The rules are not the problem with this machine, the rules are actually pretty good. I find the machine quite challenging, and only beat the wizard mode once. The physical design and mechs, and lack of the true Williams QC was the issue.

Order the latest rom now if you don't have it. Popeye is buggy at best, but the early roms really had issues with the center scoop/lock. Move the lightning flippers to the mini PF, and install normal ones on the main flippers.