Why  buy  an  electro-mechanical  pinball  machine?

Small size Compared to modern advanced electronic games, an electro-mechanical pinball game is smaller, particularly in terms of height, and fits into the home environment without looking out of place.

Reliability The game is simpler and does not incorporate complex electronic or computer controlled systems. When properly reconditioned a reliable game will give years of satisfactory service and great entertainment.

Simple game rules Game strategy and rules are much easier to understand in electro-mechanical games than in their modern day counterparts. Lower ball speed also means it is relatively easy to control the ball during play.

Gameplay can be more rewarding With clearly defined scoring objectives and the ever popular "SPECIAL", games are highly entertaining and friendly competition is encouraged, particularly in multi-player games. Once the Special is lit, the possibility of earning a large number of replays exists.

Playfield parts are less susceptible to damage Because of the way the games were designed and lower ball speed, playfield parts are less likely to be damaged during play. In particular, screened plastics rarely break during gameplay on electro-mechanical games.

Minimal maintenance Little maintenance is required on the part of the owner to keep a reconditioned E/M game running reliably.

Lighter machine Being lighter than electronic pintables, the games are easier to move around and dismantle, making them more "home friendly".

Nostalgia For those aged over forty, these are the types of machines that they will recall playing in seaside arcades during their youth.

Collectible Electro-mechanical pinball machines are becoming collectible, particularly games with themes and animation features. Even the "newest" games are now approaching thirty years of age and the numbers of surviving games is steadily declining.