I have both Houdini and Iron Maiden LE in my collection - hands down, Maiden is better then Houdini or Alice Copper IMO. Iron Maiden is a great theme - and not sure why some are bashing this game because of the theme - including SDTM you guys are great, but damn, you really didn't have to bash the band. Much better then Aerosmith... lol

As for Houdini, I am very disappointed with the layout of this game. I mean it is FRUSTRATING! if it wasn't for those stand-ups, tight shots, it could of been a great game. I give American Pinball a thumbs up though on their first game as the build quality is A+. Rules are also very well implemented.

Played Alice Cooper at the Allentown show and walked away after 2nd ball ... couldn't stand it. Layout is ok, but the flippers were so weak the ball couldn't make it up the ramp.

PinFever. very good point on Houdini's for sale ... I am thinking of selling mine too, but it is just a very nice looking game and hope it will eventually grow on me. Plus they are always improving code. I had made mistakes before by selling games too soon and code just made it a much better game. With Houdini, I am not sure how much improvement there could be just because of the darn layout + tight shots.

One comment on Iron Maiden - although fun and different layout, the extra cash for an LE or to be honest a premium may not be worth it. I purchased an LE because this is a dream theme for me and love the band since I was a kid. But VERY disappointed at the lame ass toys in this game. Really, he couldn't think of anything else then a ramp lifting and start the mode. Plus that bullseye on top, why couldn't they put a magnet there.... again, feels like I got ripped off by Stern. Hopefully this is my last stern I will ever buy NIB.