AC/DC (LE)
Stern, 2012
AC/DC (Premium)
Stern, 2012
AC/DC (Pro)
Stern, 2012
Big Buck Hunter Pro
Stern, 2010
Black Spider-Man
Stern, 2007
Indiana Jones
Stern, 2008
Lord of the Rings
Stern, 2003
Lord of the Rings Limited Edition
Stern, 2009Quoted from CaptainNeo:sorry, but tron would barely be in the top 5 bracket, regardless of what you think. Much better games out there that have stood the tests of time.
This "my opinion matters but yours doesn't" attitude grew tired long ago.
Quoted from akm:I value the solo experience more so than the multi-player, so I picked Lord of the Rings. Great shots, great modes, great game overall. AC\DC is awesome (seems to be in the lead as of writing this), but I enjoy it a lot more in social settings. I get bored of it when I'm not competing against someone, I'm going for the same few things over and over again, Lord of the Rings has a lot more variation when I'm playing solo.
Well said! I totally agree
I haven't played them all, so i'm not going to vote, but from the list in the poll, they all seem great. I love pinball, and play whatever game i come across 
Quoted from Ronnie1114:Crap. No more room tho. Knew that I would forget something
Avengers is in the poll but not Tron? or even Xmen? LOTR is the best one in the poll IMHO.
Quoted from Hazoff:STLE for sure, not just best Stern but best Pinball to date.
Of course, since it is the newest why wouldn't that be true?
In April Mustang will be boldy decleared to be the fastest, bestest pinball ever. Better get your hardhat on in advance
Quoted from BC_Gambit:Better get your hardhat on in advance
Or your hip boots. The BS sometimes runs deep. 
Quoted from BC_Gambit:Of course, since it is the newest why wouldn't that be true?
In April Mustang will be boldy decleared to be the fastest, bestest pinball ever. Better get your hardhat on in advance
WHAT, that's stupid. I and a lot of others feel that way regarding STLE. If you're foolish comment was true how come I never liked Tron, never liked AC/DC or Xmen, Avengers, TSPP, and especially WOZ which is not a Stern but still a new game, pull you're head out of you're ass you don't even own a pinball machine.
Quoted from Hazoff:WHAT, that's stupid. I and a lot of others feel that way regarding STLE. If you're foolish comment was true how come I never liked Tron, never liked AC/DC or Xmen, Avengers, TSPP, and especially WOZ which is not a Stern but still a new game, pull you're head out of you're ass you don't even own a pinball machine.
Ummmm, because he doesn't list his pins on pinside that means he doesn't own any?? Weird 
Quoted from Hazoff:WHAT, that's stupid. I and a lot of others feel that way regarding STLE. If you're foolish comment was true how come I never liked Tron, never liked AC/DC or Xmen, Avengers, TSPP, and especially WOZ which is not a Stern but still a new game, pull you're head out of you're ass you don't even own a pinball machine.
Here we go again. I would agree that STLE is your best pin.
Quoted from iceman44:Here we go again. I would agree that STLE is your best pin.
You forgot to put "YOUR" in caps. 
Worst poll ever. Kind of like asking favorite soda and leaving off Coke or Pepsi, but including RC Cola or Shasta, well not quite, but catch my drift.
Quoted from Hazoff:WHAT, that's stupid. I and a lot of others feel that way regarding STLE. If you're foolish comment was true how come I never liked Tron, never liked AC/DC or Xmen, Avengers, TSPP, and especially WOZ which is not a Stern but still a new game, pull you're head out of you're ass you don't even own a pinball machine.
"You" (a NIB pinball buyer) feel that way regarding almost every new purchase you make. Its like watching a TV station showing the same episode of the show over and over again, where they just change the name of the main character's love interest.
I am glad you are enjoying your ST LE. It is probably the brightest game ever. And although bright sounds sorta similar to best, I assure you they are not the same word.
Time to go cry in the corner as I don't own any pinball games. Oh, cruel world.
If you vote with your wallet, my votes were 1.AC/DC Prem 2. PoTC. If I were to add/spend for a 3. it would be SM.
Quoted from RobKnapp:I would call it Psychedelic Edition
Looks totally groovy to me
Quoted from BC_Gambit:"You" (a NIB pinball buyer) feel that way regarding almost every new purchase you make. Its like watching a TV station showing the same episode of the show over and over again, where they just change the name of the main character's love interest.
I am glad you are enjoying your ST LE. It is probably the brightest game ever. And although bright sounds sorta similar to best, I assure you they are not the same word.
Time to go cry in the corner as I don't own any pinball games. Oh, cruel world.
