I think I should also add that I love the social aspect of pinball. I often only play my games when someone comes over. I love the casual over the competitive any day of the week.
Me and my friends often play dollar pinball.
I recently played in the pinball at the lake tourney here in SoCal.
I did very poorly but managed to get in a 3 way tie for the last spot in b.
It was the last game of the night and probably the most stressful game I've ever played.
I took 2nd and missed qualifying.
That said I guess I liked the different more intense competitive play as well, for some reason. I think if I bone up on some games I might get deeper into b.
Long live pinball!