Love Bug

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7.475/10
10 years ago
This add a ball version of Doodle Bug keeps me coming back for more.
The art is typical for the era, but where LB shines is the rules. The 1-2-3-4 stand-ups are risky to go for, but advancing the doodle value is so lucrative and addictive. Getting the doodle value to 10,000 and making it pay off on a Love Bug with a tight tilt is extremely satisfying. 10k reel rolling, going "over the top" then, rolling the game every few seconds, bugs' eyes are blinking on and off - ahhhh yeahhh!
I enjoy the flipper set up. Gotta watch those bounce passes and live catches - don't feed the chasms above the flippers!
I had it on location and casual and serious players alike enjoyed it. Well not all of them, but many of them had the good taste to appreciate some LB. ;)
7.022/10
11 years ago
Played better, played worse. All in all I do enjoy these old guys.
8.623/10
11 years ago
Love (Doodle) Bug gets a bad rap like many early 70's pins from williams. This reputation is unwarranted in this case.

The Pros:
No inlanes or outlanes. This game is all about ball control with the minimal opportunity you are provided with on the flipper layout. Many people will call this game random, but that is not the truth of the matter. The truth is most people can't control a pinball if they do not have something to rest it on. You can do this, but you have to hit the up post targets first. Good action in the 5 pops at the top of the PF. People still seem to bag Christian Marchee's artwork, but nothing else says "Pinball!" as immidately and as easily recognized as his work. Respect is due to the pointy people.

The Cons:
I have seen a few of these tables with posts drilled into them on the outside of the flippers. Lazy pinheads...

The Takeaway:
If you really want to learn your flipper skills on an EM Williams game, give this table a shot. Love that bug and get your score up there.
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