It's funny you list ToM because most people say that has almost no replayability.

I would imagine something like LOTR because it's such a deep game chances are you'll never get all the way to the ending...

Easy answer is BSD, TOM would be WAY at the bottom of my replayability list..it's to easy...almost every shot hits a ramp or loop or orbit Gorgeous game though...

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ACDC, TRON, NGG, WPT, EBD, Centaur, Jackbot, DH, BSD, FT, PM, Airborne. There's a start.

LOTR

I have a Theatre of Magic and I like it a lot, but not really because of its replayability. The number one thing I like about it is that a first time pinball player is probably going to have a lot of fun. But, it doesn't take that long before you see all of the modes that Theatre of Magic has to offer.

On the other hand, I just got a Simpsons Pinball Party, and I've read about all of the modes it has. The Super Duper Mega Extreme Wizard Mode is so hard to get to that only a few people have ever gotten there. To get to that mode, you have to complete six other modes. I have yet to START a single one of those modes.

I think psychologically, falling just short of a goal you've never gotten to leaves you wanting more than going through the same steps over and over. With Simpsons Pinball Party, I don't expect to ever see all of the modes, but I'll sure keep trying.

AFM or BSD. Both games you are ways close to kicking the shit out of it but seemingly always humbled in the end.

Hey,

In my super-biased opinion, I like TSPP. My TZ is in restoration right now and I truthfully haven't had time to play it enough, so I can't speak to that, but people who have it seem to like it and keep it. I don't own one, but would throw LotR in there on reputation alone. All of these games fall on the "deep" side of things.

On the other end of things, I really like rocking out PinBot. Simple enough game; challenging; miserable outlanes. Love that one, and I guess if I'm going to drop a new playfield in there and repaint the cabinet, it's not going to go anywhere.

Luke

Personally I found TZ to be a little disappointing in the depth department, relative to it's reputation of being fairly deep. Sure, there's a lot of things you *can* do, but the best strategies for scoring are fairly straight forward, and you're best ignoring half of the modes.

Centaur or HS

The most? No Clue.....I have not played all 5500 machines

STTNG has a lot a replay value. It's not the hardest to get to the final mode but it is a hard pin in general. So it kicks your butt 9 times out of 10 but that 10th game is so great that it keeps you coming back for more.

TFTC data east never gave me any troubles play the tar out of it

Lotr and AC/DC..................

If you look at what has been beat to death in the arcades over the years it would be Whirlwind and High Speed.

I know this machine is not highly regarded but MSF for me has the most replay-ability. I just never get tired of it.

IM, duh.

LW3

TAF, STTNG

Rbion

SM

LOTR not because it has an unattainable mode for most but for the layout and depth. SM right on its heels due to its incredible flow n rule set

Jackbot.... I haven't stopped playing it after many years. Also IJ which I have owned for over 13 years...still play it

SM AFM Avengers ACDC.

For me, it's AC/DC Premium/LE. Easily. I've had it since September 2012 and it still feels new and exciting. Nothing else comes close to the replay-ability of that pin in my opinion.

SM

LOTR and TSPP

MM

I think that you can see by the various responses that this is really very subjective question. Replay-ability is not dependent on depth, toys, flow, beauty or ranking but on what you personally find challenging and fun. Even after you master a machine some just have that something extra that makes you want to push that button one more time.

I played a few games on The Shadow last night and every time I play that game I just love the challenge. I haven't beat it yet, and I may never do so, but if that time should come I think I would just appreciate it that much more and hope to do it again.

ACDC, IM, AFM

Acdc. Sm.

Never owned Tom. Would like to.

MM AFM TFTC Tron Shadow. I just cannot get enough plays in on any of them. They are all the kind of games that I find when done I am subconsciously pressing start before I realize I am doing it.

The few games I played on ACDC I also felt the same way but I need more games to say for sure.

X-men-

Get all of the updates and play them in progression. It is a different game every time.

Actually a very deep game, once they polish and finish I really can't see too many deeper games. Its main Wizard Mode is probably harder than any Wizard Mode I have ever seen.

This is a tough one because I can't stop playing my TSPP, LOTR, Fish Tales, BSD, and Goldeneye!

My first thoughts on this subject as well. I agree 100%. I endeavor to have every machine I am fortunate enough to own to posses that one-more-play magic.

TSPP and Shadow are my picks.

lotr, close behind ac dc.

Just my opinion, but I'd say choosing a brand new release pin for the "most re-playability title" is a little premature....

So, not to dump on the AC/DC's of the world, but I would suggest those are somewhat provisional votes. I would ASSuME that after dropping $6000 or $7000 on a machine is would get a lot of ones attention the first few months .

To me, LOTR is more impressive in that its 10yrs old and still high on the re-playability meter.... or AFM & TAF , nearly 20-yrs old and still rated high....

I'm not saying ACDC WONT be a classic, but let's wait 4-5 years, and a dozen newer, flashier, louder pins later and see if it still garners the same affection.

BTW- I have the same opinion about anything dubbed as an "instant classic"... cuz there aint no such thing!

LOTR, STTNG

Tron LE for me.
I tell my wife around bedtime I'm going up to play 1 game, which usually turns into 5 or more games. If that ain't replay I don't what replay is then.

ToM is a crowd favorite among those who haven't played it a whole lot, but it gets redundant fast.

Hands down my most re-playable game is TSPP.

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ACDC
LoTR

Have you played it? To me a game with the most "replayability" is a game that I wanna start up as soon as I just got done playing it. to me games like LOTR & even SM which I love & is a great game arent this type. The games are too long & after Ive played a long game on one last thing I wanna o is fire up another 30+ minute game. Games like ACDC, IM & AFM are fun games that can kick your ass & make you wanna fire another one right up after your done.

Can you post your game audits for LOTR? I'd like to see your game length averages, for confirmation of your 30 minute games statements. Also, are your outlanes tight? Do you use a very loose tilt?

I can't just pick one, so I'll go for my top 5.

Twilight Zone. It is always a pleasure to get lost in the Zone
The Shadow. Super fast, no pops and always a challenge
TSPP. I'd like to think I can play pinball, but will I ever see the Super Dooper Mega whatever it's called wizard mode? Who knows.
Flash Gordon. Feel the pain, come back for more. The definition of pinball masochism.

and finishing out the fabulous 5...
1972 Bally Wizard. Classic pinball play and MadDog Christensen artwork. Add to that the incredible Ted Zale Design with the rubber disc randomizer.... I just can't stop playing it!.

Sold My LE a couple years ago.....good game but rarely did I wanna play it more then once a night.

Usually when someone states some overly long game times on LOTR, they never seem to have the game in hand and can never prove it with audits. I hear these exaggerated game length statements often but have yet to see anyone prove it with audits. I welcome any proof showing the 15+ minute game audit photos from portals.

Usually I could care less if people care to believe something I state as an opinion. Thats the case here too. If I had the game still i'd be more then willing to show you the audits but obviously that isnt going to happen.

As soon as I saw this thread, TOM came to mind. I agree with the original OP.

Twilight Zone never gets old to me. Everything you could want in a pin is there.

My TOM is currently for sale.....and I LOVE magic!

flintstones and indiana jones are sentimental favourites with cool music . But Avengers has beat them all with enough to keep me going for a long time to come. keeper for sure