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From Bally Pinball:

The Addams Family

Creepy!

Kooky!

Spooky!

Ooky!

Price: $6,995.00
Manufacturer: Bally
Date Produced: March, 1992
Units Produced: 22,000+ (World record!)
Design/Concept: Pat Lawlor, Larry DeMar
Art: John Youssi
Software: Mike Boon
Sound/Music: Chris Granner

TRIVIA: Addams Family holds the all-time record for the highest-production coin-operated pinball machine ever made. Over 22,000 units were produced in multiple production runs, due to high demand and the game's popuarity in the arcades. The game still holds earnings records and remains arguably the most well-known and popular pinball machine ever produced. Many Addams Family games are still commercially operated in arcades and other locations by vendors today- more than a decade after being released.

Page Contents:

Game Description
Game Condition Details
Game Images
Game Sales Information

Game Description:

We're proud to offer another popular and highly collectible Addams Family pinball. With it's theme based on the Paramount Pictures blockbuster movie hit, this game has been one of the two most-requsted games on our list for several years running now, and remains a popular classic with collectors, casual players, and families alike. This game definitely has something for everyone, from the most skilled pinball "wizards" to the novice player or enthusiast.

Addams Family is a modern classic pinball game designed by Bally's famous designer Pat Lawlor, who designed such other popular classics as Twilight Zone, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Funhouse, Monopoly, Road Show, and No Good Gofers, to name a few. Addams Family is accepted as the most popular pinball machine ever made, breaking all records for production, earnings, and consecutive months (and years) that it appeared in the monthly top 10 list of most popular pinball machines! Even years after it's initial release, the game still is a top earner in the arcades and locations all over the world, and most pinball operators still won't part with the game because it makes too much money! (It still earns even more than many newer pinball machines that have been released since Addams.)

Game Play: Where do we start? There's so much fun stuff to do on this game- it is literally packed with toys, gadgets, gizmos, and accompanied by great sounds, music, lighting effects, and even authentic custom speech from the original actors from the popular Addams Family movie, including Raul Julia (Gomez), Angelica Huston (Morticia), and Christopher Lloyd (Uncle Fester). You virtually get as much "gadgetry" packed into this game as you would in two "average" pinball games, so this game really offers "a lot of pinball for the money".

This game features gadgets such as:

Four flippers!
Three-ball Multiball™ mode.
Two-ball Multiball™ mode.
A rotating Bookcase that moves to allow balls access to the hidden Vault
A moving hand that actually comes out of the playfield and snatches the ball away!
A replica of the Addams Family's Electric Chair
A "haunted" flipper which shoots the ball all by itself!
"The Power"- "haunted" magnets that grab the balls and fling them in all different directions!

The Chair: Shoot the "Bear Kick" ramp to light the light bulb in Uncle Fester's mouth as he sits in the Electric Chair! Then shoot the Chair to play one of the 13 modes that this game offers! Complete all the modes and you get to "Tour the Addams Family Mansion"! This is a "wizard" mode where the game basically goes crazy! All Jackpots are lit, extra ball is lit, all awards are at maximum value, and topped off by crazy Three-Ball Multiball™ play! A definite test of your pinball playing skills!

Thing Flips! Shoot the Bear Kick ramp when lit and the ball is diverted to a small flipper on the right side of the playfield, where the game actually hits the ball for you! The small flipper shoots the ball across the playfield and into the Swamp, where you get five times the usual points!

Thing's Box: Get the ball to "Thing" in the upper right corner of the playfield and watch as the "Thing" hand comes up out of the playfield, grabs the ball, and disappears!

The Vault: Hit the Bookcase 5 times to spell G-R-E-E-D, then watch as the bookcase slowly turns to allow you to shoot past it and into the Vault! Lock balls in the Vault to start the wild 3-ball Multiball™ mode!

This game is one of the must fun and challenging games ever designed by Bally, and even though the multitude of rules and modes on this game will be more than enough to keep you busy, the game play is fun and straightforward enough to be entertaining and fun for any players, regardless of skill and age. These are the true signs of a well-designed pinball, and we're sure after a game or two, you'll agree!

Overall, it's no wonder why this game is such a classic. With so many fun things to do on the game, it will surely keep you entertained and always coming back for more!

Game Condition:

NOTE: A large amount of detail/information is given below on the condition of this game, in regard to it's higher collectible value, and often-common multiple inquiries that we typically receive regarding intricate detail on "high end" popular games such as this one. We apologize in advance for the "extra reading" but want to convey as accurate a depiction of the game's details as possible for those discriminating customers who cannot visit our shop to see/play this game in person before buying. If you have any questions or require any additional information or pictures, just e-mail us.

Overall:
Over 60 hours have been invested in the excruciatingly-detailed restoration of this legendary classic Bally pinball game. It easily meets our criteria for an "Excellent Condition" rating, which is near our top rating for a used, reconditioned, restored game.

This game is a domestic (U.S.) model and is not a re-import from overseas. This game originally came to us from a local operator who operated the game commercially for most of it's life and rarely moved it from location to location, so it has seen below-average handling as well as slightly below-average play for a game of this popularity. Consequently, it has had it's original condition preserved very well over it's lifetime. A very-well preserved example of this highly collectible game, and one of the better-condition Addams Family games that we have had the privelege of restoring throughout the years.

