Both great games. I wouldn’t care about the play count. I’d get the demo but that’s probably the unpopular opinion.

Should have done a poll

But Demo Man for me

If its an actual 120 play totally pristine Demo man I'd get that just to have higher resale; but I wouldn't believe it.

I’d bet it’s since the batteries were replaced or NVRAM installed.

I suppose it is possible there are games out there with that play count but I’d be surprised if the original batteries are still holding memory.

Get the DM and have the writer sign it

I mean if it really is than I would grab it. Find it strange people that haven't given a shit aboot their pinball machine for 25 years+ years would add a colorDMD...but the world is a strange place

Personally, I avoid overlays when possible. It's possible for them to start shifting and/or wrinkling.

But if the FH is a bargain, new playfields are available.

Can't go wrong with a nice DM if the price is right.

That's probably worth more than either game. Are they adding cash to the deal?

I don’t know it is hard to find a Funhouse for under $6k

You would still want to take a look at it… flip up the playfield and look for any signs of corrosion… just in case it was stored someplace damp.

Demo man has seriously flawed code, but there are some updated soren chips you can put it in that help. Even brand new, the game is low value due to code and design. The left side of the game is pretty much useless, code-wise.

Funhouse is by far the better game, but overlays are absolute crap.

I'd keep your tmnt pro. You'll be losing money with either.

If you must trade, the demo man would be the better trade, especially if you can get the writer to sign it and keep it in minty shape.

This.

Plus the play count can be reset in the menu. It doesn't mean shit in any game where it can be reset so easily.

Something sounds off to me. If the writer has this as a show piece, why would he want a TMNT? I would get validation the writer is who he is. You met the writer or someone is selling/trading on his behalf?

or some one changed roms (it does have cool home roms and the comp modded roms)

Demo man , but not straight to a turtles . I think turtles is worth twice that of demo or a beat up funhouse

What a great combo. So both is the best option. But Demo is the better pin in my opinion. Love funhouse its just that it will get boring fast. Its fine for a large collection and a must have for a serious collector, but its no Demo man.

Funhouse HEP’d out ! Get the FH and send it.

Then Demolition man 100%.

I'd keep the Turtles.

There are way better high flow games than these that you could trade a TMNT for, or just sell it and buy something else. I'm not a fan of either of these titles though, but you'd be better off passing on both IMO.

That's a lopsided trade in their favor, run away.

I think cash should be coming back to you on either of those machines. Demo man, even a very nice one rarely sell for outside the usual range which is much lower than a new pro game. Funhouse you should be able to get a pretty good one for that range.

As others have stated, this does not seem like a very good deal for you. A very nice demo man, even in today's market, should top out in the low $4k range (tops). A nice original funhouse in great condition could certainly be worth as much as a TMMT Pro. This funhouse, with a faded cab and an overlay, is definitely not worth as much as a TMMT Pro. Also, I agree with other points that an owner that doesn't play a machine is very unlikely to install a ColorDMD...seems fishy my friend.

I'm not saying TMMT is a good game or super popular these days, but perhaps you could get more selling it or finding a more equitable trade. I feel like you should get at least in the low $5k range for it and realize that you'd be taking a bit of a hit at that valuation but that is what happens with the less popular newer stern pros especially.

Demo man is a great game, but I'd prefer to have a funhouse. Except, I'd never touch a game with an overlay, unless it was a perfect recreation, properly installed, and properly clearcoated over by somebody I know knew what they were doing, and even then I'd be a little hesitant. So I'd probably say demo man in your case. But I don't think I'd trade a brand new stern for either of those. I'd maybe consider the trade if it was actually a nice funhouse without an overlay, but probably not.

Worst trade offer ever

Trades are rarely fair. Sell TMNT and buy what you want.

Agree with others. It doesn't sound like a good trade in either case. Pristine DM sounds better than heavily routed FH even though FH better game. However, both priced high given trade value of TMNT. Better off selling TMNT for top dollar and then finding a decent deal on game you want.