I for one would like the juniors tourney to be earlier (assuming i can make it and bring the kid), but if its at 7, ill make it work if he wants to play in it. How will that tourney be done? 1 game elimination, or something else?

Whoops, sorry jeffery, just saw the style of tournament

Yup, likely 3 strike knockout, but depending on the amount of players we could adjust that.

I also feel like earlier would be better. I'll talk about that with Tommy and see.

If these two work out then I could certainly see a big knock-out or Pinbrawl being a fun idea for next year

Awesome. That's one of my favorite games. Looking forward to playing

Love this game, thanks for bringing it. There's one nearby at the Brookpark Skateland. When I took my daughter skating last weekend I played a few games.

Nice!

I know they used this format at least one year. I think it may have been the 2013 "64 Pinball Madness" year. I remember at least one of the tournaments was a zen tournament and it did use the machines on the floor. Finals in the zen tourney was a battle back and forth on AC/DC and Transformers, only tourney I've actually won (had a good partner, and opponents missed a bump pass at a critical time). Fun format to use the floor machines, but I'm sure that presents challenges to the organizers who have to ensure that the paying public is able to play the machines onsite.

Possibly interested in a safecracker. There were two here last year.

nice pz!

I can deliver this to the show if it is sold ahead of time.

SOLD!

Machine - For Sale

Dale Jr. Archived

HUO - Documented (Home Used Only) - “Putting my HUO Dale Jr up for sale. Game is all original other than the LEDs. Looking for 3200. Can include delivery of the game within 300 miles of Buffalo NY. If you would li...”

2017-02-22

Strykersville, NY

Kawydud

3,200 (Firm)

Archived after: 9 days

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Status: Sold (amount unknown)

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John's pins are top notch and play flawless!

Who, if anyone, is doing board repairs at the show? Still got a pile of sound boards that need fixing...

I'll be bringing .Ripley's, believe or not. and something else to be determined..

I'm also a potential board repair customer. Anyone do Gottlieb sound boards?

He won't be at the show but I have used Jerry Clause several times for board repairs.

Email and ask him at [email protected]

Jerry Clause offers mail in or drop off repair services of pinball machine circuit boards and video arcade games in most makes and models including Atari, Bally Midway, Gottlieb, Stern and Williams.

There's one at Kidforce if you didn't know.

Does anyone know if a dialed in will be at the show?

id sure like to try one

This weekend at the Louisville Arcade Expo there will be one to play for sure. I'd be very surprised if there isn't a Dialed In available at Ohio Show for play as well.

Dialed will be at the show.

cool louisville is a 5.5hr drive and I really wanted to try it

Dialed in? Really? You guys would rather answer a f***ing cellphone than kills some aliens? Hopefully a real pin will make an appearance...

What about Aliens that are on cell phones......Then both you guys would be happy.

You mean like an immigrant talking on his Iphone? Still sounds boring.

Actually I would like to see both there.

...how about a magic girl alien on her cell phone talking with George Jetson?

Lmao!!!!

All are welcome in my opinion.

with all this alien talk will Aliens be there?

I bet not, unless you can get Whysnow to bring it down from Madison.

How about George Jetsons ride so I don't have to deal with anyone or alien on a cell phone trying to drive

Maybe an Alien Poker?

I don't think you will see a Jetsons either.

I don't really understand why "all" the pinball manufacturers don't make sure they put their new products out at all these shows. Distributors will say how much effort it is and so on ... make it worth their time (if they don't already). A lot of people go to these shows, sometimes traveling or driving long distances and paying for hotels, just to see/play/demo pinball machines. I'm always looking for what pins to put in my wishlist ... and which ones are the best ones to put at the top of the list. Arcades are dying (at least in my area) and don't have many of the newer pins. JJP seems to do a good job at trying to be at these events to get their pins exposure, "some" Stern distributors do too, why not more effort by Stern, Heighway, Dutch Pinball, Spooky, etc? They do make an effort at the larger shows like the Chicago and Texas Expos, why not these other regional shows? The best "advertising" is hands on demos with prospective customers.

Just venting a bit on the topic ...

Id like to buy some cheap em's anyone bringing any? pm me for pre show buy. mostly looking 60s-70s era

I will also be bringing a Medusa to the show.

Anyone attending the Ohio show this year (2017) that could bring along a pinball 2000 playfield glass in good condition? I'm in the market for one and having trouble finding one.

CP listed. I am heading the the show on Friday.

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Champion Pub Archived

Fully shopped/refurbished - “For Sale: Very Nice Champion Pub. Since it seems to be a big topic...there are some ghosting inserts. Check out the pictures for more details. The cabinet is in nice shape with...”

2017-03-07

Grand Island, NY

Monster_Bash

4,750

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Status: Didn't sell to Pinsider

I may bring my met pro to the show. Huo and was unboxed in sept of 16. It is up for trade. Mostly interested in dmds and sterns. Let me know if there is any interest.

I would like to trade my nice Ripley's believe it or not + $$ for a nice IJ.

One main point that I would like to present here is that "pinball manufacturers" should NOT really show games that are less than playable at any show like this. The Ohio show is not a show like the Chicago Pinball Expo. Neither is LAX, TPF, Cal. extreme, or any similar "show" for that matter. What would a company want to RISK such a thing?

It can put the game AND the presenter in a very bad light when they present a less than complete machine. Spooky, JJ, Stern, H-W pinball... Early code is one thing but a game that's not playable and crashes constantly is a completely different matter altogether.

This should help explain your manufacturer question, to some extent. There is a BIG difference between a DIY, "work in progress" and a "pinball manufacturer" as you put it. Clearly stated, there are honestly only 2 manufacturers in the current market.

Boutique machines and home-brew pin companies are not really "pinball manufacturers", no matter how hard pinball enthusiasts would like them to be. There is a clear division here when you consider a "pinball company" and a "DIY developer" in the pinball realm. Think "business opportunity" vs. "hobby" when you consider what falls in to one category and what falls in to the other category. There is no sense in really trying to make something out to be something that it is not, is there?

I can respect that opinion and point of view. We can be different with that respect. I'm not on the pinball selling side of things, I'm a pinball enthusiast/consumer. I played Hobbit at a couple of shows before it was released ... I bought it 6 months before production because of having that hands on "demo" tryout and my wife loving it also. GB we tried at a couple of shows and did not like it ... not because of early code, but because of the drain based design. No code can fix that for us. It was still great that we got to try it while making purchasing decisions. We played DI at Chicago Expo and liked it, but not the theme. Still on the fence with that one - want another "demo" of that. We know JJP code get's tons better over time and they fix mechanical game component issues. Aerosmith is perking our interest too. But what about Aliens. The Ohio show could be a decision maker for us. Why would the event organizers not want a regional show like that for this area? If it does not turn out like that ... it's ok ... we will still be playing pinball and Chicago could then be that decision maker event in the fall. There are no pinball "showrooms" in my area to demo new games side-by side. These shows within driving range are my only reasonable hands on resources. I'm still interested in a few old games too, so shows like this are great if there is a good mix of games - new, classic, and old. It's all good.

Just booked my room & got the time off of work so it looks like I'll be going to the show. I can bring my sample Junk Yard that I have listed in the marketplace if pre-sold. I'll also be listing a very nice Twilight Zone shortly that I can bring if pre-sold. If I can get it ready in time, I'll bring a Space Jam for the free play area.