While walking up to the machine, I drop my quarter in, stand at the ready while the words to “The Who’s – Pinball Wizard” run through my head, and all of the memories from childhood come racing back. Imagine playing a game, especially one from the 1960’s, and doing some good while having fun. After operating expenses are paid, the remainder of the money goes to the Salvation Army. And because the Pinball Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit organization, excess revenues are donated to non-denominational charities. Slot machines, video poker, etc., but these machines offer a guaranteed winner each time. So much of Vegas is built on, and paid for, by machines. And each machine is restored to like-new condition with great care by people who love the game and have the know-how to keep them in tip top shape. Not to mention, there is a better chance of winning at these games than taking your chances in the casinos. With game prices set to either 25 cents (for the older games) to 50 cents (for the newer ones), the entire family is sure to have a great time. Most are from the “heyday” of pinball, which was the 1960’s through the 1980’s. ![]() Unlike other Hall of Fames you may visit, this one is not only open to the public, but all are welcome to come inside and try your hand at the high score.Įvery game belongs to one club member, Tim Arnold, and are from the 1950’s up to the 1990’s. Set up by the Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club to both house and display the world’s largest collection. ![]() Approximately 2.5 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, the Pinball Hall of Fame (PHoF) is a not-for-profit corporation. To the non-nostalgic person, it’s nothing but row after row of pinball for 10,000 square feet. The Pinball Hall of Fame, in Las Vegas, brings back some of those memories.
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