So I've got room for a 4th pin (currently have Scared Stiff, Hobbit, and Ghostbusters) but not looking to break the bank. Curious to see if anyone would care to offer a recommendation(s) for fun DMD pins in that $3000 range assuming in nice condition?
This is what I was coming here to type.
Quoted from dmieczko:The Shadow or RBION
Ripley's has been on my watch list but i have yet to play it. I do like Shadow (a friend has one) but I'd like to get something that i dont currently have access to. I considered EATPM but I would like to stick with more recent games (although I do think System 11 pins are fun if I had a bigger collection).
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
I picked up an Elvis for 3K, and find it to be one of Ritchies Best!
Great game play overlooked by the Title.....
Quoted from dzoomer:Lots of advice here. Another consideration, one could save some money and have a fun pin in FT.
I'm thinking the ramp layout of FT would be a little too similar to Hobbit. That's my main concern there. With a total of 4 games and 2 of them having those 2 center ramps I'm not sure it would be ideal for my particular row.
JP all the way. I've heard it called the poor mans AF and I'd say that statement is spot on. Had one years ago and loved every minute of it.
Shadow and BSD are my votes, though from what I've seen a decent shadow is over $3k right now. NGG and Congo are definitely over $3k as well...otherwise I'd recommend them. I would put Jurassic Park (assuming the 6.0 roms are installed) on the list for sure! Dredd is a cool game but I just find the layout too complicated/cramped/congested.
Quoted from tacshose:Avoid data east
Why? Great pins at half the cost
RFM is fun to play occasionally (for me) but I don't know that I'd like to own one. I have fun playing that at my friends house but it doesn't have that "one more game" feeling to me. That said I have another buddy who is actively looking for one so I can see that it has its followers for sure.
Quoted from ziz:I have Road Show, The Shadow, and Judge Dredd, I would recommend them all in that order. Just dont get why Road Show doesn't get more love, so much packed into the game and such a satisfying fun game to play, it's a great value.
I like Road Show and I've owned Judge Dredd in the past (which I also liked). As strange as it sounds I think some people shy away from RS because of the talking heads are considered freaky for some people, lol.
You are right, the heads freak some people out, but at least they are nice funny heads and not creepy as hell Rudy.
I think the main thing people don't like is the linear modes, which for me is one of the best parts of the game. People tend to get bored with games when they see every part of the game frequently, with Road Show the west coast modes are more rare to hit and it always feels rewarding to get those modes, keeps the game fresh.
With the latest 4.0 code, TFTC is a great pin, and in great condition, they go for that price.
Here are 10 reasons why this is a great choice...
1.) You own a GB and SS. This will compliment them nicely.
2.) All of the modes encourage you to use every inch and feature of the PF
3.) Ramp bonus missions that are very hard to fully complete
4.) Motorized tombstone bash toy
5.) 2 ball, 3 ball, and two different 6 ball multi-balls, not to mention the "clone" feature for add-a-ball opportunities
6.) The 3 ball MBall has three different jackpots to accomplish, and they get harder as you go to attempt each
7.) The (2) ramps are satisfying to hit, and the right ramp is a tight squeeze, very challenging to master that shot
8.) The final wizard mode is hard to accomplish
9.) The DMD animations are hilarious and the colorDMD, when it comes out, will look phenomenal
10.) Hand drawn artwork all over the game, no photoshop here! And how can you go wrong with art based on the classic comic series. If you're a fan of the HBO show you'll be able to spot the list of celebrities depicted in the translite from their f*cked up episodes on the series.
And as a bonus - it's a theme that can easily trigger nostalgia in guests both young and old, reminding them of their days being young kids scared reading the comics in the 50's and 60's, or watching the HBO show from the 80's and 90's.
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