Author Bernard Kamaoroff takes you through the ins and outs of buying a pinball machine including the different types of machines, buying on the internet, evaluating physical condition, coin mechanisms, schematics and game manuals, playability and the all important examination of the workings. Disassembling and transporting are discussed as well as setting up the machine in its new home.

Instructions on repair are divided into 5 sections. The basics discusses safety, static electricity, line cords and plugs, and more. The second section covers flippers and the various issues that they may have. Section three covers repairs that are common to all machines such as light problems, coils, loose components, the ball shooter, drop targets, ball kick out problems, pop bumpers and much more. Concerns specific to electro-mechanical machines is covered by section four and section five covers repairs to electronic machines. A lubrication guide, terminology glossary, references and index conclude the book.