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VPGL 15 - Post Pass - Rules

Hi Pinballers,

Welcome to arcade gaming competition with VPGL 15. This tournament is the 3^rd of the new decade and part of the overall VPGL 2020 and all gamers worldwide are welcome to play. You can join in at any time and play.

Competition:
The player with the most points...

MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner - RULES

Hi Gamers,

Welcome to arcade gaming with MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner. This is the second tournament of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ESPORTS for 2020. All gamers worldwide are welcome to game. You can also join in at any time.

Please watch the trailer below for the official...

Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

gottlieb sea belles 1956

so, how many years does it make her?

bill picking up a project in the next few days, a very dirty, neglected old 50s woody.

so good these are still out there, though very rare now.

lets start with the new playfield plastics...

Announcement: Western Australia set to have its very own Pinball Festival

Hi folks!

We’d like to share some exciting news with you all…

Western Australia is set to have its very own Pinball Festival 😊

With Western Australia starting to ease restrictions from tomorrow, we thought what better time to announce plans for a pinball festival...

Monster Bash...Classic Edition

Finally after a couple of months ploughing through our house extensions, I'm back in my favourite room of the house!

Next in line is my custom Monsterbash I've been planning for a long time. Paying hommage to the 1950s Universal monsters going with a black and white theme and lots of custom...

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Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

What does the bottom look like?

The HUGE problem with one of the others on the market is the large size of the pads on the bottom of the PCB which leads to solder shorts under the PCB and around the pins being used.

You have to solder the pins VERY lightly to...
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by creech77

Greatest of all time....
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What does GOAT stand for?...
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by creech77

89,810
...
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Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by Arrowhead Gamer

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I'll try that next. Seems strange that I had another of the exact same board a year ago and had a similar problem in the same cabinet. The guy I got the cabinet from claims he's never seen the board itself produce that problem but not sure how many he's dealt with...
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This will be fun to watch best of luck

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by creech77

77,840
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Reply to Ball Trough issues on Bally Supersonic (1979)

by Quench

Nice, glad you got it working!
The problem was most likely the diode - common failure mode for them.

Some suggestions on the game:
On the MPU board, put dip switches 8 and 32 ON so you get more than the basic chime sounds that these games are better known for.

The...
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Reply to Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Limorange

Awesome, scratch build threads are great. How are you going to tackle the wiring loom? Or do you have one already?
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by Boof Head

Awesome stuff. Following this for sure!...
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Yesterday, 11:58 PM
Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Brendo 78

Well where do I start I have been addicted to pinball since the early 90’s when I wouldn’t eat lunch at school to be able to drop $5 into Getaway and the Addams Family on the way home. When I left school and started my apprenticeship I used to get the Melbourne Trading post and see the machines...
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by Charlie Milne

45560

...
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Which one are you thinking of getting?
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This took way more games than I would have liked, missed the wizard mode by 1 shot, the stupid M in Batman targets

792,179,130

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk...
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IFPA has grown heaps the last 5+ years. The FB trading groups seem to have new members every week. More new people hunting down hard-to-get LE's. How do you figure pinball is dying?
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Should be good for it.
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by Boots

OK OK OK...
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by furballx

PM sent
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by RMacauley

20,740

Quick game before work. Had a good run of 800s

...
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by starcommand79

I know I'm a first timer, but I'd like one haha. Look cool....
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by hamod

great- where are you in sydney
Id be coming form Newcastle
- how much do you think for post- that might be the way.
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metaxa7star

judgeboz
Darksoul

Bet7676...
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LEO GETZ!!!
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This will be fun to watch best of luck

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Reply to Ball Trough issues on Bally Supersonic (1979)

by Quench

Nice, glad you got it working!
The problem was most likely the diode - common failure mode for them.

Some suggestions on the game:
On the MPU board, put dip switches 8 and 32 ON so you get more than the basic chime sounds that these games are better known for.

