PLAYGROUND 20


Location: 東京都渋谷区恵比寿南1-21-22, Japan
Report date: February 2013

Report by John

During the Chinese New Year holidays in February 2013, I visited Tokyo with my wife on my leisure trip.

On day two, our second pinball location was Playground 20, which was close to the exit of Yebisu Sky Walk. We arrived there around 1pm.

The Yebisu Sky Walk
The Yebisu Sky Walk

We were surprised to find that Playground 20 is a residential house.   Its owner is an old Japanese man, and its seems that Playground 20 is his private playground.

This way to the Playground
This way to the Playground

Playground 20
Playground 20

There were two pinballs there: High Speed 2 - The Getaway and Title Fight.

Unfortunately, the Title Fight was out of order at that moment.  The Getaway was in acceptable working condition, but it leaned severely to the left, so the ball always tended to run towards the left outlane.

High Speed 2 - The Getaway's backbox
High Speed 2 - The Getaway's backbox

Getaway's playfield
The Getaway's playfield

The non-working Title Fight's backbox
The non-working Title Fight's backbox

Title Fight's playfield
Title Fight's playfield

It seems that the owner was very interested in closely watching others playing pinball.  However, it made me feel a little bit uncomfortable, so I only stayed there for 15 minutes.

The owner watches as I play Getaway
The owner watches as I play The Getaway

In addition to Playground 20, there were other attractive scenes near the Yebisu Sky Walk.

Yebisu Garden Palace
Yebisu Garden Palace

The Sapporo Beer Station
The Sapporo Beer Station

Here is some additional information about Playground 20 (あそびば20):

  • Transportation: A two minute walk from the exit of the Yebisu Sky Walk

  • Business hours: Noon - 6pm

  • Website: www.ntv.co.jp/burari/070414/info04.html

  • Comments: Title Fight was out of order.  The Getaway was in acceptable working condition.

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