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Re: Melbourne CBD Pinball & arcades of the 70's
« on: November 04, 2014, 10:12:31 AM »
I remember that place - I think it was called "Flashbacks".

Left was McDonalds and right was the games - This is where an operator had Black Hole, Haunted House and Spirit.

I also thought it was called flashback Nino but wasn't sure there was also tons of fun in I think Russell street?

I can't remember. There was a Timezone opposite the cinemas in Bourke St ? Then there was an arcade in Elizabeth Street. "Flashbacks" was the only arcade I went to in the city to play games. That's where the Haunted House, spirit and Black Hole were lined up. Then appeared a FIRE and Big Guns. I have a FIRE, but not a Big Guns (yet). I'd like to recreate that corner of the arcade one day !

These arcades were not around in the 70's from memory - maybe late 70's at the earliest. Most places to play pinball were cafe's, clubs and the local fish and Chip shop.
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