The cleanliness of the game- inside and out- and the obvious signs of less-than-average use on the playfield and it's components made this game a great candidate for a high-end restoration of this caliber. Much like a low-mileage classic muscle car, this game has been preserved extremely well inside and out - something we all love to see in a classic game like this.

Cabinet and Backbox: All exterior surfaces on this game are in great shape, showing very few signs of previous use or handling. All colors and artwork on the game have been preserved very well and are still bright and vibrant with no signs of UV color-fading.

Very few signs of previous use or handling were present on this game when we received it- only a few very tiny nicks, chips, and scratches here and there- the majority being confined to solid black areas such as around the edges of the cabinet and backbox sides- not negatively affecting any of the actual detailed artwork on the cabinet to any considerable extent. Most all of these signs of previous use were touched-up during the restoration of the cabinet, to make them less apparent and to help restore the original look and finish to the game as much as possible. As with any used/reconditioned game, some signs of previous use will naturally still be visible on parts of the game upon close inspection, but we have done our best to restore the original look and finish of this previously-used game as much as practically possible.

All touch-up painting that has been done on this restored game has been done professionally with no unsightly "overspray" onto nearby parts, and no "sloppy work", as is common to see on a lot of average "fixed up" used games.

Front "bezel" or "frame" around the backglass and speaker panel has been repainted with gloss black enamel to restore a clean original look. Black carriage bolts that secure the backbox corners (4 on each of the backbox sides) have been removed, refinished, repainted, and reinstalled, to reflect an original, new look.

All circuit boards inside the backbox have been cleaned and inspected, and no burned, scorched, or overheated connectors are present, as is often common in many used games that have been run hard for many years. This game's original components still appear remarkably fresh and healthy due to the better-than-average care it has received over the years.

The front of the game is in excellent condition and the original coin door on this game has been completely restored, including a full tear-down of all parts- inside and out- with full cleaning and reconditioning of all parts, and full repainting of all metal parts with original semi-gloss black enamel paint to restore that "day one" fresh new look. No cheap "mask-off" job here- our coin door overhaul process involves disassembling the door into every conceivable nut and screw, with each individual part being reconditioned and reassembled- the way they did it at the factory.

The back of the cabinet and backbox have been restored and refinished in original-style semi-gloss black enamel paint. Main cabinet interior sides have also been restored with a light coat of semi-gloss black paint to restore original finish. The exterior bottom panel of the main cabinet has been restored as well- cleaning and sanding of the wood edges and bottom panel to restore the original appearance.

Cabinet hardware (carriage bolts, screws, brackets, etc) was removed during the restoration and cleaned, and refinished or repainted for original appearance, before being reinstalled. New white nylon cabinet gliders have been installed on the back of the main cabinet and underside edges of the backbox.

Some small signs of wear and rubbing from the legs were present underneath the legs on each of the corners of the main cabinet, where the legs mount directly to the cabinet. These are common to find on any used game and are the result of use and vibrations from operating the game. This wear was touched-up and repainted on each of the 4 corners of the game, and brand new leg protector pads were installed to help cover and prevent against any damage (scratches, scuffs) and help preserve the finish.

Backglass on this game (mylar translite behind clear tempered glass) is in very good condition. Only a few tiny superficial scuffs are present on the back side near the upper left corner- from normal use/handling over the years- but these do not penetrate the backglass artwork and do not detract from it's original look or condition (see images below). Black plastic trim on the backglass edges is all original, clean, and in great shape.

Playfield on this game is in overall excellent condition from top to bottom. It features the factory original "Diamondplate" clearcoat finish which helps preserve and protect the artwork and it's surface. There are no obvious signs of "wear" spots currently present in the artwork that many popular used games often have from years of hard play and neglect. Some small signs of wear were starting to develop around the edges of some of the light "inserts" (or "lenses") on the playfield, and in a few other small areas when we received this game, but no damage was present to any of the actual artwork or lettering on the inserts themselves- something that is very common to find on most average or heavily-used Addams Family games. This game's playfield has been preserved very well in relation to most average Addams Family games still in circulation. Most of the previous signs of use were touched-up during the playfield restoration to restore them completely or to at least make them less apparent and to restore the original look and finish to the playfield artwork. High durability enamel paints were used for most touch-ups and allowed to harden/cure for 1 week, then wet-sanded with auto-body sandpaper, then polished to restore the original finish to the surface. A new Mylar covering was installed over the lower center section of the playfield to protect the artwork and light inserts in this high-traffic area and to help preserve the finish for decades to come. Original factory Mylar coverings are still present in the pop bumpers area, and in front of the Swamp kick-out scoop and are in excellent condition. A few "spot" Mylars were added in crucial spots to help preserve the finish, such as under the wireform ramp exit in the right flipper lane, and around the Thing kickout saucer at the top of the playfield.

