Pick ONE game and finish it then pick another and another and another till all are done and don't even think about getting another "project" game till all you have are done.

I *try* to do one at a time.

But every time I get a new project in, I jump to that one for a bit--sealing the backglass, checking the electrical system, making note of problems, etc.

So...I end up with 2-3 going simultaneously because of what's the latest one coming in the door, and getting stuck briefly on the technical issues or parts research on others.

I haven't figured out a good system yet, other than to just force myself to focus on one. Otherwise, if I keep bouncing around between them, they will never get done. Multitasking has certainly not been the best approach so far.

At least I have a full year before the next nearby pinball show to get at least one fully ready...

Start with the one that needs the least work. At least then, you will be up and playing some pinball sooner rather than later!

I guess it depends on what your end game is: Is it your intent to keep them, or sell them in order to generate some more revenue to upgrade to more desirable titles. If your intent is to flip, then maybe your best starting point is the game with the most value.

Work on the lightest project 1st. That way youll feel like you accomplished something & youll have a pin you can play when you don`t fell like fixing the next one...

Start at the beginning, fix the power supply, then work your way though the rest of the game

Hey, you could sell a couple
To me!!

A good setup is to have three on the go at once, so when you hit a snag on one, like needing parts or some frustrating problem, you can switch to one of the others and work on that until you hit another snag or the parts for the first one arrive. But more than three going at once is too hard to keep track of.

Pick them based on the amount of work from least to most.

I'd also recommend making a "chart", like a medical chart, for each game you're working on that lists the problems, steps you've performed so far, and any parts needed/ordered. That way you don't need it in your head, and writing it down makes it easier to manage and understand.

This is how I am.

I also like having a few going at once because I can take a step back and make sure I'm happy with something before getting impatient and moving on. And it helps me not burn out on things.

Do you know you like the titles you have?

I often get project pins that I have never played the title or only have very limited time on that title.

I like to do the least I can do to get the pin playing reasonably well (flipper rebuild, new rubber, quick clean of the playfield, make sure the important targets and lights work). I can normally get this done in an evening if the pin was not a basket case.

After that I just put the pin in my line up and play it for a while and see if I like the pin. If the pin does not "speak" to me after being in my line up for a while I will move it onto a new home.

I don't have enough time to fix/restore every pin I get. I am happy to spend time fixing up a title that a really love playing, but otherwise I find it a better use of my time to just move along a pin I don't like to someone who wants the title and wants to fix it up on their own.

Sell two of the basket cases today for whatever you bought them for. Just move them out the door, unless they are a particular game that you love. That will free up a bit of resource, and take the biggest headaches out of the group.

Then yes, a couple (or as Fantasygoat said, 3) going at a time to account for delays or parts. Make sure one of them is a game you think is fun to play.

Finally, make sure the others are safely stored to not deteriorate anymore. Make sure none of them are moldy or other issues / critters that could spread. And cover them up out of sight.

At that point you are down to a manageable workload, so it is time to enjoy the work. Obviously you enjoy the work, or you wouldn't be doing it. So relax dig into it. Your first goal is get one playable. And your second goal is to get a different one playing fantastic. Crack a beer, it's going to be a long night

Also, you should scan your Full House cabinet and backbox and send me the files so I can make stencils for mine. It has very little paint left.

Put them all on a skid and a blanket over them except the chosen pin.
Suggest buying parts rather then attempting taking some off one to fix another it will just create more work.

I would start with any games of the same platform and do them at the same time so you can test/compare to each other.

This also makes ordering parts a little easier.

wow, I thought I was bad having both a high speed and an earthshaker playfield taken apart at the same time. Working on more than one machine at a time is a big no no, and after I get these 2 back together I vow to never do it again. One thing that has DEFINITELY motivated me was building a rotisserie. It doesn't sound like it makes it that much easier but believe me... Not having to crouch over a cabinet, being able to sit down and reach over and work on teardown/rebuild, touchups with total comfort (and easily being able to flip over to the other side) makes a HUGE difference in productivity.

Right now I have four games on the go, all at various stages. My big problem is finding time to work on them. I've been working on that stupid Meteor for like 9 months now.

Probably the toughest part is to stop combing the classifieds for new projects.

Bargain hunting sure is addictive, isn't it?

I might miss a deal!

That's how I ended up with project #4, a HUO Bally Paragon for $300.

the projects will always be there for sale and its tough to believe just that.and its always refreshing to get something different to diagnose and repair.
suggest the main issue is motivation. its now completely boring and i catch shit for it: "working on that machine again?" while going downstairs for something else,i see the project and its artwork and cant help to think about it, what I did last,got stuck on,and what parts I need.
its like a slap in the face.

Rotisserie's to me are another tool that takes up space. Abeit small amount when broken down. I just don't see the need. I have a workbench / bar that I use. Use beer can's for the height adjust. When I do a playfield swap I make sure I have 16-24 hours of dedicated time in a 2 week time period and get after it. Don't wait and go all out in those times. I try to do it quickly and efficiently then parts don't sit around. Plan up front and then roll out as fast as humanly possible. This helps in 2 area's. Not forgeting and not having NOS swaps or projects sit. I find my work is significantly better.

Finishing projects is the biggest underestimated skill of them all. Doesn't matter whether it's making a song or restoring a game

There's nothing wrong with working on multiple projects, but the skill of completing is really important, imo imo imo.