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How many machines do i need?

By ABE_FLIPS

4 years ago


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    #34 4 years ago
    Quoted from ABE_FLIPS:

    Hi, i played my Ghostbusters Pro now for 5 months and its an aweosome game.
    But recently it started to get boring quite fast.
    I also have a second pin from Williams "Fire" which is not nearly as cool, and its getting dusty.
    I want to get a Jurassic Park Premium, but i started to think about how long it will catch my attention
    and if i better should buy 2 cheaper Stern pins for the money. The thing is that JP really appeals to me.
    I'm curios in your how you manage your pin collection to keep the hobby and machines interesting.
    How much do i need, where will all this lead to?

    I took my time to build my collection. I figured out what pinball aspects, styles, and themes I liked best. I then proceeded to get pins from different makers, different eras, and with varying styles. It keeps it super fresh and very enjoyable.

    Things to consider:

    -Number of flippers
    -Widebody or regular
    -Multi ball styles and quantity, or none at all
    -Different eras
    -Favorite styles; ramps, bash toys, pop bumpers, modes, etc.
    -fast and slow play times

    If you have unlimited room and money, get as many as possible. If not, keep your collection varied.

    #42 4 years ago
    Quoted from ABE_FLIPS:

    Thats nice to hear since theme and quality is also very important for me.
    I tried alot of machines which i didnt like because of the theme.
    But on the other hand, for about 10.000 $ I'm sure i could get 2 good HUO pins.
    Star Trek Pro would be one of those... but finding used machines here is also a pain,
    so i guess it will be the JP Premium.
    I'm also curious in another aspect regarding "keep pinball and pins interesting".
    What I found on this forum and papa.org helped alot:
    -Change flipper rubbers to a softer or harder type
    -Widen or tighten the outlanes
    -Tighten or loosen the tilt
    -Change the slingshot sensitivity
    -Reduce or raise the game’s pitch
    -Clean and wax a dirty game
    -Adjust the level slightly
    -Read in the Forums and watch streams
    so focusing on practicing skills and not the game opens up a whole new world.
    I feel like i need a duty to keep it interesting, what about you?

    Quality is better than quantity, but having a variety in a small collection is a " must-have."
    Just because they cost more or are newer doesn't mean you will like them better.

    I feel that for 9300-10000, you could get 3 very good pins. I would recommend getting system 11 games, early ball and/or stern ss, and maybe a nice dmd game. You could get a bally fathom, Williams pinbot, and The Shadow and have money left over.

    #52 4 years ago
    Quoted from Jmckune:

    The limit does not exist.

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