Very simple, if you don’t like dimpling, don’t play the game, hence no dimpling. Personally I love dimpling, it reminds me of how much I have enjoyed the game. Think about it! Now let’s talk about PATINA, it is the beautiful result of weathering. Perfectly natural and indeed a part of nature. Just beautiful!!!

What is a deluxe lighting kit?

No... Not true. Mine was built on the 15th.

First update after purchase, Jan. 13 build date. Received it two days later. I feel bad for my other four pins as they get little to no love. Game play is addictive. However, you’ve gotta be a little bit of a pinball mechanic to own this one. For example, had Demo out four times. Took ramps off to work on raising, but the trick was replacing 1/4” spacers under Demo with a small washer to lower him. Still a tough shot, but makable. Waiting for new ramp from Stern. Sound is very cool scary and a sub and shaker are a must have. I had to get over the bias against plastic ramps and in lanes because it limits potential enjoyment options, I.e., less pins to choose from. I could not be happier with the smoothness of these plastic lanes. Btw: I have a metal ramp and wire forms from LOTR getting brass plating work done as they don’t last either. (Notice to other folks posting their ratings: these are commercial machines. Operators know how to make these complex machines work better. Don’t shit on these fantastic cutting edge products because you are incompetent either mechanically or electronically as they were not intended for home use. Plus they are not museum pieces, enjoy the patina a metal ball makes on a wood surface. Patina is good, it shows you lived a little.)

Investors are a good thing, they supply the capital to create this great entertainment thing we call pinball? ...what's the problem with investors? Yes they need a return on capital. Would you prefer to live only on games made more than 20 years ago because no one would invest in such an enterprise? What would pinball be like if Stern never took over when Bally left? The ends do justify the means!