Hate to be late to the party but my wife and I moved out here to Western Mass from our Chicago pinball mecca and I've been starved to get back into some play, league, anything pinball related. I do not know how active this group/thread still is but thought it couldn't hurt to introduce myself.

Currently gameless at the moment but on the hunt!

Thanks for the warm welcome, folks!

I had no idea there was a pinball only spot in Turner Falls (which is a very reasonable distance from me). I've been drooling over the spots closer to Boston/Cambridge but know they are too far for me to get out to on the regular with a missus and a very little one at home.

Well, here's hoping I'll bump elbows with some of you shortly. Now that we are a bit settled into our house I will hopefully be able to start building a lineup and having people come over for a play; I hope Western Mass isn't too far for a little impromptu tournament some weekend.

-DML

P.S. I know I'm a little late to the thread but I have a fond place in my heart for SOF; it was the first game I ever bet paper money on and then cleaned all the bills off with my high score.

Since no one beat me to it, went to Mystic Pinball last night and had a grand time! Mark, the owner, is a good guy, machines play and are maintained, and it's a cool atmosphere with just pinball and no tvs or a bar.

Mark is also working on feeling out interest for a league (ask for the sign-up if you go or I can forward names to him).

My best for the night was 135330 on Wizard if anyone wants to try and top it; I'll owe you a beer.

It is a quick drive for me so if anyone is heading out I'd love to join for a little friendly completion or play for a few bucks.

Yeah, the hours are a bit hard to track but it seems he is pretty consistent on a Friday night, most of Saturday afternoon and night, and Sunday afternoon schedule. If loads of people were going to come out for a league night or etc. he may be convinced to open specially.

In regards to NEPL, isn't it about to start any day now? Do you think it is too late to get Mystic in as a site?

Have been going over to Mystic Pinball (Turner Falls, MA) and been speaking with the owner. He is very interested in getting a league started and also being part of NEPL. I have a meeting this week with him and some other local folks that want to get things going...

Anyone have anything they'd like me to bring to the meeting? Other suggestions?

I know this thread isn't so active but wanted to put a shout-out into the ether for the start of the winter NEPL and its newest location at Mystic Pinball in Western Mass. The first competition date at Mystic will be this coming Tuesday at 7:00-9:30 (with tournament play starting at 8:00). All 21, yes, 21!, machines will be on free play with a $10 entry fee. Mystic will also be hosting a non-NEPL tournament as well that all are welcomed to join.

If you have any questions you can check out Mystic's website or PM me here.

And, to those in other locations for the NEPL, good luck with the season!

Short notice but we are in Week 2 (of 8 ) for the New England Pinball League Season 21 tonight at Mystic Pinball if you can make it by 8pm to compete. We'll be open from 7-9:30 if you just want to come and get some free-play action!