Telling my mom that a friend and I were going to the public library to do research for a school paper. Instead, we went to the mall to play pinball at the Flipper Flapper arcade. We were having a great time playing our favorite Evel Knievel machine when I felt a tap on my shoulder. Turned around and there was my mom with with a totally pissed off look on her face. Had to leave the game in progress and any credits that we racked up and head straight home. Got a full week of staying at home punishment for that little stunt.

Playing early "classic" solid state games and being able to make $1.00 last 2-3 hours by winning lots of free games. Some of my favorites that I was able to get good at: Night Rider, Evel Knievel, Strikes and Spares, Mata Hari, Hot Tip, Meteor and Hot Hand.