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December 5, 2007

Pac Man Christmas tree is the coolest anywhere!

by @ 6:42 pm. Filed under Arcade Video, Fun Stuff

Christmas tree display Pac Man game
This unconventional tree displays a slightly animated version of Pac Man!
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November 30, 2007

Digital pinball machine - another version

by @ 9:05 am. Filed under Pinball

Digital pinball machine
Here's another version of the virtual pinball machine, using a 42" monitor instead of a normal playfield.
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November 6, 2007

Tilt! pinball documentary available for pre-order

by @ 11:56 am. Filed under Pinball

Tilt: The Battle to Save Pinball DVD documentary
The long-awaited documentary on the history of the Williams Pinball 2000 platform has been distributed to a limited set of people for reviews already, but you can pre-order now for the pending general release.
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October 14, 2007

Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame

by @ 8:48 am. Filed under Pinball, Vegas

The Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame
Next time you're in Vegas, how about dropping a few quarters into a machine that won't pay-off in cash, but rather in fun?
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July 27, 2007

Play pinball in the first-person!

by @ 4:39 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff, Pinball

This pinball machine is elevated so you play at eye level
Well, I guess you usually play in the first person, but not quite like this!
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June 28, 2007

How a pinball machine is designed and built

by @ 6:15 pm. Filed under Pinball

The designers have a little fun and play-test the machine
Ever wondered just how all of those custom plastic pieces, mechanical assemblies, and electronic circuits are designed and built to make a fun pinball machine?
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March 19, 2007

Arcade games emulated in a scratch-off card

by @ 5:58 pm. Filed under Arcade Video, Fun Stuff

A retro Ms. Pac Man scratch-off game card
I had totally forgotten about these, but the second I saw it, it all came rushing back. I remember getting these scratch-off "video games" from places like McDonald's when I was a kid in the 80s.
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February 28, 2007

Professionally built computerized coffee table

by @ 7:42 pm. Filed under Arcade Video, Computer Games, Retro Computing

Professionally built computerized coffee table
If you've fought the battle with your significant other over having a computer in the living room, this might be your answer. Built into a nice-looking coffee table, this computer lets you play MAME, games, movies, music and more without the beige box.
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February 14, 2007

Time-lapse photos of classic arcade games

by @ 6:39 pm. Filed under Arcade Video, Fun Stuff

Time lapse photo of a Tempest arcade game
Here's a pretty cool idea - take time lapse photos of arcade games while they are in motion. The results are pretty cool.
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January 29, 2007

Buy a Star Wars pinball machine signed by Vader himself!

by @ 6:54 pm. Filed under Pinball

A Star Wars pinball machine backbox
Pinball machines are cool. Many people also like Star Wars. Combine the two and it's like peanut butter and chocolate. So, how do you make that pinball machine even better? Have it autographed by Lord Vader himself!
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