This game has no wear marks in front of the Chair, or Swamp kickout scoops- also something that is common to find on most used Addams games. Some minor wear was present on the wood edges of the hole under the Chair, but this was covered up and protected against further wear by a Cliffy Hyperthin stainless steel protector- a great high-quality add-on for this game. Some small signs of use were starting to develop at the top of the playfield where balls drop from the ball shooter lane down onto the playfield, and to the right of the Thing kickout saucer where balls are ejected. These were lightly touched up and some spot Mylars added to protect them against any further wear and tear. This area isn't readily visible to the player, and one has to look quite closely to see this more hidden area of the playfield, so these signs of use are rather inconspicuous.There are no wear spots or chips around the perimiter of the Bookcase base, as can be common on this popular game- all very well-preserved in this area as well.

Most of the plastics on the playfield on this game are original and in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks and no unsightly wear spots or other damage. Slingshot plastics have been replaced with brand new pieces. All plastics have been cleaned- top and bottom sides- and installed and secured with brand new nylock nuts, just like originally designed.

There is no burning/scorching or discoloring of the artwork over any of the three electromagnets under the playfield (the "Power" feature used during Multiball). Magnets overheating and damaging the playfield is a common problem in Addams Family games. This game has no signs of such damage and all parts are in perfect working order. Magnet parts/circuitry have been modified to prevent such damage in the future (see images below).

All mechanisms on the playfield (including kickers, bumpers, flippers, and more) have all been painstakingly overhauled and reconditioned/restored to new condition for good looks and proper reliable operation.

Here is a detailed list of work that has been done on this game, followed by more details on condition:

