Neenah, WI
1. RICK AND MORTY!
2. some zombie thing
3. some space thing
4. another space thing
5. creepy talking head game
6. through 13. mostly EMs, drawing a blank
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1. Hobbit
2. Kiss
3. Funhouse
4. AFMr
5. Beatles
6. Star Wars
7. Galaxy
8. South Park
Still waiting for my AIQ...... 
this is hard because the newer games are getting played most so I tend to rank them higher also the bottom of my list has the old DMD and less/no color changing lights.
Although rating them in this order, I think they are all great pins and anyone could be up or down a few spots and would still feel right.
AFM LE
R&M
SW premium
WoZ RR
ST premium
DI
TNA
TWD pro
Met pro
Iron Man
PotC
This got me thinking, what game do I like most and why?
The only one I'm 100% sure about is number 5, but I guess that is a good thing for the rest of my collection 
1-4 might change depending on day of the week, so I rated them from most played to least played at the moment:
1. Williams Indiana Jones, my holy grail, thought I would never own a game this expensive but suddenly I did. Awesome pin!
2. Stern Lord of the Rings, has been my grail pin ever since I played it first like 10 years ago, never thought I would own it at my age. The game my friends dislike the most 
3. Bally Twilight Zone, technically not my game (it is my parents), but is standing in my bedroom so gotta vote! They own it since 2009 and it has been stored for a while, so playing it frequently now.
4. Bally The Shadow, my first game and the last one I'll ever sell.. Girlfriend wouldn't let me anyway. This game scores low just because I own it the longest (2012), and therefore have played it a million times already.
5. Sega Frankenstein, cool and underrated game, but it is in my only 'free spot' so it will have to go for a new project: will be sold/traded in the Netherlands soon.
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Blacktown
Quoted from RobDutch:This got me thinking, what game do I like most and why?
The only one I'm 100% sure about is number 5, but I guess that is a good thing for the rest of my collection
1-4 might change depending on day of the week, so I rated them from most played to least played at the moment:
1. Williams Indiana Jones, my holy grail, thought I would never own a game this expensive but suddenly I did. Awesome pin!
2. Stern Lord of the Rings, has been my grail pin ever since I played it first like 10 years ago, never thought I would own it at my age. The game my friends dislike the most
3. Bally Twilight Zone, technically not my game (it is my parents), but is standing in my bedroom so gotta vote! They own it since 2009 and it has been stored for a while, so playing it frequently now.
4. Bally The Shadow, my first game and the last one I'll ever sell.. Girlfriend wouldn't let me anyway. This game scores low just because I own it the longest (2012), and therefore have played it a million times already.
5. Sega Frankenstein, cool and underrated game, but it is in my only 'free spot' so it will have to go for a new project: will be sold/traded in the Netherlands soon.
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You’re right though it’s all about the bottom one or two because at the end of the day if space is your constraint then they’re the ones to leave. Ive got space for 8 and have 7 machines so I’m kind of safe at the moment but it’s always a thought in the back of my mind that something might have to leave so something can come in
New Westminster, BC
Quoted from RobDutch:This got me thinking, what game do I like most and why?
The only one I'm 100% sure about is number 5, but I guess that is a good thing for the rest of my collection
1-4 might change depending on day of the week, so I rated them from most played to least played at the moment:
1. Williams Indiana Jones, my holy grail, thought I would never own a game this expensive but suddenly I did. Awesome pin!
2. Stern Lord of the Rings, has been my grail pin ever since I played it first like 10 years ago, never thought I would own it at my age. The game my friends dislike the most
3. Bally Twilight Zone, technically not my game (it is my parents), but is standing in my bedroom so gotta vote! They own it since 2009 and it has been stored for a while, so playing it frequently now.
4. Bally The Shadow, my first game and the last one I'll ever sell.. Girlfriend wouldn't let me anyway. This game scores low just because I own it the longest (2012), and therefore have played it a million times already.
5. Sega Frankenstein, cool and underrated game, but it is in my only 'free spot' so it will have to go for a new project: will be sold/traded in the Netherlands soon.
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Why is Shadow your last to sell over those others? I own one, may never be able to have more than one pin at a time, and don't know if it'd be a mistake to trade it.
