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Paperwork Items
Game manuals, schematic wiring diagrams, score & instruction cards, repair & service manuals.

Page Contents:
Game Reference/Price Guides/Other
Game Manuals & Schematics
Game Service & Repair (Shop) Manuals
Game Score & Instruction Cards
Hard-Laminated Tech. Charts
Original Game Sales Flyers and Posters

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE ORDERING:
  • ALL SALES FINAL: Sales of any and all paperwork items are absolutely final. No returns, refunds, credits, or exchanges for any reason. If you have a question about an item, please ask before ordering- not after.
  • Item condition: Some older paperwork items may be of lesser quality due to age, etc. Notable exceptions are listed below, but if you have any questions about an item's quality, please ask before ordering.
  • Item content: We can't guarantee that any paperwork item, book, manual, etc., will contain the information you want, need, or expect. If you have any questions about what is, or isn't, included in any paperwork item, please ask before ordering.
  • Looking for a manual or schematics not listed here? E-mail us- we may have it, or may be able to get one for you!

Game Reference/Price Guides:
New for 2008!

2008 Mr. Pinball Flipper Pinball List & Price Guide $19.95

Newer, bigger, and now with more stuff about pinball! Over 200 pages total! Over 2,600 games listed! This comprehensive pinball list contains information on pinball machines made since 1947 when the flipper was introduced, including dates of manufacturer, production numbers, game features, current market values (price guide), and game designer info. Also contains listings of bingo pinballs, baseball games (pitch-and-bat), Bowling Games, and Rifle Games!

New 2008 edition now includes:
  • Updated price trend analysis, indicating significant increases/decreases in value for individual machines
  • Updated pricing/value information, analysis, and graphs in Appendix D
  • 36 additional games added
  • 5 new manufacturers added
  • More production numbers
  • Corrections to miscellaneous machines' features, dates, etc.
  • New feature-- 'n'- Never Completed -- machines never completed, often with no artwork and incomplete engineering.
  • Update to website links and other important information in Appendix C.
  • New Appendix J - "Just Not a Pinball" - Listing of odd arcade machines often mistaken to be pinball machines in literature.
  • History of how this book came to be.
  • Links to online websites of game and parts suppliers
  • And more!
Each game listed includes information for date of manufacture, # of games produced (where available), price trend info, average market value in US Dollars, game features & gadgets, and information on game designers & artists. The most comprehensive pinball reference/price guide available!

  • Click here for a 3-page sample of past edition in PDF format.
  • Just want to find out what your game is worth, but don't want to buy the guide? We can provide you with a Game Value Report.

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    Original Play Meter Magazine, March 1993 Issue: $9.95 ONE available

    Here's a rare find! This is an original March 1993 issue of Play Meter Magazine, oriented toward the coin-op entertainment industry. This copy is lightly used but in overall very good condition with no apparent missing or damaged pages. This is a THICK magazine- 258 full pages!

    This edition covers the ACME '93 Trade Show, and features many coin-op games of early/mid 1993- one of the last "golden eras" of pinball, video, arcade, and coin-op popularity. This magazine has many write-ups on games of this era, tech info, advertisements from vendors and manufacturers, and even two articles (with pictures) on Bally/Williams pinballs of that year- Creature From the Black Lagoon and White Water, which have come to be two of Bally/Williams most popular and collectible pinball machines.

    This magazine is a great glimpse of the past and is a great addition to the library, gameroom, or general coin-op collection of any collector, hobbiest, or enthusiast.


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    2007 Pinball Calendar: $11.95 CLOSEOUT: $7.50 ea - SOLD OUT -

    Hot new item! Brand new 12-month calendar for 2007! Featuring 12 different classic vintage pinball machines from 1949-1983- mechanical and solid-state games! Each page features BIG colorful photos of each game- with playfield, backglass, and overall game views. Games include North Star, Pin Bowler, Charlie's Angels (EM), Farfalla, Nip-It, Nags, Paragon, 4 Roses, Sittin' Pretty, Iron Maiden, Oklahoma, and Black Hole. Professionally printed on high grade 80 pound gloss card stock. Calendar measures 11 inches by 17 inches, open. Bold, bright colors, with high-quality professional photography and printing. A MUST for your classic game room or hobby shop!