We have invested just over 60 hours in the restoration of this game.
Playfield top and bottom surfaces stripped of parts and assemblies for proper cleaning- right down to the bare wood and paint. Playfield surface hand cleaned, hand polished, and hand waxed with top-quality Carnauba wax.
All playfield parts have been removed and hand cleaned, or replaced with brand new parts where necessary. This includes light bulbs, posts, ramps, pop bumpers, wireform ball guides, flipper assembiles, under-playfield ramps, target banks, bumper assemblies, lamp PC boards, ball trough and associated parts, and any other parts that are installed on the playfield.
All metal parts removed from playfield have been hand cleaned and polished for original bright shiny finish.
Metal posts polished/shined including hex posts and standoff posts used throughout playfield.
Main ramp has been replaced with a brand new assembly in original "smoke" colored molded plastic, including decals and ramp entrance springsteel flaps. Ramp hardware as all been cleaned and restored and new screws and nuts installed to secure hardware.
Under-playfield plastic ramp removed and fully disassembled/cleaned just like main ramp on top of playfield. New 1-way metal wireform gate installed in under-playfield ramp.
Rotating Bookcase assembly completely removed from game and 100% disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. Even wiring, switches, motor, and gearbox were removed and cleaned. Brand new NOS bookcase base installed along with new aftermarket Delrin crank, and NOS nylon crank arm.
"Thing" hand assembly completely removed from game and 100% disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. Coil, bracket, and wiring inside hand was even removed, cleaned, and replaced. Wiring was replaced with brand new heavier-gauge wires for added reliability (worn/broken wires on this unit are a common problem on Addams Family games from repeated movement of hand). Gearbox gears relubricated with fresh white lithium grease.
Electric Chair and Swamp kickout scoops completely removed and 100% disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. Both scoops were welded to reinforce their joints and prevent breakage/separation down the road. We'll guarantee these scoops won't break for as long as you own the game!
Brand new Cliffy Hyperthin stainless steel kickout hole protector installed for Electric Chair kickout scoop- covers wood edges around kickout hole and prevents wear to playfield surface.
All playfield plastic posts cleaned by hand with detergent and brush to remove any wax, dirt, grime, or leftover cleaner. Worn or cracked posts replaced with brand new posts where necessary.
New pop bumper bodies installed on all 5 pop bumpers.
New pop bumper skirts for all 5 pop bumpers.
New pop bumper ring/rod assemblies for all 5 pop bumpers.
New pop bumper cap screws for pop bumper caps.
New ramp entrance flap screw installed on all ramp entrances that use them.
All FOUR flipper assemblies have been removed, torn down, cleaned, and rebuilt with new rebuild kits to restore new operation and performance. New parts installed where necessary include new flipper coils, coil stops, coil plungers, nylon plunger sleeves, plunger links and roll pins, springs, EOS switches, screws, and nylon flipper bushings. Flippers tuned and adjusted for optimum performance. They once again work like new!
Rare NOS yellow flippers with "W" logo installed on this game (discontinued parts no longer being made).
Brand new nuts/screws installed throughout playfield for plastics, rails, assemblies, etc. to restore new appearance.
Full rubber ring kit installed on playfield, including all regular round rings, flipper rings, post bumpers, and plunger tip.
New rubber ring for retaining playfield "prop stick" in main cabinet installed.
All light bulbs on top and bottom of playfield, and elsewhere in game, removed, cleaned, and replaced. Brand new light bulbs used as replacements for old worn, discolored, or burned out bulbs and flasher bulbs.
All light bulb inserts (or "lenses") in playfield surface cleaned and polished for maximum shine and light penetration.
Brand new chrome steel pinballs installed in game (game uses three total).
Playfield flat plastics (screened artwork) all removed, cleaned, polished, and replaced.
Slingshot bumper plastics replaced with brand new pieces.
Fender washers installed under top and bottom edges of slingshot bumper plastics to protect them from cracking/breaking from airborne balls.
New ball-drop mylar added to right inlane to help preserve and protect original playfield condition from damage from balls dropping from ramp above.
New protective mylar installed over "Mansion" on lower playfield area to protect against wear.
Standup targets on playfield (11 total) have had their foam backing removed and replaced with brand new foam rubber for added durability and good looks.
Blue narrow standup target at top center of playfield replaced with brand new NOS original.
Score and instruction cards have both been reproduced for clean clear looks, and hard-laminated for durability, and to prevent against damage in the future- these look great!
Both slingshot bumper assemblies have had their detector switches removed and hand-cleaned with tarnish remover for nice bright brass shine!
"Power" electronic magnets under playfield have had their driver circuitry modified and individual fuses added for each of the three magnets. This prevents problems of magnets getting "stuck" on and overheating and often burning/discoloring the playfield surface (common problem on most Addams Family games). Our custom modifications will prevent against this problem occurring in this game in the future and make future problems/troubleshooting much easier.
New coil sleeves installed in coil devices (flippers, kickers, bumpers, etc.) to restore like-new operation and add reliability.
Solder joints on light bulb, motor-control and driver PC boards under playfield all reflowed and reinforced with fresh solder to prevent cracks and intermittent operation in the future.
Inside and outside of main cabinet and backbox completely stripped of parts, cleaned, parts individually hand cleaned, and reassembled.
New plunger rebuild kit installed, including shooter rod/knob, inner and outer springs (with correct tension spring for Addams Family), plunger washers, nylon sleeve, retaining e-clip, and rubber tip.
Coin door fully overhauled, all parts cleaned/replaced. Metal parts repainted in original semi-gloss enamel paint. It once again looks new!
New coin door lock & keys installed on coin door.
New 25¢ coin mechanisms installed in coin door, for optional coin play.
NOS coin box and metal lid installed in cabinet.
NOS factory original stainless steel side-rails for cabinet sides (not aftermarket reproductions).
Playfield glass lockdown bar refinished to restore original look.
Lockdown bar latch brass screws refinished to restore original look.
New "high voltage" decal for lockdown bar latch.
New "Install 3 Balls" decal for lockdown bar latch.
Playfield glass lockdown bar and latch assembly completely removed, cleaned, and reassembled. Brand new strip of insulating foam rubber applied to underside of lockdown bar.
Brand new legs installed on all 4 corners of game.
Brand new leg bolts installed for all 4 legs- polished stainless steel with correct "acorn" head.
Brand new heavy-duty leg levelers installed for all 4 legs.
Brand new leg protector pad set installed for all 4 legs.
Brand new heavy-duty leg bolt plates installed for all 4 legs.
Cabinet nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches patched up, touched up, and repainted, where necessary.
New white nylon gliders installed on cabinet back and backbox undersides.
New backbox bolts installed (original thumbscrew type).
All electronics (PC boards) in backbox cleaned, checked, and tested for proper operation and good looks (no burned connectors, etc.) Fuses all removed, checked, and proper values verified- replaced where necessary.
New dot-matrix score display installed. Old display was in good shape and working fine, but had some "burn in" and faded spots, and was original from 1992 so was replaced for reliability, and to provide a fresh clear picture with crisp graphics.
New display driver board installed for added performance and reliability.
New L-6 Game ROM revision installed for latest game feature software upgrade.
New heavy-duty rectifier installed for 5vdc power supply to improve reliability and avoid common "reset" issues.
New heavy-duty rectifier installed for flipper power supply to improve reliability and avoid common "reset" issues.
New heavy-duty filter capacitor installed for 5vdc power supply, with added jumper wire modifications for improved connections and reliability.
New remote-mount battery holder with quick-disconnect installed for MPU board in backbox. This prevents damage to the valuable MPU board from accidental battery discharge or leakage, which can destroy the board. Batteries are now mounted off-board and risk of damage is eliminated. Brand new fresh batteries installed.
New tempered playfield glass installed for a scratch-free view of the gorgeous playfield.
"Cloud" assembly (or "topper") on top of backbox is original and in great shape. Removed and fully cleaned inside and out. Flasher lamps under Cloud replaced with brand new bulbs (usually always burned out on most Addams Family games).
Backglass translite (artwork) removed and glass cleaned/polished (both sides). Translite cleaned/polished (both sides). Molding pieces cleaned and reassembled.

List of New Parts on This Game:
A lot of large and small parts are typically replaced anytime a game is fully restored like this one, and this list may not reflect all of the actual parts used in the process, so should be considered an incomplete or "partial" list. Shipping/freight costs for obtaining many of the parts listed below may also not be included, so would be considered additional costs invested.

NOTE: ("NOS" means "New Old Stock", and indicates a part that is of original manufacture, new (never used), and authentic (not a reproduction, look-alike, or "aftermarket" part). Most "NOS" parts are discontinued and no longer available from the manufacturer, and can consequently be very hard to find, or expensive if they can be found.)

