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Cordova, TN
Malmö
Among the classic modern games I´d put Catacomb and Banzai Run on split 1st place.
On the EM-field there are just too many great 60-70's Gottlieb to choose from. I agree with the vote on Central Park. Williams had a few really cool ones, Blast off comes to mind.
When animated bg is mentioned, for me, Cowpoke always comes to mind,
but here's a couple that might not be named. Maybe not the best, but those
balls on All-the-Way are not only popping, their the entire object of the games
scoring. Oh yes, and that arrow being the 2nd animation on this machine is
also a big factor in the games play..
Maybe a little off topic, but Time Trials is probably the best playfield animation
in the collection..
IMG_0743 (resized).JPGIMG_0762 (resized).JPGIMG_0768 (resized).JPGIMG_1116 (resized).JPGNot saying its the best or even should be ranked up there.
But, I always thought Cosmos had a cool little orbit feature on the backglass. Not the coolest. Just thought worth mentioning.
I really like Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends backglass though, because it has 3 different animals to pull out of the hat and they correspond to the DMD and so its a little bit of variation.
And of course Scared Stiff Spider Wheel is really awesome. Anything that gets you to stop what you are doing and be able to take in the amazing backglass art for Scared Stiff is alright with me.
baseball machines
i like how the little guys pop up an run around the diamond acording to the game play
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:SI was simple but eye catching.[quoted image]
Sadly I'd say the backglass is the best part of that game! 
Quoted from Mopar:Maybe a little off topic, but Time Trials is probably the best playfield animation
in the collection..
WOW! You have some rad games
This is pretty cool.
Gottlieb's 1950 Mermaid.
Animated backglass shown about 3/4 through video.
Can't think of anything better?
This game has always sold for huge $$$!
Kinda related....Automata. I used to collect some old clockwork French pieces, but related to Pinball, I met Paul Spooner in Covent Gardens, England in 1985, at his exhibit store. We had a spirited conversation, and I related Gottlieb Pinballs, and their animation. He loved pinball, and in playing as a youth, he stated,
"I never thought of Pinball as an early influence on my going into this career!"
Hes regarded as one of this generations best.
Today, with 3D printing of Gears in Place, Im a bit surprised we dont see more in general,
as well as in a game...
Heres a quick vid on him, there are many, and his home kits are a blast to build with the kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=30&v=Gi1R5qty660&feature=emb_logo
pasted_image (resized).pngQuoted from jeffspinballpalace:SI was simple but eye catching.[quoted image]
Space invaders and Xenon. Both eye catching and a great way to attract players on location.
Quoted from PopBumperPete:baseball machines
i like how the little guys pop up an run around the diamond acording to the game play
Especially the United's which have the full figured guys..
IMG_0012 (resized).JPGIMG_0013 (resized).JPGQuoted from Mopar:When animated bg is mentioned, for me, Cowpoke always comes to mind,
but here's a couple that might not be named. Maybe not the best, but those
balls on All-the-Way are not only popping, their the entire object of the games
scoring. Oh yes, and that arrow being the 2nd animation on this machine is
also a big factor in the games play..
Maybe a little off topic, but Time Trials is probably the best playfield animation
in the collection..[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
A rather cool puck bowler!
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Quoted from chad:A rather cool puck bowler!
Actually, not exactly a bowler, but something way different than any other game to really
compare it to. A while back I meant to take a video of it being played. Will have to before
long.. There's some rolling balls on World Series, but they don't pop as they do while playing
All-the-Way..
IMG_0759 (resized).JPGGottliebs Soccer has a great integrated bg and is fun to play to boot. Hayburners 2 is also another good one as far as the bg goes, play isn't great but full size zipper flippers are a fun gimmick.
Quoted from fireball2:Title Fight
Williams Heat Wave (which had the thermometer way before C37 and is a way better game)
Ah you're just jealous that I have a C37 and won't sell it to you cheap! 
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I always thought it would be fun to have a tournament with a number of the Animated backglass games...
-Central Park
-Catacomb
-Black Hole
-Title Fight
-Pistol Poker
-Lights Camera Action
-Cyclone
-Rocky and Bullwinkle
-Banzai Run
-Bad Cats
-Scared Stiff
-The Pinball Circus (if you could find one)
I think it’s next to impossible to beat. Banzai Run IMO. How about The Pinball Circus, would that count?
Quoted from Stones:No love for Circus Voltaire?
I also think scared stiff is the best
I used to own a CV and I can’t tell you exactly how it worked from memory.
My votes are for Big Guns and Safe Cracker
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