The Hobbit is the one pinball I really wanted to love, I'm a big JJP fan, I have a WOZ at home and I'm a big Tolkien fan. With JJP awesome way of integrating a theme in a pinball, with the many movies assets they got totally looked like a dream to me.

But I've spent countless coins playing it on location and as much as I tried to get into liking I just couldn't, so I gave up on the idea of buying one and don't feel compelled to put more coins in it, although I do enjoy watching other people play since there is a lot going on on the screen.

So my best advice is to spend time playing it and see if it fits you.

That's exactly how it felt, not much too shot and "obvious" shot (ramps and targets) didn't feel like they were doing much. I'll give it another shot with your guidelines, who knows I might finally end up liking that game.

True ! But you better like the theme and music, because there is a lot of WOZ in WOZ.

Meh, Monster Bash starts with a Bash but gets old quite quickly, the rule sheet holds on a stamp and there aren't many shots to play. I would think twice before having MB at home.

I play MB on location and I do enjoy playing it, it just wouldn't stay more than 3 months in my house, not enough replay value. But I am glad there is a shoe for every foot.

I totally agree with you. Truth is I’m not a big fan of shooters, I’m more into achieving modes, going through a story of some kind and having a close to impossible wizard mode. That’s why I have a WOZ, a TSPP and also why my next pinball in sight is LOTR.

And to get back on the topic it’s also why I still feel I should like The Hobbit although the empty playfield is not very compelling, but Im willing to give it another shot, at their current resell price they are quite a steal.