Thanks for all the compliments!
It's been fun, still more happening, but the FEEL of being there is just plain relaxing!
I have a PacMan with the ArcadeSD board and a Pole Position II downstairs still in project status.
DP, the carpet was my wife's find, not BL reactive, but at $200 I wasn't being picky.
More on that part in this thread:
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=192485
Bman, you nailed the kids line there, yes they were going strong on Rampage despite an earlier bedtime already past.... I just fixed it after being down a few months and they were playing it up. 88mph, I can see where collectors might pass on Rampage and Gauntlet as quarter munchers ruined in free play, I had Off-Road and sold it for that very reason. I do use tokens which takes the edge off that argument a little, but as party games, they do hold up very well! Off-Road was really bad, because with the trucks so easy to max out, it wasn't much fun.
GG, the menu board was bought with the intention of making it a HS board, just haven't made it that far as yet. The menu is fun too... nice gag on the kids when they start to order food!
JD, the detached garage is pretty cool, it makes it a nice time for the wife when I take the kids out and she is left with a quiet house to enjoy a break from the kids. We usually are out there at least a few nights a week, There is a room I didn't show that has a couple cocktail tables (Crystal Castles and DK Jr./Popeye) that also has a TV with the console games and a couch. This is nice too as the games are all out there, the kids earn the time to play them by doing chores/homework etc. Makes for a great TV/Movie/game hangout. I will say the only drawback is the 2nd floor aspect, lifting games with a tractor up to the 2nd story isn't so fun. Best part is, the garage was only supposed to be 1 story when it started, the 2nd floor was somewhat unplanned.
I am still really excited about the Addams Family addition, it is my grail game! I have been selling multi's for a year or so, finally had enough saved up to go after it. It's not in perfect condition, but everything works and the playfield has little wear to speak of. Main defect was that someone MUST have stood in the cabinet, as it looks like the whole bottom must have fallen out at some point. I'll tear down the machine and do a proper repair on that, will be as good as new without too much effort. fortunately the repair will be on the seam under the cabinet, the side decals are untouched except for some screws in the solid black areas at the bottom.