Had 2 myself, brother-in-law bought one for a party, took it back the next day when it broke after 3 games, father-in-law bought one. Doesn't know how to run it, so just keeps track of score by hand.
Father-in-law's has lasted 3 years. Get that kind of board (the kind you never actually use the electronics for

), or go to an auction and pick up a stand-up bar-type version. They sell at auctions by me for about the same as the best hang-on-the-wall type ($200)
They aren't worth the extra money they charge for 'em.