St. Louis, MO
Limited edition on both? Which one? Think I want to cancel my Munsters
(Topic ID: 235038)
I just unboxed my Munsters and really like it. But if I was to choose between a monster bash or attack from Mars I would go attack from Mars.
Afm has much better code and is more difficult. I've had mine for years and still haven't seen everything... saw everything mb had to offer the first week. That said mb is still fun and has great theme. Also afmrle has great topper and some neat upgrades so id definitely go that route.
Can't imagine ever parting with my AFMr. Those side drains are brutal. Great, fast flowing game! Like other have said, MB is a fun game with great callouts and totally kick ass music. It is also a bit more shallow, but for casual players not an issue.
For me I would go AFMR. I bought a MBRLE instead because it is better for my family and friends, etc...
Both are great games. I went with the MBr LE because I love the theme. I did not get an AFMr because of the similarity in play between MM & AFM (I have a MMr LE).
I do expect the MB theme to be a hit with friends & family. If I did not have multiple pins I would probably go with AFMr. However, truth be told, I wish I purchased all three 
I’m going to vote AFM LE. Greatest topper ever, great rules etc.
I have not played MB a lot so I can’t say it’s bad or good for me but when I did play an original edition I wasn’t blown away but that could have been that it wasn’t set up well which makes a lot of difference. Theme isn’t the best for me, I like monsters but not sure about the rock band aspect of it.
London
AFM. The LE has a really really cool topper. Both games are very approachable by any type of player. I am a Stern guy and own a AFM and love it.
I didn’t play MB a lot but whenever I did I blew it up with long games?? AFM is not a difficult game but more challenging for me than MB. Really can’t go wrong with either though.
And LE’s are nice for sure but CGC lowering prices on Classic Editions for $6000 put MB and AFM at great values for what you are getting. Great move by CGC for pinball in general. 
Quoted from pinnyheadhead:I didn’t play MB a lot but whenever I did I blew it up with long games?? AFM is not a difficult game but more challenging for me than MB.
This is a lot of what I think. I was playing MB casually and seems too easy like I could hold a conversation while playing. Long ball times. Not sure could have been a lazy set up but wasn’t a super rush of adrenaline.
Essex, ON
Quoted from bigd1979:Afm has much better code and is more difficult. I've had mine for years and still haven't seen everything... saw everything mb had to offer the first week. That said mb is still fun and has great theme. Also afmrle has great topper and some neat upgrades so id definitely go that route.
What are the upgrades? I think that MBLE has similar upgrades no? Lighting, mirror blades,. topper....
I was fortunate enough to get both AFMLE and MBLE (still waiting on the MBLE to arrive), but I really don't think you could go wrong with either one. If you do choose the AFMLE....please get it with black trim! It looks waaaay better IMO.
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Brian Eddy and Lyman Sheats still on the top score list? Gotta knock them off! 
I have an AFMr and it's awesome as hell. I've never played MB, but the remake looks gorgeous. I agree with rai about the monsters being cool but not really feeling the rock/band aspect. If I had the money and space I'd pick up an MBr to go along with my AFMr, as people say they complement each other very well.
You can't go wrong with either one.
If you've played both, your decision should be somewhat easier. Have you checked out gameplay videos of both?
Quoted from bigd1979:. saw everything mb had to offer the first wee
Hats off to you. I've had mine over a month now and still have not made MoR and find it difficult to get mosh pit multiball going, due to the danegous shot up the middle. It's easier to get MB of those two, for me.
I will say that I do confidently feel I will get to MoR before I get to Rule the Universe, still haven't after 18 months.
Quoted from cheshirefilms:AFM as a pin just never did much for me.
That is the way I felt when it first came out...didn't change when the AFMR came along...but, that just me. I understand there is a large following..just not me.
Always.. I say, ALWAYS loved MonsterBash
Quoted from mtp78:Are the AFMLE around still ?
Think so, guy just got one brand new. They’re probably nearly sold out.
1000 is rather a large number especially at $8k a pop, i don’t think Stern has made any LE above 799 units.
I’m glad CGC decided to make a good number of LE pins because it’s such a great game.
They are both really good. They both have relatively simple rules by the great Lyman Sheats. I go back and forth as to which one I'd most want to rotate into my collection. It's close enough that if a deal ever came up on one that would be the deciding factor.
The topper on AFMr LE adds another level. That alien hopping up and down in sync with what’s happening in game is great. There are only a few NIB of these left at one or two distributors.
Quoted from Blakester:Owned both--AFM R remains. More dopamine release for me.
Wow! so you owned both..(this is a afmr vs mb"r") thread..and you already dumped MBR.
Quoted from f3honda4me:The topper on AFMr LE adds another level. That alien hopping up and down in sync with what’s happening in game is great. There are only a few NIB of these left at one or two distributors.
The topper is out of this world.
Quoted from TheLaw:That's a tough choice, but I'd skip the LE's
Not sure I understand this at all. We all know limited editions (true ones like this) hold value and considering these are top 3 if all time I couldn't disagree more.
I bought both. Afmrle blew me away and really allowed me to understand great final doesn't need to be deep.
I've always enjoyed MB but price want in line with how I valued. Now with the rerelease it was a no brainier.
If I had to choose one I would have to say AFM.
Quoted from slavin20:Limited edition on both? Which one? Think I want to cancel my Munsters
We love all 3 of ours. CGC games have a better feel to us over the Sterns. We have 7 or 8 of them & the 3 CGC games feel more sturdy. Have had a few opto board problems with the sterns. NO problems with any of the CGC.
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