As a new pinball buyer I am trying to decide whether to go with a classic game like TAF, TZ, RBION or a NIB like ST Premium or AC/DC Premium. I have played TAF and liked it. I also tried ST pro and sort of found it a little boring...maybe because I did not understand the rules. I just did not find as many interesting things to shoot at and found the shooting laser sound sort of repetitive.

The question is do the newer games have deep rule sets? They certainly have lots of bling when it comes to sound and light show but do they get boring fast?

The other question is reliability. How does a 90's game that has been taken care of compare in reliability and build quality to the NIB's?

Thanks so much for all the responses. It is tough to find games to play here in order make a determination if it is the game for me. A five hour drive each way to play a for sale SM is an example. This part of the hunt is actually enjoyable however it will be better when I have a pin or two in my house to play.

I really want to pull the trigger on a AC/DC Premium or a ST but ordering one for over $7000 without playing it is a huge gamble.

That is not so much the question. Two high demand 90's pin's here in Alberta will be more than the cost of a NIB. As you know around here you can spend $7000 on a decent 90's pin like TZ or MB or for $300-900 more buy a NIB Premium like AC/DC or ST. The only place to try out an assortment of pins is down in Red Deer however some of those pins look rough for the money. Any pins in Alberta that come up that are in decent shape and price are gone within 30 minutes of posting.

Thanks that is a great suggestion.