Do you have access to buy these games? There is 9 different games you mentioned. I am referring to the older games. NIB can be bought directly from distributers, which is not a problem.

I voted for the FH and DM option. However, LOTR is a really close second. But if u r playing that much daily then 2 games is better for an occasional change of pace. FH is a masterpiece and I think has has long-term playability. Not super familiar with DM as I have only played it a few times but, if it was me, that is how I would try to swing it.

How much room do you have?

Not voting as I haven't played all of them, but I would lean towards too fun players over one newer/expensive machine for variety. Plus it's always better when multiple machines are playing at the same time!

Luck!

I would go for shadow and jd, if you play 15 games a day you will get sick of 1 pin fast.

It does kinda depend on your goal... if it's to never own more than 1 or 2 games at a time (I can see space isn't an issue, but maybe you are only interested in having $5k, total, invested into your pinball hobby at any given time), then 2 games- even 2 mediocre games- is almost always more interesting/ less boring than only one great game. I, personally, would never be able to get down to only 1 game.
But, if your goal is to one day fill up that available space you have, then I would use your $5k for quaility and depth, and, so yes, just one game- a LOTR (deep for sure), TWD, ACDC, even the FH /DM combo (from your choices), although no experience with DM.

I voted for TSPP. I would do that or LOTR. I've had both and currently own TSPP. It's a toss up in my book. They are both awesome and have a ton to do! Also there are lots of mods for both games.

I agree. If you are only going to have 2 pins to play for the foreseeable future you will get burned out on one pin only (I can tell you from experience). TS and JD are very different games. Between getting beat up playing TS it will be nice to have longer ball times on JD. Just my opinion though. No matter what you can't go wrong, it's pinball after all! GLWYS

IMO The Shadow is the best game on your list by a mile.
I would go with
Other:Shadow and Demo Man

I haven't played enough of these to offer an opinion there, but I would go for 2 over 1 as its harder to get bored when you can switch back and forth.

No. I would personally take the TSPP if it's $1000-$1200 less. But I've had 2 LOTRs and I've played them to death. I've also had two TSPPs though and have played them a lot too. I would buy another LOTR in a heartbeat though....Man I guess it's a tough decision! I'd say go for the TSPP if it were up to me. They will both hold their values well, so you can always sell them if you don't like them. They are both killer games and will hold your attention for a while. I like the Simpsons theme better. Which theme do you prefer?

No matter how good GBs might be it doesn't trump a JD and TS, unless you've had them in your collection for a while and r done with them and sell to finance GB's then those 2 are the clear choice. LOTR's would be my second then GB's, but I would wait 6 months to a year for GBs code to be finalized. Good Luck

Can't go wrong with lord of the rings, it's my grail an lucky enough to own one, how ever , it's full on an once u have a big game on that, there's no way you want to jump back on an try to get through it again, it really translates well an you feel like your in the movies but like the movies it takes a long time to get through. For a one game collection for the moment I would go with walking dead pro, I think that game is bad ass!!! Keeps you very interested with a lot going on, I prefer the pro th the premium Le models, I really think walking dead is a great game in every way, can't fault it. Have you thought about mustang or Metallica pro? 2 games I rate very high with a lot going on.

You can easily hate LOTR or TSPP. I would do what you can to get some time on them before you decide. They're both fun imo, but I would get sick of both fast if that's all I had at home. They're both deep games which means a lot of chopping wood.

I'd get 2 games in the 2-3k range if I were you. Any combo of what you have listed would be nice. If you liked the shots on Star Trek maybe you should look for anoter Richie game like No Fear or The Getaway

Whirlwind might be the best game up there, and you're telling me you get a whole 'nother great pinball machine with it when you buy that one? That's my choice.

Funhouse and shadow?

I voted LOTR but not the only good choice. It's great to have a pinball machine at home. All of those are fun games, whatever you decide. I say go with the theme that calls to you. If I only had space for one, I'd probably trade it once a year for a small loss to enjoy the variety.

It is, if you love those films then its a no brainer, amazing pin.

2 pins is better then 1. 1 pin you will get bored with any title I would say. You need a change up.

First what's should I buy poll that actually helped?

Tspp is a hell of a good game.