JustJared's ratings

Rush is one of my favorite machines. I bought mine NIB, added all the fun NinjaCamp mods to open up the scoop. Expression lights take this game to the next level. I sold so I could experience more games since I have a small 4 pin collection. I would not hesitate to buy this pin again in the future. I would like a pro, but prefer premium on this title. The modes are varied, some are easy, some are not. Overall the game makes me a better player, and I enjoy playing the games. Music is great and a lot of songs to choose from. I was not a Rush fan before buying this, but I am now.

It stinks that mods are almost required for some games to help with the inner loop and shooting lane, that is about the only knock I have on the game. Everything else is great!

You can tell that the code is well done. Also a lot of love was put into the machine by the band and Ed Robertson. It shows.

I've owned and restored 2 LW3's. I like this game. It is fun. In both games I added Chad's code. It plays well. Choose your path, 1,2,3 holes or multiball. I like that there are multiple ways to play this game. I think this games lends itself well to competitions. Its not a fun game to shop out, but is doable. I needed more depth in my collection but for a beginner or on a budget, this is a solid first or second game.

I've owned this game for about 6 months. I really like it but I'm not in love with it.

It has great shots, great reward with the super jackpots. While this game isn't deep, it does bring a modern flare and great rules to basic pinball.

The loop, spinners, and upper flippers add a lot to this game. Getting all the drops down for an extra ball is fun but risky, collecting the extra ball isn't easy and can't be planned. I wish you could shatz to collect, but on mine I can't.

If I had a larger collection I would not get rid of this machine. At the moment, I'm looking for a little more depth. I can own simple pinball (although not on this level) in the form of a good EM for much less $).

Maybe someday I'll get another, I'm glad I owned one, but its time to let it go for now.

Update: It has been 3 months since getting rid of my Beatles and I miss it. I realize the beauty of this game. It take all the greatest aspects of a classic and gives them to you individually in the form of modes. Some classics did spinners best, some drops, some loops, some even 2 ball multiball. Beatles has all this in one pretty package, with modern mechanics, a super jackpot shot, and yes, is still brutal. If someone has the room to have 3 good classics that can do all the things individually that are great, do it. If not and you lack the room, take the money for those 3 classic games and put it into one Beatles pin.

The common question then becomes, do I really want the modern that does all the classics, or just buy a new stern pro or in my case Hot Wheels? Its a tough question, but newbies do like the Beatles, it is approachable and their ball times don't differ as much compared to experienced players (in relation to other moderns). Example: I could play a game of Beatles with my 7 year old without her getting bored during my ball, the same can not be said when playing my other moderns.

Did I mention my wife even said she liked the game? Beatles are a hard sell on the secondary market, I will likely buy one again when I have more room, the prices go down, or I have a location to place it.

Side note: I did not have the Stern IC kit in mine and had the alternate SD cards for the different albums. If I got bored with the music, I would just change albums, I may get tired of hearing the same song over and over again if I had the IC kit and wasn't able to do this. I also recommend adding a shaker into this game. It doesn't add as much as other games, but it adds enough to justify the $120.

I had my buddies JP LE at home for over 4 months. Initially, it was the most played machine in my collection, as time passed it got less love. I initially disliked the game due to its shot difficulty. I struggled a lot. I would say I'm an advanced novice or poor average player.
As time went on I saw myself liking this machine more and more. However, I still prefer to play my Hot Wheels, Beatles or Whirlwind. While the game is awesome, it just isn't relaxed like some of the other games I mentioned. I truly believe I will like this game more in the future as my playing advances. My daughters also play this game the least out of them all. Cool game with the moving dino head, but I could do without. The raptor pin really makes the biggest game difference.
If I were to buy this pin in the future, which I doubt I will, I would absolutely go with a premium due to the raptor pin alone. However, with that said, I may do a temp trade for this one again years down the road when I become better and more competitive, but for now, I'm ready for it to go back to its home and put something else in the stall.

This machine is a keeper. The games forces you to work on shot accuracy and recovery. I own this game, and love it for the challenge it holds. Simple rule set, music changes with advancing the balls, bell is a nice touch. Overall this game will make you a much better player than most. Simple to maintain and work on for beginners. This game will make you a better player!

A theme that I'm not into but if I was in the market to buy a new machine I'd currently get this one, really enjoy it, and know I could always sell it later on.
The Pro upper PF seemed a little difficult to master. I'd like to play the Premium to see the difference. If I'd buy today I'd lean toward the premium.

Update March '22. I can dig this game but made this initial rating when I was still pretty new into pinball. I see games with a lot more to offer in terms of shots. I think the thing that draws me away from this machine the most is the theme. I've watched the show and like it, but in terms of a game, it just doesn't do it for me.