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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Xerobull, Aug 4, 2011.

  1. DaDakota

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    There was a game back in the 90s that was about tornados.....and you had to get into the shelter which released double balls....see if I can find it.

    EDIT - WHIRLWIND



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  2. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Looks fun. I don't recall playing that one. I hated those field spinners though, there were a few other pins with those and it was so chaotic.
     
  3. Surfguy

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    I play all my pinball on Xbox One these days with the Pinball FX app and tables. There is one table for the "Blade" movie that is pretty cool I used to play in that app. I haven't played in a while. I'll probably check to see what the new tables are. I feel like playing pinball all of a sudden.
     
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  4. thegary

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    Pinball and jukeboxes are still de rigeuer in nyc dive bars, happy to say.
     
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  5. Salvy

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    Serious question, what's the point? I never understood how its fun... You just hit the two stick thingies when the ball gets close...... Am I missing something?
     
  6. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    There is a lot of skill involved to hit targets, like any sport.

    And like any sport, when you’re in the zone and hitting everything, it’s a great feeling.
     
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  7. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    Pfft. The answer is always the Addams Family. Considered one of the best of all time. I recall playing it at Firehouse prior to the 35-3 Oilers debacle. My brother bought one, but it sits in pieces at his house.

    Virtual-wise, I love Star Wars Pinball on my Wii U. I'm sure it's on just about everything, though.

     
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  8. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Addams family is an all-time great and is indeed considered the GOAT pinball by many.

    I'll take your brother's pinball if he wants to get rid of it.
     
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  9. VooDooPope

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    Primus (one of my favorite bands) released a Limited edition Pinball machine and if I had the space at the time I would have bought one for sure. Love me some Primus and some Pinball. Combine the two and I'm in!

     
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  10. droxford

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    My dad had an Addams Family pinball at his bar in San Marcos. That thing was awesome. Definitely the GOAT.

    I wish I could own one, but they cost $15,000 - $20,000. Ouch.
     
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  11. Colt45

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    It was the hit of the Texas Pinball Festival in March. Ten units on the floor and lines were five or six deep by early afternoon. Got about 10 plays in before it got crazy. Great pin.

    If you're into pinball, definitely hit up the Festival...every March in Frisco.

    https://10times.com/texas-pinball-festival-and-exhibition

    They've got a little bit of everything from playable turn of the century machines to the latest pins. Some classic video games along with a ton of MAME cabinets, too.
     
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  12. Surfguy

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    Is there security? o_O
     
  13. Colt45

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    No, but there's food trucks!
     
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  14. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Hit the Video Game museum if you're up there, too.

    Other than those two...chain restaurants and horny, lonely, plastic housewives everywhere.
     
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  15. ArtV

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    That's one of my favorites. I wanted one that was mint and found out it was 6500. I about choked then. I should have bought it because it's around 10-20 now.

    I also liked Harley-Davidson and Iron Maiden.

    I have a Space Invader cabinet last licensed in SC in 1982 that has a 60 in 1 in it now. Looks cool even when it's not on. I have a friend that's big into arcade games. He buys them broken and fixes them up on the side. He has 4 HydroThunders linked up for playing head to head. Also has 2 Cruis'n Worlds linked so you can play against your friends. Only 1 pinball though - Rescue 911. It's ok. He bought it because it was cheap.
     
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    Just texted him. He had it all fixed up to 100% and he's not looking to sell. Apparently he also has Harley Davidson & Twilight zone and is looking to purchase Godzilla now.
     
  17. DaDakota

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    I had 6 standups stolen from me, years ago, put them in storage and the Mfer sold em and bailed.

    DD
     
  18. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Glad it's getting the care it deserves. These things are works of art.
     
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