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And finally...The GetawayEmbryonHarlem GlobetrottersZiraRevenge From MarsCan I just say how gorgeous the playfield on Embryon was? That thing was emaculate! It's also very funny playing on these old wide body machines, because the ball can move sooooo sloooooow. Just when you're lured into a sleepy state, it'll find a way to zing the ball at about a 100 mph to wake you back up! Had never heard of Zira before, but it had it's charms for an older game. I hate double flippers like what Harlem as on its left side. I went to catch a ball and it just rolled right off the back of the flipper into the outlane! RFM and The Getaway were fun to play also.The thing that impressed me most with what these guys have put together is that there wasn't a single beat up table in the bunch. There were a few not working, but they still looked gorgeous. Some of the machines had 'super rubber' on them, whatever that meant. I wish there were headphone jacks on tables, because it really sucked not being able to hear many of the machines over the loud arcade like noise. Then again, with 26 machines, noise is kinda inevitable.I'm so stoked that this place is existing. They said they'll open it maybe once every 2 weeks or so, depending on if they have enough reservations to make it worth it. They're basically hoping to cover the cost of maintaining the machines. Drinks were being served at a very reasonable cost, so again, they're essentially just trying to cover everyone's good time and pay the electric bill. This is what I love about pinball fans. They can't help but share their toys!
And finally...
The Getaway
Embryon
Harlem Globetrotters
Zira
Revenge From Mars
Can I just say how gorgeous the playfield on Embryon was? That thing was emaculate! It's also very funny playing on these old wide body machines, because the ball can move sooooo sloooooow. Just when you're lured into a sleepy state, it'll find a way to zing the ball at about a 100 mph to wake you back up! Had never heard of Zira before, but it had it's charms for an older game. I hate double flippers like what Harlem as on its left side. I went to catch a ball and it just rolled right off the back of the flipper into the outlane! RFM and The Getaway were fun to play also.
The thing that impressed me most with what these guys have put together is that there wasn't a single beat up table in the bunch. There were a few not working, but they still looked gorgeous. Some of the machines had 'super rubber' on them, whatever that meant. I wish there were headphone jacks on tables, because it really sucked not being able to hear many of the machines over the loud arcade like noise. Then again, with 26 machines, noise is kinda inevitable.
I'm so stoked that this place is existing. They said they'll open it maybe once every 2 weeks or so, depending on if they have enough reservations to make it worth it. They're basically hoping to cover the cost of maintaining the machines. Drinks were being served at a very reasonable cost, so again, they're essentially just trying to cover everyone's good time and pay the electric bill. This is what I love about pinball fans. They can't help but share their toys!
