Shelburn, IN
Who saved pinball? Short answer, everyone has contributed in some way.
After acquiring a couple more machines this past year, I put one of them in my local Video Game Center (that I own half of) and just set it for a quarter per play just to help cover any maintenance or upgrades I put into the machine. At first, it did get some play and I was able to weed out any issues with the machine as those who played loved talking to me about it and sharing their experiences.
Now dedicated players regularly show up a few times during the week to get a few games in. The most common question I used to be asked was "Have you fixed *insert minor problem* yet?". Now it's "When is the next one coming so we don't have to wait for our turn!".
And just like that...a little spark that I've had since roaming arcades in the early 90's had been rekindled in a new generation.
Now my dilemma is to find another fun to play machine that is dependable, simple, and reasonably priced. But looking around is just part of the fun. 
