Is Road Show worth $700 more than World Cup Soccer?

Depends if you want a deep or shallow game. The rules on WCS94 are great, but they are not deep by any means. It is hard and unforgiving game, but you basically have 2 objectives, that is it. That said, it is a fantastic game. I haven't played Road Show enough to fairly judge, but I can tell the rules are deeper.

I don't know if I would say Road Show is a "deep" game, but it does have a long, linear progression. It's more like Whitewater or LOTR in terms of having lots of modes. There's not a whole lot of strategy in RS. You just plow through the cities, play multi-ball and collect items that give you more points when you get to a city. There's nothing to stack or set up in RS. But it's one of the games that will take you the most time to see all its features and content because it was designed for lots of buy-ins.

Personally, I think RS is one of Pat Lawlor's best games.

Buy a RS - it's a fun game that will last

Haven't put a lot of time on WCS94, but RS is a blast and after a few games on one I had to have it. Personally to me RS is worth it.

I agree RS over WCS, but I'd rather have a something else in that price range: JD, BSD, JM, Shadow, HS2 etc...

I have owned a WCS and have played JM a bit. In a small collection I would take JM over WCS. In a large collection it would be a little tougher decision. WCS is a ton of fun for sure and great for family and friends that aren't 'into' pinball.

Owned both, Roadshow is still here 4 years strong. WCS lasted 2 weeks, I defeated Germany within 15 minutes of having it home.

Roadshow by 400 miles.

Roadshow by $700

Yeah, I do like RS better as well.
(Go ahead, biased because I own one, blah blah blah...)

World Cup Soccer gets my vote, for sure. I find that game really fun, while I can barely tolerate Road Show.

I would agree that it *is* all about personal opinion, though. You'd almost have to play one on your own to determine which *you* like better personally, in terms of gameplay and things. "To each his own" type of thing, you know?

I mean, don't get me wrong, I like WCS, it's just that RS would get my vote in a side by side comparison. Still personal opinion though.

LOVE WCS.....wouldn't even consider buying an RS.

Yeah, I like Pat Lawler and I'm a big fan of his work, but I remember playing RS and bricking shot after shot...very frustrating.

I would say RS is worth twice what wcs is. wcs is fun, but RS is very deep. It is linear in play, and if you are having shit games on a well shopped machine (as it is very fast and ruthless) it can always seem like you are playing NY and Atlanta over and over, but there are two very long paths to two wizard modes, one bigger one, and a crap load of other stuff to do.

Sometime I think it would have been nice if the modes were mixed up, but many involving the taxi driver would need to be played in chronological order to make sense. This was Lawlor trying to keep things fresh in new directions, as with SC. Like it or not, he was thinking outside the box and against the grain (grains for which he already invented - a million thanks to you forever Lawlor), and given that the linear path is different than any other machine out there, it's a fun change when you come around to this machine in your lineup.

You can still pick your initial path at the start, but given you mostly shoot for the skill, it usually ends up NY first.

Not voting because I haven't put much time in on WCS. I own a Roadshow, and it is quite good fun. Pat Lawlor's design, and John Youssi's artwork, DCS sound, and some great modes make for a keeper. The family-friendly theme makes it quite popular with my wife, daughter, and guests.

As with most every pin condition counts. A cleaned, waxed, and well tuned RS plays great. I've seen some pretty rough RS's. Judge accordingly.

Roadshow was the game that got me addicted to pinball when it first came out. It has a lot of nostalgic value for me so I had to answer YES.

I owned both. WCS was a blast to play and was probably by far the most popular pin with kids and non pinball friends. RS is still around but is starting to feel old. The only RS complaint I would have is the Linear Play and it is a little stop-n-go (I have a preference for faster games).

WCS just got a little too easy so I sold it to a friend who is a huge soccer (err football) fan.

Given the choice I would take RS over WCS but if you have kids & family that are less than into pinball then WCS is the way to go.

My 2c.

What did you decide on?

What did you decide on?

JM is another good game

Roadshow is one of my favorite games on my hyperpin. I dont think ive ever played one in person.
Would like to find one eventually to buy.

Dude, buy JM, DM and FT...and stop right there..that's an awesome collection, I owned all three, 2 are still here, I sold my DM as part of a 3 pin for one deal and quickly bought another one. JD and FT are coming back too but I'm looking for a nice examples.

If you have kids and really think they will play....WCS.

If not......JM!

RS FTW!

It's weird, I wanna like Road Show but it just never does me good. I don't hate it but I do like WCS more.

Wtf.........

Fail... j/k

Hard question.

I owned a RS for a few months. Cool game, but I had a proposal for an exchange I could not decline. I somewhat miss the game as it has plenty to offer in terms of PF layout (and being left handed, having 3 flippers on the left vs 1 on the right is fun and unusual!). But it seems the rules do not give this layout its full potential. It had everything to be as "rich" as TZ... but it is not.

I never owned WCS. Could not care less about soccer. Still, the game is fun and good. It may appeal to children (the goal is a cool feature) and does have lastability for decent players.

Bottom line is you can't get wrong with either choice. They are very, very different in terms of gameplay. Try them both, and find the one that fit your style!

My Son all over Soccer, so WCS was the right choice for him....a VERY fun pin to play, especially if you need a "high score" fix....ahh...billions and billions..never played RS, so can't compare, but looks fun, as well....mark

If possible, play them both first. I found with RS that once I knew where the shots were, I could VERY consistently hit them and keep the ball in play for a really long time. I find the game dull because of it, and I've played a bunch including multiple that were supposedly set up "super nasty'.

WCS set up super nasty IS super nasty, and while it doesn't have tons of different stuff to do, getting there is not easy.

RS is one I never need, WCS is one that I got more or less on accident and will never leave.

$2500 + X-Files for a POS TOM?

Whatever floats your boat. I'd MUCH rather have a nice JM or WCS than a beat TOM.

So what's the difference in price between a RS and a WCS? Assuming playing well, no errors and in nice shape?

I think he was probably fairly close in saying RS in same shape as a WCS would be worth about $700.00 more.

A difference of 700 sounds about right. RS seems to get around $2400 – $2500, WCS gets around $1700 – $1800.

You are right.....I apologize. My post was uncalled for.....and now, retracted.

I've had both and WCS is still here. RS was a decent game but I got so sick of the same call outs from the same cities in the same order every game I just got tired of it after about a month.

"You will remove that bulldozer from the street"...cringe

Yeah, RS is worth about $500+ more

Had both,liked both , but kept RS.