The...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 02:06 AM
Reply to Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Limorange

Awesome, scratch build threads are great. How are you going to tackle the wiring loom? Or do you have one already?
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Today, 12:19 AM
Reply to Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Boof Head

Awesome stuff. Following this for sure!...
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Yesterday, 11:58 PM
Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Brendo 78

Well where do I start I have been addicted to pinball since the early 90’s when I wouldn’t eat lunch at school to be able to drop $5 into Getaway and the Addams Family on the way home. When I left school and started my apprenticeship I used to get the Melbourne Trading post and see the machines...
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Yesterday, 11:48 PM
Reply to Any interest to split Postage costs

by Yogo

Which one are you thinking of getting?
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by Timbo

IFPA has grown heaps the last 5+ years. The FB trading groups seem to have new members every week. More new people hunting down hard-to-get LE's. How do you figure pinball is dying?
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Any interest to split Postage costs

by acejas

I'm getting serious on putting effort into VPIN cab and want to stream line it. Postage cost is quoted @ $150 US. Anyone keen to split postage costs?...
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Reply to ParkNplunge at Coomera

by droogi

Yep Yep Yep - lets get our non quarantined backsides back into the action!
While there are no IFPA points up for grabs all of our social comps will be run with a handicap system ...
-20% of points (points, not game score) for those ranked #1<>#50 in Australia
And -10% of points...
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Reply to 2020 SA MASTERS 11-13 SEPTEMBER

by razorsedge

You're right, just as easily fake news.

Was some doctor, with credentials apparently, since late March says he has been treating people. Claims to be successfuly treating all including high risk patients to full recovery. No covid deaths under his name. Nobody seems to be listening though....
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by peely

Haven’t read that, all I’ve read about Texas is people dying before reaching hospital and deflating numbers and plenty others dying in hospital, with massive infection rates 😩...
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by pinball god

Metallica but people say it's rules is like chopping wood. I love the game
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by Autosteve

Well using titles that are 20-30 years old isn't exactly dragging new players in is it when they don't know most of them. Example, Munsters. Ask anyone born after the mid 90s who the munsters were. The Walking Dead, hmmm maybe if they have cable TV. AC/DC, that's Dad's music. See what I mean, These...
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And displays...
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I've got an apron
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by Arcade King

Out of stock
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Reply to Flexfiles

by Rob1966

RTTB
Is this what your after?
Flextone File – Low Current Applications – RTBB

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Reply to 2020 SA MASTERS 11-13 SEPTEMBER

by pinballcreature

I have added you to the list. Cheers...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 07:15 PM
Flexfiles

by Arcade King

Marco Specialties Pinball Parts
anybody stock these locally?...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:14 PM
Reply to 2020 SA MASTERS 11-13 SEPTEMBER

by razorsedge

Yeah I think it is pretty obvious at this point that nobody will be attending from victoria.

Treatment seems like it may have been found by the way. Vaccine never going to happen, but some clinics in Texas have been treating it effectively since late March by the looks, full recoveries,...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 06:49 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by Railways

Thats going to look great Trev
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 06:47 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by Arcade King

Perfect 👍
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 06:46 PM
Reply to Stern's next game is

by Ronin74

Not sure unlicensed titles will get it done, look at Black Knight for instance. Talking with Michael at AMD he said he would be glad if Stern never did another Black Knight again because it was so hard to move. People these days want the licensed titles, not just a great playing game....
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 06:45 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by BIG Trev

Reverse printed on 1.5mm polycarbonate for the playfield and 3mm perspex for the engine shed. I did the 12hr round trip to Campbelltown today to pick them up. 🤪🤪🤪...

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- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 06:23 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by BIG Trev

Whoops Sorry

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- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 06:18 PM

Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

What does the bottom look like?

The HUGE problem with one of the others on the market is the large size of the pads on the bottom of the PCB which leads to solder shorts under the PCB and around the pins being used.

