Go out to local arcades or distributors , play games till you find something you like.

If you like mode based games, Iron Maiden is the game to get. I really like the modes, and in my opinion it has the best rules of any stern game.

I think they are both pretty terrible when it comes to modes.

Iron Maiden is an awesome game, TMNT is also fun and a more appealing theme for families. Kiss sucks. JP is also good but I think IMDN is the better game YMMV

Godzilla and Jurassic park are pretty killer games. Both have fun modes

I’m not a huge fan of the Jurassic Park theme, but I’ve had the game since it first came out. I think it has the best rules in pinball. It also has a decent amount of flow. I’m always returning to play and trying to reach the top of the map.

I love me some AIQ, but the rules are over the top.

JP3 for me was very very bland for modes.
Start a paddock, white shots are lit, shoot them then eacape....it just bored me. Nothing like avengers or SW which are well thought out. Elwins weakest for me but everyone loves it so grain of salt.

Does TMNT even have modes? I had the thing for months and cant even remember

You've got some great games in your collection already. Since Godzilla is out, I would say Rush. If the theme is to your liking. It's really a killer game. The rules can be deep if you wish to go there. But you don't have to. The modes are great.

Its a VERY, VERY frustrating game. I sort of got into it a little bit but its an absolute ball buster but not in a great way. There just aren't any real satisfying shots.

It's def the opposite of GZ for ball times, which csn be nice

Much respect to TheLaw, but there is way more going on then that to capture a dinosaur and move on to the next
Shoot white arrows to spell map
Aim jeep to select direction
Shoot T Rex ramp
Rescue people
Shoot trap targets
Shoot dinosaur
Shoot helicopter
Repeat

T Rex, raptor, chaos multi balls. Plus map multi balls. All unique in their own way. Fossils and smart missiles. There’s a lot to learn, but not to much. Also, you need a sub woofer. Just my 2-cents. I haven’t been a huge fan of any new games since GZ.

Sorry, I read it as one of the games you were considering. Looks like you already have the games I’d recommend for mode based games. Stranger Things is a really fun game, but hard to find at a decent price these days.

Ha no worries just my opinion.
I was specifically referring to modes themselves not all the other stuff MBs etx.

But anyway, for me all the rpg-ish elements didn't do enough for me. I never overly cared which direction I went, becasue I never thought the rewards given were that exciting. Of course I did have the game early.
Like I said, everyone loves it!

Yes, Turtles has 8 main “Episodes” (modes) plus Neutrino Pizza Party and a few small things like the April Hurryups and 123Foot.

Looks like you need to start a poll.

The most similar newer stern to Star Trek as far as modes go is Guardians of the Galaxy. Both let you pick a mode to start. Both have a simple mode start shot if you finish or time out a mode before you drain, it’s the scoop on Guardians. Both have straight forward multiballs that you can bring into modes, both have good flow with fan layouts.
I have and love Sterns Jurassic Park, but it is not a traditional mode based game. There are TREX modes, control room modes and dinosaurs to catch which are modes, but all 3 mode types are started in very different ways, some of them fairly complicated. If you know the rule set by heart like I do it’s no problem, but casual players that come over have no clue how to start or finish modes.
Everyone who comes over LOVES guardians. Anyone can walk up and see that you shoot Groot to get into a multiball, and everyone starts multiple modes per game because like Star Trek you can choose it from the plunge. Everyone also knows how to compete the modes because you just hit the lit shots.
The game has a lot more depth than that if you want it to with multiplier shots, stacking, level 2 modes, combo rules etc. but you don’t have to do any of those to progress through the modes to get to the 3 different wizard modes.

I think DI is my favorite mode based game. It has maybe 11 very different modes.

I also have Hobbit and there are 31 modes on that game. Didn't look like you have had either. Good luck.

Speaking of DI, don’t know if Wonka appeals to you, but it is loaded with unique and interesting modes. A good mix of stacking and non-stacking.

IJ is the best mode based game.

If you like Star Trek I think you'll like GOTG.

I recently bought a JP and theme just doesn't do anything for me. Already trying to trade it for a GOTG, IMDN, AIQ or GZ

Just my 2 cents

Have you had an opportunity to play Lebowski? 5 rug and 3 car modes, the bowling alley and the rules are not terribly deep. It has been getting the most plays at my house.

Don't buy any game without completed code.... easy.

I have Gotg Ijpa and St Th. If you want to play modes to progress to mini and main wizard mode, Gotg is the best bang for your buck. Cleland code is a must. St Th progresses through ladders like Afm and has lots of different modes too. Depending on budget Gotg then St Th then IJ.

IM, LOTR, Godzilla. Can't go wrong with any of those.

Stranger Things has lots of modes so it's a good pick if you like the show.
As mentioned Turtles has modes and they have different animations depending on if you win or lose the mode so I like that aspect of it. The pizza eating button mashing is dumb but at least you only do it once per game.
Also check out Star Wars. It's primarily a mode based game with lots of good music and sound effects. Pro or Premium.

Gotg LE is not worth the extra cost imo, the features added don't justify it. Pro plays the same, only thing that really adds game play is the spinners.