$10.00 value: New L-6 ROM chip installed for latest game software upgrade.
$15.80 value: New heavy-duty leg bolt plates for all 4 legs.
$70.00 value: New chrome legs (4).
$11.95 value: New leg protector pad set.
$7.80 value: New heavy-duty leg levelers with nuts.
$8.00 value: New polished stainless steel leg bolts for all 4 legs.
$2.00 value: New white nylon cabinet gliders.
$76.00 value: NOS stainless steel cabinet side-rails (not aftermarket repros).
$3.00 value: New "high voltage" decal for lockdown bar latch.
$1.00 value: New "install 3 balls" decal for lockdown bar latch.
$13.38 value: New ball plunger rebuild kit and associated parts.
$2.50 value: New remote-mount battery holder for MPU board.
$2.67 value: New batteries for MPU battery holder.
$2.98 value: New 2-pin male/female connector sets for MPU battery holder and Thing hand magnet upgrade.
$9.95 value: New heavy-duty filter capacitor for 5vdc power supply.
$15.00 value: New heavy-duty bridge rectifiers for flipper power and 5v regulator power circuits.
$0.75 value: NOS ramp diverter plunger spring.
$11.70 value: New nylon coil sleeves installed in all coil devices.
$11.99 value: New coil for Thing kickout scoop.
$59.90 value: New flipper rebuild kits (2).
$6.20 value: New nylon flipper bushings for all 4 flippers.
$2.00 value: New flipper bushing nut/screw sets.
$25.90 value: New flipper coils for lower flippers.
$12.95 value: New flipper coil for upper left flipper.
$4.00 value: New metal links for pop bumpers.
$12.04 value: New plunger/link asssemblies for slingshot bumpers.
$14.95 value: NOS bookcase base.
$4.00 value: New blue rubber bumper pad for bookcase unit.
$8.00 value: New Delrin crank for bookcase assembly.
$4.00 value: NOS crank arm for bookcase assembly.
$26.62 value: New playfield rubber ring kit.
$21.95 value: New light bulbs througout game.
$1.50 value: New wireform gate in under-playfield ramp.
$25.00 value: New slingshot bumper plastics.
$149.95 value: New dot-matrix score display.
$99.00 value: New upgraded dot-matrix score display driver board.
$11.65 value: New spot mylars and Mansion insert mylars.
$5.00 value: NOS bubble level in plunger lane.
$20.00 value: New Cliffy Hyperthin stainless steel protector for Chair kickout hole.
$2.25 value: New wireform ball gate in lower ball trough.
$9.00 value: NOS blue oblong standup target.
$22.50 value: NOS yellow flippers (with "W" logo) installed.
$5.00 value: NOS pop bumper bases.
$59.75 value: New pop bumper ring/rod assemblies.
$10.00 value: NOS pop bumper bodies.
$11.50 value: NOS pop bumper skirts.
$3.00 value: NOS original pop bumper lamp socket with blade leads installed.
$0.60 value: New red lamp cover for Electric Chair.
$0.47 value: New retaining rubber ring for playfield "prop rod" in main cabinet.
$6.72 value: NOS tilt plumb bob and wing nuts installed.
$29.90 value: New 25¢ coin mechanisms.
$4.95 value: New coin door lock & keys.
$21.94 value: New coin box and metal lid.
$3.00 value: New foam rubber strip for lockdown bar.
$45.00 value: New sheet of scratch-free tempered safety glass, with polished edges for smooth handling.
$8.00 value: New hard-laminated score and pricing cards installed.
$5.97 value: New chrome steel pin balls (3 used).
$165.00 value: New upgraded main ramp assembly with decals and springsteel flaps.
$45.95 value: New illuminated Uncle Fester mod/add-on for Electric Chair.
$4.17 value: New fuse holders for magnet upgrade mod.
$2.80 value: New fuses for magnet upgrade mod.
$24.86 value: Assorted new cabinet and playfield hardware used throughout game.

New Parts Total Value: $1,283.41

Custom Modifications & Upgrades for Added Performance and Reliability:

This machine has had it's software upgraded to the latest game ROM revision L-6.
Protective Mylar ball drop circle installed in right return lane to protect and preserve artwork from balls dropping from ramp above.
Protective Mylar covering installed over Mansion in lower/center area of playfield to protect against wear/tear.
Protective fender washers added under slingshot plastics to protect against damage.
Electric Chair, Swamp, and Thing kickout scoops have all been reinforced to prevent breakage in the future- common problem on Addams Family games.
"Power" magnets under playfield have had their driver circuitry modified by adding three individual fuses (one for each magnet). This gets around a factory design flaw that could cause one or more magnets to "lock on" and overheat, thus damaging the magnet and possibly the playfield. This modification will prevent failure and damage to the game in the future.
Remote-mount battery holder for MPU board added in backbox. Includes quick-disconnect for easy MPU board removal from the game, if ever needed.
Wire ties added to playfield cabling to "clean up" and tidy the under-playfield wiring.
Illuminated "Uncle Fester" add-on/mod added to Electric Chair.
Cliffy Hyperthin stainless steel hole protector added for Chair kickout hole.
"Thing" hand magnet coil wiring replaced with larger-guage wiring and new connector for added reliability.
Flipper plunger coil springs upgraded to later-model design for added performance and increased reliability.
Flipper coil power supply board has had a new heavy-duty rectifier installed for added reliability and increased lifespan.
Heavy duty rectifier and filter capacitor installed for 5vdc power supply, with wiring jumpers added for reliability.
New heavy-duty Delrin bookcase crank installed for added strength and reliability. Virtually indestructible.
New aftermarket heavy-duty main ramp assembly installed- stronger and thicker plastic for added durability and lifespan.
Solder reflowed/added to connector pins on lamp and motor PC boards under playfield for added reliability.
New reproduction hard-laminated score and instruction cards installed.
New heavy-duty leg bolt mounting plates installed for added strength and durability.
New upgraded aftermarket score display driver board installed for added performance and reliability.

Game Images:

Playfield:

