Hi everyone,

I attended my first large pinball show this weekend. I have been a pinball fan since 2008. I got in and out of pinball collecting since then. I will cut right to the topic now. I was appalled by the treatment of pinball machines in all areas of the show (vendor area, free play, and special game room). I witnessed some things that made me literally cringe. Now it always takes a few to ruin it for everyone that’s just the way the world is, but some people’s actions were uncalled for. I won’t go into too many specific details, but I will mention a few.

I saw a Batman 66 get lifted on its side two legs and get shaked vigorously because a ball was stuck. All I could think of is a cracked cabinet.

I saw nudging that was more on the lines of thrashing.

I saw an attack from mars get slammed up and down due to a ball that was stuck.

Now I just want to say to the vendors and people who bring games I can’t thank you enough for bringing them. I played many games I always wanted to and never have before. Not everyone was harsh on them.

I think alcohol fueled a little of the thrashing at show. Just my observation.

Common sense is these aren’t your games to thrash, just play them like normal

I also included a poll here.

Thanks for your comments.

Happy flipping and stay cool.

Multiballmaniac1

I believe it now.

I saw that too. Not just once, but multiple times throughout.

I thought about this exact idea. It should be implemented. You miss behave and bye bye.....

The producer of show told me many of the new games would be for sale for about 400 to 500 off price after show, no way in hell would I buy one. Just get a nib. Maybe 1k off price? Like is said with no exaggeration games were getting freaking thrashed.

Yup. Sounds right.

Sounds like what. You’re just jealous you didn’t smell all the farts being laid.

Well Levi I witnessed pure abuse plain and simple. Watching attack from mars in the EBL get lifted and slammed was abuse. I am still having nightmares.

Hahahaha. Isn’t life a rough ride. Cancer, death, murder, war

You’re right. I will fully admit. I should have said something. Next time I will be. Thanks
Maybe next year I will volunteer to just walk around and keep an eye on things. Not be a dick, just let people know hey go easy please.

He had Ebola though.

Bhahaha hahah. Hahahaha. Lmao.

I Don’t know where you heard the show stories from, but this year I did not see any abuse at all. I did smell some funk here and there, but I think that’s normal. The vendor area and tournament area was hot in the afternoon, I even was getting too warm.

The repair teams in the vests were excellent. I let them know of several balls being stuck on games and they were right on it.