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Being in the business for so long I've come across many fun little facts, dark little secrets, and other information directly related to arcade machines and the companies that produced them. I figure I could answer some questions if anyone is interested in the subject. Maybe this will help correct some misconceptions on how machines work or even why the industry collapsed.

One of the funnier stories is how some of the game companies used to send out "Instructors"  to the US from Japan  in order to see how the Game Routes in the US were operated. Many of I these "Instructors" were disgusted at the way the US Operators ran the machines. They argued that the Operators needed to charge more then a quarter for each game. If you look at Japan's arcades ,in the past and present, you can see how insane some of the pricing was. Many of the US Operators just laughed this off. The company I worked for couldn't believe how rude they were and how they had no idea how the game industry in the US worked.  This led to several changes in the game industry but that's a pretty long tangent to jump into.

So ask away, I love talking about this kind of stuff!!
Being in the business for so long I've come across many fun little facts, dark little secrets, and other information directly related to arcade machines and the companies that produced them. I figure I could answer some questions if anyone is interested in the subject. Maybe this will help correct some misconceptions on how machines work or even why the industry collapsed.

One of the funnier stories is how some of the game companies used to send out "Instructors"  to the US from Japan  in order to see how the Game Routes in the US were operated. Many of I these "Instructors" were disgusted at the way the US Operators ran the machines. They argued that the Operators needed to charge more then a quarter for each game. If you look at Japan's arcades ,in the past and present, you can see how insane some of the pricing was. Many of the US Operators just laughed this off. The company I worked for couldn't believe how rude they were and how they had no idea how the game industry in the US worked.  This led to several changes in the game industry but that's a pretty long tangent to jump into.

So ask away, I love talking about this kind of stuff!!
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How long have you been in the industry?
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How long have you been in the industry?
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I started working in the family part of the business when I was 13. So about 17 years, When I started all I did was move machines around with a appliance dolly, it sucked.
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I started working in the family part of the business when I was 13. So about 17 years, When I started all I did was move machines around with a appliance dolly, it sucked.
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So you missed out on the 80s arcades?

Did any of the arcades you worked with give away prizes?  If so, what kinds of prizes?
So you missed out on the 80s arcades?

Did any of the arcades you worked with give away prizes?  If so, what kinds of prizes?
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Actually no, I dealt with just about every 80's game there was. Right next to me I have a rotating joystick from Ikari Warriors and a control panel from Wacko. Most arcade machines were not really retired, just rotated to other locations. Later on I also began refurbishing older games for home-buyers. Williams and Midway machines were the most popular for home buyers. One of my favorite arcade games is Dangar UFO Hunter. Not many people remember that one.

Prize games? You mean ticket dispensing machines pr prize dispensing ones? Yes. I've worked on skeet balls, frog wheel, dinopops, and so many others. I've also worked with mega-cranes, egg layers, and various other prize machines. 
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Actually no, I dealt with just about every 80's game there was. Right next to me I have a rotating joystick from Ikari Warriors and a control panel from Wacko. Most arcade machines were not really retired, just rotated to other locations. Later on I also began refurbishing older games for home-buyers. Williams and Midway machines were the most popular for home buyers. One of my favorite arcade games is Dangar UFO Hunter. Not many people remember that one.

Prize games? You mean ticket dispensing machines pr prize dispensing ones? Yes. I've worked on skeet balls, frog wheel, dinopops, and so many others. I've also worked with mega-cranes, egg layers, and various other prize machines. 
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I know someone that works with arcades too he open up 2 underground videogame store,I live right next to that place He's seen on the first episode of Pawn Star !
I know someone that works with arcades too he open up 2 underground videogame store,I live right next to that place He's seen on the first episode of Pawn Star !
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Which arcade game is your favorite to play?

Are you involved with the making of the games of the machines themselves? Or just with the maintenance of them?
Which arcade game is your favorite to play?

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Have you ever remodeled a machine?

What genre did you see the most?
Have you ever remodeled a machine?

What genre did you see the most?
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Pretty fascinating stuff. I love arcade machines.

Do you know any secrets to getting some of the older machines to start games without inserting coins? Come on, I know you do.

Did you ever have to do any "testing" of the games? You know, to make sure they worked properly.
Pretty fascinating stuff. I love arcade machines.

Do you know any secrets to getting some of the older machines to start games without inserting coins? Come on, I know you do.

Did you ever have to do any "testing" of the games? You know, to make sure they worked properly.
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I was involved in various aspects of the machines from maintenance to finally designing and fabricating customized cabinets. Some of the machines were still in the design process, sometimes the game concept was revamped to fit the cabinets..

I have many machines that I love and it's impossible to say any are my favorite but I'll name a few that I still continue to play. Dangar was one of my all time favorites but few people know that one. Black Tiger was very sweet and I was surprised to see it on some classic collection ps2 and gamecube releases. T-MEK was a awesome game, so much fun to play in a group!



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Remodeled? Yes I did that quite a bit. I have a large selection of re-created stencils that I made in order to restore original paint jobs. Bondo and plastic wood were my best friends when fixing water damaged wood. On machines that had manufacturing defects (William's Power Supplies) I would design custom replacements. Atari cabinets were some of the worst cabinets to repair, particle board is so hard to fix once it has water damage.

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I know plenty of secrets for older and newer machines. The easiest one is this. There is a device you can buy that is about the size of a car alarm key-chain remote. It is available for purchase on-line  and with a press of a button can give you free credits. It is a insanely funny story on how the device first came about. Of course there is protection against that device now. Most arcades now have a item that disrupts the signal that can trigger "free credits" but I know for a fact not all games have been protected. Now you are probably all excited and  trying to find the device to buy right? Well it is very easy to find except it cost about $600. Sorry to crush your dreams. Now making one yourself is a bit cheaper.... 



Of course I was able to play the games! I was even given quite a few game pcbs when they were retired and they now reside in my game room. 
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I was involved in various aspects of the machines from maintenance to finally designing and fabricating customized cabinets. Some of the machines were still in the design process, sometimes the game concept was revamped to fit the cabinets..

I have many machines that I love and it's impossible to say any are my favorite but I'll name a few that I still continue to play. Dangar was one of my all time favorites but few people know that one. Black Tiger was very sweet and I was surprised to see it on some classic collection ps2 and gamecube releases. T-MEK was a awesome game, so much fun to play in a group!



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Remodeled? Yes I did that quite a bit. I have a large selection of re-created stencils that I made in order to restore original paint jobs. Bondo and plastic wood were my best friends when fixing water damaged wood. On machines that had manufacturing defects (William's Power Supplies) I would design custom replacements. Atari cabinets were some of the worst cabinets to repair, particle board is so hard to fix once it has water damage.

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I know plenty of secrets for older and newer machines. The easiest one is this. There is a device you can buy that is about the size of a car alarm key-chain remote. It is available for purchase on-line  and with a press of a button can give you free credits. It is a insanely funny story on how the device first came about. Of course there is protection against that device now. Most arcades now have a item that disrupts the signal that can trigger "free credits" but I know for a fact not all games have been protected. Now you are probably all excited and  trying to find the device to buy right? Well it is very easy to find except it cost about $600. Sorry to crush your dreams. Now making one yourself is a bit cheaper.... 



Of course I was able to play the games! I was even given quite a few game pcbs when they were retired and they now reside in my game room. 
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