I'm surprised that a search didn't turn up anything as this topic has actually been discussed lots of times on Pinside. Even more times I'm sure on RGP before that.

I'll save you time though and give you the distilled results ...

Fast Draw / Quick Draw.

Surf Champ / Surfer are good too! Nice variety of features. That's why it was chosen by the PPM for their visible game.

http://pacificpinball.org/pinball-machines/surf-champ-visible-pin

Quick Draw/Fast Draw hogwash?!

I can't speak to any "hype train" stemming from the supposed popularity of the game amongst DMD enthusiasts 10 years ago, but I can say, in all honesty, that I've formed my own opinion based on the many various multi-player games that I have owned (including a Quick Draw currently among others) or played over the years.

While I would agree that there are a number of good EM multi-players, if I could only own one, it would be QD/FD for numerous reasons including, but not limited to:

1. Separate strategies of building the multiplier via the A-B-C lanes and cashing in on the upper playfield kickouts vs. risking shooting at the lower playfield drop targets
2. Unique design feature of the center horse shoe drop targets popping up repeatedly for 5,000 points once you're able to knock all of the drop targets down.
3. The challenge of achieving #2.
4. No slingshots and the nudging skills consequently required at the lower lanes.
5. Achieving full bonus and 3X multiplier on the last ball and seeing/hearing 45,00 points rapidly ring up once it drains.
6. Most importantly - and I'm not exactly sure why - but this is the multi-player that plays the most like a single player (i.e. the full reset after each ball is least noticeable) to me. Consequently mine is set for 5 balls as opposed to 3 on all of my other multi-players.

I'd recommend that anyone play a Quick Draw/Fast Draw that's been properly maintained if they have the chance. Its fun gameplay will speak for itself! While not for everyone (and what game is?), it certainly doesn't need to rely on any hype to maintain its popularity amongst those who have actually played one.

Methinks the doctor's diagnosis is affected by his anti-add-a-ballosis condition.

Whoa - hold on there partner! Are you now saying that the artwork on Wms King Pin is bad too!?

That's CLASSIC early 60's PBA action captured on the backglass man! Just look at the confidence and determination on that guy's face! Chicks especially dig him! No wonder that pro bowlers were the highest paid sports stars at that time (really).

AND the playfield art - simply fantastic bowling stuff! LOVE those little King bowling pin guys!!! They make great avatars too (or so I hear).

To quote The Dude: "You're obviously not a bowler."

I never really thought of the Reefer Madness aspect, but I have to admit you're not too far off base there.

Hmmm. Just one more reason to like that fine King Pin backglass! Thanks man!

Still Quick Draw/Fast Draw for me.