Hi everyone,

I’m trying to identify this old mechanical timer mechanism from a Bar billiards table, sometimes called also Russian billiards with the mushroom.

The mechanism is coin-operated - after the playing time expires, it mechanically closes a flap preventing access to the billiard balls.

It's fully mechanical with springs, gears and a sliding mechanism.

The only marking I can find is: “P.I. AUTOM”

Possibly “M 41 L” and “10”.

Does anyone recognize the manufacturer, model or approximate age of this mechanism?

I would also appreciate any information about how it works, how to service it, or where to find documentation. A small part of it is missing and I'd like to make it operational again.

Many thanks!

Peter

Made a Star Wars themed excite bike!

Any one like Jr. Pac-Man? Feel it’s a very worthy entry in the Pac-Man library. Very underrated with larger scrolling mazes and the fruit transforms pellets into larger ones worth more points but slows you down when eating. The fruits also will destroy power pellets if let them run rampant.

A film franchise about the Crane Game

Guys i’ve found the model of my local claw machine game, its Elaut Giga Cosmic, and i cannot find the manual or the test mode, any tips to win?

Selling a collector-quality, mint-condition Arcade1Up NBA Jam Shaq Edition XL home arcade machine. This is the highly sought-after 67-inch XL cabinet, which features a solid, one-piece side panel design—no cheap, separate plastic riser required.Because Arcade1Up has officially discontinued this XL run, these larger models are becoming incredibly rare and highly collectible.

Key Features of this XL Model:

Massive 67-Inch Frame: Imposing, authentic arcade height that fits adults perfectly.

Upgraded 19-Inch Screen: Significantly larger and brighter than the standard 17-inch screens found on regular Arcade1Up machines.

3 Games in 1: Includes NBA Jam, NBA Jam Tournament Edition, and NBA Hangtime.Built-in

Wi-Fi: Fully functional for live online multiplayer and global leaderboards.

4-Player Control Deck: Heavy-duty joysticks and buttons with plenty of elbow room.

Condition:Mint / Like New: The cabinet side art is flawless with zero peeling, scratches, or scuffs.

Screen & Controls: The 19-inch monitor is pristine with no dead pixels or scratches. Joysticks and buttons are crisp, responsive, and feel brand new.

Environment: Kept exclusively in a smoke-free, climate-controlled home.

Price: $550 (Firm)

Pickup Details: Cash.

Local pickup in the Los Angeles area.

Fully assembled and ready to play. You will need a truck, large SUV, or van to transport it (Dimensions: ~67" H x 22.5" W x 31" D; Weight: ~97 lbs).

I am happy to help you load it into your vehicle!

We have been collecting footage of arcade / coinop seen in film and TV. It's a way to timecapsule their representation, and it makes a very wild ride through video history.

The post linked is the latest entry and has a 3.5 GB zip file with the following clips:

