very addictive and usually great artwork.

#6 8 years ago

DEH

hoov

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Trivoli, IL

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If you get a chance post some pics of the Sweet Hearts and Drop a Card. Agree, two good titles worth restoring.

#7 8 years ago

DAN

Rat_Tomago

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Plano, TX

11y 107K 3,491 22

Restore the Sweet Hearts and pick up a 1972 Fireball since he likes the Fireball. Fireball is my personal favorite so I am biased.

#8 8 years ago

MAX

mbaumle

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Gloucester Township, NJ

8y 119K 4,200 18 32

Just about any Gottlieb wedgehead is a safe bet.

I'm a sucker for 1 player games. I think they're just generally better than multiplayer games of the same age. Bally had some really quirky games that would be fun to pick up as well.

#9 8 years ago

JEF

jeffc

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12y 91,550 2,167

Why not move the "beaters" into the gameroom and play them until you get a better feel for the type(s) of EMs you want down the road?? Nothing wrong with beaters.

#10 8 years ago

MMT

Xerico

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Rockwall, TX

11y 148K 3,604 14

OP
Quoted from jorge5240:
Also does anyone have any input on the pinball revival company? They are close to where I live and I have a couple slot machines besides the pins to get possibly restored. Thanks, Mike

My experience with Pinball Revival Company was not a positive experience. In 2012, I was sold a refurbished Gottlieb Melody for $1,850. When it arrived, the game was not even properly working or shopped, much less refurbished. After spending some money on additional parts and refurbishing the game myself, it turned into a very nice game. However, for the money I spent, and the promises made by the Pinball Revival Company, I did not anticipate a machine that would require my own refurbishment efforts.

So unless you can view the machine in person, and buy it and take possession on the spot, I recommend that you avoid doing business with them.

Here is a link to the pictures of the Melody

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.323082051115683.72854.100002416717696&type=1&l=f722882314

Marcus

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