My vote is for Iron Maiden.

I like Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy.

If you have to roll new, Met pro or ACDC pro vault while they last.
The pricing on AFMr/MBr classic versions without bling are attractive as well.

IMDN

Does a shaker add much to deadpool? Wondering if I'd be ok skipping, or if I'd want to have it

I prefer Maiden, Star Wars, and GotG pro to their premiums

Or just buy a Stern from before they started the whole Pro/Prem/LE thing. Pirates, Ripleys, LOTR, Simpsons, Spider Man, Iron Man - all excellent pins with nothing missing.

Standard, pro, premium, Pro plus, limited edition, collectors edition... SMH...

Agreed! Best NIB value. $6k-ish for barely played Houdini also an excellent value

These games are AS good AS their LE versions and they only need a shaker to bring in more fun.

Dialed In standard = same gameplay
IMDN pro = same gameplay
MET pro = same gameplay
GOTG pro = same gameplay
DP pro = same gameplay
TWD Pro = different gameplay due to walkerbombs

MET pro would get my vote here

Not sure if it's still in production, but many players prefer the Pro model of GoT. The upper playfield doesn't add much complexity to an already complex game, and blocks your visibility on the left loop. I also prefer GB Pro model, as the right ramp is easier to hit. I'd still pick other Pro games currently in production over these two, but I feel like these actually play better in their stripped down form.

I prefer Aerosmith pro to the premium version. To me it plays faster.

If I was looking to buy now, on a lower budget I would go with Met pro. On a higher budget I’d go with MBr standard.

Aerosmith, Met, SW are winners for sure

I thought gameplay was what you were after based on your original question.

Stern pros listed are good and the base remakes will have same complete gameplay features as their original.

Use pin map to find a place to play the different models to determine what you value/cost.

DP premium and LE play slightly different based on a diverter that completes left orbit.
It may or may not matter to some.

I’d have to go with Iron Maiden or Stern Star Trek. Both are base models with game play and features that are virtually identical to their upgrades.

Iron Maiden all the way

It sounds like he's asking what games have the same toys as a pro or upgraded version. I could be wrong? Like Metallica is missing the hammer or aerosmith is missing the mini playfield. He wants to know what games offer all the features minus the bling and price tag.?

This is what I think the OP is looking for. The LE versions of all these games are great, and the upgrades can be justified. But the pro versions are not lacking. If you get any of these you’ll be happy and never know you’re missing anything.

ST pro is in that boat too. I believe it’s still being produced

FOR EARNINGS on location or for your house? big difference.

When I first started out, I thought that RGB lighting effects were really cool. But after a while, I realized that what I really wanted was a well lit game with high visibility.

Turning the GI to red, for example, is a turn off for me.

RGB inserts are amazing, GI no bueno.

IMDN Prem does have an additional mode, and the mummy lock undoubtedly changes the gameplay (the lifting ramp also changes the playfield at times), but I agree the Pro is the better value (though a used Premium may be the best [have seen some prices close to a shipped pro]). I pretty much agree with the others, but TWD Premium is significantly different. Walker Bombs, crossbow, extra drop target, spinners, bicycle girl, and the walker magnet all make notable differences in how the game plays and feels (RGB lighting [slight gameplay enhancement rather than a real difference] is a nice bonus).

Otherwise, guests love Ghosbusters Pro the most here, and I still enjoy it after all this time as well.

MET also got tons of love and is one of the better games for multiplayer IMO (fast, fun game with good music [particularly with pinbrowser ]).

Star Trek Pro. I had a Premium. I liked my Premium. But end of day the Pro didn't give much up, and in a weird way actually felt kinda smoother.

It is nice clear glass.

It certain(t)ly makes a diff'rence, your setup will determine how much. Some people say it s massive diff'rence, for me it doesn't make enough to be worth the cost.

The call outs are good, and you can raise them up and lower the music.
The music is really pretty shitty, but it isn;t a deal breaker
SW is awesome, but some people need more "stuff" on a PF to have fun.

I have not played the Iron Maiden le but didn’t look like it added much. And the pro rocks.
As far as sw pro. Aaa noooo! The hyper loop is a big difference. Even when you just look at the game. It looks so much less sparse. It also is a much tighter shot on the le. It’s a satisfying bitch haha. Plus the use of it is cool. And it is used often. Even the feel of the balls cruising the loop is sweet. Good luck

I can't get into SW as much as I try. There just seems to be so much arbitrary scoring, where sometimes you just seem to "get" 200M points out of nowhere. For me, IM is just a much superior game in terms of rules and flow (hitting the ramps or the loops is so satisfying). The IM sounds (music aside) are so crisp and well tuned it makes the whole game feel like one of the most complete games out right now.

if shot=made
then score=score+arbitrary scoring number
end if

Met Pro and Iron Maiden Pro are fine choices, but I would find a perfect IronMan and not look back.

I like it so much, I bought two (original and Vault).

For current games in the under $6k category, my top choices are
MBR Classic - original classic game
Iron Maiden - game play is amazing personally don’t know the music but it’s fine music.
Deadpool - love this game, fun, artwork really good.

All similarly priced and available.

Surprised it took 24 posts for someone to mention ST Pro. 3 flippers, 3 ramps, decent toy w/ magnet, spinner, LED's, and great flow. One of the best Pro's, IMO, if not the best.