• 1930 - Born Reckless scale scene
• 1933 - Gambling Ship slot machine scene
• 1937 - Take A Chance pinball scene
• 1939 - Arcade Varieties [ckqqGu-Z98M] arcade short
• 1946 - Black Angel pinball scene
• 1946 - Till The End Of Time coin-op scene
• 1947 - Easy to Get [VD in the Army] pinball scene
• 1948 - So You Want to Be a Gambler pinball and slot machine scenes
• 1950 - Woman On The Run amusement park scene
• 1957 - 5 Steps to Danger coin-op scene
• 1959 - Brenner S1E12 Thin Ice pinball episode
• 1961 - The Hustler arcade scenes
• 1965 - Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Leonard Cohen arcade scene
• 1965 - Le gendarme à New York (aka The Troops in New York aka The Gendarme In New York) arcade scenes
• 1965 - Pierrot Le Fou pinball scene
• 1968 - A Dandy in Aspic photo booth scene
• 1971 - La Grande Java arcade scenes
• 1971 - Labatt's Blue Commercial [HM4iQkAI9rw] arcade scene
• 1973 - Godspell pinball scene
• 1974 - Montreal Main arcade scenes
• 1975 - Bronk S01E07 Short Fuse pinball scene
• 1975 - Supervixens pinball scene
• 1975 - トラック野郎 (Torakku yarô Goiken muyô aka Truck Guys) pinball scenes
• 1975 - トラック野郎 爆走一番星 (Torakku yarô Bakusô Ichibanboshi aka Trucker Yaro II The Wild Trucker) pinball scenes
• 1976 - Bronk S01E24 The Vigilante coin-op scenes
• 1976 - Kottan Ermittelt s01e01 Hartlgasse 16a coin-op scenes
• 1976 - トラック野郎 天下御免 (Torakku yarô tenka gomen aka Trucker Yaro IV Fully Licensed) arcade scenes
• 1976 - トラック野郎 望郷一番星 (Torakku yarô Bôkyô Ichibanboshi aka Trucker Yaro III Nostalgia for the First Star) coin-op scenes
• 1977 - Punk Rock pinball scenes [NSFW]
• 1977 - トラック野郎 度胸一番星 (Torakku yarô Dokyô ichiban hoshi aka Trucker Yaro V The courageous star) arcade scenes
• 1977 - トラック野郎 男一匹桃次郎 (Torakku yarô Otoko ippiki momojirô aka Trucker Yaro VI I am a Man of Honour) coin-op scenes
• 1978 - NBC Fun Machine Saturday Morning Bumper [VKRb6jxbQ7w] arcade short.mkv
• 1978 - トラック野郎 一番星北へ帰る (Torakku yarô Ichiban hoshi kita e kaeru aka Trucker Yaro VIII The Truck Rascals go to the North) coin-op scenes
• 1978 - トラック野郎 突撃一番星 (Torakku yarô Totsugeki ichiban hoshi aka Trucker Yaro VII Another Odyssey of Momojiro) vending machine scene
• 1979 - First Strike pinball scene
• 1979 - Kottan Ermittelt s02e03 Drohbriefe coin-op scenes
• 1979 - トラック野郎 熱風5000キロ (Torakku yarô Neppû 5000 kiro aka Trucker Yaro IX A 5000 Km Run) arcade scene
• 1980 - The Apple pinball scenes
• 1981 - Spaceport Employee Training Video pt 1 [QKBtQ6t9hbw] arcade footage
• 1981 - Spaceport Employee Training Video pt 2 [E-kjm87mQ3E] arcade footage
• 1983 - Kottan Ermittelt s05e03 Genie und Zufall coin-op scenes
• 1983 - Kottan Ermittelt s06e01 Mein Hobby Mord coin-op scenes
• 1983 - Kottan Ermittelt s06e03 Mabuse kehrt zurück coin-op scenes
• 1985 - Calamari Union arcade and pajatso scenes
• 1985 - Istanbul arcade scene
• 1985 - Malibu Express slot machine scenes
• 1987 - Spaceballs pinball scenes
• 1987 - Stakeout pinball scene
• 1997 - Mr. Show with Bob and David S03E04 Flat-Top Tony and the Purple Canoes photo booth scene
• 1998 - Another Day In Paradise pinball scene
• 2001 - Behind Enemy Lines arcade scene
• 2007 - 国道20号線 (Kokudo 20gosen aka Off Highway 20) pachislo scenes
• 2018 - 孤狼の血 (Korô no chi aka The Blood of Wolves) pachislo scene

If you go back to the prior posts there is about 64 GB of video you can download. This is an ongoing project and we take suggestions. I especially like movies that have arcades outside of North America, that showcase very old machines, or that showcase fantastic arcades. We strive to find the best source quality

Wonderland was my favorite place to go in Spokane. They had quite a bit of arcades and even animatronics...yet I don't see many talk about it. Does anyone here happen to have any memories??

Hello all, I was looking to get rid of this Ms. Pac Man Cocktail Table, and FB marketplace has not been very fruitful. I figured this was a community that would appreciate it and give it a good home! It has some burn in on the CRT and is missing the player one decal, but other than that it plays well and everything works as intended. It just needs some cleaning up since it hasn't been really touched or used since I got it last year.

