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Help me choose my next pin

Chief said:
He’s not interested in my DP.
It’s not ‘Home use only’
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Never understood why that matters. I had a STTNG years ago and that had been huo, but the previous owner had (seemingly) never cleaned it or changed the rubbers so it was filthy and played like a dog....

Would have much preferred a routed game that was clean and all up together!
 
For transparency as Sam from Chief decided to post what he did. Here's my exact reply. In this specific instance I decided it wasn't the game for me. Still looking but not the end of the world if I don't find one.

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andy said:
Never understood why that matters. I had a STTNG years ago and that had been huo, but the previous owner had (seemingly) never cleaned it or changed the rubbers so it was filthy and played like a dog....

Would have much preferred a routed game that was clean and all up together!
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Lower plays and less time spent turned on are two that spring to mind. Usually (not always) they are in better condition.
 
huggers said:
Just for fun. Imagine you have a budget of around 6.5k ish. You've played Jurassic Park to death and think it's the greatest pin of all time. Other games I've really liked that I've owned - Iron Maiden, Spiderman, Sopranos. Games that I think are a bit bleurgh -. Ghostbusters, Tron. probably more

On my possibles list are; Stranger Things, Ninja Turtles, GOTG, Avengers Infinity Quest, Deadpool.... Wonka... Maybe some more.

What would you go for and why? I don't want any of this play them first nonsense. Just give an opinion and why! Cheers guys X
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I own them all apart from Wonka and along as you avoid Wonka you'll be fine.


Wonka is just terrible, it might actually be worse than munsters. Don't need a standard or LE or CE, just draw a picture of a turd and you've got the game. (Sorry Wonka lovers :))
Turtles is **** in my view - the Lair shot just kills any fun in the game, its the worst shot in pinball. I need to play it more to decide if I bin it or not. I think both pro and premium are ****. also the music gets super grating after a while. if you don't like ghostbusters you will hate this.
Next is GOTG, if you have played Metalica a lot then you've already played this game but Metallica has better rules from Lyman. Pro only needed for this.
Deadpool for me is next, its a fantastic game but sorry you need the premium on this for the loop shots yes its a lot but its essential
AIQ A great game, huge choice of approach to it great flow, the spinning disk can be a pain in the ****, pro ok for this one
Stranger Things. Super atmospheric good game and Lonnie has done a lot better than I thought it would get. the UV kit is a must as is a shaker and the projector really adds to the environment so premium/LE is a must.

Neil.
 
Cheers Neil. That's useful. I have played a fair bit of Guardians and possibly too much to get excited enough to buy one. I've heard this before about Deadpool and tbh that might have been a stop-gap type game until I can get an Avengers. Maybe I should wait out Stern for their next game in case Elwin has made his Sistine Chapel or whatever.
 
That's a real shame on Turtles. I was super enthusiastic about that game based on the theme and how fast it looked. I'll play one some day I'm sure. Annoying time to buy a pin what with it being impossible to play test on location or at friends gaffs. Greg has a DP at the mo and is just up the road...
 
Turtles is a great game. The lair shot can be made easier by adjusting the right flipper angle. It’s a fast shooter and brutal at times. Very rewarding when you do well
 
Have to say I'm very surprised by how much I'm enjoying Stranger Things. When it was first revealed I never thought I'd own one, but a lockdown impulse buy led to a Premium being delivered and it's easily my most played game at the moment. It isn't particularly deep, but as Neil says the atmosphere is fantastic and it's great fun.
 
Neil McRae said:
I own them all apart from Wonka and along as you avoid Wonka you'll be fine.


Wonka is just terrible, it might actually be worse than munsters. Don't need a standard or LE or CE, just draw a picture of a turd and you've got the game. (Sorry Wonka lovers :))
Turtles is **** in my view - the Lair shot just kills any fun in the game, its the worst shot in pinball. I need to play it more to decide if I bin it or not. I think both pro and premium are ****. also the music gets super grating after a while. if you don't like ghostbusters you will hate this.
Next is GOTG, if you have played Metalica a lot then you've already played this game but Metallica has better rules from Lyman. Pro only needed for this.
Deadpool for me is next, its a fantastic game but sorry you need the premium on this for the loop shots yes its a lot but its essential
AIQ A great game, huge choice of approach to it great flow, the spinning disk can be a pain in the ****, pro ok for this one
Stranger Things. Super atmospheric good game and Lonnie has done a lot better than I thought it would get. the UV kit is a must as is a shaker and the projector really adds to the environment so premium/LE is a must.

Neil.
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Interesting to hear your thoughts on Turtles, as I nearly bought one instead of Stranger Things. But after playing a few games on both, decided on Stranger Things.

As much as I love Stranger Things, I still wonder if I made I right decision, I still love the Turtles Theme.
 
huggers said:
That's a real shame on Turtles. I was super enthusiastic about that game based on the theme and how fast it looked. I'll play one some day I'm sure. Annoying time to buy a pin what with it being impossible to play test on location or at friends gaffs. Greg has a DP at the mo and is just up the road...
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You could either rent Turtles (I was offered it but chose Deadpool) or buy one as Phil has them in stock and then either keep or move it on when a AIQ becomes available. Not sure how that fits in with your budget?
 
Chief said:
Turtles is a great game. The lair shot can be made easier by adjusting the right flipper angle. It’s a fast shooter and brutal at times. Very rewarding when you do well
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turtles can be fixed by cheating :rofl:
 
+1 on TMNT being a great game.
I like the lair shot it’s a challenge and boys it’s fast and furious around the orbit onto the upper flipper.
I’ve not played a Prem/LE so can’t comment but keep hearing how the divertor it’s a bit stop start and not neccesary!
I admit I’m a theme whore mind you so call outs and cheesy music appeal to me.
My pro came fully loaded with some nice subtle mods that look really cool.
There will be 2 pins that leave before it so it’s doing something right.
DP still better in every way though and I may get AIQ some point.
 
I must be suffering from Lockdown Fever or something similar, as I almost agree with @Neil McRae .

I'd say a DP Pro is more than good enough, but I would put Stranger Things in 3rd below both AIQ & DP. I just found it way too repetitive heading towards Total Isolation every time. Too similar to MM & AFM in layout for me, but I don't rate those as highly as others either.
 
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