I first remember playing pinball at the Kard Bar in Newcastle’s Handyside Arcade in the late 70’s. The machine in question was a Harlem Globetrotters themed table by Bally (I think) and I was pretty much hooked for the next 20+ years. I still to this day use my 3 letter pinball moniker for my scores on video games and as my Wii name.

If I see a machine these days (and it’s rare) I’m always drawn to it and my hand automatically reaches for any change in my pockets. I guess it’s something you never lose.