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	Playfield overall view.
	Playfield during restoration. Playfield removed, completely stripped of all parts- top and bottom sides- cleaned, polished, restored, and ready to be put back in the game and reassembled. Many more days of work to go from here!
	Playfield fully asssembled- lower playfield view. Note new slingshot bumper plastics installed, along with protective fender washers to prevent damage. Custom hard-laminated score/instruction cards are installed. Score card holder has a slight rub mark on the "F" of "Family"- probably from an operator's sticker that was removed at some point in the past, but otherwise excellent condition. Yellow flippers on this game are brand new NOS originals with the Williams "W" logo on them. These have been discontinued for some time and are very hard to find anymore. But we managed to hang on to a set just for this game.
	Reverse view looking at lower flippers.
	Detail- lower playfield area. A shot of the left return lanes and slingshot bumper. Note that there are no signs of "magnet burn" in the center of the playfield. This game has not suffered from any electrical problems with the "Power" magnets, which have been known to malfunction and overheat on many used Addams Family games, thus burning/scorching areas on the playfield. We have upgraded and modified the circuitry for the Power magnets on this game to help avoid such problems in the future- see below for more details.
	Detail- right slingshot bumper. Note that the slingshot kicker switches have been cleaned and polished for new appearance. Slingshot bumper plastics (left and right) are both brand new pieces. Some small developing cracks were touched up around some of the Mansion "inserts" (or "light lenses") in the lower center of playfield. A protective Mylar covering was installed over this area after the restoration to protect the area and prevent against any future wear/tear. Again, this is not a brand new game, so some signs of use will be present in various areas upon close inspection.
	The Electric Chair: The Chair is seen here, complete with a custom-added (and illuminated) Uncle Fester sitting in it, watching all the action! The Chair is one of the primary shots on the game. Balls entering the scoop under the chair will start one of the 13 different modes of play (when the yellow light on the Chair (or Fester) is lit), and will initiate Multiball™ when the red light is lit. Note the brand new Cliffy Hyperthin stainless steel protector installed around the perimiter of the scoop hole. This covers the exposed wood edges and protects the finish from unnecessary wear and tear from balls entering and leaving the scoop. The small game-controlled "Thing" flipper is also seen here. Balls shot up the center ramp (when lit) will fall to this flipper, and the game takes over and flips for you- shooting into the Swamp across the playfield for 5x point values. Take your hands off the game and watch it play by itself! That is creepy! The optos (electric eyes) just up from the Thing flipper have had their solder connections reflowed and elements cleaned to ensure proper and reliable operation of the Thing flipper. These are a common problem source in Addams Family games that can suffer broken connections from vibrations from the nearby pop bumpers. Note the end of the brand new upgraded plastic ramp assembly just up from the Thing flipper. Most of the pop bumper parts are new- bodies, skirts, bases, metal ring/rods, etc. and they work like lightning!
	The Swamp: This is another kickout-scoop mechanism (similar to the Chair) where balls are stored for Multiball play and ejected to the right flipper. Balls can be shot in here from anywhere on the playfield, but will come here automatically from the Thing flipper across the playfield (see above). This entire assembly has been broken down, and every part cleaned, rebuilt and reassembled. Scoop has been reinforce-welded for added strength (broken weld joints are common on original parts) and comes with a lifetime guarantee against breakage! Modified for performance and reliability for years to come.
	The Graveyard: The pop bumper area is the "Graveyard" in this game. FIVE bumpers are used on this game, and really give the ball some serious action when it's in this area. Hitting the different bumpers changes the next available mode (13 modes in this game) which is started when you shoot the lit Electric Chair. Note the condition of the playfield and the pop bumpers- all fully restored and very well preserved. The brand new ramp crosses above the pop bumpers area.
	The Bookcase and Vault: Shoot the bookcase 5 times to spell G-R-E-E-D, then watch as it rotates to allow the ball to be shot behind it- right into the Vault. To be stored for Multiball™ play. The bookcase mechanism is one of the most complicated units in this game and we've done nothing short of giving it a full and complete overhaul from top to bottom, including a brand new Delrin crank, which is virtually unbreakable (originals commonly broke on most Addams Family games), a NOS nylon crank arm which turns the bookcase unit, and a brand new round blue bookcase base. This unit looks "day one" new again- and works that way, too!
	Cousin 'It': The targets behind the Electric Chair are "Cousin It" who you have to hit during certain modes. Targets have all been fully cleaned and reconditioned, including brand new foam rubber backing pads on all (13 total on this game).
	Bear Kick Ramp: Left and top (Bear Kick) ramp entrances shown here. Entire ramp assembly is a brand new heavy-duty upgraded aftermarket unit- made of thicker and more durable plastic than the wimpy originals, which were notorious for cracking and breaking. NO damage on this unit! Even has brand new decals and blue springsteel flaps at the entrances. All metal and electrical components on the ramp have been restored including re-graining of the stainless steel metal protectors, and brand new hardware (nuts/screws) and wire ties added to the ramp for a "day one" new look. Blue oblong "A" target at the left of the top ramp entrance is a brand new NOS part.
	Thing: Here's Thing coming out of his box to grab a ball! Balls shot into the saucer at the top of the playfield are occasionally picked up by Thing. The hand actually comes up out of the box, picks up the ball, and takes it down into the depths of the playfield! Sometimes Gomez makes Thing give it back, but other times it disappears into the Swamp to be stored for Multiball™ play. The entire Thing hand assembly has been overhauled from the wire ties to the gearbox. Fully cleaned and restored to brand new "day one" condition. Wiring to the magnet coil in Thing's hand has been upgraded to a heavier-gauge wire along with a beefier connector pin set to provide more reliability- broken wires and intermittent connections are often common problems on original games, so we've re-done this one to be reliable as possible. Solder joints on the motor control and opto boards for Thing have been reflowed with added solder to beef them up and add reliability. Gearbox has been relubricated with fresh white lithium grease. He works like new again! No corners cut here- everything overhauled.
	Shot of top/center playfield area. Note that there is NO wear or chipping around the perimiter of the Bookcase base. This high-traffic area is very well preserved on this low-mileage game.
	Lower center playfield area- a shot looking back at the flippers.
	Playfield underside. Note the cleanliness and "like new" condition of the wood of the playfield underside. The whole playfield on this game was entirely stripped of every single part- right down to the wood. Fully cleaned and restored- top and bottom sides- so it again looks like it just came from the factory. All surfaces on this playfield (and it's parts) are so clean you could literally eat off them- just like brand new. Far from any average "eBay" Addams Family game!
	Detail- lower flippers. All 4 flipper assemblies on this game have been fully reconditioned and rebuilt with new parts, and even have brand new flipper coils installed. Again here, note the cleanliness of all the components. This game looks like it just rolled off the factory assembly line in 1992!
	"Swamp" mechanism. This unit holds balls and releases them during Mutliball™ play. This entire unit has been removed, overhauled and reconditioned, and reassembled, including all of the wiring, coils, and switches that operate it. The kickout scoop on the front has been reinforce-welded to make it stronger, and resistant to breakage from vibration, which is a very common problem on original Addams Family games.
	Upper right flipper, and bottom of "Bookcase" assembly. Again here, no stone left unturned- all of the components visible here have been removed, disassembled, overhauled and reconditioned, and rebuilt/reassembled. Many new parts installed, including the flipper parts and several parts on the Boockase assembly. The Bookcase assembly is probably the most neglected, abused, and dirtiest area on the playfield in any Addams Family game, and a quick look under the playfield- at this unit- will quickly tell you how a previous owner has cared for (or neglected) his game. No neglect here- everything is clean/new and in "day one" condition, and will provide many more years of reliability and fun. Note the clean under-playfield ramp, as well. This unit takes balls from the Vault and Thing hand and transports them to the Swamp to be kicked out. Most under-playfield ramps in most games are as black as the inside of a chimney- very neglected. Not so here- no stone left unturned- everything is "day one" clean.
	Detail- "Power" magnets controller board and fuses (modified). The 3 "Power" magnets will pulse during Multiball™ mode, causing the balls to move around in random fashions and giving a sort of "ghostly" effect to game play. We have upgraded this controller circuitry from the original factory design for added protection. Normally the 3 "Power" magnets were fused by only 1 fuse, and a very common problem that many Addams Family games have had, is if one of the magnets locks on for some reason, the single fuse often would not blow, allowing the magnet to overheat, and then burn the playfield. This would discolor the artwork on the top side of the playfield, and damage the playfield wood. This is very common to find on many used Addams Family games. We have modified the circuitry for the 3 magnets in this game, and added 3 individual fuses (1 per magnet) which will better allow the fuses to blow if one or more magnets locks on for any reason. Thus helping to protect the playfield from damage.
	Detail- upper left flipper, and pop bumpers area. "Chair" kickout scoop is also visible here. Like the Swamp kickout scoop, the Chair kickout scoop has also been reinforce-welded for added strength and reliability, to keep it from breaking from vibration and repeated use (common problem on most Addams Family games).
	Detail- Bookcase and Thing Hand box/assembly. The "Thing" hand unit is housed in the large metal box at the top right corner of the playfield underside. Probably the most complicated asesmbly on this game, this unit really takes a lot of time to fully overhaul and recondition. We have upgraded the magnet coil in the "hand" by installing heavier-gauge wiring and a new larger male/female connector for added reliability. One common problem that this unit has in average used Addams Family games, is that after some time, the original wires in the connector will work loose, and/or wires for the magnet coil will break from being flexed back and forth for so long. This causes the magnet coil to operate intermittently, or not at all, and "Thing" will often be seen to drop the ball while lifting it, or not pick it up at all. This can be extremely difficult for most repair persons to diagnose, and very costly to repair, when it is properly diagnosed. So we have upgraded this unit to help avoid such problems in the future- and to make the game more reliable in the long run.

