What would you get?

[PAX]

Cheers for all the feedback.

I've played some of them (AIQ, Mando and IM) and very much enjoyed each of them, hence being on the list, although probably haven't played them enough to fully appreciate each machine.

JP, Elvira & AIQ are top games. Obviously Elvira & AIQ are easier to shoot than JP so it depends how good a player you are.

Maybe JP might compliment your Hobbit as it will be shorter games times than the others?

Should play JP for sure before buying. Don't mind it being a tough game as most people say as I like a challenge. Would probably be moving Hobbit on to part fund the new pin so another long game machine could be good option. Leaning towards EHOH on that front and for other reasons as it looks a great pin on many fronts.

Scrap your list and buy Deadpool

I would probably choose Elvira from your list but Valhalla did win an award

Played Deadpool and again, thoroughly enjoyed it but not sure of the chances of getting one NIB. May have to wait until one comes up (get to the back of a long Q )

Why isn't Guns 'n Roses in your list?

Theme mostly and then the playfield issues. Bugger spending that much on a pin to have it start falling apart. The thought of contributing to that bloated Rose's Columbian marching powder habit, NAH! Better grandad rock themed pins out there IMO. Mmmm LZ?

Godzilla, Avengers IQ, Stranger Things in that order is what I would go

Now Godzilla may be in with a chance but obviously chances of playing one at the moment are pretty slim. I'm pretty neutral on the theme but what I've seen so far may well put it in with a chance. Just as well I'm in no rush to burn some cash. Would like to see how the code develops on that one

whatever you do don't go to the London place until after the end of November otherwise you'll end up buying Thunderbirds. They also don't have EHOH or IMDN.

PAX: I've got all those games except Valhalla but honestly wouldn't pick that as a game to buy, and if you wanted to pop over to play them happy for you to come down. Its a trek but I'd really recommend you play them. Kirk has some of them in Tilt, Flip Out has some of them also or you can goto the place pinball machines go to die.

At the outset though it very much depends on what game you want to buy:

Elwin games are fantastic but JP2 is not for everyone, of all the Elwin games JP2's have been re-sold the most. I would definitely play this as much as you can before buying - its a fantastic game if you are decent at pinball and can put the effort in to get good on the shots. It can be super frustrating though.

Elvira/ST~ are very similar games both fan layout both slightly easier on the player but both fantastic to play. Elvira is more pricey though but alot of fun. if you can stretch to Elvira then AIQ Premium becomes a distinct possibility:

AIQ is a fantastic game, huge depth but (and watch all the pro owners disagree with me) but without the Captain Marvel ramp the game isn't as anywhere near as good so you really really want a premium (£ more).

IMDN another fantastic game and challenging - if you like IM then I'd consider it for sure, but you can probably pick up a decent one used and save some dough lots to do and again will keep you busy for along time.

Mando is a very different game with early code but its developing well with how you have to link the modes missions multi balls together to score big points on it

Cheers Neil, would be great to come down to the fabled 'shed' and play a few games. Got to say I did purchase both of my current pins without having played either and I know it may have been a fools choice but it was;
A) During lockdown so no chance of getting the opportunity to try out
B) Fast approaching 60, can't afford to hang about too long
C) Actually really enjoy Houdini

At present, all things considered, Elvra has her nose in front (go on, you know you want to say it ) but as @AlanJ says, I don't have to marry her and can always move her on if she doesn't do it for me.

Cheers

 

[mark9]

I've heard they are doing another new run of Deadpool, but not before February.

 

[SteadyP]

Played Deadpool and again, thoroughly enjoyed it but not sure of the chances of getting one NIB.

@Parallax Digital has a lightly used one that has been play tested- currently on Ebay