1. Houdini.
2. Phantom of the opera. Ha we only have two. But once I get my hands a new Guns n Roses they will all move down 1..
Quoted from aFineMoose:Why is Shadow your last to sell over those others? I own one, may never be able to have more than one pin at a time, and don't know if it'd be a mistake to trade it.
It was the first pin I've bought, the first time I thought I overpaid (if only I knew what would happen in the future), the first game I shopped and upgraded, and mostly: the game I have played the most in my life by far. The Shadow is a pinball machine that has everything. I think most people would disagree, but I still think this is one of the best games ever made. Yes I'm biased
20200703_174439 (resized).jpg1. medieval madness a true classic 2. guns and roses le jjp awesome concert experience . great pin 3. attack from mars le great pin , fast and fun 4. willy wonka le very fun pin. very colorful 5. houdini very different kind of fun 6. tmnt pro yet to be opened..
1. BIG GAME (best game I’ve ever played or will ever play)
2. Game of Thrones premium (my favorite modern stern)
3. Stranger Things LE - now that it’s substantially complete, it’s turned into a very solid game. The theme will most likely keep it around for a very long time too.
4. Jungle Queen - super nice shape, the art is fantastic and the gameplay is even better. Might be my favorite EM.
5. Grand Prix - fucking spinners am I right??
6. WCS - one of the best tournament games ever, and a favorite amongst the family and friends alike.
7. Diamond Lady!! - haha. Sounds like a joke, but it’s not.
8. Stars - I hate it so much I love it.
9. Hot Tip EM - awesome game and I have to have a horse racing game. Looked for this game for years.
10. Baby Pac-Man- the black sheep of the group, but it will always have a place in my house.
All the rest of these are not keepers, but I’ll rank them anyway:
11. Royal Flush
12. Pool Sharks
13. NBA fastbreak
14. Panthera
15. Monte Carlo GTB
16. Odds and Evens
I currently have 6 pins with a 7th coming (Rick & Morty). I'm at a stage where I'm really happy with my collection. There isn't one I'd consider selling and there isn't one which doesn't get played regularly. I find it really tough to rate them as they all scratch a different itch.
1. Jurassic Park LE - Is a 10/10 for me, has the shots, the rules and with the upgraded software has amazing integration.
2. Quicksilver - Fast and brutal with wonderful sounds.
3. Funhouse - Great humour/callouts. My very first pin/sentimental.
4. Stars - Simple yet incredibly challenging. Just doesn't get old. Love the chimes.
5. Whirlwind - Requires precision shooting with (what I find) an incredibly difficult but rewarding mutliball. Fun theme.
6. World Cup Soccer - Just downright fun. Suits all skill levels.
It’s kind of not fair because I’m comparing 1947 flipperless games to a GB premium but here’s what I think:
1. Ghostbusters Premium
2. Firepower (Full Restoration)
3. Xenon (Currently in restoration)
4. Mata Hari (Full Restoration)
5. Gold Wings
6. Shangri-la (Full Restoration)
7. Flipperless Bally Rocket (Full Restoration)
8. Flipperless United Rio
Paris
All EMs (I like ‘em all):
1. Hot Tip EM (definitely)
2. Target Alpha
3. Grand Prix
4. Royal Flush
5. Nip-It
6. Jet Spin
7. Cleopatra EM
8. Big Indian
9. Strato-Flite
10. Fan-Tas-Tic
11. Spirit of 76
12. Rawhide
13. Juke Box
14. Snow Derby
15. Roller Coaster
Unranked projects: OXO, Bally Joust, Jig Saw woodrail
2 weeks later
It's hard to rate my games by "fun" as the newest usually gets that slot.
Safecracker is currently the top new game, having a blast learning the rules and navigating the board game which is rather fun when you couple the pin action with it.
but my ranking in order of the last I would get rid of (#1) is as follows:
1) The Addams Family
2) Funhouse
3) Indiana Jones
4) Wizard of Oz
5) Safecracker
6) Whirlwind
7) Medieval Madness
8) Slugfest
Here is my list.
1. Fish Tales
2. Johnny Mnemonic
3. Wizard of Oz LE
4. Simpsons Pinball Party
5. Cirqus Voltaire
6. X-Men Wolverine
7. Ripleys Belive it or Not!
8. Star Trek the Next Gen
9. Indiana Jones ‘93
10. Popeye
11. Lord of the Rings
12. World Poker Tour
13. The Shadow
14. Twilight Zone
15. Road Show
16. WhiteWater
17. Congo
18. Fire!
I usually hate this kinda shit... I had a buddy in high school who always knew top 5 of anything; stereos, bikes, guitar players, whatever... We called him The Almanac anyway, I'll play...