You have to solder the pins VERY lightly to...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 04:19 AM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by Arrowhead Gamer

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I'll try that next. Seems strange that I had another of the exact same board a year ago and had a similar problem in the same cabinet. The guy I got the cabinet from claims he's never seen the board itself produce that problem but not sure how many he's dealt with...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 02:56 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by Spawn069

I believe you can pre-order through this website: Sega Astro City Mini | Nin-Nin-Game.com...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:10 PM
Big Buck HD 60 inch plasma

by Noob-A-Tron

Hoping someone can help i have a Big Buck Hunter HD with a 60 inch LG plasma LG 60pa6500. I can not get it out of standby the red light on monitor wont go away did a little research and found it might be a capacitor no idea. I have 2 Questions anyone close to Warragul Gippsland Vic able to come and...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:09 PM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by mrjamma

Short of trying it in another cabinet, the only other thing I could suggest is getting some insulation tape, cutting a piece, putting it over the PCBs Pin 19 bottom side (known as W), and then put your JAMMA harness back onto the pcb. If taped properly to size and covering the pin contact completely,...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 05:58 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by Ponty

Thanks Nice to know...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 05:21 PM
Donkey Kong US Cab - monitor repair NSW?

by mrjamma

Hey guys

Trying to help out a mate who owns a US import Donkey Kong cab

The monitor tube is Sanyo (model 510UTB22), and Chassis says JAPAN EZV 1150523 , and 20-5E DJR (I think they may be just known as a 20-EZV chassis)

Had a chat with Joey and unfortunately he...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:52 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by namastepat

Nanao, nice. Better than the Korteks we got so much in Aus.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 04:49 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by Ponty

Hopefully original tube - if anyone can confirm...

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- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:45 PM
The history of ninja gaiden part two

by patmanqc

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

Part two of the history of this innovative series Please visit my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pdbowl Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pdqc1...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:43 PM
Game Elf Controller Issues

by Arrowhead Gamer

I'm totally new here and have had a Game Elf tabletop system that is giving me issues with just the 2p joystick down. The I/O test shows the 2P down as closed even when I have the controller completely unplugged so trying to figure out if it's a short in the wiring or the board itself. This is the 2nd...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 03:17 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by dime666bag

Looks og , hopefully not an Orion tube mine just crapped itself after 1 & 1/2 years ,absolutely friggin beautiful ! 😍
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 01:33 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by kimbleseven

Metal plate sounds and look original. Nice find!

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 12:11 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by Arcade King

Looks like a ripper.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:52 AM
Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by Ponty

Hi Guys
I was lucky enough to come across this LAI Mortal Kombat cab recently
Not something I was looking for as I didnt really play it in the day - I discovered girls about then!
But I know that its a classic and sort after machine
It didnt have a mk2 board but a baseball game...

8 Photos
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:10 AM
Reply to Arcade Flat Pack (2P Upright)

by aussiehobo99

I emailed the person they said was still doing them, but its been a few weeks and nothing back. So a bit disappointed. Still wish theyd either take their site down or even throw a notice up there....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 01:31 AM
Reply to Viper cab artwork/plaque repro ~ artwork source

by xb74

Stumbled across some pictures that might assist in refreshing people's memories?

Imgur: The magic of the Internet
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 12:20 AM
Reply to Viper cab artwork/plaque repro ~ artwork source

by Autosteve

We bought a couple of Viper car cabinets brand new. They were empty with no wiring, just cabinets that we even changed the coin doors and cash boxes on and they had no reference to Viper other than on the ID plate through memory. We turned them into Crusin' USA linked cabinets. Don't quote me but I...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
8 July 2020, 07:54 PM
Reply to General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by Autosteve

Link

Taito had this style Moon Cresta. Strangly didn't bother taking out the Nichibutsu name from the high score screen. On many games Taito did replace it with Taito but not Moon Cresta. Probably just paid for the game boards rather than make there own but brought it out in one...
- Channel: Arcade
8 July 2020, 07:39 PM
Reply to Arcade Flat Pack (2P Upright)

by -Slayer-

Thats a shame if arcadeworx is no longer, they did great work
- Channel: Arcade
8 July 2020, 06:15 PM
Reply to General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by andysa

Fascinating insights Thank you for the contributions.

I never realised Taito also manufactured a dedicated Moon Cresta.

