Ghostbusters is the worst game ever made. Avoid. Batman is OK. Theme goes a long way, but gameplay is cheap and clunky. Simpsons Pinball Party is fantastic, but highly unlikely you’ll find it new.

Consider buying classic Bally Williams 90s games. New doesn’t = better. Gameplay, rules, and build quality in classic games are far superior to what’s being made brand new.

Any 90s game, once repaired & shopped out, will have minimal issues in a home environment. I’ve had tons of old games and tons of new games. I’ve had way more problems with some new games than I’ve ever had with my old games. New doesn’t = maintenance free.

All games will require some work & maintenance.

Take a look at my collection. Hard to pick a Top 5! Bally-Williams made lots of excellent games with different themes & design styles. Something for everyone.

For the record, I’m not a “Stern hater”, but I’m not part of the current cult of NIB-only new hobbyists. I have 7 Sterns & have had many more. Stern games pre-2014 are generally designed & built better than the current ones. Their new JP is very cool, though. That’s the only SPIKE system game I’d personally want to pick up one day.