    Game Manuals & Schematics:
    REMEMBER: ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS on paperwork items- sales are all final.

    We've finally outgrown this page! Now too many manuals & schematics to list here!

  • For pinball & baseball game manuals and schematics, please see our Game-Specific Parts listing for manuals and schematics, listed by game name.

  • For video game manuals and schematics, please see our Video Game Parts page.




    Game Service & Repair Manuals:
    REMEMBER: ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS on paperwork items- sales are all final.
    Manufacturer Description Price PayPal Image
    Bally/Williams
    "WPC Schematic Manual". Approx. 16 pages. This is the manual that specifically covers the circuit boards, display unit, and power/transformer wiring in Bally and Williams "WPC" (or "WPC-89") pinball games, made from approx. 1990 to 1994/95. Your actual game manual covers only the game-specific (playfield) circuit boards and wiring, but this manual covers the rest! Essential for any circuit board troubleshooting/repair, and a must for any WPC game.

    Factory original manual. Large, fold-out pages. Excellent condition. Cover color and edition may vary.
    $25.00
    Bally
    "An Introduction to Bally Flipper Games". Approx. 50 pages. For use with electro-mechanical (non-solid-state) games only. In-depth "theory of operation" guide and comprehensive operation/repair manual for use with Bally electro-mechanical games from about the 1960's through 1976. A must if you are just getting started with Bally electro-mechanical games.
    $25.00
    Bally/Midway
    Home Model Pinball Game Service & Repair Manual (May, 1978). Over 40 pages! Covers all four Bally/Midway home model pinball games: Fireball, Evel Knievel, Captain Fantastic, and Galaxy Ranger. Covers game operation, diagnostic tests, and includes schematics and wiring diagrams for the different models including CPU board and power supply too. Parts diagrams, illustrations, and part number listing charts also. Very comprehensive guide, and a must for any Bally/Midway home pinball owner.

    NOTE: This manual appears to be a reproduction of an old outdated publication and some pages are not very good quality, so some detailed information may be illegible or difficult to read on some illustrations.
    $17.50
    Bally
    "Service Bulletins" Collection (Aug, 1978). Approx. 42 pages! Here's a wealth of tech. info right from the factory! This manual includes service bulletins for Bally solid-state pinball games made between 1976 and 1979, including Freedom, Night Rider, Evel Knievel, Black Jack, Mata Hari, Eight Ball, Star Trek, Power Play, Skateball, Strikes and Spares, Lost World, Six Million Dollar Man, Playboy, Voltan, Supersonic, KISS, Paragon, and also applies to many parts and circuit boards used in later games as well. Includes MPU board ROM numbers & jumper settings, spare parts kit listings, diagrams, various circuit board upgrades & changes, diagnostic info, manual & schematic corrections/updates, flipper parts upgrades, electronic chime conversion info, sound board info & test procedure, MPU board tester info & procedures, and the famous FO-597 MPU modification/upgrade procedure for older -17 MPU boards. A must for any Bally enthusiast or repair person.
    $25.00
    Bally
    "Electronic Pinball Games Repair Procedures" #FO-560 (June, 1977). Approx. 60 pages! Solid-state Bally pinball repair manual used by shop technicians. This manual covers most circuit boards and diagnostic procedures for 1976-1985 electronic pinball games.
    $25.00
    Bally
    "Electronic Pinball Games Repair Procedures" #FO-560-1 (July, 1978). 72 pages! Same manual as above, but updated with some additional, newer information from the previous year's edition, for the newer games.
    $25.00
    Bally
    "Electronic Pinball Games Repair Procedures" #FO-560-1 (July, 1978). Same manual as above, but an original (used) copy. Condition varies- some signs of use, wear/tear, stains, and/or handwriting may be present. But complete and fully legible.

