https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/buying-a-nib-pinball-ghostbusters-vs-star-trek

GB pro play is very similar to premium and LE. I've played 3 different GBLe's and 4 different pros. i went with the GB pro and i am very happy with my purchase!
i have played two different ST pro's and yes they were both fun.
id say if your a die hard trekie then ST pro otherwise the GB pro is a great bang for your buck and will make you a better player!
GLWYD

I own both and they are completely different beasts. If you like quick pace flow and a bit of an easier to understand layout and rules I would go ST. If you love the GB theme and somewhat unconventional gameplay (right ramp pull back shot) and like a challenge then GB is for you.

Ghostbuster needs a shaker motor and the pinball universe outlane guides at the very least to get you going. Ièd also get the airball protector from day one. The back mirror is a nice touch to see the ball going into the lanes at the top. GB will make you a better player in the long run because you have to nudge and work the game to not drain.

Star Trek - you need the vengeance mod form beastmaster, shaker motor at the very least.

You can probably get a nice HUO star trek and at the very least you couold opt for the GB HUO that you are sure wont have any ghosting.

My 2 cents.

ST Pro. Better flow, better shots, upper flipper, better rules, less cheap drains.

If there is anywhere near you at all that has these machines....even if you have to drive a good ways, then go play them both for at least an hour each and make your decision. They are both great pins so your probably not going to go wrong with either really. Star Trek is a bit easier for sure but GB is a very fun experience also. Which theme do you like the best?

The correct answer is always Met pro

I thought there was some pretty good barcodes in PA? Even if u had to drive 75-100 miles it would be worth it to make a informed purchase. Players who aren't good at pinball could get frustrated with GB, I will say that right now. Gotta be one around you somewhere surely........

Both are great games but GB Pro is a bit better and more fun than ST pro.

Would get GB pro all day long over ST pro...

This is a touch choice cause I much prefer STLE/Prem over the pro. The light show and flow is much better. I had an stle at one time and nearly picked up a pro cause I missed it, but I just couldn't get into the missing light show and horrible right vuk. So for that alone, I would go GB pro.

Tough call as they are both excellent machines. But as you mentioned they are no longer making ST since the license has expired. That would make me lean that way if you want NIB. You can always get a GB Pro a couple years from now. Of course the wisest thing is to play both and get the one you like best.

ST Pro and never look back. The premium may be a harder choice, but in the Pro ST is a huge winner. GB Pro isn't fit to carry ST Pros jock.

I don't know know about all that....

Seriously... if you're in Pittsburgh or even Pittsburgh area, there are tons of places that have both of these games.

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I'm glad some people disagree with me. Otherwise every game would be the same, which would be boring.

What app is that?

Pinball Map.

(Also sorry for the duplicate picture, for some reason, Pinside won't let me edit it out. Annoying. )

No problem. Now get out and play!

I was in the market recently and considered both titles. I ended up going with GB Pro partially due to the uniqueness of the layout. I have a small collection and like my games to each have very different gameplay from each other. Star Trek seems somewhat cookie-cutter to me. I also wanted something that was more challenging and had relatively shorter ball times. Also, Ghostbusters is so nice to look at!

Good luck!

There is a super sweat ST pro with Aurich kit on facebook pinballs for sale. You need to be a member though.

Patrick Pietras
November 8, 2016
Stern Star Trek Pro
$4,250
Columbia, South Carolina
Stern Star Trek Pro with the Aurich BG and decal set. Excellent condition with everything working properly. A beautiful example of the game.
Currently located at the Palmetto Pinball Club in Columbia, SC.
I will even throw in a ST Banner from Stern that I picked up along the way.

Congrats! I'm a recent GB Pro owner, too. I'm digging it!

Congratulations Ericc123 on your new GB, you are going to love it! Both GB and ST are killer games so you wouldn't have went wrong either way that you went. I favor GB but I'd love to own a ST also. Enjoy your new game!