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Flippers are not only for swimming...

I just aquired a Gott. "Sure Shot" from a fellow  here  at  work.
Sometime  in  the  machines  history  the  metal  chimes (not the
solenoides, not the sounding box, just the chimes)  were  removed
(*sob*).  Does anyone know where to get the chimes so "Sure Shot"
can speak again?
-- 
William H. Fuller
{decvax|ihnp4|hao}!noao!terak!anasazi!will

While I admit it isn't pinball, I've got my favorite game sitting in the
garage:

"SPACE WARS" by Cinematronics

This was the commercial adaptation of the oldest video game, with two
ships, a sun w/gravity, and an occasional asteroid (non-shootable, rats).
There is only one drawback to this game... it is a two player game, with no
solitaire options.  However, there are 10 basic games, with 5 variations
available on each, so once you find someone to play, you can keep them
hooked for a long time.

And the neatest thing is how much I paid for the thing... *$50*!  It is an
old game (came out in 1977), and, without a one-player option, not too
popular.  I called around last summer, got quotes mostly around $300, then
called this guy.  He said the video and everything worked, but it wouldn't
boot (read coins and start), so he let me have it for $50.  Came with
schematics, even.  A buddy and I worked for three hours, one afternoon,
everything seemed fine, but just would not boot.  Then I noticed one of the
connectors had dust on the BOTTOM!  Flipped that sucker around, and it's
worked fine ever since.

				       Ron Wanttaja
				       (ssc-vax!wanttaja)

Personal record:  120 to 83, in 50 minute session, version 7

/**** prism:net.games.vide / decwrl!miller /  3:05 pm  May 85, 19783 ****/
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Its great to see this discussion on the net again.  In the past its been
on net.misc and net.games.video
In addition to net.games, I am posting to net.games.video to see if
we can get any additional input from there!!

Since net.games.video has been relatively quiet for the past year, we
could consider a rename to net.games.arcade to include the full spectrum
of coin-ops????

Over the past few years I have been reconditioning, enjoying and
accumulating real arcade games.  This started with one pinball but latest
count is 8 (from a high of about 16) various machines with another on the way.

Though home video's and computer games are good ,I contend that there is
nothing like playing a dedicated Arcade machine.

I presently have one Video, an Atari VIDEO PINBALL. (No, not the cartridge
but the "Arcade" unit).
 
My primary obsession is with the old Pinball machines.
I am currently reconditioning the following:
Captain Fantastic	Bally	1976	electromechanical
Freedom			Bally	1976	electromechanical
Wizzard			Bally	1975	electromechanical
Rocket Ship		Gott.	195x	electromechanical

In addition to these I have two Bally Bonus 7's (these are old "payoff"
pinball machines....no flippers....and appear to be electromechanical
nightmares).  These will be interesting as I have no documentation and
heve not seen them previously.  Any information appreciated!!!

I have (and have worked on) some of the old shuffel bowling alleys but
determined that there is no physical way to place one in the cellar. :-(

Some Favorite machines: (in addition to the above)

Electromechanical:
Jungle Queen, A Gottlieb with 4 flippers, 2 sets of drop targes, 3 pop bumpers,
	      2 bonus holes.  More of a skill machine than a speed unit.
Big Deal      A Williams with 6 digit scoring, DC Coils for extremely fast
	      fast playfield.
Fireball      Anyone know where I can find one :-)   great machine..still
	      looking.
Electronic:
Scorpion      Williams wide body.  Great skill machine.  Multi-ball with
	      numerous ways to try to beat it.  (Just sold this to my cousin
	      and still visit it regularly).
	      (Yes, this is a Williams..not a Gottlieb..)

Present insanity has me looking seriously at purchasing a Mach III or 
Dragon's Lair to interface to a projection TV and get additional use of
the laserdisc player for movies, etc.

Pinball,  the all American Game..(no flames about Pachinko..I have one of them
also  :-)  ).

"tilt"
=======		Ron Miller (Silver Ball forever)
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l\  /ll         {decvax, ucbvax, allegra}!decwrl!dec-rhea!dec-prism!miller
=====-!

Posted:	Wed 1-May-1985 10:55 EST
To:	RHEA::DECWRL::"net.games.video"
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> 
> /**** prism:net.games.vide / decwrl!miller /  3:05 pm  May 85, 19783 ****/
> Over the past few years I have been reconditioning, enjoying and
> accumulating real arcade games.  This started with one pinball but latest
> count is 8 (from a high of about 16) various machines with another on the way.
> 
> Though home video's and computer games are good ,I contend that there is
> nothing like playing a dedicated Arcade machine.

> Fireball      Anyone know where I can find one :-)   great machine..still
> 	      looking.
> =======		Ron Miller (Silver Ball forever)
> l oo 'l		
> l*  *ll		Digital Equipment Corporation
> l >< ll		
> l\  /ll         {decvax, ucbvax, allegra}!decwrl!dec-rhea!dec-prism!miller

As I have posted before there are at least two good sources for old
arcade games and associated parts and schematics in Chicago:

	World Wide Distributors
		and
	Bally Midwest

Both are a few miles north of 290 about 3 to 5 miles short of the loop.
World wide caters more to individuals wanting to buy and both supply
Arcade owners.  World Wide will even connect you directly to and Arcade
owner with a game to sell.  Pins usually start higher than regular games
but yo are not the only one with a collection in your basement.  I have
the phone numbers and addresses at home if you want them.

Half the fun is fixing them, and lighting them all up at once!

				Rick Schieve