    No returns or exchanges on any printed material, so please enquire before ordering, if you need any information on actual condition of any item.
    $17.50
    Bally
    "Electronic Pinball Games Repair Procedures" #FO-560-2 (January, 1980). 80 pages! Same manual as above, but updated with some additional, newer information from the previous edition, for the newer games.
    $25.00
    Bally
    "Electronic Pinball Games Repair Procedures" #FO-560-3 (October, 1981). WOW! 92 pages! Same manual as above, but updated with some additional, newer information from the previous year's edition, for the newer games. Also contains information on the Squawk & Talk sound/speech board, including theory of operation and diagnostic repair procedures. Use this manual if your game has sounds and speech (1980-up).
    $30.00
    Williams
    "Solid State Flipper Maintenance Manual" #16P-487-100 (July, 1979). Solid-state Williams pinball repair manual used by shop technicians. This manual covers most circuit boards and diagnostic procedures for 1977-1984 electronic pinball games. This manual covers Time Warp, Laser Ball, and all earlier (previous) games back to Hot Tip in 1977, but can be used for most procedures in newer games up until 1984 also.
    $25.00
    SOLD OUT
    Williams
    "Solid State Flipper Maintenance Manual" #16P-496-100 (Dec, 1979). Same manual as above, but updated with some additional, newer information from the previous edition. This manual covers Gorgar, production Laser Ball, and all earlier (previous) games, but can be used for most procedures in newer games up until 1984 as well.
    $25.00
    SOLD OUT
    Williams
    "Solid State Flipper Maintenance Manual" #16P-497-100 (March, 1980). 35 pages. Similar to repair manuals listed above, but updated with some additional, newer information from the previous edition, for the newer games. This manual covers Firepower, and all earlier (previous) games back through 1977 (Hot Tip), but can be used for most procedures and components in newer games all the way up through 1984 (Star Light) as well.
    $25.00



    Game Score & Instruction Cards:
    Replace those lost or worn cards for great looks! Great restoration item.

    REMEMBER: ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS on paperwork items- sales are all final.

  • Game-Specific Cards by Game Name:

    Too many to list here- see our Game-Specific Parts section for full listing. Just look up your game there, by name, there to see what we've got!

  • Generic Pricing Cards by Manufacturer:

    Manufacturer Description Price PayPal
    Data East, Sega, SternPricing card (2-sided)$2.50 ea



    Hard-Laminated Technical Charts:

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    $12.50 each
    Great finishing touch to your game restoration! Replace that ugly, torn, stained, dirty, or missing original chart!

    As used on many late-model Bally, Williams, and Stern pinball games. These are the technical info charts that originally came stapled to the bottom or side wall of the main cabinet interior. Most originals get damaged or lost over the years. These new charts are hard-laminated for good looks, durability, and protection!

    Later-Model Games (1995-up) have tech. sheets that include vital game information including fuse listings/values, coil and flash lamp layout with wire colors and PC board connection points, coil and flashlamp part numbers, lamp matrix diagram and switch matrix diagram with matrix layout and wire colors.

    Early-Model Games (pre-1995) have tech. sheets that typically feature just the switch and lamp matrix diagrams.

    Great "finishing touch" for any pinball restoration, and always a must for working on your game!

    REMEMBER: ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS on paperwork items- sales are all final.
    Game Name Manufacturer Order
    Addams FamilyBally
    Attack From MarsBally
    Champion PubBally
    Cirqus VoltaireBally
    Creature From the Black LagoonBally
    Doctor WhoBally
    Elvis, Elvis GoldStern
    Guns 'n RosesData East
    Indiana JonesWilliams
    Johnny MnemonicWilliams
    Judge DreddBally
    Lord of the RingsStern
    Medieval MadnessWilliams
    Safe CrackerBally
    Scared StiffBally
    Spiderman - Diode on terminal strips map/chartStern
    Star Trek: The Next GenerationWilliams
    White WaterWilliams



    Original Game Sales Flyers and Posters: For various games:

    Too many to list here! Please see our
    Game-Specific Parts page for a listing of games and available flyers/posters. Click here, then just look your game up by name to see what we have!


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