Is a pinball machine a good investment?

Pinball machines are one of the riskier investment vehicles you can get in terms of price stabilization, predictability, as well as quality maintenance.

Are old pinball machines worth anything?

So, what is your pinball machine worth? If you have a newer pinball machine it is likely worth between $3,000-$5,000. If you have a vintage machine it could be worth anywhere from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands depending on the condition and game that it is.

Is Bally a good brand?

Bally is one of the most famous brand of luxury in the world of fashion, footwear and manufacturer of quality accessories. Founded in a village of Switzerland in 1851, it has recently celebrated a century and a half of excellence in the production of high quality leather goods.

When did the first Bally pinball machine come out?

Bally Manufacturing Co. released 868 machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1930. Space Invaders Pinball, Xenon, Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man, Star Trek Pinball, and Playboy. Flash Gordon, Hill Climb, Xenon, Centaur, and Fathom.

What kind of slot machine did Bally make?

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What are the names of all the pinball machines?

Space Invaders Pinball, Xenon, Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man, Star Trek Pinball, and Playboy. Flash Gordon, Xenon, Centaur, Hill Climb, and Kiss.

When did the EM pinball machine game manual come out?

Game manuals for EM pinball machines were not available until 1967 for Williams, 1971 for Gottlieb®, approximately 1971 for Bally, and approximately 1972 for Chicago Coin. The game manual is an excellent, complimentary documentation to the schematics. If a game manual is available for a particular game, it is recommended to acquire it too.

Are there any playfield pinball machines in stock?

Playfield has rare day 1 full factory mylar, no insert wear. Over 400 new & reconditioned pinball machines in stock. Authorized distributor for: Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, Chicago Gaming. Will consider trade of Stern games and 1990s Bally/Williams games.

What did the woodrail pinball machine look like?

Prototype Woodrail Pinball Machine. This was to be Retro Pinball’s second game after King of Diamonds. We brought it to Pinball Resource to get the rights from Gottlieb to build the game. This is a hand built mechanical version of what the game would look like.

Is the Addams Family Family pinball machine working?

All mechanics and electronics work without issue, the game is in very good working condition. Add-ons and upgrades done are color matched LED kit installed, color dot matrix display, Addams Family GOLD ROM, Cliffy protectors, color accent lighting in the upper playfield, swamp and LED spotlights.

What kind of glass is on a pinball machine?

New plastics & plastic protectors. Machine has a colored dot matrix display installed, purple powder coated legs, invisa glass installed, mirror blades, Uncle Fester, Thing box mod, polar bear rug mod, various sticker mods, etc.

Why are pinball machines illegal?

Pinball was banned beginning in the early 1940s until 1976 in New York City. New York mayor Fiorello La Guardia was responsible for the ban, believing that it robbed school children of their hard earned nickels and dimes. La Guardia spearheaded major raids throughout the city, collecting thousands of machines.

How many amps does a pinball machine pull?

What sort of electrical requirements do your arcade games have? and: Video runs around 3 amps and pinball at 5 amps.