Rare-- Arkanoid Bartop

[MameMaster!]

I found this on Craig's list but I instantly knew that I wanted it.

Any way, this is a what seems to be a very rare Merit SuperTop, which proceed their SuperTouch machines that you see in restaurant's/bars these days. The machine was designed to be interchangeable with different games/panels.

Arkanoid was one of their exclusive variants and this machine is all original, for better or worse.

When I got it, it was so filthy, it was unimaginable that this was being played despite what the seller told me. I took it apart and have already replaced the power supply, the buttons/switches, some of the wiring, the fan etc etc.

I'm currently working with Scott at Mame Marquees to prep all new art to make this a show piece for my game room.

All in all- when I'm done with it, it may have been more cost effective to have bought a full sized machine-- but this hobby isn't about what makes senses is it?

I'll post progress pics-- but here's where I'm at now.  I spent HOURS trying to clean the grime off. The one of the inside was a before shot (but I have done my best to clean it up).

I was totally shocked that the CPO cleaned up so well-- but I'm ordering all new art so this thing will look totally different once I'm done with it anyway.

[slasherman]

Nice, never seen this kind of game before. Keep it as original as you can.