Well, I finally had a family get together and RFM went over really big. I haven't owned ton of machines over the years, but I've had TZ (twice), Tommy, and NGG. RFM is by far the biggest crowd pleaser of them all.
Now, I know what some of you are going to say. The only reason why it's so popular with the family is because it's an amateurish and easy game. Well, even if you feel that way, so what? Can't pinball just be fun sometimes? Everyone really enjoyed the quips and the animations. And, even if you don't enjoy the game personally, you have to admit the Pinball2000 concept is literally in a league of its own seeing that there are only two titles.
I had a family Thanksgiving tournament with TZ two years ago. Everyone who wanted to play got two games and their scores were added together. The winner got a $10 lottery ticket, 2nd place got a $5 lottery ticket, and 3rd place got a $2 ticket. Well, this was all the motivation that my 83 year old grandmother needed to get involved. Grouchy Uncle Jim even put the can of beer down for a few moments to play.
I can't wait for the Thanksgiving Day Pinbrawl II this year on Thanksgiving with RFM. It's going to be even better.