6 Things You Need to Know About Getting Into the Pinball Hobby

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  @NotSafeToDrink · 4 months ago

  I've been trying to convince myself that I NEED a pinball machine. This was actually the video I needed. As someone new to the hobby at almost 40 thank you for this informative video!

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  @DennisMangual · 1 day ago (edited)

  This is very helpful. Especially since I am looking into getting my first mechanical pinball machine

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  @orangecow7213 · 3 years ago

  Totally brand new to the hobby. Went into some bar and they had a bunch of machines and it just got me.

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  @kylefisher3667 · 4 years ago

  most accurate part for me was "addiction". I started 12 years ago with one pin and at one point we lived in a 600 square foot apartment and i had 7 pins going from the living room into the kitchen. We had to get rid of our couch to fit them lol.

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  @slamtilt01 · 4 years ago (edited)

  Repair and maintenance. &nbsp;If you can up skill yourself in soldering, that will go a long way in pinball maintenance.<br>Also, the ball in Pinball can move pretty fast around the play field and can break some of the plastic details. &nbsp;Even cause some of the wire point trigger switches to bend and weaken. So look for broken debris while cleaning the play field. &nbsp;<br>Parts. Keeping a stock of play field light bulbs, flipper solenoids, a few bumper rubber bands, and fuses that will take care of most of the common ongoing maintenance repairs.

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  @scottypinball2163 · 4 years ago

  Pinside top 100 is a great resource for a new to the hobby enthusiasts. It gives a general idea of how fun the game plays and shoots and also indicates likely interest and value when it comes time to trade it off.

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  @LucaAmadeus · 2 years ago

  Great video and I agree with all of your points.<br>Another good way to get into the hobby is considering building your own virtual pinball machine. It&apos;s obviously not the same as the real thing, but a well equipped vpin comes surprisingly close to the feeling of a real machine (realisitc ball rolling, bumpers, slingshots, etc.).<br>There is a huge community and a lot of tutorials for building your own vpin. And the greatest benefit: you can play thousands of different machines on it.

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  @TheyCallMeD1 · 4 years ago

  When Cary, while talking about how his pinball collection has expanded beyond just having one and has now taken over other parts of the house said . . . &nbsp;&quot;I mean we don&apos;t ever use the Dining Room anyways&quot;, that&apos;s when I lost it. &nbsp;That was funny!! &nbsp;And oh&apos; boy, I can relate. &nbsp; :-) &nbsp; Another great video . . . !!

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  @BallenvanStaal · 3 years ago (edited)

  Love the background tunes. Very fitting! :))

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  @mikeyocain · 4 years ago

  Boy the addiction one is so true lol

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  @lukes60 · 4 years ago

  I&apos;ve experienced CRAMPS. I bought six in the last 3 months. With a full sized virtual pinball machine that brings me to 9 total, so now I&apos;m looking to put some furniture in storage as I move forward. Dang bug... a cocaine habit would be cheaper at this point!

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  @TiltingT · 4 years ago (edited)

  Thanks for sharing Cary some good tips for new people to the hobby &nbsp;.. the only thing I would add would be find a pinhead to go with you when you buy your first game.. That way you have some knowledge in your corner and an extra set of eyes to look the game over before purchase

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