Cabinet/Backbox:

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	Game overall view.
	Main cabinet- right side. A few minor nicks, chips, and scratches have been touched up on this, and other exterior surfaces of this used reconditioned game- most of which have been in the solid black areas and all very minor (superficial scuffs and abrasions from below-average use/handling over the years).
	Main cabinet- left side. Great shape here. A few small minor superficial blemishes were touched up in some of the solid black areas here as well. Wear marks under the legs- from normal use over the years- were also touched up and repainted, and these signs of use are not visible when the legs are mounted on the game. The brand new leg protector pads also help to cover these areas and protect against any future wear from the legs.
	Backbox- right side. Overall great condition. A few nicks and scuffs were touched up here as well- most confined to the solid black areas around the edges of the backbox. Note that the carriage bolts (4 per side) were removed, refinished, repainted, and reinstalled to restore brand new look.
	Backbox left side. Also in great overall condition, with a few minor touch-ups done.
	Backbox overall view. The original cloud "topper" is still present on the backbox of this game, and in excellent condition. It has been removed, fully cleaned, and reinstalled. New flasher bulbs have been installed under the topper for illumination, as well. The topper still has the original security Torx-head screws to hold it on. The front frame of the backbox has been repainted in gloss black enamel, and some average nicks and scratches around the edges of the backbox sides were touched-up during the restoration. Carriage bolts on the exterior of the backbox sides have been removed, refinished, and repainted. Original artwork is all still intact and in great shape, with no signs of UV color fading, as is common on many original Addams Family games. The dot matrix display has been replaced with a brand new unit and the speaker/display panel plastic is in great shape with no signs of damage or abuse.
	Main cabinet- front, and coin door. Coin door has been fully restored including full tear-down of all parts, cleaning, repainting of metal parts, and reassembly. New 25¢ coin mechanisms have been installed for optional coin-op play. A few small nicks and chips and some areas of wear under the legs were touched-up on the front of the cabinet- all confined to the solid black areas around the perimiter. Original artwork is still present and in great condition. Plunger (ball shooter) has been fully rebuilt, including new springs, new rod with knob, new washers, nylon sleeve, retaining e-clip, and rubber tip. Legs and leg bolts are brand new. New black leg pads have been installed under the legs to help protect the cabinet from future wear/tear. Lockdown bar on front of game has been cleaned and polished and has a new strip of insulating foam rubber on the underside to keep debris out of the cabinet.
	Back side of game. Yes, even the back has been restored. Cabinet has been stripped of parts, refinished and repainted with original semi-gloss black enamel paint. Parts have been reconditioned and reassembled. New white nylon gliders have been installed on the back "skids" and on the underside edges of the backbox, as originally done at the factory. Vent grille on back panel has been fully cleaned and reinstalled. Legs, leg bolts, leg bolt plates, leg protector pads, and leg levelers are all brand new.
	Translite- back side. Translite in this game is an original- not an aftermarket reproduction. It has only a few tiny superficial scuffs on the back side from normal handling/use over the years, which do not show through to the front side of the translite.
	Backbox insert door. Very clean here- no signs of dirt, dust, nicotene stains, or other damage. All light bulbs have been replaced, including the 6 "flasher" bulbs that animate the backglass artwork.
	Backbox interior- circuit boards. All boards are clean and show no signs of overheated/scorched connectors or any bad past repair work. Note remote-mount battery with connector added to MPU board. MPU board also has the latest L-6 revision game ROM chip installed. Power/driver board has had several upgrades for added reliability and has been fully cleaned. All fuses have been checked for proper values and replaced where necessary.
	Detail- power/driver board- GI lamp connector/driver/fuse section. Note that there are no burned connectors here, as is common to find in many used Bally/Williams games. All connectors and wiring are very healthy in this game, very clean, and show very minimal signs of use.
	Did we mention the bottom? Yes, even the bottom of the game has been reconditioned- all parts removed and all bare wood and edges of cabinet sanded to restore original look and finish.
	Main cabinet interior. Entire cabinet interior was stripped of parts for complete cleaning. All parts were removed, including transformer, speaker, grilles, wiring harnesses, and more. All were fully cleaned, reconditioned, and reinstalled. Lockdown bar latch was disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt/reinstalled and adjusted, and includes new "Install 3 Balls" and "High Voltage" decals. Note brand new coin box and lid- front, and coin door.
	Front area of cabinet interior.