Old guy with older (cheaper) collection. I've gone thru almost 50 machines, but only two dmd (JM and Rollergames). Played 90% of modern games. Only a couple survive the cost/benefit analysis. 21 games left, some from inertia, some from lack of value to others, but most because they were fun.
Top Ten in in order of FUN, which is pretty much 90% of my criteria. Gotta get Rollergames back tho... with the drop target mod.
Cyclone
Title Fight
Teacher's Pet
Heat Wave
Space Shuttle
Expressway
Oh Boy
Space Mission
Excalibur
DE Simpsons (tie)
Genie (tie)
Party On.
https://unclepinball.buzzsprout.com/
Quoted from RobDutch:This got me thinking, what game do I like most and why?
The only one I'm 100% sure about is number 5, but I guess that is a good thing for the rest of my collection
1-4 might change depending on day of the week, so I rated them from most played to least played at the moment:
1. Williams Indiana Jones, my holy grail, thought I would never own a game this expensive but suddenly I did. Awesome pin!
2. Stern Lord of the Rings, has been my grail pin ever since I played it first like 10 years ago, never thought I would own it at my age. The game my friends dislike the most
3. Bally Twilight Zone, technically not my game (it is my parents), but is standing in my bedroom so gotta vote! They own it since 2009 and it has been stored for a while, so playing it frequently now.
4. Bally The Shadow, my first game and the last one I'll ever sell.. Girlfriend wouldn't let me anyway. This game scores low just because I own it the longest (2012), and therefore have played it a million times already.
5. Sega Frankenstein, cool and underrated game, but it is in my only 'free spot' so it will have to go for a new project: will be sold/traded in the Netherlands soon.
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Frankenstein out, Judge Dredd as my new number 5
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Quoted from fireball2:I usually hate this kinda shit... I had a buddy in high school who always knew top 5 of anything; stereos, bikes, guitar players, whatever... We called him The Almanac anyway, I'll play...
Old guy with older (cheaper) collection. I've gone thru almost 50 machines, but only two dmd (JM and Rollergames). Played 90% of modern games. Only a couple survive the cost/benefit analysis. 21 games left, some from inertia, some from lack of value to others, but most because they were fun.
Top Ten in in order of FUN, which is pretty much 90% of my criteria. Gotta get Rollergames back tho... with the drop target mod.
Cyclone
Title Fight
Teacher's Pet
Heat Wave
Space Shuttle
Expressway
Oh Boy
Space Mission
Excalibur
DE Simpsons (tie)
Genie (tie)
Party On.
https://unclepinball.buzzsprout.com/
And that’s why I like this thread it’s purely subjective. It’s all about you and what you like. Agree a game HAS to be FUN! I’ve bought games on reputation that they’re great only to sell them quickly because I didn’t really enjoy them. Anyone else want to play?
I don’t think I want to rank them. I don’t think I could sell my Space Shuttle... I mean, even if I was deathly ill, everything else could go but that one.
Everything else has its price but trust me, you won’t like the price unless it’s listed for sale.
3 months later
Mrs. update:
BM66, ACNC, GB, TOM, ST, GOT, Houdini, WOZ, MB, HS2, AIQ, SW, FT, T2, ACDC, JM, NBAFB
Right now I go:
SW, AIQ, ST, HS2, GB, T2, MB, BM66, ACNC, FT, WOZ, TOM, JM, Houdini, NBAFB, ACDC... .... .... ... .... ... GOT (just got to Iron Throne for first time today and drained immediately...so I threw it on the ground)
Quoted from Audioenslaved:For example if I were to rate your games on what I think it’d be
B66
Iron man
Metallica
Star Trek
Tron
Woz
Dialed in
Ehoh
Dr who
Tna
Medusa
Bsd
Safe cracker
Twilight zone
Addams (I’m sorry but damn I hate this game, I know many love it but damn it just doesn’t click with me!)
Unrated due to lack of play
Catacomb
Varkon
Quicksilver
Seawitch
I am with you on TAF. Just never clicked with me either.
