Black Rose
Bally, 1992
Flintstones, The
Williams, 1994
Lights...Camera...Action!
Gottlieb, 1989
Maverick
Data East, 1994
Mustang (LE)
Stern, 2014
Mustang (Premium)
Stern, 2014
No Fear: Dangerous Sports
Williams, 1995
RollerCoaster Tycoon
Stern, 2002Quoted from JeremyON:Sega X-files and Data East Secret Service. As a matter of fact, pretty much all of the Sega/Data East lineup.
Yes, X-Files is great, can't believe how cheap I've found these, has got to be one of the best bang-for-your-buck machines. Maybe I'd like Secret Service then too... have seen that one very cheap several times, but never checked it out... hhmm... next time I will!
Motordome. You can pick your own difficulty before the first plunge! 3 million points on one shot if you can pull it off.
Quoted from littlecammi:I'll cast a third vote for W?D.
Make that a 4th vote.
And another one for X Files.
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Robocop
Genesis, really all system 80's
Police Force
most classic Sterns
Popeye
Gladiators
Silver Slugger
too many to list just like a list for over rated games, in fact that list is even longer
Quoted from Evilive69:Make that a 4th vote.
And another one for X Files.
So how many more mentions in a row do we need to see for W?D to no longer be overrated? 
Quoted from Bugsy:Motordome. You can pick your own difficulty before the first plunge! 3 million points on one shot if you can pull it off.
Most would consider unbalanced scoring like this a bad thing.
RCT is bashed because of the talking troll doll but the game itself has alot to offer,lots to shoot for.
Quoted from Hazoff:Robocop
Well now you're just being silly
I'll add another vote for W?D. I have mine sitting between TZ and Shadow and folks still gravitate to it. It's fun with a great theme and frantic modes like Penthouse Party and Elevator Madness. I agree that Penthouse Party and Roof Multiball are a little unbalancing, but it's still such a fun machine I can't believe it's where it is on the rankings.
I also will add a vote for Secret Service, sure the backglass is horrible, but the game is great, especially the music. DE seemed to generally put together a good sound package. I love the sound on my Time Machine.
Quoted from FugTM:I always loved William's FIRE! No pop bumpers and unusual gameplay but that's why I like it I think.
+9999!!!!
#flintstones . Gets the most game play of any game in my lineup, and every other game is Top30 or so. When people come over, someone is always playing it, especially people who have played my pins before.
Road Show - tons of shots and modes. Lots of charm
Fish Tales - Great flow and fast. Super JP is a blast to hit
HS- Better than getaway in my opinion. Still gets the adrenaline flowing after all these years. Something about getting away from the cops always feels good
T3- Its not the prettiest game. However, the shots feel good and RED mode is way cool
Tommy, JP, TFTC, Royal Rumble - The DE games do not get the love they deserve. All of these games are tons of fun and affordable.
Seawitch, EBD, FG, Skateball, Meteor, etc. - No pussy ball saves, no pussy mbs just straight up pinball drop target action. Every collection should have at least a couple classics. They are gorgeous and play hard as nails. However when you get a good game on one of them its a rush. My favorite is collecting the purple shots on Sea Witch and shooting the rip tide.
Quoted from stoptap:But it isn't under rated though. In fact it is VERY highly rated. Some believe it to be the best ever.
Rank 80#.....it should be in the top 10#....
Quoted from daddyxxx:Rank 80#.....it should be in the top 10#....
Well the addition of walker bombs on the Prem/LE keep the Pro down. Most importantly theme was not well integrated I think most people would agree...and that's such a big deal to people now.
Not a huge fan of the show myself so I'd love to pick one up.
Avatar is awesome and very underrated. You start stacking modes and multiballs and this game just comes alive.
Quoted from HighVoltage:I like my X-Files just as much and keep it with the prominently positioned A-listers in my collection: ST Premium, LoTR, Safe Cracker.
I should mention it's much lower priced, so very good bang-for-buck...
I agree. The X Files is among the very best playing pins when loaded up with modern LED lighting and good speaker upgrades. The game transforms with a small investment in it. Once you start playing it and get into it, you just can't stop hitting the start button over and over. Very tough shots and brutal game, get's the adrenaline going every time. Elicits the dreaded "NNNNNNOOOOOOooooooooooo!!!!!!!!" response every time the ball inevitably drains. Love the multiball modes but have never made it to the Blood wizard mode. Maybe one day.
Quoted from JeremyON:With LED lighting and good speakers added X-Files is among the very best playing pins.
Quoted from JeremyON:Very tough shots and brutal game.
Some people would say that your second observation should nullify your first.
I purchased my X-files NIB in 1997 (I still have the original carton stored in my crawlspace) and it has been HUO ever since but gets very little play because the shots are so tight (and it isn't good enough to make it into my main game room). But there's no point in selling at current prices. It's a nice looking pin even if it just sits there.
Quoted from littlecammi:It's a nice looking pin even if it just sits there.
You just described the true intentions of 80% of pinball enthusiasts, lol.
Quoted from littlecammi:Some people would say that your second observation should nullify your first.
I purchased my X-files NIB in 1997 (I still have the original carton stored in my crawlspace) and it has been HUO ever since but gets very little play because the shots are so tight (and it isn't good enough to make it into my main game room). But there's no point in selling at current prices. It's a nice looking pin even if it just sits there.
Why should it nullify? Who wants a game that's too easy to play? If there is no skill required to play, then what's the point? I can sound off many titles that have ramps way too easy to hit over and over (yawn). X-files is clearly no kiddie game, it takes honed reflexes and I can appreciate that.
Stargate is my #1 pick for most underrated game. Especially if you are looking under 3k. Great bang for the buck pin.
Quoted from daddyxxx:Proably my favorite system 11 pin..mousin around.....
This. I just played Mousin' Around for the first time ever tonight. A friend has it at his working place.
This game has got a nice flowing playfield and some very cool rules. It just screams fun! Very impressive. Underrated, if not just plain unknown by most people here...
Wwe....I honestly though is one of the worst modern stern to come out...I don't like wrestling or the art but the game play is really good with the new code...well balance and actually has that one more game play...
Dirty Harry IMO is pinball machine with a pretty good layout and gameplay that is often overlooked when people think of the 90's era Williams pins. It should definitely be ranked higher than it is. It's a great pin!
Quoted from JeremyON:Why should it nullify? Who wants a game that's too easy to play? If there is no skill required to play, then what's the point? I can sound off many titles that have ramps way too easy to hit over and over (yawn). X-files is clearly no kiddie game, it takes honed reflexes and I can appreciate that.
might be difficult, the problem is, it's absolutely no fun, uninteresting and boring as all shit to play.
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