This winter is looking particularly grim, so I'm thinking of getting a new game in to help ease the misery. My wife has been playing more pinball than normal recently as there isn't much else to do, so I want to get a machine that she will enjoy too. These are the three that appeal to her and are available at the moment, so AIQ is off the table for now.

For context, at home I currently have JJP POTC, JPLE, TNA, Tron LE, and TBL. I have a Rick and Morty due before the end of the year which will replace TNA, and if I do buy one of the above machines it will replace Tron LE, which will go to my parents place for a while. So the line up at home will be JJP POTC, JPLE, R&M, TBL and whichever title I go for.

My wife doesn't like games that have overly complex rulesets or are brutally difficult - her favourite game is MM with Tron a close second. This is where I'm at right now:

TMNT Pro: We're both in our thirties and watched the cartoons when we were kids, so tons of nostalgia there. Similar layout to Tron which she likes. Co-op mode could be fun - she doesn't like playing against me normally because she feels like she can't compete. One of the few games where I don't think the Premium / LE is worth it, although those are both also available. I've never played one so just going off streams etc.

DP Pro: Great theme, good humour. Not too difficult to keep the ball alive. Different layout to anything else I own. Enjoyed playing it in the past. Downside is I'd much prefer a Premium or LE, and would feel like I was missing out. Unfortunately neither of those are currently available.

ST Prem: We both love the show. Similar layout to MM which is her favourite game. Projector combined with the UV kit means its a good looking machine which will likely help draw her in. I've only played the Pro back in March so not too sure how code has developed. Most expensive option, and I'm wondering if it will hold our interest as much as the other titles.

I'm struggling to make a decision here. My wife likes the look of all three but doesn't enjoy watching streams. I've added a poll but would be interested in hearing some opinions too. For those who have a decent amount of time in on them or have owned them - what are your thoughts?

Ok, it looks like TMNT isn't the popular choice! It's a shame as the theme is perfect for both of us, but I don't want a game my wife will find excessively frustrating as that will just put her off.

Struggling to decide between DP Pro and Stranger Things Premium... very different games so no easy choice. Guess I better watch some streams and if I still can't make up my mind may just flip a coin!

Interesting - didn't realise I could handicap a game this way! May be worth discussing with her...

Honestly it was a front runner, especially considering I'd be happy with the Pro which would save quite a bit, but I'm concerned re people saying that its frustrating. My wife decides if she likes a game or not pretty quickly, and if she finds it frustrating at first then it's not likely to go well!

The nice thing about the Stranger Things is that it isn't NIB so should be dialed in already, but only has 50 plays so best of both worlds. I'm tempted because I think the projector + UV kit makes for a pretty unusual looking game which I think would appeal to my wife, and we both love the show... but if I'm honest, it's reputation has made me think twice. It does seem like people are coming around to the game recently though.

I think if I could get a Deadpool Premium I'd go that route, but none of those available.