Have you played ToM? If so what did you think of it? I rate it very high on my list of games played but like you have never played LOTR.

Well I can say that ToM is very enjoyable and you will get many hours fun out of it and with its theme there is not many that wont like.

Buy both. That's what I would do.

Well, I am about to buy TOM and have LOTR. So different. LOTR is deep, long balls times ( sometimes! ). TOM is beautiful, full of flow and some say easy and repetitive. If you are a great player the wizard mode may be a let down with TOM whereas you will never finish LOTR! I love them both

I had ToM and got bored of it. It is a beautiful game though, and has flow to spare.

A surprising number of people seem to say they "got bored of" ToM - I have played it for a while, and sort of see how that would happen - it doesn't have the depth or variety of the top tier of pinball machines.

I can't say I like LoTR though - the rules are so deep that you'll likely never see the wizard mode (at least not with the glass on), and the ball/game times can get so long that it starts to become a bit tiresome. The sound and artwork is great, though, and it's certainly one of stern's best efforts.

LOTR...

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Because it IS so deep... Helm's Deep!

NP, how does LOTR play for a quick fix? IE, I can usually get a high scoring, satisfying game done on HS2 in less than 10 minutes. Are "short", fun games even possible on LOTR?

OMG, that LOTR is beautiful Nimble. I got my 1st chance to play one about a week ago, and I was hooked. It's now on my 'must have' list.

You can play it for a half-hour and be satisfied TG. But, once you start actually completing the modes...
LOTR will grab you- and stick you into the time vacuum. You will be compelled to destroy at least ONE ring before flipping the switch!

TRON on the other hand...

I only think people will *love* LOTR if they're a fan...
So, I'd personally go for the ToM - great looking game and great flow.

I don't go to my LOTR for quick fixes. That is why I have Corvette. Sure there are short games. But if you have any ball handling skill, most games will be longer.

Just my 2 cents. I owned them both but kept LOTR, it has been in my collection the longest got it NIB in December of 03. TOM is a beautiful game to look at especially the cabinet, but it did get rather old to me quickly.

LOTR without a doubt IMO.

+1 on that.

No quick fix of LOTR! Long game times for me......you won't get tired of it that's for sure..

It sounds like the smart thing for me to do is keep lotr at home and take my quick fix games to work...where i rarely have long times to play. Thanks NP..and you too, riff for letting me jack your thread for a second

Nimble - yours looks so good I am going to have to make changes to mine

I hope to have both one day but would get the Theatre first...type LOTR in ebay and they gonna be easy to find and ingood condition longer than TOM will be.

If you want a fun game, my opinion is the LOTR won't please you... yes it's deep, yes it beautiful, but there's absolutely no humour in it... I had one set up for a few months in my house, it was a great game at first, but after a while I was starting to wonder why playing it wasn't making me smile... and then it hit me, it's just not funny... at all... It takes itself way too seriously in my opinion...

I had ToM and got bored of it. It is a beautiful game though

My word's Exactly !!! EyE Candy.. Hit the Box, shoot for the middle ramp , etc,,,,

I Traded my Proto-type TZ for this Pin .. and LOTR .. I'm Not even gonna comment

LOTR was HUO tho . I even got the Original 2005 invoice from the seller..

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TOM has great flow and excellent toys . The spirit ring magnet, trap door, Trunk , magnets on the out lanes. Great DOT matrix animations.Great pin for full LEDS. True classic. If it is in Collector quality get it. Then start saving for LORD of THE RINGS. But if TOM is nice go for it .

I have both - if you have the funds, try that! Both awesome games - TOM = quick fix - LOTR = I tell the wife I'm off to Middle Earth when I'm going for a game, it's that immersive.

Are you handy at fixing the machines? Because the TOM where I work always has issues and constantly needs to be repaired. It is fun as heck when it works though!

LOTR! Both are great games though.

That sums it up nicely.
I prefer TOM because I can get lost in the flow of the game. LOTR game times are too long for me, also I remember getting annoyed with it on a site where I couldn't hear it properly because at times it held onto the ball for so long. Both are masterpieces so it comes down to personal preference.

If I was in the position to spend that kinda cash right now, I'd have to go with LOTR. I've played both, and just seems you get a lot more bang for your buck with LOTR. The way I see it, I can get a quick fix game for a lot less money. If I'm dropping good money, I'd rather spend it on something deep, with a lot more life. Seems LOTR would last longer in the home environment.

Just my 2 cents. You can't go wrong with either. Both are gorgeous examples of how awesome pinball can be.

That was the reasoning I went with as well Mr. Phatsaqs!
NO quickie on this one.

Get TOTAN!!! Oh.... That wasn't one of the options was it. Well honestly I love TOM, but not for your only pin. Go with LOTR.