I would take Godzilla Over JP.

Adding GNR to this will just make it a shitshow worthless thread like the other ones that already exist.

Godzilla for sure...

I'm trying for the life of me to follow this spreadsheet. lol. I can't figure out the color scheme.

Anyway, there is a Godzilla premium at Ocelot Brewery in VA, if you feel like making the drive to check it out.

Godzilla for sure. I may be the biggest JP fan (theme wise) you'll meet, but the game is clunky as hell and the film integration is non existent. The linear progression I get bored of too. Maybe I just suck but I don't have much fun with it. Godzilla is smooth as hell and just super fun.

Played both Godzilla LE and JP LE at Wizards World in Fort Wayne last week. Godzilla Premium is an easy win. It shoots better, the moving building is great, and the magnetic newton is cool. I also prefer the Zombie Yeti art vs Johnny Crap. JP does have the moving dinosaur, which is a god tier toy. But overall, Godzilla.

FWIW, played GNR CE there and it is not for me. Looks and sounds beautiful, but did not like the game play. Very floaty.

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Both are very good games, and you would have a lot of fun getting time on either of them.

I have GZ Prem now and love it. Had JP LE and sold it, but do miss it.

I personally like GZ more as it shoots amazing, all the mechs are fantastic, code is really good for only being .81 so far.

JP does have a better theme to me, especially with the community code update. The JP T-REX Mech is pretty fun to watch, but can be tricky to dial in 100%. If you end up with a pro on JP it is still an amazing game. Sometimes I even prefer the way the pro shoots on JP, but many folks say you must have the super cool T-REX. That is not true for me; I would be very happy with a pro.

I would vote for GZ Prem/LE first. If you can't find one soon, get a 2nd hand JP now and a GZ later.

How do the rankings work on your spreadsheet?

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with your assessment of JP. Opinion of which is better aside (I own JP Prem and have a GZ Prem on order), JP with custom code has great theme integration. I feel that the shots are tricky, but when you're dialed in on the game, it flows very well. Starting Trex MB, and hitting the red jackpots in succession is such a great feeling. When you hit a shot, you are set up with another shot somewhere. Missing can be punishing, but I find that when I'm having a bad day, then I'm missing on all of my other games too, not just JP.

To the OP, if you've already spent time on a JP Pro, I don't think your overall experience is going to change on a Prem. The TRex is really awesome and the Raptor pit changes that particular shot, but short of that, the rest of the game is largely the same.

I've spent some time on a GZ Pro and really enjoyed it, then spent some time on a Prem, and might have enjoyed the Pro more tbh. Shots flow better (MechaGZ shot flows nicer on a Pro vs Prem) and the building lock on the Prem also slows things down. But the building, the rotating spinner, and the bridge are cool interactive pieces on the Prem.

You can't go wrong with either one.

I've only played 20 games or so on GZ great pin; but I def feel the combo's & flow of JP pro just feels more satisfying. I usually get rid of games right away I think I've found my first keeper.

Hey no worries, just my two cents! I totally get I am in the minority with JP. I'm a massive fan of the movies and have tried to force myself to get the game to click with me, but just can't get into it.

You should see the looks I get when I tell people I have more fun with my DE JP than the Stern .

Sounds like the OP likes both, so probably a safe bet for them either way!

Played the prem Zilla at Ocelot recently. Was really excited to play it but left kinda underwhelmed by the mechs. The building was decent but the bridge and especially the mechazilla were just meh. I'd probably save the loot and go Pro on zilla if it were me.
Prem for JP, though. The moving dino is worth it.

I own both side by side. They compliment each other well. JP is more of an intense game. GZ is more of a fun game. Right now where the code is I'd take JP over GZ. That may change as GZ code matures. Get both sell something else!

With GnR you have to put the back legs on cinder blocks and turn flipper power to 100, then it’s smooth as butter!

Still JP for me for now, with Godzilla close and a good chance to take over as the code improves.

Either one is a good game, but your right, I’d grab whatever is available as demand is high for everything.

I don't have enough time on either to really make a call, but I find the campiness of GZ to be more my speed. It kicks my ass though.

Really I am just here to ask: What's your #2 ranked game?

JP for me. Design just feels better & the flow of design & flow of rules just feels so perfect.

GZ is awesome, too, but so many of the missed or weak shots seem to be designed to result in a “F you drain”. When you’re making hits, GZ is satisfying AF, but you miss something or hit something too slow, it’s likely headed clean right to an outlane. Sure, every pin ends with drains…but for some reason on GZ it’s super demoralizing…cuz you always know that your missed/slow shot is 85% likely death.

Either way, they’re both really addictive and super fun. GZ’s spinner shots are some of the most satisfying ever.

Funny, I would say the exact opposite. JP has much tighter shots and designed to be a more difficult game.

The shots are tighter, but once you find them, the flow is incredible...but my point is that the missed/bricked shots in JP don't punish as much as they do in Godzilla. Any weak or accidental shot to the right ramp in GZ - almost guaranteed drain. A slow roll from the Mecha area toward the inlane/outlane is pretty much a guarenteed bounce to the outlane...the game is almost nudge-proof when I'm playing, lol...the drains are extremely "nothing but net". Lots of other missed shots to posts or rubbers, just seem to aim exactly to an outlane drain. I wonder if this was intentional design or just a funny coincidence.

JP is difficult, but I never get angry at the drains. GZ makes me make angry faces on most drains. That being said - when you make your shots in GZ, OMG, it's f*cking crazy awesome feeling...there are some unreal ball paths and it feels amazing when you're on a roll.

Wow nice trade - I would of thought GZ premium for JP premium would of been pretty much an even trade. Both great games....

owning godzilla for some time now, JP is the clear winner for me still, although godzilla is def a great game. JP is a masterpiece imo and the nod to JP as #1, for me, is def theme as I love JP. I could care less about godzilla and the fact it's that good, is very telling. If it was a theme I loved, maybe it would take the crown.

I'm hoping Jaws could be that eventual #1!

Maybe my JP played different because I would say exact opposite. I sold my JP because it just got too frustrating dealing with clunky, difficult shots and drains. I often would just shut the game off in anger. Every shot on that game was difficult. Even the left ramp which seemed easy had to be hit just right or the ball would bounce back down. Ball would dribble out of pops and drain every time. Thought something was wrong with the game but learned it was designed that way. I had the game for about 18 months and nothing changed. I consider myself an above average player but really struggled with JP. The guy I bought my game from was a much better player but sold the game to me for exact same reason.