Well, I finally got moved into one gameroom after having games in 2 houses for 3 years.
Pics below are the close to final updates.
Video below is a short walk through

I added lighted crown molding and 4 new (centrally located) "Hue" can lights to the room and attached the Philips Hue System via controllers and LED lighting I purchased on Amazon. The regular Philips Hue LED strips are too short (6 feet) and are expensive for what you get ($90) so I bought a suitable substitute (see final notes). I did buy ONE of the Hue 6' strips and placed that behind my handmade Pinball hero card frame (see pics). All lights are controlled via the Hue Tap hardware device as using your phone is simple a PITA

Room Details

Lighting
• RGBW up-lighting via crown molding (45 feet)
• Philips Friends of Hue LED light strip (1 strip)
• Philips Hue LED (RGBW) can lights (4)

Scale and Capacity
• Room dimensions 154" deep x 17' long side one and 20' long side 2
• Machine capacity = 11 games
• Spacing between game backboxes = 4"
• Spacing game to game (between lock down bars) = 42"
• Storage closet for: Rolling tool cabinet and rolling parts storage

Features
• Custom made Pinball hero card frame (LED backlit)
• Hardwood flooring, felt cups on all machines
• Slide games left or right for working area
• Removing games requires: Pinskates to hallway, pinball lift to door, handcart from there
• Pinskates are critically important to being able to easily remove/add games as room is "tight"
• Rolling tool cabinet is a small Home Depot "Husky" model. I replaced all caster with large, soft rubber ones
• Rolling parts/supplies cabinet is from Target. I filled that with Walmart Sterlite brand locking containers in order to have sorting ability in each large drawer

Philips Hue Notes
• Non-Hue LED controllers that INTEGRATE with the Hue system
• You can buy all you need right on Amazon.com

Hero Card Frame Notes
• Created 11 Custom "hero" cards, had them printed at Walmart on 1" backers
• See my old thread here: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinball-hero-cards
• After moving to new room, I needed a common place to mount them
• Bought 3/4 inch MDF, routed the edge, added Phlips Hue LED strip behind, then framed in molding to reflect light
• Spray painted navy blue, then spatter painted with yellow, orange and red (turn can upside down and tap)
• Mounted all of the Hero cards using command strips so I can trade games and keep the frame up to date

Crown Molding Notes
• Installing this is not as hard as you would think if you know how. I've installed Crown before but never below the ceiling and the below link was extremely helpful:

http://www.diyadvice.com/diy/carpentry/crown-molding/uplights/

• Buy and "pre-paint" all the crown molding you will need
• Snap a chalkline at height you want the bottom of the crown to be (I left 6" from top of crown to ceiling)
• Cut your nailers at the crown molding "spring angle" (51 degrees in my case) using your table saw
• Mark your studs, then nail on your nailer strips (using the chalk-line you snapped)
• Hang your crown molding on the nailer strips (nail gun is very handy and passload is fastest)
• Caulk all the little nail holes and then touch up paint
• Add your LED lights and controllers

Thanks to many folks on this thread for ideas and inspiration

The Dresden Elektronic controllers at $69.95 can be found on Amazon (and are discoverable and fully integrated into the Hue system/Tap control, etc.) When wiring your LED lights to the controller, wire the "black" wire on the LED string to the LED "+" spot on the controller. Also swap the "R" and the "G" wires with each other (see note below)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NMSQ4QQ

The LED light strips at $18.99 can be found on Amazon (and are 16' long, can be cut and soldered and are nice and bright, note that on the sets that I bought, I had to reverse the red and green leads into the controller in order for the color behavior to "match" what I saw on my Hue app. Once switched [one time deal] the behavior and color was perfect.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K6ZJVP4

The power supply at $12.88 can be found on Amazon (you'll need to cut the end off, wire the red wire to + and black to minus on the Dresden Elektronic controller) When you cut off "part A" - save it. You can remove the 5 pin connector to plug into the OTHER end (part B) to connect another strand or portion of strand to make your light run longer than 16 feet AND do it with no soldering.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K71VMCW

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Yes ... was my number one concern when I moved them there. I need to stand to the side to remove the glass but it's not hard at all and does not come even close to hitting the machine behind it. Just not "quite" enough room to pull it while standing directly behind

Thanks you're too kind! Here are a few more pics:

Hue Tap controlling lighting (using in conjunction with the "Tap App")
Close up of how the Hero cards are mounted on the panel
Image of the Sterlite locking containers I used inside the rolling cabinet (bought the Sterlites at Walmart)

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Very nice! Similar setup with toolbox in room like I have - make working convenient. Where did you get the stackable stools?