My question was partially prompted out of curiosity for that game, as I own a Nichibutsu Moon Cresta cocktail. I have always wondered whether the upright...
- Channel: Arcade
8 July 2020, 05:37 PM
Reply to TMNT LAI Artwork Resource

by Arcade King

Mickey Juice Can these be restored?...
- Channel: Aussie Arcade Artwork Resource
8 July 2020, 04:47 PM
Reply to TMNT LAI Artwork Resource

by cants

Have these links vanished for anyone else? I can't see the pics...
- Channel: Aussie Arcade Artwork Resource
8 July 2020, 03:41 PM
Mortal Kombat 2 PCB wanted??

by Ponty

Hi Guys
I was lucky enough to pick up a MK2 (LAI) cabinet recently but had a baseball game running on it (Stadium Hero 96) Actually a fun game
But would prefer (as it should be) to get it back to original
A quick search on Ebay scared me but Im guessing with this game being so popular...
- Channel: Arcade
8 July 2020, 03:23 PM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by SegaManAU

Homemade version from late last year, actually looks better haha...
- Channel: Arcade
8 July 2020, 12:04 PM

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Sneaky Wednesday August - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
1 Sep

Sneaky Wednesday September - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
6 Oct

Sneaky Wednesday October - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
3 Nov

Sneaky Wednesday November - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm...
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Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Brendo 78

Well where do I start I have been addicted to pinball since the early 90’s when I wouldn’t eat lunch at school to be able to drop $5 into Getaway and the Addams Family on the way home. When I left school and started my apprenticeship I used to get the Melbourne Trading post and see the machines...
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 11:48 PM
Crafty's 3rd Annual - Pinball and Arcade Meet / Open House

by Crafty

After the last 2 years epic events, and the promise that I would do it again

See here for photographic evidence of previous Crafty's First Meet - Adelaide 21st April 2018 - Aussie Arcade

and

Crafty's 2nd Open House - Aussie Arcade

When-...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 06:40 PM
Perth pinball

by Railways

On 7plus last night a show I've started watching called Desert Collectors.

Last night Nigel was in WA and visited a fella with an awesome pinball collection and sheds. Link below if you can get it to work - I couldn't. About the 16 minute mark.

Link
- Channel: Pinball
8 July 2020, 08:47 AM
If I were to sell my machines....

by WOKA

If I were to sell my all machines and have multiple, largish amounts of cash just hit my account from time to time is this going to be ok..? Is the ATO going to wonder what is going on..

My machines like many are just a hobby, there is no money to be made other that maybe sell overs what...
- Channel: General Chat
7 July 2020, 04:54 PM
Stern Jurassic Park Raptor Replacement Pro

by alby34

Brand New

Purchased 2 by Mistake from Hooked on Pinball ( Jurassic Park Raptor Replacement | Jurassic Park 3D Raptor | Stern Pinball )

Installed mine today and looks awesome.

Replaces the stock 2D from factory.

$50 with free postage....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 02:56 PM
Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by Ponty

Hi Guys
I was lucky enough to come across this LAI Mortal Kombat cab recently
Not something I was looking for as I didnt really play it in the day - I discovered girls about then!
But I know that its a classic and sort after machine
It didnt have a mk2 board but a baseball game...

8 Photos
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:10 AM
MGLXLIV - Game 5 ~ Son Son (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Adventures abound …

MGLXLIV – Game 5 ~ Son Son

Nominated by gamers: timmell

ROMSet 106: sonson

Game Story:
Son Son must travel through many different stages fighting against Japanese enemies on his way to rescue his friends....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
8 July 2020, 09:10 AM
Flexfiles

by Arcade King

Marco Specialties Pinball Parts
anybody stock these locally?...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:14 PM
MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Galaga’s mum …

MGLXLIV – Game 6 ~ Galaxian

Nominated by gamers: Joonas and MrPitchy

ROMSet 106: galaxian (namco set 1)

Game Story:
A game where a spaceship flies back and forth shooting aliens in space.

Score Submi...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
8 July 2020, 09:12 AM
Any interest to split Postage costs

by acejas

I'm getting serious on putting effort into VPIN cab and want to stream line it. Postage cost is quoted @ $150 US. Anyone keen to split postage costs?...
- Channel: Virtual Pinball Projects and Discussion
Yesterday, 09:09 PM
There can only be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by Smithy

So if it all came down to having just ONE pin in the house and only ONE, what is it gonna be people ?
I know this kind of thread has been done before but not in a while, so lets have at it.
Keen to hear opinions of what people would have as the one and only box of flashy lights.
For...
- Channel: Pinball
7 July 2020, 09:27 AM
lets talk about Vaping

by kramer

Maybe an odd topic, however, I first discovered vaping through Aussie Arcade when in NZ, sitting in the airport, with the other mega meet attendees flying from CHCH to Auckland.

