Comet
Williams, 1985
Elvira and the Party Monsters
Bally, 1989
Flintstones, The
Williams, 1994
Junk Yard
Williams, 1996
Monopoly
Stern, 2001
Nascar
Stern, 2005
Pinbot
Williams, 1986
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Stern, 2004I am looking for recommendations for a machine a teenage daughter might enjoy in the $1500 to $2500 price range. With limited exposure, she seems to like World Cup 1994 and Junkyard. I am partial to games with multiple flippers and drop targets (had a Solar City previously) so interested in any suggestions for both of us. Others we have looked at are Nascar, Secret Service, Back to the Future, and Harley Davidson. Appreciate any advice.
world cup is a good family theme that fits into your price range. I personally like nascar. it has a bank of drop targets.
im a big fan of them also. there are many games out there that would fit into your budget and are family friendly. if you post your location im sure pinheads local to you would offer up the opportunity to come and play their games. there may be a gem you have not played yet that will fit your want list perfectly.
Junk Yard is fun, easy to understand, and easy to feel like you're having a good game (even my mom can get multiball on it which says a lot). It might not appeal to a teenage girl much though as the theme is more on the masculine, smashing-stuff side, but it's a good, safe family game overall.
How about Congo?
Quoted from stlmo:I am looking for recommendations for a machine a teenage daughter might enjoy in the $1500 to $2500 price range. With limited exposure, she seems to like World Cup 1994 and Junkyard. I am partial to games with multiple flippers and drop targets (had a Solar City previously) so interested in any suggestions for both of us. Others we have looked at are Nascar, Secret Service, Back to the Future, and Harley Davidson. Appreciate any advice.
Stargazer......Crazy stars....
I think the best family pin seriously is: Stern Stingray. The game is great and kids are gravitated too it.
Cyclone is just a fun machine that anyone can enjoy. I have never seen anyone not like it that has played it. Of course does not fit the multiple flipper and drop target though, but sure she would like it.
POTC is a solid choice.
Thanks for the input. Located in St. Louis area so interested in anything in that area that would be good for a teenager. Leaning towards World Cup Soccer if I can find one. Heard some negatives on Nascar but still interested there. Personal fan of Secret Service on the lower end of my price range. Open to more ideas or any of the above that are shippable or within a 5-6 hour drive.
Quoted from stlmo:Thanks for the input. Located in St. Louis area so interested in anything in that area that would be good for a teenager. Leaning towards World Cup Soccer if I can find one. Heard some negatives on Nascar but still interested there. Personal fan of Secret Service on the lower end of my price range. Open to more ideas or any of the above that are shippable or within a 5-6 hour drive.
we had high speed and secret service in our game room when I was in the navy. I played them both a lot. secret service is a fun game that can be had for cheap.
Quoted from stlmo:Thanks for the input. Located in St. Louis area so interested in anything in that area that would be good for a teenager. Leaning towards World Cup Soccer if I can find one. Heard some negatives on Nascar but still interested there. Personal fan of Secret Service on the lower end of my price range. Open to more ideas or any of the above that are shippable or within a 5-6 hour drive.
Head over to CP tomorrow afternoon and put some time on a few machines. I have no doubt it will help you narrow the field a bit.
www.cppinball.com
If she likes soccer Word Cup 94 is great for teens and younger kids. We've got Data East Hook with Leds that everyone likes to play.
I think pretty much everything designed by Pat Lawlor is family friendly and many are in your price range. Taxi and Diner are a couple others that haven't been mentioned that are family friendly and a ton of fun. I will also add another thumbs up for WCS94 and Cyclone, and a thumbs down for Junkard and Harley Davidson.
Quoted from Kurisu:I think pretty much everything designed by Pat Lawlor is family friendly and many are in your price range.
How about a Ripley's?
+1 to Flintstones, Whirlwind and RS.
Elvira is cool. Dr Who is very good game.
WCS94 is fine too... if she likes soccer.
Let me add a few suggestions:
- Wheel of fortune, if you can find this game in your price range (?). Underrated recent Stern, with lots of thing to do - assuming she is not allergic to the theme...
- The Gateaway and No Fear may appeal to a teenager boy, unsure for her.
- You may also consider oddities such as a good Zaccaria : Pinball Champ has drop targets, upper transparent PF... but no multi ball.
I've had 30-some odd pins through my place and Maverick (drop targets galore) was easily the most played by my wife and son, followed by distantly by LOTR. The only two games my daughter has ever liked were Who Dunnit (which my son also liked) and WCS94 (which neither my wife or son liked).
If you looking for something really cheap. (atleast here in europe) most kids love Super Mario pinball.
I owned a Secret Service for 5 years and lots of people enjoyed playing it. Currently own a Cyclone and it is also loved by all. Good luck on your search.
WCS is great. Taxi is an awesome pin, great theme, easy to understand and looks great. Diner for that matter too. Mousin Around is one my family loved, wish I wouldnt have sold it. Lots of great games out there for that price range..
As someone already mentioned head over to CP Pinball to help with your decision. You won't be disappointed.
Also this is amazing. Do this if at all possible.
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/annual-keller-pinball-bash-january-4-2014-5pm-#post-1290075
It's an open invite, and it is a blast. I didn't really know anybody when I went last year so don't worry about that. Everyone is very friendly.
You're also welcome to come over to my place sometime to play some of the games mentioned here. Road Show, Whirlwind, Congo, Earthshaker, Taxi, and I'll throw Demolition Man into the mix. I'm not really thinking of selling right now, but you never know. Just shoot me a PM.
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