Time for an update. Cue Ball, Fire, DE Simpsons, all gone
Added: LOTR, MMRLE, KISS

Shot a pic from outside the room too ... can see the new Run-DMD on the wall back right

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Haven't posted an update in a while. 12 pins in one room. The 2 music themed pins in the living area and Big Betty's Truckstop is in storage. Been playing Elvis a bunch now that it's out in the living area. Forgot how enjoyable it can be, fun game. Currently GB and TAF getting heavy play as well.

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Updated lineup. Added GOT Premium, Big Betty's Truckstop, BM66SLE. Sadly, had to fold up and put away Roller Games and LAH.

Gameroom has now leaked out into living area, hallway, etc. This is a tough disease to beat.ad0700ffb954ae51a716a581b119b91ad3373b2f (resized).jpg

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Thx!

Thx. Blessed to get the 66

Thx. Started with 1 like most of us!

I know, I know

Thermostat was a battle with my wife, newer Sterns are too big and cover it up!

Congrats and what a fantastic start. Especially because the kids like to play! Good for you

Fill the full width. Easy to do and you won't need custom. Home Depot sells cabinets with matching gap fillers of multiple widths. Then just make your countertop full width
Good luck

Beautiful job - really nice overall look and feel

Well, after having my games in storage for 2 years, the new place is finally done
The "Pinball Loft" is finished and man am I tired!
- 1500 square feet total area
- complete with sleeping loft
- dedicated tool and parts room
- restroom
- 8 foot tall Spider-Man
- pinball attract screen monitor
- almost 200 feet of LED lights
- 200 amp service with 8 dedicated 20 amp circuits
- second story back deck for star gazing
- room for up to 50 games but plan to keep at 40

Build thread is here:

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/gameroom-advice

Walk through video is here:

Below are a few pics but the thread explains it all in detail!

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Additions since last post:
- Loft sign
- WOZ corner
- Scared Stiff mirror
- Telescope
- Arcade sign
- Pin Gulps
- Stair gate
- Snack center

Images here
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/gameroom-advice

Updated video with all the new items

Took me months to arrive at this answer but it’s working well for me. Laminate click lock flooring

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/gameroom-floor-protection

^^^^ this. Very nicely done!

Beautiful. Your GR was one of the ones that I took inspiration from as I planned mine. Well done sir!

Link to my Loft GR
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/lets-see-pic-of-games-rooms/page/274#post-5136573

Beautiful job sir!

Very, very nice and so tastefully done. Really nice space!

Loved the tour. Super cool and "almost like being there". Very nice space

In my old game room I had about 13' and was able to pull the glass by standing to the side. There was 42" between the machines once games were placed in the room. You could also play 2 games opposing each other simultaneously ... just watch your butt!

Thread here
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/anyone-put-10lbs-in-a-5lb-gameroom

Pic of room below
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Don't bother with that level of effort. It's not as simple as just doubling up. To properly isolate, you actually would need to frame up another ceiling that is isolated from the other trusses above it - in other words, the drywall you install is added to a new ceiling that is detached/decoupled from the one above it. Another way to mitigate this is to purchase isolation hardware that mounts the drywall in a way that decouples it from the floor above. Like I said ... too much work and others that have done it have shared that the gains in sound control are not "worth it". Pack in as much insulation as you can and then drywall it - done. Don't forget to address your door. Surprising how much sound can leak through a door that does not seal well or is cut too high on the bottom

Attached is an image of how this is achieved on a wall - think it's called "staggered stud" approach. Ceiling is a little different but the outcome is the same, unless you spend crazy money, you'll make the process harder, longer and more expensive and not get a huge benefit

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Insulation helps on mid/high frequencies. Absolutely add it. Low frequencies are best managed by complete decoupling. That's what @ Waldo did. Works but expensive

Thanks to the team at JOBLO - if anyone is considering doing this, it was super simple and easy to participate in
You may have a non-pinball collection to showcase as well - they are looking for anything unique really

You've got a killer setup!
Would be an awesome segment if you decide to do it

In for the Blu-ray level. Looks exciting! Best of luck

Haven't posted update images or a new video in a while and I've changed out some games and added new things to the Loft.

