I think that would be awesome. Playing on location is way more fun than playing at home.

Currently, about 60% of Stern games go to operators. Most overseas. Watch any recent Gary Stern seminar on youtube and that's what he'll say. Because the company isn't publicly held, those numbers aren't written in stone. I believe him though.

Have any of you guys ever considered putting some of your own games out on location? That's what I did. Best way I know of to support the hobby. I'm also a regular location player, and I don't only play my games. To me, playing at home is just practice. Playing on location is much more fun. You never know what will happen or who you will see.

With pinball's recent popularity, now is a very good time to solicit new locations. At my newest location, it took about 10 minutes of talking with the owner to reach an agreement. Ask and you might like the answer (and the added income, hobby karma points, etc...).

I haven't noticed that. Do you have any examples? Below is a seminar from earlier this year where he mentions (roughly) 60% (starts ~51:00).

Of the couple of dozen or so NIB and player games I've had out in the last 7 or 8 years, only one has been damaged in any way. The coin door was pried open and they got maybe $30 in quarters. I bent the door back straight (it was hardly bent), put a new lock on it and it was good to go. Games don't typically get trashed like they used to. Players will do bang backs and death saves if you let them (loose tilt), but I've had zero issues with damage to the glass or games.

Check your local pizza parlors. Gas station waiting rooms are old and busted. d

I bet I played that game at that show. Damb that was a cool show. Weird show (pinball outdoors...wtf?), but it sure was cool. Thanks for bringing and donating that game.