Sorry guys if I sometimes post weird like topics but here goes. I have read in the past a few guys who have left forums/the hobby or temporarily put pinball on hold for reasons I am unsure of. So I was thinking what that reason could be and thought a quick discussion my help others maybe heading down that track.

For myself I don't know if I was beginning to tire of the hobby, but something tells I was. I started enjoying pinball for playing enjoyment sake. Then own a game. Then fix the game and buy another and another and so on. Before too long I was collecting for collecting sake and of course spending huge time fixing and pimping my games.

After wrecking my arms and a forced lay off from fixing my games, my only option was playing. Firstly just plunging a ball out and watching it drain. Later the ability to flip a bit and finally playing and nudging again. What hit me real hard was how I missed playing and how much I actually enjoy playing and I mean not playing to simply test the game out.

I think I nearly left the hobby.

What are your thoughts guys? And how many thought about hanging up the flippers fingers? Thanks

Btw funhouse gave me the buzz I was looking for, not too much rules bullshit.

I don't feel the need to buy pinballs anymore, there was no need in the first place..only a want.
If buying pinballs is a hobby than I am well and truly over it but i still like playing some of them from time to time.