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my biggest project yet.... a gameroom
« on: June 05, 2013, 11:27:54 PM »
Finally after years of preparation it is time. Game room Time  ;D

I started this project a long time ago by checking out on the internet what people are doing regarding game rooms. I saw lot's of cabs, pins, pool tables, black light, bar neons, glow in the dark carpet, memorabilia. The more game rooms I saw the more I was thinking that's cool I need that too, that's cool I need that too. Soon I realized that it would never fit.......... No matter how big the room it would be cramped.

So time for a new approach...... Let's see except for fellow collectors who would I have around.... other friends? Yes, Family?... Yes.  Hmm, what about a limiting  :o the number of games? Good idea, I can still swap games between storage a game room  :twisted: What else do I need... not much really.

Time for some support from a pro. So a friend of mine, who is not a gamer nor a collector, but he is a designer, came to the rescue. Although not into classic arcades he did love the Tron movie. So inspired by that we game to a design. Would love to get some input from you guys.





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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2013, 11:45:13 PM »
Wow, nice! Too many pins for my taste, but i like the Tron theme combined with the wood, also love the bar area!  

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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2013, 03:04:34 AM »
Very nice, lots of space. Are you more into pins?

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« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2013, 06:42:54 AM »
Great layout, and with that much space between pinns and games, you can easily fit more when you buy more!

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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2013, 07:14:15 AM »
Nice ambiance !

My guess is that this friend is not into gaming, and not a collector, so took the pinballs as a room filler.

some people just think of pinballs when you say "i am into old arcage games"  ;D

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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2013, 07:21:38 AM »
No, Leo is actually more into pinball AFAIK.

Love the design, really gives it a roomy feeling !

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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2013, 08:13:19 AM »
Good morning Guys,

Thanks for the nice comments, it is always good to have some cheers when you start at ajob this big  :)

The collection that you see is indeed not reflecting my own collection. I'm a coinup collector so I love any amusement divice that needs coins. But AndrĂ© is correct I do have more pins...... But that can be changed  ;D, I got a most wanted list with mostly video... We used pins to fill out the rooms because they are big so it gives you a feeling about what is possible and what would be to much.

Great layout, and with that much space between pinns and games, you can easily fit more when you buy more!

I hope I can withstand that, I love some space in between to enjoy the side art. .... Less is more was a design starting point.

« Last Edit: June 14, 2013, 01:02:51 AM by Laszo »

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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2013, 12:10:12 PM »
Nice plans, I like especially the bar area. ;D

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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2013, 12:44:15 PM »
Do you have a Medieval Madness? :)
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« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2013, 09:37:49 PM »
i dont get the point (AND the style reason) why people do such long lines of pinballs so much time    ??? :-\  . the bar area sounds sweeter

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« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2013, 07:36:58 AM »
Do you have a Medieval Madness? :)

Noop  :(

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« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2013, 10:42:57 PM »
So now that we got a game room layout, we need a place to realize it.

What about redoing the garage?

hmmmm maybe it is a bit small and crowded   :(

What about the garden shed?

That won't fit 20 plus cabinets and a bar  :-\

So what to do....any suggestions?  ;)


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« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2013, 06:10:30 AM »
Dig out a basement..... and call it "the bunker" ;)

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« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2013, 06:57:43 AM »
So what to do....any suggestions?  ;)

i see PLENTY of space there. who needs a garden or a backyard?

Dig out a basement..... and call it "the bunker" ;)

nope, the bunker is mine!!!
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« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2013, 10:35:29 AM »
Dig out a basement..... and call it "the bunker" ;)
nope, the bunker is mine!!!

So? - youre going for the bunker.... Interesting...... And I thought "we" shared.... ;)