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Quoted from Rat_Tomago:I then spent 2 years checking in with the seller to see if he would sell his.
He said no!
Quoted from MapleSyrup:but I played Volley last week... And now I really want one!
That's a keeper as well.
I'm down to only one EM now, Abra Ca Dabra and there isn't another that I would trade for it, so I guess that's my answer!
I love my Atlantis, but I would probably say either Fastdraw or Fireball. Fireball is pretty awesome IMHO.
That's most likely because most Canadian threads I have ever seen are al like "Any pins for sale in Canada" and realistically everyone is fighting over the same machine, Lucky to get one..... And 27 years later you still got it.
Quoted from Darcy:It is possible to own just 1 EM game, I've done it, for like 27 years. Space, economic, and the significant other, are a few real reasons to only keeping 1 pin. Be it an EM or SS.
Your profile shows you own 7, multiple EMs. I'm confused.
Quoted from PopBumperPete:Big Ben
I played one of those once. Pretty neat for a one flipper game.
Quoted from EMsInKC:Your profile shows you own 7, multiple EMs. I'm confused.
Probably 27 years previously.
Quoted from EMsInKC:Your profile shows you own 7, multiple EMs. I'm confused.
AlexF has it right. Previously 27 years. Had the Solar City since 1982 (I like Drop Targets). Didn't get another pin until 2009.
Quoted from Darcy:AlexF has it right. Previously 27 years. Had the Solar City since 1982 (I like Drop Targets). Didn't get another pin until 2009.
And you still have it. That is pretty cool.
Quoted from Darcy:It is possible to own just 1 EM game, I've done it, for like 27 years. Space, economic, and the significant other, are a few real reasons to only keeping 1 pin. Be it an EM or SS.
You, sir, deserve a medal!
Quoted from 1974DeltaQueen:I'm with jr : Pleasure Isle
1b. Diamond Jack
1c. Cowpoke
The tough part of the question is that EMs spanned many years. Completely different from one era to another and each one has it's own unique characteristics.
But if I had to pick one machine....then I'd agree with JR and Delta that Pleasure Isle has many of the great classic features that keeps bringing you back for another game. It's one of my favorites and a keeper. I'd choose this one for the 60's EM metal rails
El Dorado for the 70's
World Champ for the 50's woodrails
Barnacle Bill for the 40's
Major League for the 30's
My $0.02
I like all of the love for Surfer/Surf Champ and Royal Flush/Card whiz is in here. I've owned them both and they're great choices.
But if I just had one, it'd be the EM rare version of Joker Poker as first pick, then Atlantis or C37.
Another vote for World Champ!
I like the size, the looks and how it plays.
Had a 4M BC and even though it was fun to play, didn't like the looks. Ugly plastics and the cab...but it was a cool game!
Fireball- beautiful and classic art package, challenging skill shot, multi ball...this game is the GOAT of EMs
Quoted from jodini:4M BC and even though it was fun to play, didn't like the looks. Ugly plastics and the cab
The plastics are unbelievable, but the Triceratops graphically stabbing the guts out of the T-rex are what holds me back.
I love Abra Ca Dabra and also El Dorado, but... the "hey - one more game" machine is King of Diamonds. Lighting the bumpers and cashing in is as great as getting all diamonds!
Quoted from Wickerman2:The plastics are unbelievable, but the Triceratops graphically stabbing the guts out of the T-rex are what holds me back.
But Dinosaurs..with cave men...in 4MBC? That should pull you right back in! Miss mine, but always looking
This is true! I had a flasher behind my guts just for effect! It was a fun game with the multiball...loved the volcano and tar pit! Darn it...now I want that sucker back!
Wow @ the Abra love! I used to champion that game for years and get blank stares! Good to see everyone coming around the past few years I've noticed. Good stuff
Quoted from mechslave:Wow @ the Abra love! I used to champion that game for years and get blank stares! Good to see everyone coming around the past few years I've noticed. Good stuff
Moving lit targets? What's not to like about that? And the artwork... ooh la la!
On Fireball: Beautiful, fun game. Multi-ball & zipper flippers? Neat! It gets kind of old in a small collection, though.
Quoted from LOTR_breath:Nobody has said Target Pool? Come on, Target Pool!!!
Target Pool is a great game. Problem is GTB made a lot of great games!
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