I am only 1 year into my addiction of pinball and never thought about in that way. I suppose while there are still companies producing pinballs like stern, then there is hope of extending the life of pinball to the public no matter how good or bad the themes are.
I personal would love to set up a small place that would allow members and public to play pinball to promote the fun and atmosphere that we know so well. This is a bit of a pipe dream at the moment but I think keeping it public known and accessible will help the future of the silver ball rolling.
I think it would be awesome if there was a commercial pinball shed In each major city for starters, that people could go to play but have a back half for project restoring. Like the movement of the men's sheds to make toys.
Currently unless you go hunting you don't come across pinballs much so it becomes a forgotten / memorable activity, so in my opinion to reach out to others we have to make it more known.
That's my 20 cents worth.