Wow, a "NIB pinball buyer" I have owned over 40 machines most of which needed a lot of fixing and parts and full restoration. I don't know where you are playing you're pins but I can't take you seriously while you have never owned or restored a machine. I've been playing since I was a kid and sure I'm a big Star Trek fan and that helps but the bottom line is that STLE really feels to me anyway like the best game I've played, fun, fast, yes bright, a pin that feels like it was made in the 21st century. "you" a never owned pin guy has no idea about buying a pin and realizing quickly that it's not for you. I bought Tron and it lasted 2 weeks, several others had the same fate most of which were highly used in fact STLE and TFLE are the only 2 NIB games I've owned and TFLE is gone. Anyway I'm going to play STLE in my house in all it's greatness and you can do whatever it is you're doing. I win. LATER
Quoted from Hazoff:Wow, a "NIB pinball buyer" I have owned over 40 machines most of which needed a lot of fixing and parts and full restoration. I don't know where you are playing you're pins but I can't take you seriously while you have never owned or restored a machine. I've been playing since I was a kid and sure I'm a big Star Trek fan and that helps but the bottom line is that STLE really feels to me anyway like the best game I've played, fun, fast, yes bright, a pin that feels like it was made in the 21st century. "you" a never owned pin guy has no idea about buying a pin and realizing quickly that it's not for you. I bought Tron and it lasted 2 weeks, several others had the same fate most of which were highly used in fact STLE and TFLE are the only 2 NIB games I've owned and TFLE is gone. Anyway I'm going to play STLE in my house in all it's greatness and you can do whatever it is you're doing. I win. LATER
I am glad you "win" the game of life and making stoopid assumptions. Enjoy your STLE. I am sure it is good, but may apparently cause brain damage. Did you monkey with the laser mechanism a little too much? 
Quoted from BC_Gambit:I am glad you "win" the game of life and making stoopid assumptions. Enjoy your STLE. I am sure it is good, but may apparently cause brain damage. Did you monkey with the laser mechanism a little too much?
Maybe, all I said is to me STLE is the best Stern and the best Pinball to date. you made the first comment regarding because it's new I'm not sincere so who made the first stupid assumption. Why are there so many STLE haters? Why can't I post my opinion? Why don't you know how to spell stupid?
Quoted from Chambahz:Sales numbers speak for themselves.
We all know the best recent Stern pin.
Most importantly, Stern has had a number of great titles recently.
I love the path they're on.
was on? where on? Mustang lol
Quoted from centerflank:Should have been the poll. Although thats one too many....we need tourney brackets! TRON and AC/DC get first round byes.
I was refering to this statement, as Tron or AC/DC have not stood up enough to the tests of time yet, to warrant a bye for the first round.
Quoted from akm:I value the solo experience more so than the multi-player, so I picked Lord of the Rings. Great shots, great modes, great game overall. AC\DC is awesome (seems to be in the lead as of writing this), but I enjoy it a lot more in social settings. I get bored of it when I'm not competing against someone, I'm going for the same few things over and over again, Lord of the Rings has a lot more variation when I'm playing solo.
I think lots of folks mistake AC/DC for a one trick pony. If you spend some time with one and have any imagination at all, you'll find that there's lots of different ways to play one. Like all games, you can go strictly for a high score. You can also try only to reach the wiz mode. That can be very low scoring, if you don't make it to Encore. Another way I like to play is to try to stack all three multiballs. Huge risk with huge reward, if you can do it. You can also go strictly for song champions. Check the high scores for each song when you walk up to the game and find the lowest high score. Only play that song the whole game until you get your initials up.
Lastly, when an AC/DC is being especially stingy with points, I'll play only Hells Bells (highest risk/reward shot/song in the game) and pound the bell over and over within inches of it life. Often these games are brief and low scoring, but hearing that bell sound over and over can be soothing after too many SDTM's out of the pops. Occasionally, I'll put up a really huge game while playing Hell's Bells. Nailing the bell with 3x scoring running can get very profitable very quickly. So yes, there are other ways to play AC/DC.
I won't say AC/DC is better than LOTR. Both are probably top 5 Stern's. If you could only have two pins at your crib, those two would be a good choice. One fast, one epically long.
Quoted from phishrace:I think lots of folks mistake AC/DC for a one trick pony. If you spend some time with one and have any imagination at all, you'll find that there's lots of different ways to play one. Like all games, you can go strictly for a high score. You can also try only to reach the wiz mode. That can be very low scoring, if you don't make it to Encore. Another way I like to play is to try to stack all three multiballs. Huge risk with huge reward, if you can do it. You can also go strictly for song champions. Check the high scores for each song when you walk up to the game and find the lowest high score. Only play that song the whole game until you get your initials up.
Lastly, when an AC/DC is being especially stingy with points, I'll play only Hells Bells (highest risk/reward shot/song in the game) and pound the bell over and over within inches of it life. Often these games are brief and low scoring, but hearing that bell sound over and over can be soothing after too many SDTM's out of the pops. Occasionally, I'll put up a really huge game while playing Hell's Bells. Nailing the bell with 3x scoring running can get very profitable very quickly. So yes, there are other ways to play AC/DC.
"You nailed it" !
I would have put "Family Guy" as a selection in the poll. Its a flat out fun and funny game.
There is no shortage of Stern titles for sure.
Quoted from RazerX:No point in voting in the poll if you can only get 9 options in there.
That is why I have abstained. Iron Man and Tron are not even on the list but Avengers is? Hell, Avatar and BBH are twice the game Avengers is.
I also think that games scratch different itches to the point there is no "best".
Best "fast and furious" game: Iron Man
Best Epic Quest: LoTR
Best Bang for Your Buck: LoTR
Best Pin to Dump over 2K in Mods: Tron
Best Pin to Complain about Incomplete Code: Metallica
etc... You could even have categories for games where the pro plays better than the LE/Prem, and Best LE over the pro, etc...
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