I had my first opportunity to play Houdini. Some of the shots are too tight.

It’s a beautiful game, with great theme, art, and LCD assets. Good luck to all involved in this project.

Wait...what?

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I have played it a few more times. Yes, you can get a few shots to fall here and there. I wonder if someone has a way to re-engineer thoses standup targets into something even more narrow, to help with the frequently rejected shots...? Some sort of round post that can register hits?

It did do something interesting, where it pulled a TNA symbol out of the hat...? I think that’s what it was, very hard to hear what it’s saying.

When it tells the stories about Houdini, it goes too fast and it hard to follow.

I have yet to see the catapult function correctly.

Fine, It’s not TERRIBLE. I mean it’s not Magic Girl or something. It’s beautiful, and even the screen graphics are cool. They just needed a white wood, you know, like they’ve been doing...FOREVER....?!?

I’m moving my deposit over to the next Stern game...Iron Maiden? Ugh, I guess so...

I just heard this. Could be wrong. If so, I retract my statement without reservation.

I stand by my comments about the layout. However, the art is simply stunning. The build quality appears impressive. The unusual cabinet did not stand out in a bad way among a row of modern Sterns. This game has got to be in the lead for next year's TWIPYs for theme and theme integration.

I decided to edit my original post and title. Kaneda convinced me it was a bit too harsh. I figure if the Master of Trolls thinks it’s too strong, I should probably listen.

It’s a Pinball reference...and he’s a famous Pinside troll...get it...? Ah, nevermind.

I’m not changing my opinion, just my presentation. FYI, I’ve gotten off of the list for Houdini.

I agreed with Kaneda’s comments in that the previous title of my thread was unnecessarily strident.

Actually, TSPP is my favorite game of all time (check my ratings!) I can’t question Joe Balcer as a designer.

I disagree with your concept that you should always stick to your guns. Why? I reconsidered. So what?

But...the reference is “Master of Trolls”, from Medieval Madness. It really doesn’t make sense without that. Anyway, if you have to explain a joke, it must not be very funny.

When I get additional information, I sometimes amend my thoughts...what do you do?

I wish I could. Have fun. Will be interested to see your Houdini review.

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I would never want to take anyone out of context. Joe does mention that a version of a whitewood was made, to evaluate "form and fit", but it was not "built, wired and played." I wonder if it had been "built, wired and played", if perhaps the tightness of some of those shots could've been identified and possibly altered.