Pinball

Shapey Fiend

Just a heads up to say they've gotten a Tron Legacy at Sea Point in Galway. Nice fast table. You can't beat continuous Jeff Bridges quotes either.

Pyongyang

Looks like I'm taking a road trip to Galway over the bank holiday weekend now.

Thanks for the tip off! Is it the LE table or just standard? I'm guessing it's standard as the LE run was super low.

Shapey Fiend

Chances of anywhere in Ireland getting the LE version of anything is slim. Lighting could really do with a bit more pizzazz really, it's a shame they didn't throw in a bit more on the standard version it's a little bland looking.

Still, i'm just glad to have any new pinball table in the country because the way they get maintained they're often not particularly playable after they've been on site for a year.

sundodger5

Thanks for the heads up, was in Galway and was gonna pop in. What machine did they get rid of or is this in addition to the existing machines?

Pyongyang

Out of curiosity, where would likely have this in Dublin?

Shapey Fiend

As far as I know there isn't one in Dublin. Might turn up in Dr. Quirkies at some point. They replace machines every year or two. At the moment they only have Rolling Stones and Big Buck Hunter.

I don't even know where else in the country has tables other than the places mentioned earlier in this thread. Maybe some sea side resorts.

cgarrad

God one tron in the whole country

If anyone see one please put it up on this thread.

Think Quirkeys are getting rid of all the video/pinball games, last time I was in there was pallets of poker/one arm bandits waiting to be unpacked at the back of the room they have the pinball's in.

Pyongyang

It's a sad state of affairs really that the business is just not seen as profitable any more. Replacing video games and pinball with boring, money-sapping slot machines is disappointing and to a degree somewhat saddening.

I hope Tron pinball comes to Dublin, I would definitely head to wherever it is located armed with stacks of coins to play it. I'm certainly considering a beano to Galway over the bank holiday period.

Shapey Fiend

Surprised they've even lasted that long in there. The slot machines almost all in use every time I go in there and there are hardly any people on the arcade machines.

cgarrad

Certainly not set and forget but they really are works of art

sundodger5

Was into seapoint today, we got Tron at the expense of both Lord of the rings and spiderman, That said the LOTR was a bit knackered.
The Tron is cool although its a euro a game compared to the previous machines being half that.
Oh Well.

vektarman

Anyone here played Medieval Madness, what did they think of it? I'd love to play it.

cgarrad

Playted MM last week, great game, loads to do, fast and interesting, played it at the Pinball Museum in Vegas. Great place, most Williams, Bally and Stern machines are represented although CV and Bandai Run were off ;-(

http://www.pinballmuseum.org/

Med Mad

Ratings

Is1ldur

Has anyone got the definitive list of Pinball machines playable in ireland? (I know it is gonna be a very short list!)

sundodger5

the Irish pinball meet is on over the weekend, the most machines you will see in one place in Ireland. You will have to head to Adare though.

Is1ldur

Damn, I have college all weekend otherwise I'd love to go. There is a Funhouse down there I believe...

sundodger5

Yep he has a funhouse, have played it and it is in top condition, also the classic monster bash was added to his collection a while ago.
this may be the last time its on as well, shame to miss it.

Dude111

I would LOVE playing on a good Pinball machine again!! (Like i did in the 80s in arcades)

Pyongyang

Do these folks have regular meetings? I'd genuinely love to play some pinball again. It would be amazing if the Tron table came to Dublin. Is it still in Galway?

sundodger5

Tron still in Galway, its only been in about a month so i imagine it will be there a while yet. The Irish pinball meet is an annual event and as said this may be the last.
I suppose if you were passing Adare you could give the organiser a shout and see will he let you have a go on the machines.

CeedoPee

At last something new!

Pyongyang

Where in Galway is it? I'm staying in Clare over Christmas so I'll make the wife take me to see it on my birthday!

sundodger5

Its in Seapoint in salthill, they still have big buck hunter as well.

Pyongyang

Nice one. I hope Tron is still there at Christmas. That'll be a nice treat to play some pinball on my birthday.

sundodger5

bad news, was in seapoint today and the Tron is gone.
big buck hunter still there though.

Pyongyang

FECK! Seapoint is that gaf in Galway right?

Ah for **** sake! I'm heading over to Clare via County Gauloises next week for a New Year/Chrimbo/Birthday hollybob.

Trust them to move the stupid thing now.

If you head in again, can you ask them where it was moved on to? Knowing my luck it's gone to Doctor Mario's (or whatever it's called) in Dublin and when I come back from Culchieville it'll be back in Galway along with new acquisitions Darius Burst: AC: EX and Mad Dog Mcree. :mad:

Pyongyang

Can anyone confirm where the Tron pinball table actually is?

Or do you have a phone number for this Sunnypoint or whatever it's called? I want to call them and find out where they shipped it out to.

I bet you €2.37 it'll be in Dr. Mario's over Christmas and New Year. Just my luck! :mad:

sundodger5

see www.seapointleisure.ie

Pyongyang

Nice one. Now, everyone, bombard these folks with calls:

Telephone Number: 091 521716

Tell them you expect to see Tron pinball back in their arcade by Tuesday next week and no later. Preferably around 3-4pm.

Oh and tell them you want birthday cake too. Just as a sweetener.

Thanks.

cgarrad

Doubt Quirkeys in Dublin have it, they seem to be getting rid of theirs but I could be wrong.

Anyway:

http://www.drquirkeys.ie/