I’ve owned both. Wish I had LOTR back.

LOTR. Still the best Stern ever in my opinion.

Had massive sellers remorse when I sold my LOTR. Long playing game, but an absolute classic.

LOTR but STTNG isn’t a bad second choice. Comes cheaper these days as well. With that being said, just get what you want. I never understand these threads and what difference it makes what we think!

I will go STTNG. For the money it has a lot going for it. Lots of shots, great multi ball modes, lots of real callouts and even a decent video mode.

LOTR is a true classic but it is hard for me to keep hitting the start button repeatedly in the same day. I do not have that problem with STTNG

I have owned 3 STTNG’s. Finally found a keeper. Also long time owner of LOTR.

Used to have both and they were fun while I had them. I'd take the LOTR back.

Lotr is a clunky turd, what other game purposely hits the side of the cabinet in a ramp shot? Drops balls on plastics? Modes are boring imo. Don't miss mine.

Love STTNG.

I’m not convinced a LOTR is 4-5k better than a STTNG; condition being equal. There was a time when STTNG was considered one of the best, yet I think the theme hasn’t aged well. If you want an adrenaline rush, go STTNG. If you want a classic Gomez with deep rules, go LOTR. Either one is a winner in my book.

Any time I think of selling my LOTR I end up holding onto it, because everyone looking to buy is someone who used to have it and regrets letting it go.

Two of the best games made. You cant go wrong either way.

I have both. If I had to pick one to keep it's a tough choice but probably LOTR wins

If price to gameplay is a consideration, get STTNG. It has fun modes, great shots, and cool mechs. Plus you like wide body games, it’s a slam dunk for you.
LOTR is a good game, but for the price I’d take a lot of other games over it.

Its a game I like to play once in a great while.
I had one that I got bored with and sold. Sometimes I wish I kept it. But as soon as I play one, I’m over it, and I’m glad I sold it. It doesn’t make me want to keep pressing start. I have the same feelings about Spider-Man. Both are good games that I like playing when I can. I don’t need to own either.

I've owned both games in the past for long periods of time and I miss STTNG more. LOTR is great but the game times are way too long.

I vote LOTR. Had both. LOTR is still here and I've owned it for close to a decade. Also, owned STTNG for a decade, but let it go earlier this year.

STNG is a fun game, but seems there is always something breaking on it. I think it has more features than it should have given the time period. Everyone that owns one admits it does take a fair bit of maintenance. I started getting frustrated that I was working on it more than playing it.

It was working 100% and sold it. Of course the trough opto board went out on it's 6 hour journey to it's new home. New owner was frustrated when he couldn't play a game upon set up, but it was working when it left my place. Fortunately I was able to diagnose the issue remotely. He could have reflowed solder, but decided to buy a replacement board which was a cheap fix. That experience took away any sellers remorse I might have had.

LOTR is a great game, but I don't think it's worth the sudden jump it made up to $10k.

Both amazing games. Of my 6 pins these are the two bolted to the floor. Don't do sttng unless you can do some repairs. LoTr is a longer player you will never beat. At the same time I've gotten warp 9.9 twice. If I could only have one pin though it's STTNG.

When’d this happen? Maybe from more content coming? Glad I still have one but it’s ran into the ground.

Both are great games. I prefer STTNG.

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Exactly my situation and my opinion as well.

I've owned both. I'm shocked LOTR is so far in the lead. LOTR became a chore. Super long game times, even for mediocre games. STTNG is a game you can have fun with a 5 minute game. It's beatable, but you can approach it in different ways to keep it interesting. I sold both years ago, but I'm not sure I've bothered to play LOTR since on location or at shows. I don't miss it at all. STTNG by a mile.

Love LotR but it plays too long for me.

I’d rather have SM than either of these choices.

I’ve played LotR in the wild and same thing one game is enough for me. It gets to be a chore to play.

LOL at the ball times on LOTR.

Ya’ll did see those 3-4 hour movies, right?

Both top 5 games of all time for me. I don't think you can go wrong with either, but if price is a consideration go with STTNG. A very challenging machine with tons to do and theme integration that is second to none.

STTNG is more interesting and more fun.

I like both games and both themes a lot but it'd be ST:TNG for me.

I've been in the hobby since 92'. Over 200 pins in and out during those years. I usually have ~20 pins in my game room.

I've tried to love LOTR thruout the years. I've played it many times, but never owned one. But always had ST-TNG since the mid 90's.
IMHO: at approx 1/2 the price, ST-TNG hands down is the winner.

I have owned both. I think fun wise it’s the Lord of the rings by a long shot. Plus on STTNG it’s too easy to get to the wizard mode, whereas lord the rings is almost impossible. So you’ll get bored with star trek a lot sooner.

LOTR, less trouble, great game if you want a long playing pin