My first machine! Arkanoid (Slither!?)

[LordOfDoubleDee]

So now I own an Arkanoid - it's my first machine - pretty exciting!

See attached images below but I found a Destron/GDI sticker on the coin box inside - I think this was formerly a Slither machine.

Not a huge Arkanoid fan (though having a lot of fun with it) I think this is a good candidate for a 60 in 1 - I ordered this from highscoresaves.com:

60 IN 1 CLASSIC ARCADE JAMMA MULTIGAME MULTICADE KITJAMMA PCB ARCADE GAME CONVERSION KIT

I know I have a lot of cleaning to do but feel free to take a look at the pics, any thoughts/advice is more than welcome.

It's hard to know where to begin but here are some things I see/questions I have:

1. I do not have a key(s) for the locks on the coin door and the back panel - back panel was able to come off with a screwdriver.

2. Toggle power switch on the top? Is this normal for arcade machines or was this added after the fact?

3. The sides are cover with a textured vinyl(?) that has been spray painted - there are a few big dings - I would love to repaint this cabinet at some point - will I have to tear off all of that covering - and, simple ideas to touch in up in the short term?

4. Marquee needs a light

5. Coin reject buttons are worn and I think need bulbs as well

6. CP is filthy and needs to be disassembled and cleaned

7. That AC power cable needs to be fixed and replaced with a three prong grounded plug

Just kind of thinking out loud here - so great to have a machine - any thoughts/suggestions are welcome - thought this was a good machine to get my feet wet and learn a few things about repair/refurbishment.

Cheers!

 

[LordOfDoubleDee]

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[LordOfDoubleDee]

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[LordOfDoubleDee]

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[koolmoecraig]

Congrats on your first game.

That does indeed appear to be a Slither.

A lot of work to restore it but done right you'll have a $2000+ game.

 

[koolmoecraig]

Slither board set just sold on Ebay for $360 to give you an idea of the level of interest/demand.

 

[LordOfDoubleDee]

Yep, was just looking to see what one of those would cost - I personally know very little about Slither - might be cool though

 

[Brick Top]

That really needs to be a Slither again. If you don't want to do it, get it in the hands of someone who will. Making that into another 60-1 would be a travesty.

I'm sure there is a person that would give you another game that would be a great candidate for a 60-1, or possibly the nicest completed 60-1 you have ever seen.

Slither is rare and deserves to be brought back. Please no 60-1, Arkanoid was bad enough. Someone needs to free this game from conversion hell

 

[kkcloak]

Yep, was just looking to see what one of those would cost - I personally know very little about Slither - might be cool though

you have PM [sent you a private message]

 

[andrewb]

Yes, super rare. Help it to be a Slither again. (Either by you, or another collector.)

Great find.

 

[LordOfDoubleDee]

Just for the record: total noob here: is that white, plastic set screw on the PCB the volume control? Be gentle - learning

 

[ElectricDreamz]

MASSIVE +1 here

please make it a Slither again, and if you can't, sell it to someone that can ... and take the money you make and start another arcade project

Yes, super rare. Help it to be a Slither again. (Either by you, or another collector.)

Great find.

 

[LordOfDoubleDee]

I'm open to offers - just PM me - not sure if I have the passion for Slither to see through a restoration but am willing to help someone who is. Totally understand why it is special.