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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => General Pinball Discussion => Topic started by: acefreemok on January 21, 2010, 01:37:37 PM
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What sites in Melbourne are good for pinball?
I love pinball but it's very hard to find decent machines.
Particularly interested in Star Trek next generation, dracula or any really good pinballs...
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Crown probably have a few. If you are looking to "try before you buy" - try the dealers first - Check our Sponsor's section.
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The airport
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Last time I went to Galactic Circus at Crown they had no pinballs. Apart from that I've seen one or two lame pinballs inside Crown itself.
And I'm on the wrong side of town for the airport.
i was kind of hoping there was some kind of google maps mashup which lists locations of pinnies in Melb...
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Princess Entertainment Centre
Princess Hwy Caulfield.Carnegie next to Rosstown Hotel
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Last time I went to Galactic Circus at Crown they had no pinballs. Apart from that I've seen one or two lame pinballs inside Crown itself.
And I'm on the wrong side of town for the airport.
i was kind of hoping there was some kind of google maps mashup which lists locations of pinnies in Melb...
Mate, your best bet really is to head to the snazzy showrooms of the pinball retailers (markc, mr pinball etc). Haven't seen them myself but the guys seem more than happy to show you around and probably have a few games to get that fix.
On a separate note, I've been thinking...... && Why couldn't we start a website that does exactly what acefreemok is looking for? There's probably enough people on this forum alone to put a decent list together for most of the capital cities and some of the larger regional areas. Food for thought. I am web site 'development illiterate' but happy to look into it. Points? Thoughts?
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My top 3 "value for money" sited pins to play in Melbourne are;
1.CFTBL - High St, Thornbury = $2 will give you 3credits, an achievable replay target of 134k and has NEVER failed on me once (ie - lost balls, level playfield, etc..).
2.SS - Edward St, Reservoir - Great machine, although you only get 2credits per $2 coin. 30k replay is quite challenging.
3.TOTAN - Lygon St, East Brunswick - This machine was the best one in Melbourne, prior to its current location now. Its flippers have been tweaked and the ball tends to bounce alot. The playfield leans to the left and I’ve had a couple of balls stuck (once behind the genie).
Other than that, 3credits per $2 coin.
Forget going to the Airport. Coin mechs are rooted on some machines (TZ) and you only get one credit per $2 coin. TOM is probably the best one there, though the security guards/airline personal will question you, once you pass through the scanner, heading towards a gate with no plane!!
Just smile and say "I’m here to play pinball"
Don't forget your car park bill to consider = expensive.
The Cue in Fitzroy = too dark in that joint and music can be of bother when it's loud.
Where are you based in Melbourne??
Would you like to play a CV in Werribee??
What about FT in Fitzroy?
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we have lately had a few guys in who have asked to hire the showroom for a hour just to play pinball
a simple coffee will do , seems they knew of my coffees already ...
we have over 50 plus pins incl 2 BBB ,spiderman black and heaps more
and as of tomorrow we will have one Big buck hunter on the floor
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On a separate note, I've been thinking...... && Why couldn't we start a website that does exactly what acefreemok is looking for? There's probably enough people on this forum alone to put a decent list together for most of the capital cities and some of the larger regional areas. Food for thought. I am web site 'development illiterate' but happy to look into it. Points? Thoughts?
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Okay I did a bit of searching... This site shows how to do this pretty much simply by entering the details onto a google spreadsheet... http://mapalist.com/
However, i'd assume there would be ways to make this more user friendly and useful...
I'm going to start a new thread in the suggestions forum for the site...
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Where are you based in Melbourne??
Would you like to play a CV in Werribee??
I'm in Cheltenham. I would only go to Werribee if I knew there were a good working Star Trek Next Gen pinball.
Perhaps a Dracula. Is there any Draculas anywhere in Melbourne? That was a great pin.
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There's a Fish Tales at the Bush Inn in Malvern... I know the guy who looks after it #@#
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There's a Fish Tales at the Bush Inn in Malvern... I know the guy who looks after it #@#
Cool.
Does anyone know where a T2 may be located on site in Melbourne??
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1.CFTBL - High St, Thornbury = $2 will give you 3credits, an achievable replay target of 134k and has NEVER failed on me once (ie - lost balls, level playfield, etc..).
3.TOTAN - Lygon St, East Brunswick - This machine was the best one in Melbourne, prior to its current location now. Its flippers have been tweaked and the ball tends to bounce alot. The playfield leans to the left and I’ve had a couple of balls stuck (once behind the genie).
Other than that, 3credits per $2 coin.
Can you be more specific about the location of these two machines?
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1.CFTBL - High St, Thornbury = $2 will give you 3credits, an achievable replay target of 134k and has NEVER failed on me once (ie - lost balls, level playfield, etc..).
3.TOTAN - Lygon St, East Brunswick - This machine was the best one in Melbourne, prior to its current location now. Its flippers have been tweaked and the ball tends to bounce alot. The playfield leans to the left and I’ve had a couple of balls stuck (once behind the genie).
Other than that, 3credits per $2 coin.
Can you be more specific about the location of these two machines?
The CFTBL is located opposite Zingara's - the Expresso coffee place (look out for the Italians having a smoko outside.
Great machine, though has become quite testy of late due to the operator making adjustments (ie - no more match!! & replay is quite excessive $296m). Neverless, some new challengers have stepped up and made some great scores.
I will endeavour to crack the 1billion mark, again.
