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A Poll on Travelling to Play Machines
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Recently I've been to Skegness (2 hours from my house) and Amuseworld in St Neots (1hr 45mins from my house) just to play pinball. I didn't even know what pins would be there for the Skeg trip, just wanted to play some pins different from what I own
I probably travel around the country more than most people on this group in order to play pinball. Working in the rail industry helps, as I can jump on a train without worrying too much about the cost.
Regarding how far people would travel to play a certain machine. There was a Medieval Madness in one of the arcades on Hayling Island up until about a year ago, I would regularly travel from Kettering to Havant, then endure the half hour bus ride onto Hayling Island to get my MM pinball fix. It must have been more than a 300 mile round trip each time!
Pinformer is your friend if you like to travel around looking for games to play in pubs and arcades.
PS, I should hopefully be coming down to Special When Lit this Friday evening for a few games...
Regarding how far people would travel to play a certain machine. There was a Medieval Madness in one of the arcades on Hayling Island up until about a year ago, I would regularly travel from Kettering to Havant, then endure the half hour bus ride onto Hayling Island to get my MM pinball fix. It must have been more than a 300 mile round trip each time!
Pinformer is your friend if you like to travel around looking for games to play in pubs and arcades.
PS, I should hopefully be coming down to Special When Lit this Friday evening for a few games...
"30 miles (or 1 hour)"........30 miles up here is about 25 minutes if on the right road
Travel an hour just to play a particular pin ??? doubt it these days to be honest, especially 90s games which I have played sooooo much over the years
Travel an hour + to hang out with some buddies, drink beer and play pinball - any pinball ??? OH YES
Travel an hour + to hang out with some buddies, drink beer and play pinball - any pinball ??? OH YES
GrizZ' date=' post: 1678826 said:Travel an hour just to play a particular pin ??? doubt it these days to be honest, especially 90s games which I have played sooooo much over the years
Travel an hour + to hang out with some buddies, drink beer and play pinball - any pinball ??? OH YES
+1
The only pins I would be traveling to see would be attached to some beautiful woman.
GrizZ' date=' post: 1678826 said:Travel an hour just to play a particular pin ??? doubt it these days to be honest, especially 90s games which I have played sooooo much over the years
Travel an hour + to hang out with some buddies, drink beer and play pinball - any pinball ??? OH YES
+2
I usually hunt for pins on Pinformer if we happen to be in the area. I did travel down to AmuseWorld in St. Neots though - 45 mins or so from me. Off to Skeggy soon so I hope there are plenty to be found there!
I was there a couple of Sundays ago, what a great place. It was pretty quiet so me and the missus had the place to ourselves
Lucky Strike arcade on the seafront has got a couple of Sterns and the Pier arcade has got a POTC and a knackered TAF.
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jonathan' date=' post: 1678918 said:
I've got competition? Where's the SWT? Not on Pinformer. You could've made it a big night out 'cos you missed the FT in Ricks ;-)
Alan.
Thanks for that!
After a tip off on the Yahoo group (thanks drfrancisgross) I've been playing Indy08 at a pub not far from where I live in Notts (5min drive). I never knew there was a wild pin so close to my house
The only slight downside is that after chucking a few quid into it, I don't think Indy08 is that great
The ark multiball is very cool but the rest just didn't grab me. However it's one of only two pins on site in Nottingham so I'll still be going to play it. The pub has a high score competition for the Tournament Play mode as well so that should keep it interesting.
The only slight downside is that after chucking a few quid into it, I don't think Indy08 is that great
i played the stern indy and totally hated it. it did taint my view of stern machines tbh.....very 'versace' to look at but horrible to play.
very bling bling but no substance.
really want to play the williams version when i can find one near me!
very bling bling but no substance.
really want to play the williams version when i can find one near me!
Williams IJ is one of my favourite pins
i like the films also and my eight year old princess loves them so im prepared to get a williams one without trying it first!
just wish i could find someone to trade for my addams
just wish i could find someone to trade for my addams
In my opinion you won't regret it. Absolute quality pin
And the fact there's no more room in my kitchen
get rid of that mame thing and your onto a winner.
No way, I need my Streetfighter 2 fix
A ridiculous amount of time and effort have gone into that MAME cab.....I don't think I'll ever be able to part with it
Your IJ was immaculate Russ!
IJ is on my tradelist if anyone fancies it?
ronsplooter' date=' post: 1678924 said:
There HAS to be more around here somewhere and I'm gonna find them dammit. The only other machine is a Spiderman in town that has been treated with total disdain by the pub it's located in.
Regarding poll, I'd travel an hour for MB, as I've not had the pleasure of playing it yet.
Orochi Leona' date=' post: 1682200 said:
Traveling an hour to play a Monster Bash, Prepare to be disappointed.
^ Maybe. But seeing as the pinball community refuse to let this game go I'd at least be willing to visit an arcade to find that out for myself.
The UK league has started up again
http://www.ukpinballleague.co.uk/index.php
you could always go along to a league meet to get a pinball 'fix'.
http://www.ukpinballleague.co.uk/index.php
you could always go along to a league meet to get a pinball 'fix'.