(Topic ID: 283367)

Stern’s Puck Bowler

By Kickout

3 years ago



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    #1 3 years ago

    1978 Stern’s Genesis Puck Bowler. I know it’s not a pin, but I am looking for information on it. The seller says it’s fully working, but needs some contacts adjusted. From his photos it looks really good, except the body has been painted. He’s asking $350. Any opinions or suggestions on purchasing it?
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    Kickout

    #2 3 years ago

    $350.00 for a puck bowler with multiple games including Flash is a steal. As long as it's complete (no missing, wires cut to remove major mechs) is a steal.

    That said, this is a Solid-State machine; So, no assemblies to cut out. But you need all circuit boards and displays. The only contacts to adjust are the ones associated with the pins. Also a couple to select the game etc. Be sure this is not a con job. Best you or someone you know checks it out that it boots up and plays for the most part. It has a similar diagnostic routine to early Bally & Stern pins. Do the lamp, display, solenoid and switch tests.

    If it boots and plays partially, grab it before someone else does.

    PS, it is Solid-State, so you don't get the wonderful EM sounds when calculating scores and advancing frames etc. Only sound is the pin motor, pin solenoid buzz and the clang of a chime.

    #3 3 years ago

    I had one of these and sold it about 10 years ago to someone from WV IIRC. This may be the same game. I don’t recall seeing any other ones for sale since then and I don’t believe many were made. I do remember having to adjust the contacts at one point and having to replace a pin. It wasn’t too difficult to work on and I do seem to remember some basic sound effects as well. It did have 6 different games that you could play.

    #4 3 years ago

    Somehow, my ‘For Sale’ ad survived and is on worthpoint.com. Check it out to see if it’s the same game.

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