Hello Pinsiders:
I am looking for your advice and or opinions on my first DMD/Dot matrix game? The time has finally come for me to get a pinball machine. I have set my high price to be a TFTC game (with LEDs lights, cleaned, good condition, etc. that I company would do). I have seen a few online priced at $2,595 to $3,000 so let’s use that as our price comparison as well for this topic. I think I may have my heart set on the TFTC game based on game play being fun to my memory, 6 multiball, shaker motor, mode game , two great ramps, etc. I feel you get a lot for your value even if it’s a Data East game. Of course I would want to play again to make sure but I liked the theme, TV/movies as well on this fast paced game. I am hoping you can come up with some other similar games around the same price range in case I can’t find one (FYI: but I can be patient and wait if needed) and or change my mind to compare and expand my horizon . I have looked at the bang for the buck list as a guide (knowing the pricing is off) but think the fellow pinsiders are one of the best resources. I have played a lot of other games that I like which are higher priced (Williams/Bally) but think for my first pin the right price to spend is around ($2,000 to $3,000) if you can only have just one and plan on repairs, etc. Besides I only have room for one and looking for a game that will be fun to play and hold my attention to sit next to my bubble hockey machine. I always have plenty of locations around me in AZ to play other titles which I have been updating on http://www.pinballrebel.com/locator/index.php and encourage you all to do in your area. I look forward to your answers and thanks for the help.