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Should Cocktail Pinballs be made again?

By PinballNZ

5 years ago


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    “Should they make Cocktail pinballs again?”

    • Yes , with a good cabinet design, game play - whats not to like! 31 votes
      39%
    • No, they didn't sell well before , why would they now? 34 votes
      43%
    • Not Sure - depends on the design, playability and cost. 14 votes
      18%

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    #22 5 years ago
    Quoted from NimblePin:

    Indeed,
    John’s forgetting that the majority of today’s buyers are home enthusiasts that would probably prefer a sweet compact Pinball machine which could ALSO double as an end table when not in use, rather than JUST a basic small end table.
    I know I would. Even though it costs waaay more than said basic end table.
    It really boils down to a creative and fun layout as the Archer/Maiden layout proved earlier.
    If it shoots well and uses the provided layout to the fullest, I think it would be a slam dunk.
    Keep the themes in the classic genres and unlicensed to save on cost, all while providing the artist/designer total freedom to create something special.

    And then maybe it could save a few more vintage machines from being hacked into ugly monstrosity coffee table furniture!

    #24 5 years ago
    Quoted from TigerLaw:

    Yes, they would be great for those of us that are out of space. A modern table style pin would a cool theme would sell well, heck they’d be great for kids rooms. I do wish a modern joust style head to head would be made.

    A head to head with some opto sensors to also allow computer interaction for single player with the kids maybe?

    #27 5 years ago
    Quoted from Phat_Jay:

    Never happen, they would cost more, not less, than a standard pin. How many wives would want a black pressboard thing in their living rooms? In order to “work” as a furniture item it would have to be made in hardwood and finished. Wayyyy more money.

    Veneer costs more than full graphics?

    #34 5 years ago

    Are we starting to get into tall pub tables with a couple bar stools and a mini playfield machine with undersized balls built in?

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