Pinball Machine Buyers Guide

[@Damon0306]

Gorgar and Centaur fantastic 80s games, don't forget Blackout and Firepower, my other 2-favs from the same time frame.

[@barnabarinludocratique6262]

Centaur is really good, and i remember Space Invaders and Xenon from the 80s games

[@bradwilliams7683]

Black Knight & Pharoah were my two faves.

[@RojerLockless]

7:00 if you want to actually get to the "how to buy pinball machines" part.

[@nicholasoneil8518]

i have a 75th wizard of oz.... you won't be disappointed . its incredible !

[@baddoomguy1986]

Stern Pinball started in 1977, with releases such as Stingray/Seawitch/Cheetah which were all electromechanical.

[@dennisd4027]

Best machine ever, Bobby Orr's slapshot.

[@palexb17]

Theatre of Magic, classic.

[@MainlySpoons]

My favorite is Tales From an Arabian Night. It just looks so cool and I have played it on a video game and it's amazing

[@beckigreen]

Icymisterlamb I've only played Arabian Nights on PS3 or 4. I liked it. I want to play it as an actual Pinball game though.

[@UltimateEnd0]

I agree. There is something magical about it and it was very ahead of it's time.

[@PBAller-zp3kz]

Thanks for this! New to pinball, trying to learn as much as I can before I jump in.

[@PinBallReviewerRepairs]

Working with both EM and SS I like EM better they are in my opinion more reliable. And they are also way cheaper then a SS. For one EM's have no boards so if something shorts out it will blow a fuse find where the short is get rid of it and pop in another fuse and good to go. With solid state machines you could not only blow the fuse but it could take out one or more the electronic boards in the head. The key though is keeping a machine clean and kept clean so that it lasts a long time.

[@DavidBeaumont]

I love that the Addams Family is there, one of the all time greats (along with The Twilight Zone).

[@mikebdb8]

my favs are theatre of magic....wipe out,,,indiana jones...twightlight zone......the 70s had some great games especially card game pinball machines ,,several classic great card machines from the 70s...and also pool games pinball too

[@ClassALiving]

Awesome video, didn't know there was so much to learn about pinball machines

[@quentin3330]

I've always wanted the Bobby Orr.

[@dangrant2994]

. I literally just purchased the Bobby Orr, I'm a huge orr fan....was giddy when I came across it

[@pedalsbeatlejuicelodermeie319]

BOBBY ORR #4 !! BOBBY ORR #4 !!

[@sonicexereaper6814]

Awesome vid, man. ^.^ TBH, I’ve been planning to add in a pinball machine in my own home to have fun and relax. Also, I do plan to get a couple for my upcoming game room, but unfortunately, not only I’m still rookie in understanding arcades, but I’m pretty much dealing with financial issues. However; while I’m finding a solution to get that taken care of, I made a plan what do first and take it very slowly than rushing it it financial choices is the important key. Also, after watching this, I’ve decided to not only just get my first pinball, which will be Stern’s The Walking Dead since it is my all-time favorite TV series and pinball theme, but also take some time to game on with it while learning how the machine operates before handling more than one. So, thanks for the tip, dude.

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

No problem! Glad it could give you a starting point! We have tons more pinball info videos if you really want to immerse yourself in basic pinball knowledge, and we hope to have a new buyer's guide in the works soon!

[@richardbain8746]

The machine of my dreams is Gorgar i love that game!

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Real 80s classic for sure! There are a few fans of it here! Gorgar, Centaur and 8-ball deluxe are some of our favourites from the time.

[@lachimiasassy9932]

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[@StephanieManley]

That was a favorite of mine too!

[@Puckanm]

I turned 37 and dont know why but am In Pin Ball Mode! lol

[@sphenoidjjj]

Same!

[@TokyoXtreme]

Pinball is the lord’s amusement.

[@Christophersanchez1326]

Good information. Now a video about much older machines than these? I found a electro mechanical machine the shop wants $300 for but it has no too glass and it has been outside for quite a while. I've been warned it would take thousands to get it working again.

