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I *hate* deciding which pins stay and which pins go - it makes my brain hurt ..... so for that reason I'm out on this discussion 
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Quoted from ronaldvg:1. Simpsons pinball party - best theme integration ever
2. Medieval Madness - This one started the hobby for me
3. Indana Jones Pinball Adventure - My first ever real pinball machine
4. Game of Thrones - Great game, great theme
5. A really good virtual pin so I can have them all
Solid Picks.
My list:
MM - I love the theme and callouts. Fun for beginner to decent players IMO and a classic game. I owned a remake in the past and am on the hunt for an original. Would love to have it in the lineup again in the future.
BKSOR - I love the speed and music on this one. I own a pro and don’t think it will ever go anywhere. It makes me hit start over and over.
The Shadow - I own this as well. I love the diverters and I think the Sanctum lock is one of the coolest in pinball. I love the Battlefield as well. Don’t think it’s going anywhere anytime soon.
JJP PotC - I haven’t spent a ton of time on this one, but the time I did spend, I was blown away. The amount of things going on in the game was amazing and I loved the mini ship. I hope by some crazy miracle that they make more of these so I can get one.
Mando - I might look back at this and think “boy was I stupid for adding that” but the theme is perfect for my family and I and the shots and callouts are great. Really hoping to find one in the near future to purchase as it seems to be a perfect game for my family.
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SNES which model Mando you leaning towards? I have been playing a lot of the pro on location and couldn’t be happier with that choice. I don’t feel like I am missing anything that the premium offers. I know Mando sitings will continue to increase until they reach the point they are practically everywhere. So with that kind of access, I can afford not to to buy one. I can save my money. But I imagine since you and family are fans of the theme, owning one is the way, the only way for you.
Quoted from badactor:Appeals to all ages and keeps the kids off the Cactus and Led Zeppelin.
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Quoted from Kkoss24:I need a spooky and eventually my kid wants to sell FG for a BW era pin .The 3 amigos are staying .
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I want that Dead Pool
Trollhättan
Blainville, QC
Banzai Run
Whirlwind
The Beatles
Pinball Pool
TNA
Duisburg
Quoted from Phbooms:GB premium
GOT premium
WOZ
Hobbit
MMr
4 years later and list has changed slightly
MMr Royal
GB LE
Wonka CE
Mando LE
BM66 Catwomen
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:SNES which model Mando you leaning towards? I have been playing a lot of the pro on location and couldn’t be happier with that choice. I don’t feel like I am missing anything that the premium offers. I know Mando sitings will continue to increase until they reach the point they are practically everywhere. So with that kind of access, I can afford not to to buy one. I can save my money. But I imagine since you and family are fans of the theme, owning one is the way, the only way for you.
Yeah, I agree with you on pro vs premium. When I heard about Mando coming out I thought I would probably go premium, but after watching streams and playing the pro I’m going after a pro. Unless I play a premium and it blows my mind somehow that I don’t anticipate, a pro will be my next purchase. Or a Medieval Madness if someone wants to sell me one for cheap haha
On second thought, as you can see from all of these great game lists... there is no 'ideal, perfect 5...'
So get the best 5 games you can afford, and then rotate the game you play the least with a new game.
NEW adds lot and we're fortunate this hobby happily supports 'rotation'.
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Geelong
Alien LE by Heighway. best sci fi theme and bloody tough.
Twilight Zone with the third magnet is a close second.
Sopranos adult version. Show me the money man!
Indy 500. Fast and exciting like the race.
Lord of the rings LE. Great theme,lots to do,and exciting.
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Circus Voltaire (all time greatest)
Dr. Dude (Go ahead, bring on the hate)
MMr
STAR Trek premium/LE
TOM
(Runner Up Avengers LE 2020)
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It is.
Owned many other top rated pins out there.
Tz, Adams, whitewater etc etc
F14 nearly makes the cut....but when I had a game and did not touch the ball once for a game I swore at it. Cursed the pinball gods, started drinking, rocked it n a corner and questioned the universe and physics....Why o Why
Having a flashback....need a drink to wipe that memory, maybe a second then a fifth
I’ve done this list every year for the past 2 years.
The top 5 for me in 2021 are:
-Creature from the Black Lagoon
-Twilight Zone
-Attack from Mars
-Card Whiz
-Sopranos
I’m interested in seeing what I put next year lol
LOL
So 5 years later only White Water still in the collection. I do have a ST prem VE now as well if that counts.
Updated list:
Star Wars prem comic. Best all around pin in my opinion. Speed, rules,integration, sounds, light show and art.
TZ. To me the ultimate 90’s DMD
IJ. Getting into it a lot in recent days. Not sure why now versus the past ,but it’s Indy and great integration
I500. Speed game. Lots of timed shots, great sounds/ call outs
Stars. Simple but elegant! Love the chimes.
I could also say position number. 5 as “old school”. Getting into EM’s and classic SS’s.
Been thinking about this a bit more - here is my list for NOW! Wanted to have a manufacturing, historical, theme spread
Wonka - flow fun!
Attack from Mars - seriously my favorite!
Deadpool premium - super fun, need one modern stern - Elvira, Jurassic Park, Metallica could be the right one for you, but Deadpool for me
TNA - need a brutal one
Joker poker - work for me, but could go with a Stern oldie - Stars, meteor or a Bally one like Harlem.
Quoted from nicoy3k:Insert arbitrary choices.
Maybe these would be your choices?
Arbitrary choice 1 = Star Trek pro
Arbitrary choice 2 = Stranger Things pro
Arbitrary choice 3 = Deadpool pro
Arbitrary choice 4 = Iron Maiden pro
Arbitrary choice 5 = Guns N' Roses SE
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Quoted from littlecammi:Maybe these would be your choices?
Arbitrary choice 1 = Star Trek pro
Arbitrary choice 2 = Stranger Things pro
Arbitrary choice 3 = Deadpool pro
Arbitrary choice 4 = Iron Maiden pro
Arbitrary choice 5 = Guns N' Roses SE
That’s what I have at the moment, doesn’t mean it’s what I will have 6 months from now or that these are the best choices for someone else.
Warsaw
I like Elwin games and multiple flipper games. Munster LE is a beaut and the only
tradition fan layout. Really the best 5 are a rotating 4 with JP Premium always in the lineup.
Spider Man
Iron Maiden
Jurassic Park Premium
Avengers Infininity Quest
Munsters LE
Quoted from ronaldvg:1. Simpsons pinball party - best theme integration ever
2. Medieval Madness - This one started the hobby for me
3. Indana Jones Pinball Adventure - My first ever real pinball machine
4. Game of Thrones - Great game, great theme
5. A really good virtual pin so I can have them all
Most excellent picks. Nice Collection. Wish I was your Neighbor.
Quoted from joelbob:Currently I would go.
1. TNA - Amazing music and lightshow. Easy to explain rules as well as co-op which is great for non pinball players.
2. MM - Classic. Everyone loves this.
3. TMNT - So far this game is incredible. Great flow, awesome light show and co-op
4. Hobbit - Incredible theme integration and depth. I miss owning this game.
5. MET - Another awesome game for new and experienced players. Fantastic toys.
Currently I would go.
1. TNA - Amazing music and lightshow. Easy to explain rules as well as co-op which is great for non pinball players.
2. MM - Classic. Everyone loves this.
3. TMNT - So far this game is incredible. Great flow, awesome light show and co-op
4. Hobbit - Incredible theme integration and depth. I miss owning this game.
5. Deadpool - Pure fun. I always leave this game smiling.
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