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We just created a free photo library for ya Nothing funny, just tired of seeing AI tourney posts.

Nudge Magazine (devoted to pinball) just created a free photo library of pinball stuff for folks so they stop using AI to make tournament posters. nudgepinball.substack.com/p/we-just-cr...

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we love past times and rob berk! great interview! šŸ–¤

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mrs. zard demoing a wall at the bar in a pink hat that says ā€œcleveland babeā€

mrs. zard demoing a wall at the bar in a pink hat that says ā€œcleveland babeā€

cleveland babe āš’ļøšŸ’ŖšŸ’˜

#demo #construction

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half life: black mesa x black magick

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A group of protestors in black attire stand behind others holding a black banner reading "LOVE METAL HATE FASCISM"

A group of protestors in black attire stand behind others holding a black banner reading "LOVE METAL HATE FASCISM"

LOVE METAL
HATE FASCISM šŸ¤˜šŸ»

#LMHF

9 months ago 52 10 2 2

do it! i meet the coolest people through pinball and tournaments are just friendly non-judgemental fun šŸ–¤

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i'm glad they are finally turning game boy games into pinball machines

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From PLAY METER vol 9 number 9, May 15, 1983, p. 99:

For instance, he’s got more than 400 brand-new bumper caps—the old-style daisy and sunburst designs—in case he comes across machines that need them.

ā€œI try to keep the same style of cap on a game when I recondition it, and plastic parts are the hardest to find replacement parts for,ā€ he said. ā€œI buy parts, such as old bumper caps, even if I don’t need them now.ā€

Berk even has new playfields for games like Williams’ Jackpot and Bally’s Captain Fantastic and Wizard, although he doesn’t own any of these games. He figures that since they were such popular machines, he might get one someday—and he wants to be prepared with a spare playfield.

And Berk is always looking for new games to add to his collection. Since add-a-ball games were never popular in Ohio, he’s had many of his machines shipped from out of state, particularly Wisconsin, where add-a-balls thrived for years.

Except for three games in his basement, Berk’s games are stored (disassembled) in the paper company warehouse where he works. Also stored there are his ā€œvintageā€ games— covered with plastic to avoid damage—games like Genco’s Mr. Chips (1939), and Gottlieb’s Broncho (1947) and Marble Queen (1953).

Berk and the other members meet monthly, either at members’ homes or nearby arcades, to play and talk about their games and new trends in the industry.

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Rob Berk is fascinated with the add-a-ball games of the 1960s and ’70s. Here he is with some of his pinballs.

Club members firmly believe in the appeal of pinball and expect to see it around for a while.

From PLAY METER vol 9 number 9, May 15, 1983, p. 99: For instance, he’s got more than 400 brand-new bumper caps—the old-style daisy and sunburst designs—in case he comes across machines that need them. ā€œI try to keep the same style of cap on a game when I recondition it, and plastic parts are the hardest to find replacement parts for,ā€ he said. ā€œI buy parts, such as old bumper caps, even if I don’t need them now.ā€ Berk even has new playfields for games like Williams’ Jackpot and Bally’s Captain Fantastic and Wizard, although he doesn’t own any of these games. He figures that since they were such popular machines, he might get one someday—and he wants to be prepared with a spare playfield. And Berk is always looking for new games to add to his collection. Since add-a-ball games were never popular in Ohio, he’s had many of his machines shipped from out of state, particularly Wisconsin, where add-a-balls thrived for years. Except for three games in his basement, Berk’s games are stored (disassembled) in the paper company warehouse where he works. Also stored there are his ā€œvintageā€ games— covered with plastic to avoid damage—games like Genco’s Mr. Chips (1939), and Gottlieb’s Broncho (1947) and Marble Queen (1953). Berk and the other members meet monthly, either at members’ homes or nearby arcades, to play and talk about their games and new trends in the industry. Captions: Rob Berk is fascinated with the add-a-ball games of the 1960s and ’70s. Here he is with some of his pinballs. Club members firmly believe in the appeal of pinball and expect to see it around for a while.

#pinball

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a scan of a doom strategy guide telling the player how to defeat the cyber demon

a scan of a doom strategy guide telling the player how to defeat the cyber demon

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#pinball #photography My wife gives me this same look when I start talking about pinball....

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THERES A PINBALL ARCADE IN THIS CITY

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i’ve lived here over a million years and i don’t even know the answer. let me know what you come up with! all i know is it’s a great place to get drunk and play pinball šŸ–¤

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mr. zard cleans up fast
#renovation #oldbuildings #cleveland #ohio #pinball #barcade #timelapse

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TIL football is kind of boring, i'll stick with pinball

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Sometimes I think I should familiarize myself with more international politics, then I consider the amount of actual happiness and joy that promises to afford me, at which point I go back to playing pinball.

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Although this meme is male orientated I totally agree that I'd rather be a pinball person than a Superbowl person!! šŸ’œšŸ•¹ļøšŸ˜€šŸ‘šŸ»

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exposing an old brick wall. imagine pinball machines against this wall.

exposing an old brick wall. imagine pinball machines against this wall.

demo pic of wall knocked down to studs, we are expanding the bar into this section.

demo pic of wall knocked down to studs, we are expanding the bar into this section.

ripping up layers upon layers of old flooring, hoping to get down to original floor.

ripping up layers upon layers of old flooring, hoping to get down to original floor.

šŸ‘‹ still here knocking down walls and peeling back decades of cleveland history (ie flooring), one layer at a time.

#clevelandohio #rustbelt #oldbuildings #renovation #demoday #diylife #smallbusiness #pinball

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protest signs: 
this aggression will not stand, man, 
OHIO = ohio hates ice officers,
stop sucking off the ruling class

protest signs: this aggression will not stand, man, OHIO = ohio hates ice officers, stop sucking off the ruling class

joined the cleveland ice out march #nationalshutdown

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Cleveland, O-H Ice-Out!

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can confirm

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a map of ohio with color coded regions that resembles the transgender pride flag

a map of ohio with color coded regions that resembles the transgender pride flag

don’t be alarmed, but a winter storm has turned all of ohio trans

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mrs zard crushing pinball in her new hip pouch that says ā€œmigration is human. Ohio is home.ā€

mrs zard crushing pinball in her new hip pouch that says ā€œmigration is human. Ohio is home.ā€

new pouch from ohio immigrant alliance good for protests but also quarters for pinball. šŸ–¤

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Dropkick Murphys' Unveil Anti-ICE Song: "Too Scared to Join the Military, Too Dumb to Be a Cop" Dropkick Murphys are releasing an anti-I.C.E. song, "Citizen I.C.E.," as part of their tour-only split LP with Haywire. Learn more.

Dropkick Murphys are releasing a new song called "Citizen I.C.E."

The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
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GWAR cover ā€œPink Pony Clubā€ by Chappell Roan
GWAR cover ā€œPink Pony Clubā€ by Chappell Roan YouTube video by The A.V. Club

i really needed this today
youtu.be/I5XR48KLE8I

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Play more pinball. #arcadegames #pinball #arcadeculture
Play more pinball. #arcadegames #pinball #arcadeculture

New from dirtypoolpinball: Play more pinball. #arcadegames #pinball #arcadeculture https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j2PsqGZ2lYs

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fuck yeah, we šŸ–¤ brewnuts!

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Why I love and miss my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Local donut shop this morning…

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let there be dryer vent šŸ™

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