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hi Christopher. We don't sell machines that are older than 1990, simply because they are fairly well worn, difficult to repair, parts can be hard to find and there isn't much demand for them from customers. I would steer clear of any machine that has been outside with no glass. It will end up driving you mad trying to fix it and you'd probably never get it working. Much better trying to find a great example to start with - compare it to buying a car that has been sat for years and is rusted through with parts missing that are tough to find.

[@Christophersanchez1326]

Home Leisure Direct true.

[@markhorsburgh]

I've watched this vid a few times but never noticed the price of Star trek in it. Amazing they can charge almost 1500quid more for the same game just a few years later

[@djfreez8724]

quid

[@danielnewhouse5044]

This video states that only limited edition pinball machines are meant to be sold to collectors. From what I understand, though, it is the availability of a "free play" mode that is the technical issue, and anything bought from a dealer should be set up for home use. This is one of only 2 dealers that I know of, the other is The Pinball Company in Missouri.

[@StephanieManley]

I don't know if I would agree that the nicer models are only sold to collectors. I have seen a few LEs and SE at a few arcades.

[@beckigreen]

My favorite pins in order are Funhouse, Taxi, Adams Family and Whirlwind.

[@mikeyoung9810]

love funhouse.

[@davehofman6781]

Very nice video. In my opinion the best game that blows the doors off of Addams family is Whitewater.

[@brainywomenstylequalityove6418]

Good going on details!

[@danielnewhouse5044]

Speaking of dealers, from what I remember the issue with difficulty of gameplay was that if the arcade purchased directly from the manufacturer, the game would be stuck on an extremely difficult level of play. If they paid the money to buy from a dealer, the game's difficulty was playable. This killed the industry for children, including Showbiz pizza.

[@StephanieManley]

I think you can change the level of difficulty on a pinball machine, or at least my STTNG you can select options to make it easier for the average player.

[@b.o.353]

Steve Ritchie did some amazing games like High Speed in the 80s, Black Knight as well. Don’t gloss over the 80s. ;)

[@roberts8849]

great video!

[@Theshark15z]

My favorites were the Robocop, Back To The Future, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and this zombie looking one that I once saw. I do like that Wizard of Oz one though!! :)

[@PinBallReviewerRepairs]

I disagree with Electro-Mechanicals being less reliable. At least with EM's you do not have to worry about electronic boards frying and having to spend hundreds of dollars on a new board for a SS. With an EM you find the short then replace the fuse and you are flipping again. I work on all pinball machines including 1930's pins love em all not just the latest pinball out there.

[@ad356]

nice video. there are other great vintage pinball machine then just the once's listed in this video although they are all good, you can find some great games for $1,000 or less. in my game room i have firepower (1980), high speed (1986), jokerz (1988), bride of pinbot (1991), and WWF (1994) they are all great games and the most expensive i own was bride of pinbot at $2,400

[@maxpower7525]

i think there more expensive in the uk

[@ad356]

i sold WWF and bought a 1996 sega apollo 13

[@milesdyson5211]

Whats the point of a Coin op if Fee play is on All the time ?

[@sethrowley7011]

what happens when they brake... do you have to hire someone to come fix it or do they not break often?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Being highly mechanical machines, things can go wrong with them from time to time, but the most common thing you'll find is either balls getting stuck or lights maybe going out. Even then though, the machine has systems and designed in a certain way to try and mitigate these things from happening. When it comes to fixing more in depth problems them, you can either learn the skills yourself (it helps if you have some tools and can solder, and there are lots of guides online) or you can get in touch with us and we'll be able to put you in contact with someone local to you who may be able to help get you up and running again. :)

[@alejandroramirez4470]

Chicago gaming company which worked on the remakes are great. I haven't found medieval madness but cactus canyon is one of my favorites. When the 66 batman stern game came out I started to see new things were still being made but I didn't know how often. It wasn't until about 2 years ago I started going to more pinball/arcade spots. The old are fun and more original but now games have screens and constant programming updates. Stern has that insider connected progress system too.

