I have mixed feelings about buying pins for others vs. myself. I buy pins that are only super kid friendly in theme.

I've had a Beatles and loved it, if I had a bigger collection (5-ish pins, I might pick one up again). That is a simple ruleset for people to follow.

OP, have you thought about an Iron Man? Bash toy, ramps, fun game.

I had a JP LE at my house for about 4 months, it got old how difficult it was. I realized I was not a good enough player at the time to really make progress in the game. I would have it again someday, but for me, I was ready to let it go. (It was a loaner I was shopping out for a friend)

One of the reasons we have multiple games is because some are easy, some are difficult. We aren't all the same skill level and all have different moods. I don't think there is one perfect game for everyone.

Rush Prem is the newest game in my home and I love the flow. The kiddos like it too. BM 66 is one that people gravitate towards with the moving crane. It is also a killer game.

With that being said, if you have spent time on JP and love it, get it. There is enough at the beginning of the game that a casual will have fun with and enough in it to keep you busy for years to come.

Let us know what you decide.

I have 3 girls with a 4th on the way. I can talk family friends pins all day long.
One things to note. You will want a second pin eventually. One, something simpler, and rhe 2nd, most likely Rush or an Elwin game (biased opinion)
Think of this as a decision for your initial pin. If you accept that, your decision becomes easier. I believe the rumor is that CGC eventually plans to rerun MM. If so, plan on getting one. I do.
Thoughts on that suggestion?
My kids like rush, BM 66 is a bit deep but easy to start the crane (penguin) mode and fairly easy to start a Shame 2 ball multiball.
When we had JP LE at the house they liked the Dino, but overall the game was too difficult. I'm picking up a Mando for a couple months and can let you know what they think of it.

I put the movie code on the JP I owned. It's good. Jp is a game that should hold value. If you can get a premium at the "old" new price, jump on it.