Congrats

When I first seen Daddy-O's post, I thought for a minute....
I could try to retheme to Buzz light year
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/hyperball-re-themed-buzz-lightyear
The extra playfield would be awesome too.

I knew that it would be fun, but I don't have space.
Soon reality set in, and I knew I would have to sell an existing pin for space/funds.
Later I would be left with a rethemed Hyperball, that I wouldn't want to keep

When the seller contacted me, I was concerned about how long the kids would actually play the game before getting bored with it, seeing that there are no flippers.
He wanted $300, I told him I could only do $100 for a non-working novelty, he countered with $175. I am too pressed for space to pick up a game I was uncertain of - So BlobfishXL scores

Well I guess it's time to start another hunt

I'm not sure I have room for it either, but I thought it would be fun to fix. It does power on a bit. A few back glass lights come on, but the MPU doesn't come up with a number (it flashes 0 for a second and turns off). It's system 7 boards. I had this one on my list, but it doesn't make sense to have unless it is part of a larger collection. I am toying with donating it to PPM. It would go over great there.

I played it for the 1st time at pagg.
Fun game. It does belong in a big collection.
My two young sons loved it and played it alot.

You gotta get it running so I can come over and machine gun some pinballs PPm Has 900 machines that we cant even play.

Is the football 2 or 4 player? They made two versions.
The two player has two trac balls.

It was a 2 player.

I will def post if I get it going. I hope PPM gets into that library! Then they could have more out.

Bump! This event is coming up. Don't procrastinate too long.

Cross-posting if anyone wants to come by and scratch their head with me.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/hyperball-system-7-wont-power-on#post-2075670

In other news I have recapped and repaired the GI IDC connector on my Comet. That IDC punch-down tool SUCKS.

Now it works (still) with no hacks or globs of electrical tape!

I found the soldering part to be relatively easy (certainly easier than painting a warhammer mini, which I also do). So if anyone wants some soldering help let me know.

Got the Hyperball to power on! Someone had cut the safety switch that shows the coin door is shut. Doesn't work but it powers on. Am I spamming this tread or are people interested in my travails?

The next ob problem is the 40 pin interconnect is missing pins. I am going to fix that and recap the power supply and see where we are at. Right now it goes into attract mode with no sound and won't register coins/start a game. The fan for the super solenoid comes on and a few backboard lights but no others. This game has a unique driver board, which is a little scary.

The displays (including the one IN the playfield!) all seem to be good.

Keep Posting! I am repairing the machine I passed on vicariously with you! Glad that it is coming along. We gonna get some pics.?

You call that a Plastic? Thiiiiis is a Plastic.
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Context, the playfield in the cab is shattered and the playfield on the extra one was not, so I am going to swap them. Easiest swap ever! No need to touch the bottom. Why aren't all playfields 1/4th inch plexiglass.

Then replace all the targets?

I spot a fellow board gamer, +1 for owning one of my fav games, Homesteaders!

Yaaaaaa... I actually started in on pinball cus I wanted to get one to accent my board game days and then I was like "Gee Fixing these is fun!"

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I have a MAME cabnet that I built from scratch as well. It's styled after Gauntlet.

this dude is saying he is the original owner of the XMEN.. which is some BS because I owned it before he bought it form the guy I sold it to.. plus I think I was the 3rd or 4th owner when I bought it.. some people are f'ing sleazy.
sfbay.craigslist.org link

not to stray too far beyond pinball, but +1 on the MAME setup, I am working on my second one right now (sold my first, renovated from a broken MK2 cab when i moved).

Still seems high! Here is one on Ebay for under a grand:
ebay.com link: WILLIAMS ROLLERGAMES PINBALL MACHINE WORKING MACHINE NEEDS A LITTLE ADJUSTMENT
Offer $700 what is the worst that can happen?

Yeah, but that is during auction - not final sale price
FWIW: That is a forewarned seller
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/anybody-ever-dealt-with-barrywnj-on-ebay

Actually the price is a buy it now price?? I was just throwing it out as a price comparison.

Ok, I didn't notice buy -it -now. Being on phone makes some things difficult

No worries! Thanks for the heads up on the seller

Man, that Xmen gets passed around like Lindsey Lohan. My Pro wasn't a keeper either. At least, not in my small collection.

I think X-men is a fun game, but I wouldn't necessarily own it (unless I was rich). Lots of neat shots on it and somehow I'm decent at it

+1. I love Rollergames, but I would start getting nitpicky about condition when we're talking over 1,200. This doesn't seem to be a very difficult system 11 to locate, either. The diamond plate does add value, though. *shrug* Just sharing how I would approach it. For all I know my pricing is outdated. I'm use to most player condition system 11's going for under 1K.

Thinking of paring down to make room for my next project. I asked the kids which is their favorite and I got 1 vote for Sorcerer and one for Space Station (my vote would be Sorcerer goes). That means - Pool Sharks may go on C/L. Bummer, I really like this machine. It is completely working, NO wear on the playfield, backglass is clean and has brand spankin' new Rottendog MPU and power supply. The rubber and most bulbs are new, new drop targets and plunger spring. In fact the only thing wrong with it is a broken piece of plastic that the previous owner had repaired with blue tape. Oh what to do???

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Daddy-o im interested in the sorcerer if you ever let her go. I've been kicking myself that I didnt have time to go get the one that was on fresno craigslist.

You building an add on to your garage, lol?

Jabbles180, looks like iwantansi has a Sorcerer avail down south if you wanna make the drive (California For Sale Club).

My daughter loves Sorcerer (worn playfield and all) and it is one of the few things that gets her off her iphone. So I cant let it go (yet) Pool Sharks however is now on C/L:

sfbay.craigslist.org link

And YES! I can give a Pinsider discount of $150

my friend indicated they were looking for a pinball machine for a family Christmas present...i just texted them about your Pool Sharks...will let you know

I'm interested in Bally/Williams DMD's for sale. Message me with what you have.

Thanks for spreading the word!

Is this a Pinsider's Rush the Rock on Modesto CL?

modesto.craigslist.org link

Just curious because in the one picture you can see a nice long line of pins in the background!

Update: Pool Sharks is sold - to a fellow pinsider.

Pick it up and retheme it!