2018 we moved into the house we plan to raise our family in. The finished basement, along with my office, was all I was given authority to “decorate”. My goal is always fun. How do I make the space an area to have a fun time with others in? I found a local guy with a warehouse of 100’s of routed arcades.

I had bet a shot hundreds of times on a game of Silverstrike bowling in bars. Sold. Then while talking to him in his warehouse he suggested pinball from a variety of things do perspective. I had 3 options and knew zero about pinball or it’s pricing. 1.) Comet 2.) SW episode 1 3.) Hurricane.

So at the time I overpaid in a package deal for Silverstrike and Hurricane. As you always hear, he told me there would be more in my life. Then I found locally a 1980’s quarter slot machine for a good price. 2019 paid a fair price for a Transformers LE that was routed, but less routed than Hurricane. 2020 found a local HUO Aerosmith pro and sunk some extra money in it to make it what I wanted (art blades, side armor, shaker, knocker, sub out, upgraded speakers, etc.). 2021 bought a new custom multicade.

Basically, I grew up in the 90’s dropping quarters in things and bringing that nostalgia to my basement is fun for me to see my kids enjoy and fun to have a few drinks while playing with the guys. My machines aren’t set to free play (no I do not profit either). Hearing the knocker just wouldn’t seem as exciting during free play and hearing the quarters drop is part of the nostalgia.

Each pin I have bought has improved from a condition standpoint so I guess 2022 may be my first NIB. Luckily I have distributor about 5 minutes from me. I’d really like to find a quarter pusher, but I only buy locally so I’ll stay patient.

Due to layout/floor plan my space is limited so I’ll never rival many of the collections on here, but I have my little arcade to be a kid that gets to drink beer in.