Just rekindled a 20 year candle playing pins. Looking for suggestions of fun pins to play that meet this range as well as looking to purchase if you are in Iowa! I like a challenge so a deep rule set would be nice as I plan to keep it for awhile.

Ideal pin:
90's-2000's
Not a fixer upper. I would like to start with a working pin, troubleshoot as issues come up.
Challenging game that can last in a home setting as I plan to play it quite a bit.

I'm new to the site and the hobby - I am just looking for help/advice! Thanks in advance.

#2 8 years ago

WMP

Mhulsebu

Pinside member

Urbandale, IA

11y 41,900 267 30

Members of Des Moines Pinball League have lots of games that you can test out. Not all necessarily for sale...but it will give you an idea of what you machine you might want to look for.

Stop by Jordan Creek Mall theater arcade on Monday nights @ 7pm and get to meet the members. A great bunch of friendly people. We will be meeting the next 2 Mondays (12/7 & 12/14) but then will be on break for the holidays for a bit.

https://www.facebook.com/DMPinball/

Thanks,
Michael

#3 8 years ago

LEF

thehobbyist

Inactive member

Huxley, IA

8y 27,400 53 3 6

Might be tough to to this month but might look at that after the holidays! Thanks for reaching out Michael!

Lloyd

#4 8 years ago

SLH

bepositive

Pinside member

11y 47,800 374

Buy from someone whom will show you ( your hands on ) how to do the service work at time of purchase . The show you part is so when things fail you will have gained confidence to do your repairs instead of letting things slide . Allow for eventual space for at least 2 more games . Pinballs get lonely by themselves and seem to attract more of their brethren . Buy game you like ( not someone else's opinion ) with good cosmetic condition . Your good to go ! Shane

#5 8 years ago

NIC

NicToria

Pinside+ Member

Osceola, IA

11y 61,550 789 26 6

Let us know if your in the Des Moines area sometime. Lots of places to play and check out some games... If your ever headed down INT 35 to kansas City... Send us a PM....

#6 8 years ago

LEF

thehobbyist

Inactive member

Huxley, IA

8y 27,400 53 3 6

Thanks for reaching out. Seems most people on this site are friendly and helpful. bepositve, thanks for the advise. I have plans for three pins! Lloyd

#7 8 years ago

MVP

Grizlyrig

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 111K 3,361 1

Like "bepositive" said, leave room for lonelyness.Short story- I bought Time Warp,my first pin, seller never told me it had seperation anxiety syndrome. Go ahead and laugh,feeling bad I'm now going on my 13th pin. Enjoy the hobby and all the friends you"ll make along the way. Best wishes

2 years later

#8 6 years ago

LEF

thehobbyist

Inactive member

Huxley, IA

8y 27,400 53 3 6

Quoted from Grizlyrig:
Like "bepositive" said, leave room for lonelyness.Short story- I bought Time Warp,my first pin, seller never told me it had seperation anxiety syndrome. Go ahead and laugh,feeling bad I'm now going on my 13th pin. Enjoy the hobby and all the friends you"ll make along the way. Best wishes

You called it!

#9 6 years ago

DMS

Elevatorman

Premier Pinball Stl

St. Louis, MO

10y 116K 1,860 71 171

I don't know how far you are from St. Louis but I have a very nice WWF Royal.
It's on St. Louis Craigslist

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