I would think they used Gene's lines from the movie for what they need as well as other characters. I'm curious to see what scenes they used from the movie for things like "extra ball", "multiball", etc.

I can't wait for WONKA and I'm in for a CE. I think it will be a hit like WOZ for sure.

However, I think JJP could have a folllow-up grand slam if they did Jumanji (Robin Williams version), with full access rights. This theme would give the nostalgia, magic, adventure, fast play, and a ton of different ideas for innovation and depth. I think that would be the ultimate follow up to WONKA.

Unfortunately I’m one of those that has too much attachment to the movie and this just does not give me the same feeling. I’m sure it’s a great shooting pin, but for me the issues are with the overall mode structure and mechs which cannot be changed without a 50% redesign. Polished code with video done like POTC or Hobbit and changing that generic narrator will make it worthy of playing on location for sure. I don’t see how they could improve it enough with just code to make me want to own it though.

To hit a homerun with this theme, it would need better mechs like a real model wonkavator that can receive the ball, and an Augustus pipe for a ball lock and perhaps an eggdicator. Each kid would need a dedicated mode leading to a golden ticket and a Multiball. Then of course the wizard mode after all 5 golden tickets.

I was really hoping this one would be as innovative as WOZ and POTC, but it just misses the mark for me. I cancelled my wonka and bought a POTCLE. It will ship out in a few days. I’m so excited!