Time for an update!

New to the Loft since last full posting:
- Big Buck Hunter Mini Reloaded
- JJP Guns N' Roses CE
- Stern Avengers Infinity Quest LE
- Stern Jurassic Park Premium
- New Mathmos "Giant IO" Lava Lamp
- New set of Mix Tiles (movie themes)

New to the PinballLoft.com blog:
- John Schneider's visit
- Building the Loft (build link at top)
- Big Buck Hunter review and tech
- GnR CE review
- Avengers AIQ review
- Gottlieb Wipe Out restore
- Pinwoofer review

https://thepinballloft.com/

Shot a new one minute video of the room

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Glad you enjoyed the story! Went down to visit John and his wife for New Years since writing that.
Nothing but even better things to say. Gracious host and a humble guy

I did finally get a chance to ask him what it was like working with Cyd Charisse on Broadway. He said she was an absolute sweetheart.

Love it! As a fellow "lofter" I appreciate your space AND the fact that you can walk around up there. Beautifully done!

Update to the Pinball Loft

First, a shameless plug for my blog if you are interested
Stories of these games, restorations and the Loft are found here

https://thepinballloft.com/

Now, onto the updates that have taken place since my last post here about a year ago

These are gone now:
- Roller Games
- Space Mission
- Volcano
- Dirty Harry
- Jokerz
- Avengers IQ LE

These games are new:
- Haunted House (triple playfield swap)
- Harlem Globetrotters (complete restore)
- Creature
- Ultraman
- Godzilla LE

Added quite a few collectibles and such:
- Killkat
- Rejects
- Darkwing Duck
- Pinky and the Brain
- Creature signed display
- JLed Batman collection (at restroom entrance)
- Chris Uminga Batman (top of stairs)
- Chrissie Zillow Batgirl (top of stairs)
- Jessie Hernandez Aztec Batman (under logo)
- Iron Studios Batman and Joker (top of stairs)
- Herocross Batmobile (coffee table)
- Quiccs Megatec Ghost Complex (black and white set)
- Haruo Nakajima signed plaque (Godzilla suit actor)
- Scrooge McDuck Beast Kingdom

Added a few more posters:
- Franchi Batman and Villains
- Franchi Batman Robin climb
- Dave Stafford NL Christmas Vacation
- Alex Ross Ultraman giclee print
- Tom Whalen Mothra vs Godzilla Mondo
- Kevin Tong Iron Man
- Dirty Donnie Kiss Chicago ‘77

As I was searching photos for this post, I couldn’t help but notice that a LOT can happen in just a year!

Life in the year since last post:
- Got Covid twice (ugh)
- Daughter was in ICU with lacerated liver from horse kick (all ok now)
- Daughter got married 3 months later right here on the ranch.
- Bought and traded at least 4 vehicles, built out a custom APR tuned Audi S5
- Restored 2 machines: Harlem and Haunted House
- Got motorcycle license and bought a Canam Spyder RT
- Shot a small buck and my first ever turkey during last hunting season
- Saw Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase in the theatre
- Started rowing and hit 250,000 meters a few months ago
- Harvested 8 gallons of honey from our hives (first honey after 2 years)
- Went for 5 year heart stress test/cath as I’m a quad bypass guy (all good)
- Opened an Air BnB here on the ranch

Pics follow and there’s a walk through video as well

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Thanks and the SS frame is easy too. Just get the available trans light and add a mirror behind it. I custom built the frame using my router

Thanks … I think

Thanks man!

Anytime you’re in east TN, stop by!

Thanks and you’ve been at it waaaay longer than I. My wife got me on the Kiss bandwagon!

It’s the Playmates 12” version, HTF but here’s one on EBay

ebay.com link: itm

Thanks and right back at you. Your space looks very well put together sir!