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Grazely Garage tour showcasing completed 10 Strike & Medieval Madness restorations plus arcade updates.
10 Strike Bowler restoration included custom stencil creation, powder-coated legs with red bolts, custom back doors, and custom paint on the cabinet artwork
high confidence · Kevin (Grazely Garage owner) demonstrating the finished machine to Mike Dimas on-site
Medieval Madness had switch matrix issues caused by a backwards diode on a slingshot switch that was assembled from mixed components
high confidence · Kevin explaining the technical diagnosis and fix during the Medieval Madness restoration review
The 1979 Bally Eight Ball is one of the best-selling machines with approximately 18,000 units produced
medium confidence · Mike discussing the cabinet restoration project from Ben Benedict
Gene (10 Strike Bowler owner) reproduced the plastic bowling alley shroud/dome for years and sold them worldwide
medium confidence · Kevin mentioning Gene's historical production of replacement parts
Medieval Madness has a hidden red target in the Catapult zone that is difficult to see due to the banner cover
high confidence · Kevin explaining a gameplay mechanic during the Medieval Madness session
Astro City arcade cabinet is now linked for head-to-head play with custom joystick and button panel upgrade planned
high confidence · Kevin and Mike discussing the VS Cabinet linking setup at Grazely Garage
The Big Boy mascot is 7 feet tall and was transported in a trailer rather than standing upright
high confidence · Kevin confirming the size to Mike and discussing logistics
Monster Bash and Tales of the Arabian Nights are queued for restoration at Grazely Garage
high confidence · Mike listing upcoming restoration projects during arcade tour
“Papa Duke frigging cool. So you sent him a message, told him that his 10-strike is done.”
Mike Dimas@ 7:32 — Running catchphrase and acknowledgment of project completion
“That was some bullshit. The timing of that was just remarkable. The millisecond that the ball was about to destroy the castle, the gate came down and stuffed him.”
Mike Dimas@ 22:00 — Gameplay commentary highlighting Medieval Madness castle gate timing mechanics
“The issue was that the slingshot switch was like broken, so we cobbled one together out of the parts that you gave us from my switch bin. But the problem is that the one that we got only had two lugs instead of three.”
Kevin@ 20:06 — Technical explanation of Medieval Madness switch matrix repair and parts sourcing
“I got into it twice. I failed the first time, four shots away. And then I managed to do it afterwards. So check this out. That's me. The King of the Realm.”
Dutch (Kevin's son)@ 18:42 — Medieval Madness wizard mode completion confirmation with leaderboard evidence (August 8, 2025)
“This is Papa Duke cool. This is like NBA Fast Break linked, but arcade style. This is how fighting games prevent you from being quiet.”
Mike Dimas@ 15:09 — Commentary on linked Astro City cabinet head-to-head fighting gameplay
“So you can technically get two Catapult shots in one flip, which I never knew about. That's Papa Duke freaking cool. I didn't even know there was a target there.”
Kevin — Discovery of hidden Medieval Madness gameplay mechanic
community_signal: Grazely Garage operating as restoration and modification hub for local pinball community with multiple ongoing projects from different owners
high · Multiple restoration projects from Gene, Ben Benedict, and others queued at the garage; established reputation for custom stencil work and technical repairs
design_philosophy: Arcade cabinet customization with toppers and signage reflecting individual taste and pop culture references (Letterkenny Modine's bar sign, vs. default 'Exciting Battle' topper)
medium · Discussion of various topper options and custom Letterkenny sign installation at Grazely Garage arcade
product_strategy: Medieval Madness restoration completed with switch matrix repair and drawbridge mechanism fix, now fully playable with wizard mode accessible
high · Kevin demonstrating fixed Medieval Madness with extended gameplay showing wizard mode progression and all major mechanics functioning
product_concern: Medieval Madness playfield displays LED backbox glare making upper playfield area difficult to see during gameplay
medium · Mike noting excessive glare from backbox LEDs reducing visibility of upper playfield third during extended gameplay sessions
technology_signal: Astro City arcade cabinet now linked for head-to-head fighting game play with planned player-specific control panel upgrade
high · Kevin explaining VS Cabinet linking capabilities and planned joystick/button modifications for independent player controls
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“Don't throw out the stencils. Maybe the third ten strike you do, we'll get to play.”
Mike Dimas@ 8:49 — Joke about reusing stencils from first restoration and playability of future projects
“You'd have to get up early in the morning. You'd have to go into the kitchen. You'd have to sweat your nuts off. So I'm like, can I go back to dishwashing, please?”
Mike Dimas@ 10:21 — Personal anecdote about working at Big Boy restaurant early in career