I noticed a few people mentioning that they keep IJ4 around because its one that their families love. My wife loves Roadshow, so I doubt I'm selling that one anytime soon. What games do people find work really well for families and non-pinball friends?
My wife loves the CFTBL, keep the family happy and they let you get more pins. But if you are a beginner I would say World Cup fun for family and fair price.
JP. Kids love the ball eating T-rex.
Quoted from WesleyCowan:Earthshaker (with the ROM to take the profanity out)
My understanding is that the total profanity is the word "Bitchin'". Is that all there is, and was that important to you?
Not trying to be critical, just want to understand.
As my family has grown, my collection has changed to reflect that. Keep in mind I have two boys (both under 5), but I basically have gone to a family lineup-
The "Family" Wall-
Class of 1812, WMS Indiana Jones, Batman Forever, Pirates of The Carribean, The Simpsons, and Transformers.
The kids gravitate towards Transformers, Batman Forever, and Indiana Jones, the wives gravitate towards 1812 and Pirates of the Carribean, and the husbands gravitate towards the Simpsons and Transformers.
Quoted from GoVols:My 6yo loves FT, and yes, it's because of the flopping fish topper.
+1
Quoted from xlnxminusx:I noticed a few people mentioning that they keep IJ4 around because its one that their families love... What games do people find work really well for families and non-pinball friends?
On location, IJ4 doesn't get the love I hear about online. Around here anyway. If you do get one, know that it is not a very good players game. Very lopsided scoring. It does appeal to casual players, but for an average player, it would get boring very fast. Shoot captive ball, rinse, repeat.
IMO, the Stern with the widest appeal to players of all skill levels is POTC. Everyone loves to bash on the ship and watch it sink. Kids, chicks, noobs, whatever. It also appeals to advanced players. 4 winds and the gauntlet are hard, but worth the work. A properly working Pirate's is almost a sure thing. It amazes me that more folks don't recommend it. By chance, I'm putting mine back on location tomorrow after a brief vacation at my house.
For sure Jurassic Park, You would be amazed at what the audit setting on the machine I bought was at when I checked it out...
My understanding is that the total profanity is the word "Bitchin'". Is that all there is, and was that important to you?Not trying to be critical, just want to understand.
I just know some families prefer to avoid profanity and so making sure that if somone buys it for a family pin they will realize this is an option. I don't have a problem with it but some do and should be alerted this is an option is all.
My family (well, extended) LOVED POTC. Had no idea how much until I sold it! Egads was I in the dog house!
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