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Advice for a new player

By UCFKnight71

2 years ago


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    #19 2 years ago

    Single player EM are generally going to offer a deeper game play because they were usually designed to complete a certain task(s) over 5 balls as apposed to multi-player EM's which usually reset all sequences at the beginning of each ball. There is a learning curve to EM repair, but thankfully there are some great online guides and repair support. If you are thinking about an EM, read the instruction card to understand the game...watch some videos. As others have mentioned, it might be better just to pick up what you can find locally if it fits your budge and it's in nice condition. Do not rush, wait for something with nice backglass and playfield. Watch your facebook market place and craigslist for games...check a couple times each day until you find your deal.

    #27 2 years ago
    Quoted from YeOldPinPlayer:

    EMs have their charm and are comparatively cheap but there is really no comparison to modern games. If UCFKnight71 would like a Pinbot there is no EM that will scratch that itch. Most people don't like to play them if something else is available. That's why you rarely see them on location and when you do they're usually not being played. Walk around any pinball show and it's the EMs that have no line.
    Also Centaur and Sorcerer should be near that price range if you can find them.

    Op asked about EM and I added my 2 cents. Most EMs at shows play poorly so people who have never played one in proper operating condition think they all suck.

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