Polar opposites--stop & go (TSPP) or really fast (IMVE). Never played IMVE, but with TSPP I was never good enough at it to explore the deep rule set. So nearly every time I played it was Otto callouts, Doh Frenzy (Doh, doh, DOH DOH DOH doh doh DOH), Comic Book Guy hurry-up music, some Daredevil bumpers, a few trips to the upper playfield, maybe Duffman and that would be about it. Ten minutes later and a pathetic score of about 25 million had me thinking I would've had more fun playing something a bit faster paced. As a fan of the Simpsons show, I wanted to like it more, but it just didn't click.

Since you already have Metallica and it can be a bit wood-choppin' (TSPP is that way too, but with more hand-holding for the Chuck E. Cheese crowd where these were routed) I'd go with IMVE.

TSPP is awesome! One of the best games out there. I've not played IM much, so idk about that one.

Not a big fan of IM but I do own a TSPP

You say you love modes and depth. TSPP is the clear winner if that's your criteria.

I would never buy a game I haven't played. I suggest you play them each for a few hours and decide if it's one you want to own.

They're both great, you can't lose either way.

TSPP: Long games, but so much depth that you're constantly uncovering new and exciting things to do. Great layout, fun to shoot. Whitestar sound quality is a turnoff to some...but if you can get past that, it is a fun and robust sound package.

IM: Short games, almost no depth or real modes...but it does have some stacking nuance - and a super addictive quality. You want to keep pressing start and going again. If you have a good game, you could get to the wizard mode on one ball...but that's a rare occurrence, so when it happens, it feels really great! Awesome sound quality and music. Hooked to a subwoofer it will rock your house.

TSPP is the annoying (music/callouts, even as a fan of the series) and slower-paced version of Metallica, and I'm not much of a fan of their music. Having both is redundant, especially with 5 or fewer pins.

Both are great games but I would pick Simpson and I think it would be a good desecion for you if you like deep mode games.

I don't care for either, but I'd go IM as Simpsons has some of the most annoying audio to me

Quick fix and fast Imve . Super awesome super deap and keeper in collection Stpp !

Stpp a slower version of mettalica couldn't be further from the truth . Ya replace the met with Imve and ad Stpp problem solved .

I've owned all three. IM and Met are still here. I think if I could do it again I'd stick with IM and TSPP.

If you can't figure out a poll then you won't be able to figure out TSPP. Go with IMVE.

TSPP all day long.

Champaign shows both on their Pinball Map. Time for a road trip! http://pinballmap.com/champaign#
If you go, I suggest you contact the location or regional admin to verify the games are in working order.

Without a doubt, TSPP. Especially for a home use game.

Plenty of past threads that extoll the virtues of TSPP. Once you learn the rules, it is so immersive.

TSPP is awesome! One of the best games out there

TSPP owners are here and they're a proud lot. Good for them.

If you're asking for quick games, IMVE. If I have 10 minutes, I'll blast through 3 games no problem. It is brutal and special. The thing is, it provides massive pinball satisfaction. Even when you get nowhere in the game, it's still satisfying. I may end up screaming and ready to flip the game over, but I'm happy. IM has a special quality that very few games provide. It is just so good.

That doesn't detract from TSPP. It's a good game, and much more complex and deep. Short games are aweful because you don't get anywhere. That isn't a knock, it is just the game. But it's still brilliant. Just long playing and a very different style.

So for what you are asking, IM. Set it up brutally. Make it so Do Or Die hurry up is a massive accomplishment. There is a setup where the game just sings. Too easy and it gets boring quick. But setup right, oh my.

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IMO you can't go wrong either way, I love them both.

Honestly Tspp had more value (stuff) for the money more rules, more shots better dots.

IM is more intense play but could get repetitive after a while but I have so many games I don't play some games for a couple weeks so I never get tired of even a shorter game like IM.

It's good to hear I'm not the only one with this problem. I just brought #5 home last weekend. Managed to squeeze 4 together such that the lineup of 5 only stuck out about 8-10" from where I had the previous 4.

Owned both, enjoyed both, sold both. If I were to buy one today, I'd go with TSPP. Complete polar opposites and you need to play both to see which you'd enjoy to have in your collection.

Had both, Sold both, Bought another IMVE. Tspp was a great machine, but just got old after a while. Traded it for a LOTR.

I vote IMVE. Iron Man is my favorite Stern. And you won't need 30 min to play a few games. You can do that in 10. I'd say IM is even better than Tron. Jericho mode with a big subwoofer is phenomenal. Collecting Do or Die Jackpot for 30+ Mil is even more satisfying than destroying the ring in LOTR. Comparing TSPP to IM is like comparing a 3 hour comedy (if there is such a thing) to Mad Max or T2.

IMVE is one of my all time favorite games. TSPP is a great game and I like it a lot.....but it didn't make the final cut for me.

That being said I don't particularly love super deep, long games. I generally prefer faster and more brutal. IM is the king of fast and brutal.

I don't have experience with Simpson's but I love my IM and I think the call outs are awesome. I have flipper fidelity speakers and that enhances the play.

Nice thing if these don't work out easy to sell.

I had both at the same time...IMVE is still here

Games couldn't be more different.

If a boring playfield, extremely deep software, and chop wood stop and go play and the Simpsons are your thing, get that.

If you like Speed, fast games, intense action, early 90s style shallow software and iron man, get that.

What's up with these threads anyway? Can't anybody make up their own minds these days? Just buy one and if you don't like it sell it and buy the other. Nobody loses any money on games anymore.

Made a poll for you

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tspp-or-imve-poll#post-3538791

if it was me i'd take a TSPP but that's because I have a BSD

if I were you i'd get the Iron Man, it seems like your leaning that way anyways

both are great stern games

Yeah if you want a quick fix IM is the way to go. It is brutal, but so fun and a super rush! If you play 3 games in a half hour you are crunshing it! My wife and kids and casual players like it even! You can actually play a two player game with a casual player on IM. The casual player will oddly beat you from time to time even.

Simpsons is great and was ahead of its time for sure, but the music, to deep rules and lack of flow are all painful for me.

When you connect with TSPP and start stacking modes and having a crazy game it's magic. IM is always simple quick fun you'll never get tired of. Really tough call, I think everybody needs to have TSPP in their collection at least once to enjoy all the nuances. Since you already have a Borg game it might be worth it to go for TSPP. You can't go wrong with either, and both will hold their relative value if/when you decide to move on.

One thing I like (some don't) but you can disable the top post in IM makes the skill shot well nigh impossible but also makes the game roll.

My pinball night IMVE was the most played and my friend said how come I set the tilt so tight? I didn't think it was set any tighter than my other pins but it's more I think you want to nudge the crap out of IM

I've played some IM in the wild that didn't feel as fast as mine, so with pinballs setup is very important and game feel different depending on the machine.

Two of my favorite machines! The games are polar opposites but they couldn't compliment each other better in a collection. I have them sitting side by side and I don't see either ever leaving.

I recommend to any IM owner disable the top post and at least try it. It feels like a whole new game.

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Much more things to do with TSPP

Much Much Much more things to do with TSPP

Tspp is a Premium,The game is Awesome Rules Toys Voices ...
I never got into IM and the Playfield is empty but it's my opinion

Go with what you like best ,i am not really into Superhero's but Simpson
show is awesome to me,i have a Spiderman i like the game but when
i play it it's not like when i play Acdc Met or Tspp cause those games (theming+Great code game) Pumps me up like Crazy