I've been back a few times since to the Auckland meets.

Long story short, i smoked since i was 12...
- Channel: General Chat
8 July 2020, 11:52 PM
Game Elf Controller Issues

by Arrowhead Gamer

I'm totally new here and have had a Game Elf tabletop system that is giving me issues with just the 2p joystick down. The I/O test shows the 2P down as closed even when I have the controller completely unplugged so trying to figure out if it's a short in the wiring or the board itself. This is the 2nd...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 03:17 PM
Original US Delivered Donkey Kong Machine

by WOKA

Whats it worth..?

Good solid condition, plays perfect. Good screen, original joystick, game board and internals.
Been a very reliable machine having been in all major competitions as a competition machine in and around Brisbane.

Running of a 110 > 240 Transformer for...
- Channel: Price Check
7 July 2020, 05:36 PM
Happy Birthday @pocketscience

by Fairground

pocketscience
Celebrating today from the east coast. Happy Birthday Gavin, hope you have a great day ....
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 05:24 AM
Sega Astro City Mini

by SegaManAU

Japan-only release currently, $120. Probably too small to enjoy playing it but might be a nice piece to add to the games room for display.

Sega’s Astro City Mini is a tiny arcade cabinet - The Verge...
- Channel: Arcade
8 July 2020, 06:00 AM
Hankin FJ Holden

by Arcade King

Anybody know what parts are available for these if any? plastics, pop bumper caps etc?
Cheers
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
8 July 2020, 01:28 PM
VPGL 15 - Game 3 ~ Comet

by JustAnotherRat

GAME 3.... and riding the roller coaster...

VPGL 15 - Game 3 ~ Comet
Nominated by legin

Comet was released by Williams in 1985 and is a 1-4 player solid state pinball machine.

Design by: Barry Oursler
Art by: Python Anghelo
Software...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
3 July 2020, 08:25 AM
Night Rider EM Backglass

by Ritewing

All,

I am looking for a Bally Night Rider EM backglass. Does anyone have one, or have a lead on one?

I am hopeful we can locate one..

Bob 8.0.1...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
8 July 2020, 11:51 AM
Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by Ponty

Hi Guys
Have come across this old pinnie for sale - all I have are these pics - assuming not working and in pieces
Internet Pinball Machine Database: Gottlieb 'Kewpie Doll'
Any idea on approx worth??
Cheers

4 Photos
- Channel: Pinball
7 July 2020, 01:41 PM
Servo wanted

by Pinlock5

Hi All.
Bit of a long shot but does anyone have a H-King HK15288A servo they could sell.
The usual suppliers are out of stock.

Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 06:31 AM
Pinball drought?

by b1807

Hi all

this is my first visit for some time as have been waylaid with nasty matters.

Any how. I’ve noticed there’s not a lot of pinnys for sake, either here or in the usual retail haunts.
is this an apparition?
- Channel: General Chat
6 July 2020, 08:43 PM
Classic Bally Flipper Mechs wanted

by pepperpotts

New or used but must be working. After both left and right.

1 Photo
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:36 PM
SOLD Genie cards

by kimbleseven

Genie sys1 cards for sale.
1 xsound card $60
1x power supply with the cable pictured $30
1x driver board with the cable pictured $30
Everything working when I pulled it out of genie a few months ago except the tilt (wires were cut). Happy to post or drop off if you are in Adelaide....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
6 July 2020, 04:25 PM
Big Buck HD 60 inch plasma

by Noob-A-Tron

Hoping someone can help i have a Big Buck Hunter HD with a 60 inch LG plasma LG 60pa6500. I can not get it out of standby the red light on monitor wont go away did a little research and found it might be a capacitor no idea. I have 2 Questions anyone close to Warragul Gippsland Vic able to come and...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:09 PM