Avengers Infinity Quest (Premium)
I stalked pinside and ipdb for about a year before deciding. Not even playing. Just research. For me, I knew I had to love the theme of my first pin. As a collector of the original comic back in ‘93, I loved zombie yeti’s styling of the cabinet and Stern’s decision to follow the comic. It’s also what I planned on training on since I was starting from level zero. I also wanted the machine to have deep and complex ruleset that I wouldn’t get bored of it long term.
I had AIQ for about a month and liked it a lot, but kept hearing about its terrible/lackluster “callouts”. I didn’t know much about pinball or why callouts mattered, but then I played Godzilla LE on location and holy hell. I got it.
Inspired by Godzilla, I went home and finally installed spider’s mod (firmware) with POMC’s music and found what the machine was missing. I love it so much now. I play it at least two hours every day (yes, I have to clean the playfield and change balls and rubbers more often than I expected).
I use my machine at home to learn basic ball handling and pin techniques but then go on location to experience other machines and get a feel for other rulesets. That said, when I get home, I still prefer my AIQ. It also helps that I keep it in immaculate condition.
Not many people dive right into pinball by buying a machine, but as a starter pin goes, AIQ has so much depth in its rules and such great flow, with almost all of its shots on the back half of the playfield, that I feel like I picked a great machine to master the basics of pinball. I am biased though. :)
Mind you, I did make an effort to find AIQs (both pro and premium) in the wild before pulling the trigger to be sure it’s the one I wanted. While it was easy to find Godzilla, bond, Mando, Iron Maiden, Jurassic park, foo fighters, etc. I couldn’t find an AIQ. The good news is that I didn’t prefer those other machines more than AIQ (I struggled with Godzilla as a very close second), and coupled with AIQ’s scarcity and my love of the theme, AIQ won out.
After some time with machine, here’s what I learned (if you care; again, from a total noob):
- one pin is never enough
- no single pin can replace all other pins
- EM pins have as much merit as SS pins
- IMO, if you plan to own a pin then be ready to tinker (that is, if you plan to play it, you should be ready to trouble shoot the most common problems. Being willing to solder helps loads too; not a problem for me as an engi, I actually considered this an added benefit)
- “cash on glass” is rarely the full price for a pin. With transportation and maintenance and best upgrades, don’t be surprised if you end up spending 30-50% more. I don’t mean like buying a lemon, just that the mod market is vast and deep and pins are much more customizable than people know. Yes, you can be frugal and own a pin. Just be mindful.
- your first pin should be based on what you value most in a pin, and realize that pins can be weighted in many ways. There’s the theme, the shots, the callouts, the reliability, the style, the era, etc. Find what matters to you most about a pin, then find the one pin that does that best (within your budget)
- you must be patient if you want to find the best machine at the best price. Wait until that perfect machine in your price point shows up in your area, if you can (doesn’t apply if you live alone on a private island or something but you get the point)
- watching pinball tournaments is a great way to get exposure to a lot of pins from all eras and how they are played at the highest level.
- YouTube has a wealth of pin content. Shoutout to Fox Cities Pinball and IE Pinball and Abe Flips and Dead Flips and Pinball Company, et al.
Technically I had a Gottlieb Centigrade 37 as my first pin because it fell in my lap, but I didn’t own it long.
The first pin I sought out was a Twilight Zone, non working that I traded a $50 Donkey Kong cocktail for. The TZ had lost a head pivot bolt and the harness had gotten yanked out of the main board.
I learned so much working on it and played the hell out of it. Job loss and the 2008 recession caused me to sell it.
Challenging but fun, takes plenty of time and skill to learn for the average player but doesn't frustrate because the shots are fun, call outs great, and music is killer. Best expression lights implementation ever! Once you get the modes and Multiballs going it really opens up and it's such a fun shooter.
My brother and I spent a little more than we originally planned and bought Addams Family for $1600. Original budget was $1500 (1997 I think).
No regrets, still own it...but never play it anymore, that is a machine for guests to play.
First machine was a high speed I bought cheap enough. I don't regret it, but some rubbers where too tough for a novice like me to access.
I've got a NGG right now, also for the right price... but maybe I could have waited a few months for a better version to show up on pinside.
Before buying your first it’s so difficult to know which machines are gonna be a chore VS a learning experience. Some are both, but not being able to get parts is a bummer
First was Taxi, bought at the peak of prices but absolutely no regrets! Still my favorite game and I can play it endlessly. I've also picked up a project-ish Flight 2000 which I've put a lot of time on since getting it working, but I'm looking to swap it for a different early SS game
Star Trek TNG. Got it routed for $1800 about 10 years ago. Fixed it and upgraded it. It will be in the family for a long time. Meanwhile, I bought a Twilight Zone a few years ago in near perfect shape for $6500 and I will be selling it within the year.