As for the TOTAN @ the East Brunswick club, the operator sold it in exchange for a Junkyard!!!
There's a TOTAN & TOM down the road though.
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I was in melbourne last weeknd (with silverballfever) and this is what we found;
Airport - at international arrivals - Simpsons Pinball Party, South Park, Addams Family. $2 for 3 balls. All 3 had issues.
Casino - nothing and all the videogames/redemption machines/children drove me crazy
St Kilda - Apartment 23 had a Sopranos in good nick (though a little dirty). Prince of Wales had a Family Guy but didnt get time to play it. Pub at the end of Akland St had a Getaway in very good nick (though replay almost 200k)
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#*# for the website idea
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The CFTBL is located opposite Zingara's - the Expresso coffee place (look out for the Italians having a smoko outside.
That's great, literally 10 min walk from me.
There's a TOTAN & TOM down the road though.
Down the road?
By the way, there's a Getaway (High Speed 2) at a pizza place called Mymates Pizza, 402 Station St, Thornbury.
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The CFTBL is located opposite Zingara's - the Expresso coffee place (look out for the Italians having a smoko outside.
That's great, literally 10 min walk from me.
There's a TOTAN & TOM down the road though.
Down the road?
By the way, there's a Getaway (High Speed 2) at a pizza place called Mymates Pizza, 402 Station St, Thornbury.
Cafe Lamour - bring your poker face as these are out the back.
As for Getaway, there's one on Gilbert Street, Reservoir - haven't played one since "93".
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Cafe Lamour - bring your poker face as these are out the back.
Oh yeah, Cafe L'amour - I know it. Will check it out, I've never played TOTAN.
Went to check out the CFTBL this morning, accidentally went to Zingara's first. The woman behind the counter had a "you must be joking" expression on her face when I asked if there was a pinball machine around. I like the cafe across the road where the machine is, plenty of space and a nice atmosphere with all those old Italian guys hanging around. They've even got a stool for you to sit on while you play. Better than the pizza shop where the Getaway is - cramped, hot and the smell of average pizza.
I feel quite lucky to have 2 good games within walking distance from my house. Thanks for your help Prince.
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Cafe Lamour - bring your poker face as these are out the back.
Oh yeah, Cafe L'amour - I know it. Will check it out, I've never played TOTAN.
Went to check out the CFTBL this morning, accidentally went to Zingara's first. The woman behind the counter had a "you must be joking" expression on her face when I asked if there was a pinball machine around. I like the cafe across the road where the machine is, plenty of space and a nice atmosphere with all those old Italian guys hanging around. They've even got a stool for you to sit on while you play. Better than the pizza shop where the Getaway is - cramped, hot and the smell of average pizza.
I feel quite lucky to have 2 good games within walking distance from my house. Thanks for your help Prince.
No probs.
Check out The Peacock Hotel in Northcote first - Lord of the Rings should be gone by now, replaced with a TOTAN.
Let me know.
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Back in the 70s and 80s I lived in Melbourne there was a lot of Coffe shops with the odd pool table and thoes Bingo pinballs (A lot of Bingo Pinballs) I went to a part Amusment/coffe shop called Charleys in Drrimut rd Sunshine. There I played (Firepower, Playboy, Lost World, Stellar Wars, Flash and a Bally Balck Jack. Thats where I lost a lot of 20c bits. I dont no if he is still there but if he is he will have sum pinballs in his shop....
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Strike bowling bar in the city had a STTNG last time i was there about 9months ago it was in really good nick too.
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LOTR is still at the Peacock Inn, High st, Northcote.
The Cue Bar in Fitzroy has closed down.
The Old Bar in Johnston st, Fitzroy has Gilligan's Island and Cueball Wizard.
The Perseverence Hotel in Brunswick st, Fitzroy has a Stern Grand Prix.
And there's an old Bally Star Trek in Polyester Records, also on Brunswick St.
Do you know of any more Pins in the Inner North?
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TOTAN gone from Cafe L'Amour, just TOM there now.
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If you like your Stern pinballs check out these ones:
The Quarry (Lygon St, Brunswick) – Batman – the Dark Knight).
Courthouse (Sydney Rd, Coburg) – Csi.
Park Hotel (Nicholson St, Abbotsford) – The Simpsons Pinball Party.
Ps – Back on the leader board on the CFTBL – Super Jackpot does that for ya.
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Not much of a Stern fan unfortunately, thanks anyway.
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just heard the crown casino has new rolling stones ....
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now ther's a Gamble for them!
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now ther's a Gamble for them!
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Just got back from 4 days in TAS.. On the way over (Spirt of Tasmania 1) the on board gamesroom had Dr Who, and RFM, on the way back (Spirit of Tasmania II) the gamesroom had Indiana Jones (Williams).
1.5mt swell add's an interesting dimension to pinball!
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Just got back from 4 days in TAS.. On the way over (Spirt of Tasmania 1) the on board gamesroom had Dr Who, and RFM, on the way back (Spirit of Tasmania II) the gamesroom had Indiana Jones (Williams).
1.5mt swell add's an interesting dimension to pinball!
How touchy were the tilt mechanisms???
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How touchy were the tilt mechanisms???
The machines were anchored to the walls of the room via the legs, so you couldn't budge them! (Which was annoying because a slight nudge here or there was definitely needed!) Didn't get any tilt warnings at all when the ship was rocking around so they are possibly disabled?
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Weird experience playing pinball on a boat