Total Shot Count:
I am on a mission to find out which pinball games have the longest gameplay. This is not illustrating how hard a game is based on an individuals skill. The only way that I could truly judge this would be through "shot counts". Determining the minimum shots required to successfully reach completion of the game. I do realize that earlier games do not have a final objective or wizard mode. The more complicated/challenging games require modes to be completed, not just activated for credit. This raises the shot count significantly. I have analyzed a couple of my favorites set at Factory settings.
Examples:
Street Fighter 2
12 characters to defeat = 12 shots
Grand master to defeat = 12 shots
total shot count = 24 shots
Tales From The Crypt
Shoot scoop than re light scoop
Do this 11 more times to complete all modes
Activate all modes(they do not require completion) = 24
Shoot scoop to engage Crypt Jam = 1
total shot count = 25
Makes the game seem easier than it really is....
Without spelling out the rest I have counted:
Twilight Zone total shot count = 22
Starship Troopers total shot count = 115
Transformers total shot count = 183
I realize that it takes some time to add these up. An estimation is fair enough for some games. I would
appreciate any input. Particularly for games with 100 plus total shot counts. These are examples of longer
playing games that are harder to beat. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!