david_mn Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 You know, I've seen a dad with two boys when we've been there before. One boy is maybe seven and the other is a toddler. The younger one usually sits in a kiddie seat to watch his dad and brother play pinball. Is that you and your boys RJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) No my boys are fraternal twins, one's a bit bigger than the other, almost 5. We usually visit when dinner's up to me, as my wife doesnt seem to like the place (probably since I enjoy it there ) Edited January 18, 2013 by RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Any news if they are going to get additional pinball games? 3's nice, but more's, um.. better. Get more, and you can start having little tournaments. See: Mortimer's(which just got an Avengers pin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Well I dunno...I think its a bit crowded in the games area to start with, dont forget his primary goal is to sell food, the games are to play while you wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Well I dunno...I think its a bit crowded in the games area to start with, dont forget his primary goal is to sell food, the games are to play while you wait. But, like...pinball man. There's an even smaller pizza place in my old neighborhood(still in Highland Park) that used to be a video store 30 years ago. Window art has an arcade game. Haven't been there yet, but driving by I noticed a Theater of Magic pin. Across the street in the lower level of "The Nook", has a Creature from the Black Lagoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Best bet is to talk to the owner. He's been there every time Ive visited, real personable guy & nice to talk to, though that may be since he recognizes/knows me (I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_mn Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 But, like...pinball man. There's an even smaller pizza place in my old neighborhood(still in Highland Park) that used to be a video store 30 years ago. Window art has an arcade game. Haven't been there yet, but driving by I noticed a Theater of Magic pin. Across the street in the lower level of "The Nook", has a Creature from the Black Lagoon. That's my old neighborhood too. I remember when it was a video store. My family used to rent tapes there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_mn Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 No my boys are fraternal twins, one's a bit bigger than the other, almost 5. We usually visit when dinner's up to me, as my wife doesnt seem to like the place (probably since I enjoy it there ) I'll keep an eye out for twins then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Fraternal twins don't necessarily look alike, & mine don't, just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_mn Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Noticed a comment on their Facebook page that they were featured on a TV show recently. http://twincitieslive.com/article/stories/s2884282.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iratasan Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Guys please take a few pics of the place next time you go... I am surprised you still have to take some... c'mon! Let us see these wonderful coinops still up and running! A video would be supercool! Greetings from Rome, Italy! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 Well when I'm there I'm usually dividing my time between wrangling 2 little boys & actually eating my food (& ensuring they eat theirs too). When playing the games I usually move/steer while they press shoot/jump/etc so my hands are full. I suppose next time I drag my wife along she can film/take pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Interesting thread I wish there where some place like this in Toledo, OH. One of my favorite pizza place does have a cabaret cabinet with a muti board installed and 1 rotating pinball machine. Anyway here is a link to the Pizza Place you guys are talking about(atleast it seems to be), there is a link at the top that lists the games they have. http://www.deleobrospizza.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 That's great that you can share that experience with your kids. I remember when I was young, my parents taking me to Gattiland, where we'd play all the latest arcade games of the time. Daytona USA, Sega Rally, etc. Shaped my preferences on games completely. It was such a magical place for a kid with an NES, seeing all these "mind blowing" 3d games on screen. Had such a fun time with my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Unless that games list was very recently updated, they also have Zaxxon, & an Indiana Jones pinball. Pac-Man & Ms Pac are on the same machine, like a multi- PacMan game. The Simpsons has always been there, but in another small room by the entrance, with a crane game & candy machine. Often, for some reason the games are ready to play, or give you 2 credits per coin. Nearly every time I've visited there's been a free game on something, like someone put $$$ in & walked away. BTW that's the owner in the link's pic. Never met his wife, but I talk to him every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) OK, so my wife DID take pics the 1st time we visited last year, early summer. Pic 1 is my boys & I on the multi-Pac, in the right foreground corner is part of one of the pinballs. to the right of Galaga (off-camera) is Asteroids, Zaxxon, Donkey Kong, Dig Dug. Pic #2 is my boys double teaming the Gilligans Island which isnt there anymore. Their games literally last only seconds, so pinball is a bit of a waste of money for us. You can see Dig Dug's sideart in the back. Edited January 28, 2013 by RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_mn Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 We were there tonight and there were only about three other people there. Galaga was messed up so I played other things. Noticed for the first time that the Ms. Pac Man and Donkey Kong machines had 8 way joysticks. Is that supposed to be that way, or does that mean they've been refurbished at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 I know for sure their Centipede & Frogger arent original cabs. Also, my wife said tonight she's up for dinner there sometime soon! Maybe this Friday the 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Yep we're headed there in about an hour, wife & kids in tow. I suggested Champps since Im in the mood for their club sammy & seasoned waffle fries/dipping sauce, but was outvoted by the kids. iI usu. have pizza, I may try a sandwich this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 DeLeo's owner took our order & I chatted w/ him a bit. We got to the counter & I said "hey, we're back again". He made Indiana Jones the GOTM since pinball fans were bugging him. He also said he wants to take out an arcade cab to make room for another pinball! (Thought S1500 would like that) My son played Indiana Jones solo & the next thing I knew he scored over 8.6 million, currently putting him in 1st place for the 9/under age group. I dont expect him to win since it's so early on, but it was great to see him so excited. As for me I played the usual, Dig Dug had 2 free credits again, & I got the high score on that & Mario Bros. Next time I'll try the Super DeLeo Grinder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Very cool. Might have to make it over there sometime. On a side note, if you every get to Lakeville, Muller Family Theaters just off of I-35 has a few games,too. Galaga 3, Addams Family, a racing game. Jeez, I wish I remembered more, but I remember thinking that it sure seemed like a lot of games. For the number of games, it may rival this pizza place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 I knew a guy thru Digitalpress that ran a gaming store in Lakeville. Visited & gave him some gaming posters to decorate the place. That was yrs ago, haven't been back since. Kinda long way to go for a casual car trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_mn Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I knew a guy thru Digitalpress that ran a gaming store in Lakeville. Visited & gave him some gaming posters to decorate the place. That was yrs ago, haven't been back since. Kinda long way to go for a casual car trip. http://www.worldofgamesonline.com/ Is this the place? I've been there a couple of times. Bought a couple of Atari 2600 carts and a couple of ColecoVision carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Wish the World of Games online website was a bit more updated and less Comic Sansy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Yeah thats the place. I knew it had "world" or nation or planet or something in the name. Gave me a considerable discount when I introduced myself as a fellow DP-er, but that was long ago. I still have some Eyetoy games from there that survived my numerous collection purges. Eyetoy: Antigrav $7.69 WORLD OF GAMES BUY/SELL/TRADE Games/DVDs/PC Service Lakeville MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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