I only had one- Lord of the Rings, and I have no regrets. It had some electrical issues though, and thankfully I have two friends more skilled in that trade that helped me immensely- that kind of troubleshooting could happen with any pin though.
Loved owning it, sad I had to sell it due to cost of living…
First (and only) at the moment is a Bally Space Invaders. Still adore it, but for me it's the artwork moreso than the gameplay for that machine, as it is pretty simple (hit your multiplier and go ham). When I bought it, I also wanted something mechanically easier to work on. Not shy when it comes to soldering, but just wanted something I could tinker with in my spare time, and machines from that 80s area fit right into what I was looking for. Far from regret it, as it is a gorgeous piece of art at the end of the day to me as well as a fun machine that friends enjoy playing.
Bought my first one last year, Iron Maiden premium. No regrets a fast fun challenging game for my beginner skills. I am a fan of the band and the music enhances the play. Bought new from Pinball Pirate and they did a great job on the delivery and setup.
First game was a DE Back To The Future, paid $300. How can I regret that? 🤪
It was a great starter game. Pretty simple design so it was ideal to figure out gameplay, repair & maintence.
WWF Royal Rumble. Always told myself when I moved out of my parents house, that would be a purchase (we always had an Addams that my dad bought around ‘95-96). Got one that was in great condition and only needed a few minor things here and there (I did have to do some tinkering to get the diverter on the Yokozuna ramp to function properly and get the magnet to catch - that I was especially proud of. It’s a very common problem in these machines to the point most don’t realize it doesn’t divert correctly). Operator I play in a league with said he had a client that was in the market for one and made an offer that I would have been dumb to say no to so I moved on from it and have been rotating through some great games. I purchased/framed/hung a copy of the flyer on a wall along with other subsequent titles I’ve had in the apartment.
Love coming across it in the wild and the first thing I do playing a game is test that diverter to make sure they have it working correctly. They usually don’t
My first machine was South Park. Bought it NIB. Absolutely loved it and was crushed when I had to sell it. But after that I was hooked, and win ever be without a pinball in the house. I’ve had a few used machines but definitely prefer getting a new one. The unboxing and clean setup is the best.
First was a pair, but the "first" pick of the two was a Williams Stop-N-Go, a funky old EM ('64) with an inverted flipper layout. I do miss it because it was a challenging game, and it remains the only one I've ever seen. BUT it helped pave the way for everything that came afterward!
Buying experience was super easy (pre-covid). I went to this dude's house and he showed me the games he had up for sale. I gave him a deposit, came back the next day with a van, and loaded em up. The games themselves were really well-tuned; I only had to fiddle with the switches on the score reels once or twice in the 2-ish years I owned it.
First one was Eight Ball Deluxe. Got if at a good price and fixed it up. Played well over 1500 games on in 6 months.
If I had money and space I'd like to have classic games at home but pinball to me needs at least a 2 ball multiball and one ramp.
Sold it on order to buy Sharkeys Shootout (aka EBD 2.0) and have no regrets but if I get the opportunity in the future I will probable buy it again.
T2. No. Thats a great game to do your first restore on. I replaced every star post, cleaned every nook and cranny of that machine. I regret selling it if anything.
Same here. Terminator fanboy that this machine turned into a pinhead. If it wasn't for the fandom, I probably would never have bought a pin. Sometimes when I am sentimental I go: holy shit, I actually own a pinball. How great is that? Will never sell it but accompany it with a Dr who someday
Gottlieb Gold Wings. Bought it at auction back in about 2001. Sold it to fund my second machine. I enjoyed it a lot. I would drive home for lunch just to play it. Dont regret buying or selling it.
Mata Hari via Craigslist for $250 in 2012 with an amusing backstory. Prior to the years in their basement it had been at the convent the aunt lived at and the kids would play it when they visited.
This machine always shorted out.
In the usual fashion of things like this, the next machine happened just a few weeks later: Bride Of Pinbot. She upstaged Mata Hari.
Alas we're not good with tinkering with machines. Both were problematic. Sold Mata Hari at the beginning of 2020, before everything shut down. In a few months we bought our current home, one that when we toured I told my husband "this is where the pinball machines will go". Bride would get picked up for repairs from the old house and delivered to the new home. And stopped working correctly again.
Sold her to make room for modern machines.
My only regrets regarding these fondly remembered old gals is that we didn't know the people we do now, who would have helped us with repairs or maybe done trades with us.