1. Iron Maiden Pro (had for years, and I don't see myself selling for anything other than maybe to upgrade to a IMDN Premium)
2. Metallica Pro (#2 though I'll be moving this game out for something else before #3 SW)
3. Star Wars Pro (underappreciated with mode stacking off imo, debated ranking it over MET but that might just be newness in my collection)
Düsseldorf
Top 3 (equalish):
- Johnny Mnemonic -> The best Steve Ritchie he didn't make! 
- Black Knight Sword of Rage -> I love the whole Setup
- Star Trek (Stern) -> Best Flow, Shots, nice Bash Toy
Bottom 3:
X - Ghostbusters (Pro) -> This nearly killed my kindeling love for pinball after selling all my used games for a NIB Pro, that I kept soley because I love the license but at the end didn't touch it for 3 months in a row
X+1 - BTTF -> While not horrible the most blend and mediocre game I've ever owned
X+2 - TMNT (DE) -> This one is so bad it's actually allready kinda good again
3 months later
Since my last post I bought AIQLE and sold AIQ to be replaced with JP2 premium which I’m having much more gun with. Which I was a bit skeptical on because I’ve played my mates game plenty and have been constantly frustrated with it to no end but having it at home I’m enjoying it much more. But it’s still
TWDLE
Tmntle
Xmen making a move up a few spots
WH2O
Deadpool
Iron man
Jp2
Woz
I’ve got gotgle but it’s not at home yet!
This will change soon but my current is:
1. Deadpool LE - it’s just so damn fun
2. Jurassic Park Premium - I’ve enjoyed the challenge of getting better at this game
3. Stranger Things Pro - simple but an absolute blast
4. AIQ Premium - literally just got this yesterday but enjoying it
5. TNA - Terrific game but I don’t have people over too much and it gets old playing solo
6. Fire! - so simple but mindless fun
7. TMNT Pro - just not for me, I find it really frustrating and don’t usually care to play more than a game or two. Absolutely next out.
Yikes, I'll give it a try, but as stated above, what mood an I in, what's the weather, what's on the stereo?
I'll split it into more modern and SS.
1. Firepower
2. Nine Ball
3. Black knight 2000
4. Paragon
5. Baraccora
6. Black Hole
7. Centaur
8. Galaxy
9. Blackout
10. Space Invaders
11. Sorcerer
12. Xenon
13. Spectrum
14. Vector
1. Alice Cooper
2. Bram Stokers Dracula.
3. Rick and Morty
4. Total Nuclear Annihilation.
5. Junk Yard.
Still just dosen't feel right, I can play Spectrum over and over, trying to figure out what the hell is going on. Junk Yard is a Hoot.
Galaxy, fast and furious.
Love em all.
Of my 8 games:
1. Monster Bash
2. Fish Tales
3. Star Wars Premium
4. Getaway HS2
5. Taxi
6. Mata Hari
7. Quick Draw
8. Six Million Dollar Man
Quoted from Audioenslaved:Rank your collection.
Why are you calling my pin collection rank? I don't think it's all that bad.
3 months later
1. Rick and Morty
2. Star Trek: The Next Generation
3. Godzilla (Premium)
4. Lord of The Rings
5. Attack From Mars Remake Limited Edition
6. Torpedo Alley
Quoted from Pinball-Ike:1. Hobbit
2. Kiss
3. Funhouse
4. AFMr
5. Beatles
6. Star Wars
7. Galaxy
8. South Park
Still waiting for my AIQ......
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Hmm last year vs this year…feels hard because there is a four way tie at about fourth place
DialedIn
AIQ
Kiss
Sopranos
Funhouse
AFMr
Star Wars
Hobbit
Beatles
Galaxy
After a year of consideration my lineup still kind of stays the same in terms of ranking but a couple have come and gone.
TWDLE
Tmntle
Deadpool prem
Xmen
JP3 prem
Gotgle
WH2O
Iron man
Woz
It’s still hard to think woz moght be the next game to leave if i want something else to come in!
I'm fortunate enough to have the following lineup and here's how I rank them.
1 Iron Maiden Premium
2.Godzilla LE
3. Dialed In LE
4. Monster Bash LE
5. Led Zeppelin Premium
6. White Water
7. Simpsons Pinball Party.
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