Is the new Sonic Pinball worth it?

Is the new Sonic pinball worth it? I run an arcade bar, and I did the math you won't like. The brand new Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog pinball just dropped and the whole arcade world is losing it. It's the first machine in years that actually feels like it's challenging Stern. So as an arcade bar owner, should I buy a few? I broke down the real numbers, and the answer surprised even me. In this one I get into what these machines actually cost in Canadian dollars, how many plays it takes to pay one off, why Dave & Buster's and Rec Room only keep one or two of them around, what the big distributors really pitched me, and the one situation where buying a brand new pin actually makes sense. Plus the thing nobody talks about: how pinball machines hold their value better than my Honda Civic. If you've ever wondered why your favorite arcade bar runs machines older than you are, this is why. Got thoughts? Drop them in the comments. And if you'd build your spot differently, I want to hear it. #pinball #arcade #sonicthehedgehog #jerseyjack #arcadebar #smallbusiness #pinballmachine