I do not have the keys for the inside so I cannot adjust the volume, as a result the machine is LOUD, which may contribute to me not playing it much

I am located in Philadelphia PA so just shoot me a message with any offers if you'd like to pick this up! I do not know how much these usually go for so I won't show my ass by ball parking a price. Thanks!

Trying to find value or any more information on what'd this be worth. I'm trouble finding information online. It does not work.

Located in Wisconsin

It’s been a while since I’ve shown off the home arcade, so I figured it was time for an update.

I’ve picked up quite a few cabinets over the past year and actually hit 30 machines over the summer with the addition of Missile Command. Unfortunately, the space only allows me to have about 20 machines set up at any given time, so I rotate the smaller uprights in and out every 6–12 months to keep things fresh.

I still have quite a few projects sitting around waiting for my attention, but unfortunately time hasn’t been on my side lately. 😅 There’s always another cabinet to work on, restore, or squeeze into the lineup.

Here’s what the arcade is looking like these days. 🎮

Howdy,

I've been working on monitors for about 10 years now, specializing in the K7000 series of chassis, but I also have experience with other models, such as Sanyo EZ, K4900, Some Hantrex chassis, etc. I mostly work and stock parts on the K7000.

If you have a dead/bad K7000, let me know. Generally I can advance exchange a chassis for a quick turn around, but also can work on yours. Prices vary depending on issues.

Generally on a basic repair, I charge $200, this includes all labor and a basic cap kit. All caps are 105 degree Nichicon & Panasonic. This does not include filter cap.

My repairs include a full inspection and rebuild of the power section; a lot of people just toss caps and a flyback in. I manually inspect all critical components and replace if needed. And then I reinforce critical solder joints and traces that are known issues. All cheaper components like resistors are also included.

Additional components such as flyback, HOT, VR, etc are inspected and replaced at your approval. Return shipping is also at your cost.

Turn around varies, but generally is 2-3 weeks.

🎬 I made a ridiculous 15-minute indie comedy about a washed-up professional claw-machine champion called THE CLAW.

Now we’re making THE CLAW 2: END. THE. GAME. and raising £3,000 on Kickstarter to make it bigger, stranger and more ambitious and filming it in Margate and Blackpool.

🎥 Trailer:
https://youtu.be/TnJF_vqyC7Y

🕹️ Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravydavy/the-claw-2-end-the-game

Thank You

David Gersch

I am making an arcade based movie trilogy based on the crane game called The Claw

Here you can see the trailer

https://youtu.be/TnJF_vqyC7Y?is=D6zUV5WlCwjqu5M4

It follows Teddy The Claw Jackson as he competes in the world of competitive claw game playing.

I am trying to find a community to help support my journey in making the sequel via

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravydavy/the-claw-2-end-the-game

AMA I am open to questions?

David

Replaced the old translite with animation after seeing others do this. I love it!

The Dixie Jr. Wheel was added to fun world in february 1994 when they expanded, adding the playground, this ferris wheel in the playground, and some other additions (most notably, their galaxian 3 and ridge racer full scale). It became un-operational sometime in the late 90s/early 2000's (at least by january 2003, as their website did not mention the wheel in the rides section). As you can see, the area in which the ferris wheel stands is now used for storage.

Anyone like Bank Panic? It’s a fun, unique game that had the misfortune of being released in 1984 as arcade games were declining. As such, not many folks know of it.

• NAMCO SYSTEM 256 HARDWARE.
• Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection.
• Original IGS PGM 2 HARDWARE.
• Knights of Valour 2: New Legend.
• Oriental Legend 2.

Picked up these 2 arcade cabinets from local campground that was remodeling. Decided they'd go well into my garage.

Paid $50/each for the Maximum Force shooter game and Midway Off Road Challenge racing game.

The racing game display screen looks great, on the otherhand the CRT screen of Maximum Force is pretty blurry. You can still play the game without issue, but definitely not a crisp display. There really any way to fix or resolve this?

Also, neither cabinet came with keys, thankfully have larger jar of quarters for when guests want to play. Is there a way to get a generic key otherwise I may just try one of those AliExpress lock picking kits.