I've been to the PHoF several times and had a couple of chats with Tim. I admire his dedication to pinball and the astonishing amounts he's given to charity over time. The world would be a much better place if we had more people like Tim in it.

This looks like a well thought out move, unlike a lot of foolhardy large-scale pinball arcades I've seen in the past. Location, location, location + a legendary lineup of pins? It's gonna kick ass. And they'll be highly motivated to keep their machines in working order to cover their costs.

Tim, take heed of making selfie spots. It's free PR and unlike advertising it will actually bring people in. Set up a Hercules with a giant PHoF banner behind it. Anything.

And guys, it's Vegas. Keeping it 18+ isn't going to be very odd considering most of the entertainment is 21+ already. And I certainly do hope they keep the kids out and keep the place weird.

I'm in.

I love the idea of LEDs in EM’s. Yet another reason to visit.

I can only imagine what a nightmare it must have been to constantly be replacing incandescent bulbs, and how much unnecessary heat damage was caused. I do agree that sunlight or warm LEDs would probably look better.

I operate a fraction of the pins at the PHoF and truer words were never spoken.

I spent many happy hours in that place. And Captain Video's down Westwood Blvd on Pico. I shed a tear when it finally closed, IIRC in the 90s.

As to opening an arcade in an area like that anymore, the rent would crush you. I used to rent a space right around the corner from Westworld. The rents would make your eyes water.

No it was called Starcade and it was in Disneyland next to Space Mountain. It kicked ass.

This. And sell beer.

It's funny that your post criticizing off-topic posts is itself off-topic

I guess because we're just human. Also, posting even off-topic does kind of help because at least it keeps things bumped.

On topic, I'm giving Tim money and I've told my non-Pinside friends who are also giving him money.