I voted for Zombieland (I assume you mean Zombie Adventureland it helps if you get the choices correct so we can vote correctly especially as there are 2 Zombie theme pins on the horizon).

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My next one.

I wanted to discuss this in regards to Predator. I did not want to make a separate thread so I thought this would be a good place.

I am on the list for both Predator.

My thoughts regarding all these pins vs Predator.

My idea of modern pins (that is pins in the DMD era or maybe since T2) is that there are interactive toys. What I mean, take MM with it's troll heads and castle. PotC with it's ship, Tron with drop banks and spinning disc. (etc.). I love me some toys. I love subways in TZ or TOTAN or IJ etc. I love magnets and whatnot.

Now Predator, seems to me I have studied it up down and sideways. Seems to me it has 8 things you can shoot at or hit.

2 ramps
2 holes
2 loops
2 targets

nothing does anything. Well there is a ball lock and VUK and a diverter or two. There is not even a shooter rod.

I am just wondering if this is going to be enough for me. I mean, for this money I could get a SM or IM or whatever.

I am not putting Predator down. I am just asking if it will be interesting enough for me.

I am not super sold on the art work, seems like a huddle of characters from the movie. No action just several guys standing in a row like they are getting their picture taken. I wanted some cool art such as H. R. Giger or whatever similar dark in nature. I don't care about the art work that has been revealed.

Now, I guess it's very hard for me to say, I have not played Predator. But I have not played Metallica either. But just form the toy standpoint and things like drop targets etc.. it seems like Predator is very basic. I mean just about any game I have I can say there are 15+ things to shoot for. Predator has 8 things to shoot for.

My most anticipated pin is Nemo, because it should be home before Predator... which is a close second. So obviously I am voting - as probably most - for a machine I am anticipating... at home which is kind of biased...

Ben Heck's Zombie Adventureland.

Zombie Adventureland has the most potential to "wow".

... or disappoint. Hopefully Wow as I am extremely excited about this one as well. That can be a dangerous thing.

star trek for me, finally something different!

Spookie Zombie pinball (not sure it's exact title).

No matter what, It's a great time for the hobby, lots of games coming out and lot's of titles we are all eagerly anticipating. Me personally I'm looking forward to Star Trek and Predator. WOZ isn't my cup of tea theme wise, and Zombies aren't my thing. Metallica looks cool too but Steve creates games I like the most. Just my 2 cents.

I think this is fair, except I count banks of targets as one "feature" so I'd make it seven, not eight. The, also fair, argument is that everything can be shot from both flippers, but I'm not really sure I buy that as a straight up multiplier. Maybe it is though since you're definitely doing different shit with each flipper. *shrug* There are a number of people on this forum who have played the machine, even as white wood, whose opinions I hold in high regard, who say it's great. And there are probably an equal number who say, "meh".

But, going deeper, I'm not sure my shot count of seven, multiplied or not by accessibility from both flippers, does even the white wood justice because of things like hunts, modes and software. Sure you can hit either loop, but you can also terminate either on the fly. Yeah there's just the two ramps, but you can call your shot with hunts, chase Anna all over the field, etc...

I think this is going to be a very specifically targeted machine: It's not going to be for everyone. But, that's what we're all after with these boutique companies right? Small run, well built, innovative, dedicated games for a select demographic. I hope to hell it's going to be for me though. I'll get a chance to play it in Tacoma and you can bet sacks of doughnuts I'll speaking my mind afterward.

I don't know if we'll get to play them all as some are VERY limited, but looking forward to playing Metallica, WOZ, Star Trek and Predator as I know people getting them...
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Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave

STERN STAR TREK

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Metallica for me.

About Predator, not sure it matters you can backhand all shots, at least that doesn't count as more shots unless you count other games shots you can backhand, just counting actual targets you can hit. For example in Tron there are two ways to hit Gem shot but I count that as one shot.

PotC a 2 flipper game has something like 18 targets, counting 4 shots for the extreme lower loop and target. PotC has 7 main shots vs Predator 7/8 shots. But then PotC has another 8 more things you can hit, 4 pirates stand up targets, and 4 lower loops / targets and has three toys.

I'm not saying Predator is bad, hope it doesn't come off that way.

OTHER

Stern's version of Whoa Nellie, Big Juciy Mellons

Oh I know you're not, SkitB knows you're not, but there's always those polar internet denizens who can't operate outside the fan/hate box. Pinside is easily one of the best forums I've visited, but the wealth of Stern vs. JJP vs. The World threads attests that it's not immune to the above.

I do think it's significant how open Kevin is about the design of the game and that of all the things he worries about the game, shot count is not one of them. Have you played Rai? Are you going to be able to before purchase? With so many shows coming up, and so much progress being made on the machine, I think we'll have a much better handle on this play field in the next few months.

Well, it is not sold out (by a few units) so aiming at 30 seemed reasonable.
Feel free to join!

What's different about it?

the hobbit!

Ghost squad.

Iron Maiden

Me too. Poll needs a Hobbit option.

I am anticipating Ghost Squad and PZFBTG

4350-4425 euros (depends on coin door)

i'm anticipating the one that releases under 6k.

Magic Girl

I take it you're on the list for Predator?

nope, I don't preorder shit I havn't played extensively. I've played Predator and i'll look forward to it when it's farther along. Coming along well. I think it's sold out anyway.

Centaur

I would love to have a Centaur in my collection
or an eightball deluxe

Star Trek

Where's the none option? Seriously, the new game hype syndrome is overrated; believe me I know. Sure it's all opinion, but I'm anticipating how that entire list of games will play/feel/shoot/rules integration a year after its release. Thats what im looking forward to. Until then you're just a beta tester.

have fun with your Zizzle!

or many old games which you can buy 3, 4 or 5 of for the same price as 1 NIB. I'll take STTNG, WCS, JP and a stargate for the price of a Metallica.

Besides.... Why would I want a game where I have to turn the volume off to enjoy it? If I wanted that, i'd buy a BK.

Nemo and Predator are both under 6k.

I was surprised that it was not on the poll

Lets not forget Chucks. Pinball Zombies from beyond the grave as well.

pinball zombies from beyond the grave.

Predator under 5,000

the colors in the translite.

Star Trek...

Money aside I anticipate all of them. What a wonderful few years for our hobby. It is heating up now.

I'm anticipating all of them: It's great to support the Indy's (sorry all of you Trolls and rgp Zombies)

Magic Girl (missed out on)
Zombie Adventureland
Captain Nemo
Predator
Stern's Whoa Nellie (good chance it will happen)
Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave
Ghost Squad
Full Throttle (I'm hoping for an American Distribution)