St. Louis, MO
Which one should I get? I could also get an AFMLE? What do you think?
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Quoted from Hayfarmer:I.M. all day. Munsters theme song drive ya crazy after awhile
Maidens music and theme drove me nuts pretty quickly lol... fun layout tho.
You’re not going to beat the playability of IMDN LE, It’s one of the best.
I have the Munsters LE ordered. The layout looks great. But I don’t believe that it will be nearly as deep or challenging as IMDN. I can’t comment on the game play.
You need to play both, and decide what you like best. They are completely different from one another.
AFM is a top ranked machine for a reason, it’s a really good pin. I have owned it twice. And sold them both.
Sydney
Quoted from slavin20:Thinking Maiden but AFMLE still intrigues me
You won't be upset with that choice. If you've never owned AFM, you're missing out. AFMLE is a nice upgrade.
I’d go AFM. However, out of the other 2, I’d go Maiden. Munsters is an unproven commodity. I’m not that crazy about Maiden, but I’d definitely pick it over Munsters right now. Munsters is still in the oven and needs to cook a bit more.
Quoted from slavin20:Which one should I get? I could also get an AFMLE? What do you think?
In a one pin lineup, i’d Go with IMDNLE.
In a 2-4 pin lineup, i’d Go with IMDNLE.
In a 5-8 pin lineup, i’d Go with IMDNLE.
And if it were for a 9+ pin lineup, i’d Go with IMDNLE.
As much as i love Munsters IMDN is really hard to beat. IMDN is one of the beat games ever made in my opinion.
Both LE's are absolutely beautiful pinball games (and my favorite versions)! But Munsters would look better than IMDN between my Batman 66 and Scared Stiff. 
The problem is that he has a one game collection. So, he's going to need something deeper to keep it interesting. Because of that, IMDN would be a better choice of the game mentioned.
Quoted from IdahoRealtor:Have you considered Metallica? As great as Maiden is, I think everyone I know still prefers Metallica. I own both and prefer Metallica. Haven't played Munsters yet.
I prefer Maiden over Metallica but both are great games. The mini pf on Munsters will have to knock my dick in the dirt to be on the same level as MET and IM.
Definitely Maiden. I own a Maiden Premium and love it. I have about 30 plays on a local Munsters pro and it is a fun game but there is nowhere near as much going on as there is in Maiden. If you got bored of MM you will get bored with Munsters.
Quoted from IdahoRealtor:Have you considered Metallica? As great as Maiden is, I think everyone I know still prefers Metallica. I own both and prefer Metallica. Haven't played Munsters yet.
I'd go just the opposite--as good a game as Metallica is I think Maiden is better.
Quoted from IdahoRealtor:Have you considered Metallica? As great as Maiden is, I think everyone I know still prefers Metallica. I own both and prefer Metallica. Haven't played Munsters yet.
IMO MET is a much better game overall. Maiden is an easy shooter. There's basically no "danger" shots. MET has a good mix, plus "stuff” to shoot at, besides orbits/ramps.
Quoted from Guinnesstime:IMO MET is a much better game overall. Maiden is an easy shooter. There's basically no "danger" shots. MET has a good mix, plus "stuff to shoot at, besides orbits/ramps.
I think Maiden has a lot going for it with it being a collection game like MET + modes; but of course CIU modes are unbeatable.
I think you're on to something with the whole "stuff to shoot," although I don;t find anything in MET to be that dangerous of a shot. I mean I guess Sparky can bone you.
Quoted from TheLaw:I think Maiden has a lot going for it with it being a collection game like MET + modes; but of course CIU modes are unbeatable.
I think you're on to something with the whole "stuff to shoot," although I don;t find anything in MET to be that dangerous of a shot. I mean I guess Sparky can bone you.
The "stuff to shoot" is basically my kiddo's opinion and I think he has a point. It's plenty fun, but it's all non-stop loops.
I mean, the Gravemarkers and pic targets and the occasional Sparky magnet "FU" can at least give some trouble.
On Maiden, really if you're having and issue, just shoot the Pharaoh. The ball comes right back to the right flipper where you can catch, or just bounce pass to the left.
Still, I'd take Maiden over Munsters though. It's got proper wizard modes and progression. Great code.
Quoted from slavin20:Which one should I get? I could also get an AFMLE? What do you think?
Why don't you get all of them?
If any are sold out you could always buy one of the others.
They're all good.
Quoted from Guinnesstime:I mean, the Gravemarkers...
On Maiden, really if you're having and issue, just shoot the Pharaoh. The ball comes right back to the right flipper where you can catch, or just bounce pass to the left.
Tell that kid to backhand the crosses then you don;t need to worry 
But yeah, the left spinner/pop area can be tricky with bricks but overall I agree.
Quoted from TheLaw:Tell that kid to backhand the crosses then you don;t need to worry
But yeah, the left spinner/pop area can be tricky with bricks but overall I agree.
I admit I can't hit that left spinner. It's tough. I just try to "luck out" during multi ball.
Iron Maiden is the absolute worst noise , music, ever loaded on a pinball game. That said, the play is great. Munsters LE
is a great theme, hopefully the play will be great as well. All 3 models looked great while they were streamed.
Don't get AFM its a great pin but will get old real fast, If ur a Maiden fan then its the easy choice, for me better than MET. If you hate the music then MunLE.
Quoted from Banker:Iron Maiden is the absolute worst noise , music, ever loaded on a pinball game.
What? ever play RoadShow or TZ? thats shitty music. Then again I don't know how anyone could hate The Trooper or Aces High. IMDN needs a sound rom fix however for those few bad tracks from the later albums and replaced with MMmmmmmm Wrathchild, Phantom of the Opera, Murders in the Rue Morgue. Its needs some Di'Anno. As much as I love my Pre translite I would like the Killers album cover as secondary option.
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Toronto, ON
Quoted from slavin20:Had Medieval Madness. Loved it but a lot of the same over and over and over again. This will be my second pin I’ve owned.
If you didn't like MM because it seemed like doing the same thing over and over, Munsters looks like it might be similar in that regard. Only basing this on what I've read and seen on gameplay streams. Sure it's probably fun, and I *will* buy one at some point based on theme alone, but it sounds like you're wanting something a little less repetitive.
Quoted from TKDalumni:DO NOT get AFM if you just got tired of MM. It’s essentially the same game...thank me later.
IMLE FTW
I agree wholeheartedly with this.
Quoted from brett:AFM is a top ranked machine for a reason, it’s a really good pin. I have owned it twice. And sold them both.
I did exactly the same thing. First AFM I did a mini-restore on (clearcoated playfield, etc), and sold it within a month. Theme just didn't "click" with me. A few years later I decided the give AFM another try. So I bought another and did a very high end restore on it. Ruled the Universe within the first week after I finished the restore so I had no problem letting it go. Don't ever care to own it again.
I *do* still own my original MM though.
For you, I'd recommend IMDNLE all the way.
Quoted from Banker:Iron Maiden is the absolute worst noise , music, ever loaded on a pinball game. That said, the play is great. Munsters LE
is a great theme, hopefully the play will be great as well. All 3 models looked great while they were streamed.
I'd rather listen to Maiden than hear the Munsters theme.
Quoted from gliebig:IMDN Pro
^^^ this
And you save yourself close $4k to put towards a Munsters Pro 
Quoted from Coolpinballdino:Iron maiden it's a fantastic machine and if you like the theme you will love it.
Honestly, you don’t even need to like the theme. It’s a fantastic game. Not my favorite theme but one of my favorite games.
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