[@joycekoch5746]

Anybody know anyone making new pinball machines that are classic style with the pre 1975 design?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

The closest we've seen in recent years is some of the games STERN has been releasing, though they tend not to be produced on the same scale as the modern day ones. Games like "Whoa Nellie!" and to a lesser extent The Beatles (which uses a 1980 playfield layout) would probably be the kinds of things you're looking for. Hope this helps!

[@TokyoXtreme]

I have come here from downloading Williams Pinball on my iPhone a week ago. If I had my own machine, I’d probably never leave the house, and end up looking like the Twitter CEO (the modern-day Howard Hughes).

[@peppers1587]

I enjoyed your vid, thanks

[@camtheg4554]

I have to buy it it's so cool

[@gilbertgottlieb1274]

Nice! I got funny pinball vids to help as well.

[@mrpep6340]

f14, cyclone and space invaders are all great

[@ejoyesmail140]

hai.. im from malaysia and our company is looking to buy a pinball machine for our office.. do you know any of the supplier who can ship the machine to our country Malaysia?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Unfortunately we can't advise on pinball machines heading to that part of the world. It's probably best to contact STERN Pinball directly to ask what distributors are near you, and can provide games suitable for the native power supply.

[@tribalbeat6471]

I really hate the Jersey Jack tables. They are all really big and always expensive to play, even at the arcade. The fields are super cluttered and have hard to understand rules.

[@quentin3330]

What about Bally's, Williams and Gottlieb?

[@pizzashit69]

He mentioned Bally/Williams, but neither them no Gottlieb are making machines anymore. Now you have Stern, JJP, and even Spooky has kicked out a few decent machines.

[@quentin3330]

W G thx W. G.

[@indi2406]

I really want the Addams family one but my friend has it 🤣😂

[@Lorr44]

I have it 👍 it’s really fun

[@JohnDRobinsonelectronicdrums]

Addams Family for me!

[@LXW-Arts]

I want one

[@ryanthebeast2146]

how much are they

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

HI Ryan, Our machines start from around £2k and go up to around £7k for a really nice example of a great pin. Visit our website to take a look at what we have in stock at the moment. Thanks. www.homeleisuredirect.com/pinball-machines/

[@thecowboy8192]

THIS IS ALL WELL AND GOOD, BUT YOU SHOW NOWHERE AT ALL THAT WE CAN PURCHASE ANY OF THE NEW MACHINES.I tried for two straight hours tonight trying to download one of you games. no success!!??

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hi Jonny, are you wanting to buy a brand new physical pinball machine or are you trying to download a video version of pinball which you can play on your phone or tablet? We sell all the new pinball machines on our website here: www.homeleisuredirect.com/pinball-machines/new-pinball-machines/ If you're looking to download playable versions then these can be found here: www.pinballarcade.com/ I hope this helps.

[@AustriaGermany]

any from the 1960s ?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

No, I'm afraid we don't stock anything from the 60s or 70s, and rarely from the 80s. Too many reliability issues and not enough demand from customers.

[@willforrest-king]

Do you sell non coin operated

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hey there, Every pinball machine we sell is free-play by default, so the coin mech is often removed. :)

[@willforrest-king]

+Home Leisure Direct oh thx man for getting back so fast

[@willforrest-king]

+Home Leisure Direct oh thx man for getting back so fast

[@pizzashit69]

Gotta have the coin-mech! $$$$

[@CASTCorp]

They had an elvis at Disneyland Paris

[@couchpoet1]

This is a commercial

[@ronaldhnl]

don't forget to review Dutchpinball sometimes ;0 GREAT new machine The Big Lebowski. I've made a vlog about it on my channel.. let me know what you think ;)

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

It looks like a great pin! We've got one on order, so can't wait to have one in our showroom. We'll check out your vlog to whet our appetite!

