Clearly, there is more to a fun pinball machine than just a large number of shots. Putting that aside, what machines can you think of which have a large number of shots from a flipper? Ramp entrances, targets, loop entrances, scoops all count as long as it is a point scoring shot that can be reached directly from a flipper.

I immediately thought of Wizard of Oz (28), but was surprised that old timer Twilight Zone has a large number (21) despite its mini playfield having but a single shot.

Again, this is not a judgment on fun, but just a straight accounting of things that can be aimed for.

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Here's what I counted in World Poker Tour (29):

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Agree. That's why I started the post with the comment that a high number of shots does not guarantee a fun game. Still, I thought this would be an interesting exercise.

Interesting! However, I believe many of the targets are not directly reached by a flipper. Perhaps just seven (including back-handed shots) on each side plus the four directly facing the flippers would amount to 18.