What a blast! Two pinball fanatics took a 1:45 drive from Grantham, NH to dive into this amazing collection of the best machines from different eras. John and I explored great examples of fun pinball machines from the first pinball machine to include flippers – Humpty Dumpty to classics like Medieval Madness, Funhouse, Attack from Mars and Theater of Magic.
I’ve played a lot of pinball machines but had a chance to try out many titles I haven’t played before including 80s classics like Taxi and newer machines like Wizard of Oz and Munsters.
This collection has some of the most sought-after vintage machines like Indiana Jones, Bride of Pinbot, and of course Adams Family.
The icing on the cake is the collection of 50s and 60s Gottlieb Wedgeheads. Maybe they are not as exciting to play as the modern machines but the artwork is beautiful and you get a chance to appreciate the innovations that came from humble beginnings.
All machines are set on free play. No waiting for machines unlike at some arcades or shows where they have lines behind every machine. The machines are in great shape, unlike some other spots that have tired, worn-out machines. Great facility right along Main Street. And there is a snack bar on the top floor for a hot dog, beer or some nachos so you can reenergize for more pinball action.
We played for four hours straight and didn’t get to all the machines. Chatted with the owners who are on the location keeping the machines in working order and manning the snack bar. Nice people who thankfully share this great collection of pinball history for pinheads like us. Thanks!
Great place for pinball fanatics or anyone interested in seeing why pinball is making such a comeback lately. Here is a chance to jump in play for the first time, try machines you’ve heard about but never got a chance to play or get reacquainted with machines from your childhood.
So much more fun than shopping!