[@ronaldhnl]

It is a cool game to play, had a lot of fun with it. Audio is also very nicely done. I'm sure you'll have a lot of great playing hours when it arrives.. Let me know how you like it when you have it.

[@pizzashit69]

Maybe include them when they show they can actually mass produce a machine lol

[@big4skol83]

Pinball machines in need of being made: Led Zeppelin Lynyrd Skynyrd Johnny Cash Megadeth Black Sabbath Regular Show Adventure Time Happy Tree Friends Call of Duty

[@jealnoslyn]

+1 Adventure Time

[@matthewdonnelly718]

+1 Adventure Time

[@ARFF1Tampa]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

[@DatMeleeMan]

I have Ghostbusters and India jones

[@bobbyberetta4206]

Please correct your facts especially with Stern, they did not just start in 99'.

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

+Bo88y Beretta Hey there, We're actually due a big overhaul on all of our buyer's guides in the very near future, so you'll see plenty of updates and corrections. Thanks for letting us know though!

[@OmarYaujar]

+Bo88y Beretta Stern first was Data east, then changed the name (i cant remember the name ) then became Sega pinball and now is stern

[@willom8653]

Stern Electronics (80's) then Data East, then sold to SEGA in the early 90's, then re-bought by Gary Stern 5 years later (ironic when you think) who changed it to the modern Stern we now today, same CEO since then for all those companies. Respect to Gary who chose to keep pinball alive in the early 2000's when it was clearly ALMOST dead. JJP are basically machines made with Bally/WMS parts since the company made an agreement and bought some certificates from Planetary Pinball Supply which is the official supplier for spare parts of Bally/WMS machines. Respect to Jack Guarnieri who chose to create a new pinball company on a risky market and succeed in it ! Heighway Pinball brand is dead now... However there is still maybe an hope that some investors buy what's left to reform an assembly line but I doubt it. Say goodbye to the promising Alien pinball machine (they've made some but it's basically over now as the licence will expire)..

[@lippy22]

Stern Pinball is a separate company from Stern Electronics. Stern Pinball started in 1999.

[@krcn00b]

and cirque voltaire is also fucking awesome

[@metalheadmetalhead307]

agreed! that creepy ringmaster shot is awesome

[@mitchkatz4918]

thanks for this but it seems that they are a rapidly depreciating asset

[@danielnewhouse5044]

A hallmark of an honest to God free play mode is that at one point the game will dump 3 balls on you at once.

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hi Daniel, pinball is entirely a game of skill, and one that anyone can get better at with enough practice! How difficult a game is depends on how the owner sets it up. They can choose to make it harder if they want to provide more of a challenge, or easier if they just want to flip around and have some fun. Ultimately, it's up to you how you want to use your machine. :)

[@mellydawg]

My dad always get pinball machines from poeple who dont need them anymore tomorrow well get a williams Rollergames vor 50€

[@ngqp]

Melly fox wtf how

[@jasonsmith530]

Jersey jack>stern

[@devonboulden2496]

What was said was nice, but it was empty. Not a lot of substance here. Given the amount of money, I'd have to have a good feel for such a machine before I purchased it; otherwise, it's just a cool Hotwheels Christmas toy that doesn't go beyond 5 hours of play before I get bored.

[@ronalddreimanis8051]

I cant believe how awful new Kiss pin playfield is are the other two imposters or original 4 members

[@tommyhatcher3399]

Adam's Family was my favorite. I love knowing that it's held to the same regard as The Simpsons arcade game is. But that Wizard of Oz pinball is the ugliest thing I've ever seen.

[@krcn00b]

addams family

[@AEr-bx3bj]

abi bunlar makine değil sanat eseri yaw.

[@RK-ml2ns]

Twilight Zone for me.

[@kaws6690]

Anyone else here because of Supreme?

[@aguccislide6132]

Holy Disciple yeah, i took an L. sold out in 9 seconds US tho, slower than the champion awhile back

[@alejandroramirez4470]

How much it go for?