For me, "Showtime" in TAF is one of the best moments in pinball. The sound goes up, the flashers go crazy, magnets energize... And the triple jackpot collected (that moment when mechanics and programming are singing together)!! You all, I'm sure, have that moment in a game out there somewhere. You know, just THAT moment.
I've found myself using that as a benchmark in new games lately. And, it seems to be very hit and miss. Don't get me wrong it's out there. Stern JP has it for sure with the dino on the premium. It's just not there like WMS used to do it. I'm looking at you TZ. And the scream of Royal Madness? Forget about it!!
I miss that stuff so much. The build up for the pay off! When I have a full house and 30 some pins being played, there's still that pause everyone has when TAF yells 50 million!!
What's your TAF moment? And do you think we need more of that today? Or is it just a pause in the nonstop action and flow that's not needed?
Cheers everyone. And a very happy 2021 to all.
Brian