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Namco Rockin' Bowl-O-Rama

By ZNET

4 years ago

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#251 2 years ago

JPG

JakePG

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Quoted from PinRetail:
Hey JakePG, no, these cannot be purchased new, and furthermore there is an extensive thread on forums.arcade.museum about the difficulty keeping these obsolete machines with unobtainable parts running.
A quick google search for 'namco rockin bowl o rama' gets you to the thread 'for those of you with a broken Namco rockin bowl a rama'
Interesting stuff, there is a hobby movement to try to replace various needed parts to keep these machines working.
From a Pinside perspective, when you go to an amusement auction to buy pinballs they fill up the auction with other things that are not pinball. (Shakes head... I know, right? Why would they do that?) You can usually find the rockin bowl a rama machines occasionally working, more often not working, at these kinds of amusement game auctions.

Thank you for the information. I appreciate it

#252 2 years ago

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LilRocky

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What are these going for now? I’ve got one in pretty good shape that plays off a thumb drive. We don’t play it much anymore and I can always use more space. Also have a dragon punch game (punching bag machine) I could throw into a deal.

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#253 2 years ago

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Zartan

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One on eBay for $1300 right now a second one is up for $950

Quoted from LilRocky:
What are these going for now? I’ve got one in pretty good shape that plays off a thumb drive. We don’t play it much anymore and I can always use more space. Also have a dragon punch game (punching bag machine) I could throw into a deal.

#254 2 years ago

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herbertbsharp

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Quoted from Zartan:
One on eBay for $1300 right now a second one is up for $950

Both non-working

#255 2 years ago

JJN

Zartan

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Yes, one isn’t working for $1300. The other works but makes noises on start up. It gives him a reference for prices!

Quoted from herbertbsharp:
Both non-working

#256 2 years ago

JJN

Zartan

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The one for $950 just sold for $600! A bunch of us received an offer I missed out on it. I don’t have my notifications on for eBay. I’ve learned my lesson! Lol

#257 2 years ago

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parsonsaj

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There was a fully working one in great shape at Southern Fried Gaming Expo year before last that was listed at $1500. I still kick myself for not buying that one...

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#258 1 year ago

TIM

jukeboxtim

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Fort Wayne, IN

8y 32,900 56 1

Does anyone have a extra working Bowl o Rama board set for sale? Im in need of one as mine quit working Thanks Tim

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#259 1 year ago

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MrBally

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Here's a full commercial version with a modified program...

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#260 10 months ago

BHZ

ZNET

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https://www.knapparcade.org/post/bandai-namco-brings-back-popular-bowl-o-rama-game-for-home-arcades

#261 10 months ago

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MrBally

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OP
Quoted from ZNET:
https://www.knapparcade.org/post/bandai-namco-brings-back-popular-bowl-o-rama-game-for-home-arcades

There was one on display at the recent AMOA/Amusement Expo. It did not seem as rugged as the 2005 version. The cabinet resembles that of a British jukebox.....

#262 10 months ago

BHZ

ZNET

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Quoted from MrBally:
There was one on display at the recent AMOA/Amusement Expo. It did not seem as rugged as the 2005 version. The cabinet resembles that of a British jukebox.....

"Rugged" is an understatement. The original version is a beast (in a good way). . .but, heavy as hell and cumbersome to move.

#263 10 months ago

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MrBally

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Quoted from ZNET:
"Rugged" is an understatement. The original version is a beast (in a good way). . .but, heavy as hell and cumbersome to move.

Agree on the original, commercial model being a bitch to move. I didn't take a pic of it at the show, but here's one from last month's RePlay. The trackball on the new one feels like a toy vs. the bowling ball feel of the original.

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#264 10 months ago

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ZNET

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Quoted from MrBally:
Agree on the original, commercial model being a bitch to move. I didn't take a pic of it at the show, but here's one from last month's RePlay. The trackball on the new one feels like a toy vs. the bowling ball feel of the original.[quoted image]

That's disappointing. The hefty trackball on the original is the critical component that allows the player to maneuver the ball.

#265 10 months ago

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QuickSilverShelby

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Canmore, AB

11y 70,300 1,605 7

Sound "pumped" through a 2.1ch system. That's funny. Probably kicking out 25 watts too.

QSS

#266 10 months ago

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laika

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Deerfield, IL

7y 17,400 2

It has a 3" Happ trackball just like on Rockin' Bowl-O-Rama. The only difference is Rockin' Bowl-O-Rama had a cast/machined aluminum mounting plate while Jukebox Bowl-O-Rama's is a steel plate. The control panel is still extra thick for stability. The sound system is a bit over 75W. The speakers were optimized by a high-end speaker expert to obtain max efficiency and sound quality.

#267 10 months ago

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cpr9999

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Quoted from laika:
It has a 3" Happ trackball just like on Rockin' Bowl-O-Rama. The only difference is Rockin' Bowl-O-Rama had a cast/machined aluminum mounting plate while Jukebox Bowl-O-Rama's is a steel plate. The control panel is still extra thick for stability. The sound system is a bit over 75W. The speakers were optimized by a high-end speaker expert to obtain max efficiency and sound quality.

Are the computer parts easily swapped in the new version? Or is it custom and linked so you can’t swap.

#268 10 months ago

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laika

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Deerfield, IL

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Quoted from cpr9999:
Are the computer parts easily swapped in the new version? Or is it custom and linked so you can’t swap.

It doesn't use a PC so there's nothing to swap. The game code is on a micro SD card which is not linked to the board so it can be easily re-flashed or replaced if necessary. The hardware is similar to Pac-Man Battle Royale Chompionship Edition.

#269 10 months ago

JIM

cpr9999

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Quoted from laika:
It doesn't use a PC so there's nothing to swap. The game code is on a micro SD card which is not linked to the board so it can be easily re-flashed or replaced if necessary. The hardware is similar to Pac-Man Battle Royale Chompionship Edition.

Custom controller with microSD plug into?

Can this setup be used on older machines to replace the outdated pc, etc?

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#270 10 months ago

STU

Pinballer73

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Moe

12y 78,050 2,423

Quoted from cpr9999:
Custom controller with microSD plug into?
Can this setup be used on older machines to replace the outdated pc, etc?[quoted image]

Fingers crossed it can, and it's will be available to purchase. I'd really like to resurrect my original.

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#271 7 months ago

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gamer1974

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Orlando, FL

11y 29,050 28

I have a Namco Bowl o Rama in the retro cabinet in the central Florida area that I might trade +/- cash for a pinball, if anyone is interested. The board has been serviced with a usb upgrade, and the game is in nice shape.

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