Mirage Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I got to see the arcade (and the other computer room) today, and I have to say, these photos don't do it justice. There's so much stuff in there, neatly arranged, it's unreal. Truly impressive. The machines are in fantastic shape. I was blown away. Very inspiring. I think I do need to finally build that arcade I've been dreaming about! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 What? You got to be IN that room? Lucky! My dreams are made of that room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 So much Awesomeness! I really like your stairwell too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Thanks! I just used your pics to make my wife know what I *could* do if I was to add arcades to my collection, really made her apprciate how minimalistic my collection is compaired to yours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 That's a fantastic hideaway you have there. Judging by the pipes and duct work in the ceiling I'm assuming this is in your basement? How much space is around the drums? Is it only large enough for the drums (and maybe some computer recording equipment I see?) or is there room enough for a small jam session with a couple others? In some ways it reminds me of my basement setup although for gaming I currently only have a MAME cabinet. Most of the rest of the room is devoted to the tiki lounge/bar and jam area. Duh...just noticed the pics of the stairway. Kinda answers my basement question. Duh #2...just noticed you're also from Wisconsin! Whereabouts in Wisconsin? I'm in Muskego. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Maine_Man Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 WOW,,,Very cool game room 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I am surprised I missed this? Anyways, excellent room man! Your EM machines actually look shopped and playable!! Usually when I see EM's in a gameroom they are just beat to shit and no fun to play due to how bad of condition they are in but yours look fantastic! I like the line up and it was a good idea to stick the DMD in there on the end for a little variety, I used to only have one DMD also (on my system 11 wall)and I would rotate it out when I got bored with it. Seriously though, great room, looks like a very fun place to hang out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Oh, by the way, how is Sterns Stars? I have an oppertunity to buy a decent one right now for $300 delivered which seems more than fair but I have never played it. Actually I haven't played many of the older Stern games with the exception of Meteor, Orbitor 1 and a few others... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Oh, by the way, how is Sterns Stars? Stars rocks. Seriously, it's one of the best machines I have ever played. Been in and out of my collection for over 30 years it's that good. Women absolutely love it too. The chimes, its playfield layout, et al. Funny how so many of the "serious" collectors find this too difficult a game to play. Then again, most of those types are only into DMD's. lol And yeah, all my machines are shopped - it's what I do. Especially fine-tune the EM's to play better than most peoples solid state. No kidding I'd snag a $300 Stern Stars all_day_long. If we were closer and you didn't want it, I'd certainly purchase it as I currently have several requests for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Oh, by the way, how is Sterns Stars? Women absolutely love it too. I figured anybody with an impressive (!!!!!!!) gameroom like that gets laid, as soon as he takes them in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Don't invite me over; you would never get me to leave. Lots of good memories of that Four Million BC machine at the skating rink when I was a young dorkling. Sea Wolf is a must-have for me if I ever get my own game room. Morgan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregadetH Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 That is one kick-ass gameroom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 (edited) save2600, what is the material that you have scattered on the bowling game for friction reduction? Couldn't you wax the surface instead or is there a special reason for this? My grandpa had one of these games in his shed and was always promising he would fix it up, but the shed burned down with my Schwinn 5-speed sissy-bar bike inside as well. Edited December 9, 2010 by Chuck D. Head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 save2600, what is the material that you have scattered on the bowling game for friction reduction? Couldn't you wax the surface instead or is there a special reason for this? That would be real shuffle alley wax. It's a granular wax that many mistakingly refer to as "sawdust". lol You find it at game room/recreation companies that would sell shuffle alley's, pools, spas, pool tables, etc. There are different speeds to purchase as well. I find medium works best. These old alleys are made of Formica. Pretty reslient obviously, but years of not keeping it clean, waxed and "sawdusted" and you'll begin to wear it out - which is pretty inexcusable if you as me. I use Wildcat pinball playfield cleaner/was to clean 'em up and then sprinkle the shuffle alley wax about. There should always be plenty of that granule wax spread evenly across when playing. Puck should glide and rebound back with minimal force expended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Question is, how many times have you (in role-playing fashion, NOT FORCED) re-enacted the scene from "The Accused" (with Jodi Foster) on one of those pinball machines? Which one? It might bring greater value if you disclose the information. V'JER REQUIRES THAT YOU DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Pinball glass should be tempered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Oh, by the way, how is Sterns Stars? Stars rocks. Seriously, it's one of the best machines I have ever played. Been in and out of my collection for over 30 years it's that good. Women absolutely love it too. The chimes, its playfield layout, et al. Funny how so many of the "serious" collectors find this too difficult a game to play. Then again, most of those types are only into DMD's. lol And yeah, all my machines are shopped - it's what I do. Especially fine-tune the EM's to play better than most peoples solid state. No kidding I'd snag a $300 Stern Stars all_day_long. If we were closer and you didn't want it, I'd certainly purchase it as I currently have several requests for one. I decided to go for it. If I get tired and one of your guys wants to drive down here and get it I'll let you know. I will 80% shop it but I don't get crazy, just enough so they look good and play nice and fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 I decided to go for it. If I get tired and one of your guys wants to drive down here and get it I'll let you know. I will 80% shop it but I don't get crazy, just enough so they look good and play nice and fast Where are you again? "Down here".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I decided to go for it. If I get tired and one of your guys wants to drive down here and get it I'll let you know. I will 80% shop it but I don't get crazy, just enough so they look good and play nice and fast Where are you again? "Down here".... Uh Nichibutsu Deluxe...duh? Seriously though, I'm in MN (minneapolis) so I can't be too terribly far from you but then again, WI is pretty big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Found this cool "little" boombox in excellent shape the other day. And yes, the TV works. Might have to splice the Atari into it or maybe throw a Radio Shack TV Scoreboard at it since it's b/w only anyway. Has RCA inputs in back also, so am using it with an Amiga for stereo sound. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 That is DEEEEE-LUXE! Love the bit of woodgrain on that bigger TV also. Matches the VCS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hahaha! Dee-luxe is right! Can't find any info online on it at all. Just its smaller sibling with single cassette and smaller speakers is all. Can't believe what people are getting or trying to get for some of these things. Upwards of $300+?! Anyone want this Lenoxx hunk of burning love for $300? It's yours. All yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac-Fan Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Cool! How about a close up on that pac-man stuff on the shelves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Cool! How about a close up on that pac-man stuff on the shelves? The Pac shelves have been repurposed for audio use, but I should have a higher-rez pic I could send you when I find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrosport Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Nice game room! How did you get all the cabs down those stairs? I barely made it into my house with 1 cab over 2 steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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