Expert: Rodger Knutson - 5/11/2011

Question
Hello, Mr. Knutson. I found a 2006 query addressed to you about Meadows Games' 1974 'Cocktail Table' model Flim Flam ping-pong video game for 4 players. At that time you stated that you weren't very familiar with this game. Have you by chance come across any further information since that time? I'm wondering in particular how many may still be in existence and what the approximate value might be of a game in good working order. I'm curious about the values for both insurance purposes and for resale. Also, do you know where I might purchase small parts for it? I need 2 of the plastic knobs for the player controls. If you don't have any information on this game, can you please recommend someone who might? I truly appreciate your time and assistance, and I look forward to hearing from you! Meanwhile, have a lovely day!

Answer
Hi Stephanie,

Sorry, no I never did any more research on this after that answer. I just don't have any paper on these video games, I guess now they are antiques but I still don't have much on them as I never did much in the video games. I do know that there is a news group called recreational or rec games or something like that. There are a much of people dealing in video games there but I not get the news groups anymore and don't even know how. If you could find this group I am sure you could find some parts for your game. Sorry for not being very helpful to you here, it's just something that I have never worked with so I haven't any information on them.

Thank You

Rodger
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