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Palm Beach Area ???
« on: November 02, 2025, 11:25:16 AM »
I will be staying at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens all week.

What local arcades/barcades do I need to check out in the area?

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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2025, 11:53:03 AM »
I will be staying at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens all week.

What local arcades/barcades do I need to check out in the area?

Steve
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Pinball Dudes in Jupiter. (9-5)
Silverball in Delray Beach.
Satellite Pinball in Fort Lauderdale.
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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2025, 05:38:10 PM »
Pinball Dudes in Jupiter. (9-5)
Silverball in Delray Beach.
Satellite Pinball in Fort Lauderdale.

+1 for Silverball. They have a lot of great games.

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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2025, 05:52:01 PM »
Steve:

My room is a mess as my daughter moves back in and all her stuff is in there, but I live less than 5 miles from PGA National   You would be welcome at my place, despite the mess     I have a few games you could play and the beer would be free

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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2025, 11:26:39 PM »
Steve, that's a heck of an offer from Ron.
Ron is a great villager. A staple here in my opinion.
He's had wonderful parties for the great pinball enthusiasts here.
I attended one years ago with friend's Larry and Beepnuts.
You should take him up on the offer. 
Ron, thank you.  Steve is another great villager and I like seeing this camaraderie.


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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2025, 10:02:42 AM »
Definitely agree on the suggestion to accept the invitation hang out at Ron's.  Always a blast and he's a very gracious host. 

Besides you only need one working EM to play all night ;)
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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2025, 10:50:31 AM »
Steve:

My room is a mess as my daughter moves back in and all her stuff is in there, but I live less than 5 miles from PGA National   You would be welcome at my place, despite the mess     I have a few games you could play and the beer would be free

Ron

dang it . all them yuenglings might disappear
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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2025, 03:14:21 PM »
Steve:

My room is a mess as my daughter moves back in and all her stuff is in there, but I live less than 5 miles from PGA National   You would be welcome at my place, despite the mess     I have a few games you could play and the beer would be free

Ron

Heck yes, Ron. Thank you.

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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2025, 07:56:07 AM »
I love the VILLAGE!

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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2025, 09:17:51 AM »
+1 for Silverball. They have a lot of great games.

I love Silverball!!!
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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2025, 04:12:00 PM »
take ron up on that offer. his collection rules.

and if you cross i95 and boynton beach blvd, my home is also open for a stop by and visit  ;)

no yuengling, just water and diet soda everything...lol.

i'll have space for your truck with trailer. you've been here before, Steve :)
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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2025, 08:41:45 PM »
Another invite from Killer Villager Klassic!
Can't go wrong visiting him, too. He has some sweet games too!

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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2025, 09:11:19 PM »
Another invite from Killer Villager Klassic!
Can't go wrong visiting him, too. He has some sweet games too!

meh all pinball machine people.
come southwest about 45 min play some reactor monaco and gorf
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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2025, 07:24:55 PM »
meh all pinball machine people.
come southwest about 45 min play some reactor monaco and gorf

 :P  i have a multicade, a japanese baby candy, and a bubble gum machine. puhlease.

i might even dig out the "Balls In Mouf" redemption game.


Another invite from Killer Villager Klassic!
Can't go wrong visiting him, too. He has some sweet games too!

much appreciated. we're all awesome.    /subtle  ;)
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Re: Palm Beach Area ???
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2025, 12:17:55 PM »
Great suggestions everyone! Turned out to be a busier week than expected but was lucky enough to carve out some time to hang with Ron and play some pinball.

What a collection of pinball machines from all eras! I think I am in love with Volley!

As promised, Ron was a gracious host and some beers were consumed. Here is the one photo I snapped from our visit - Ron explaining the subtle nuances of Gottlieb's Haunted House to my GF.



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