I only have one machine but it's a Black Knight. I love it so much, even when the sound stops working <3 (we need to send all the boards in lol.. i think we're waiting until we have a 2nd machine though)
I bought Lord of the Rings about 10 years ago. I have added a few mods including ColorDMD and still love the game. No regrets and it is bolted to the floor.
First machine: The Party Zone
No regrets. A great table to learn to shoot and also do minor repairs / maintenance.
Seven years later: Foo Fighters
ZERO regrets
Curious. Was it a Pro or Premium? I bought a Pro as my first a few months back and quickly added a second (a Star Wars Home Pin) and I kind of have the same opinion. Not ready to sell/swap it yet but I honestly think I will before the Home Pin (for various reasons).
Who Dunnit, I still think it has one of the greatest thematic implementations of any pin, and I love the callouts.
Only thing missing is a real wizard mode.
Revenge From Mars (pin2000)
it was awesome! No regrets.
even after the crt died, the pin2000 computer died, flipper issues.
I learnt a lot working on and fixing and improving that machine.
had to sell it when I was out of work for an extended period.
which is a shame, but I made my money back (mostly)
I have a VPin cabinet now. But would own a real pinny again in a heartbeat
Time warp was my first game 7 years ago.
I’ve had about 20 or so titles since then. Currently, I’ve kept 7 & they’re all bolted to the ground. I can only add more, haha
Data East Ninja Turtles. I couldn't get rid of it fast enough. I didn't lose any money, so I guess no regrets? I learned a good lesson, it's not a big deal getting a game you don't like. Just move on.
Why is it so disliked? I'm sure I've read a few comments about people not liking it.
Is it just too easy or does it have lots of known problems hard to repair?
I have fond memories of playing it as a kid in the games room at a place we stayed on holidays.
Well said!
It was over 33 years ago I last played it so I might agree with you if I got to play it today but nostalgia is a hell of a drug NINJA! NINJA!
Gilligan's Island. Yes it's a machine that gets crapped on, and for good reason, but I will always have a soft spot for it. We played it for two years and then decided to sell it rather than move it 3 states over when we sold the house. Fun times.
I waited for a loaded Metallica Pro…wanted it so bad since they’re my favorite band and seen them in concert 1/2 a dozen times. Also picked it because the difference between pro and premium wasn’t substantial. It’s a great pin and will never sell it.
iv had a busted up date east JP sold it into a even worse HOOK which i sold. both falling apart.
I regret both and wish id spent a bit more time on better machines. I didnt understand that being so banged up affected the pin so much and my enjoyment of them.
theyre just so expensive
Road Kings. It needed work but I got it cheap. I had no idea what I was doing, and I made a lot of mistakes, including breaking the playfield glass and ripping off the head while trying to move it. But I gradually fixed most of the issues. I kept it for a couple years and sold it. It was a great starter game and it taught me a lot about how to own a machine.
Pinbot, no regrets. It had a bunch of problems but I really cut my teeth on it fixing them and enjoyed the process. I sold it when I had a chance to get a Funhouse a few years later. Love the Funhouse, miss Pinbot, especially the music. Need a bigger place for more pins!
I bought Sorcerer back in 96 for a song. Had no idea about working on machines and no idea if it was any good. But I learned a ton just messing around with it and fell in love with the machine. Still own it to this day. Plays great.
My first machine was Hurricane (1991). It wasn’t the worst decision, but I have a few mild regrets. I paid an overall fair price but there are other games at the same price point I think I would have enjoyed more. It’s not a game in very high demand so it’s not so easy to get rid of now that I’d like to open space in my collection.
JJP GNR LE. Ordered on Sunday, Dec 30, 2020 after I saw the promo video pop up on my phone. Had to wait 11 months for delivery.. to my surprise, which I found out when I called them Monday to ask when it would ship. I almost cancelled. Never heard of JJP. Never heard of pinside. Bought it based on my nostalgia playing GNR by DataEast in the 90s at a bar with friends. New Code update polish just rounded out this game very nicely. Risk, reward, adrenaline, lights and a real looker. Great first pin. No regrets
First machine was a Doctor Who. I have never regretted it. Many other machines have come and gone, but that one is bolted to the floor.
Definitely one of the more overlooked games in the Bally Williams golden era
I want this one
I had one too and would love to get another someday.
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Avengers Infinity Quest (Premium) I stalked pinside and ipdb for about a year before deciding. Not even playing. Just research. For me, I knew I had to love the theme of my first pin. As a collector of the original comic back in ‘93, I loved zombie yeti’s styling of the cabinet and Stern’s decision to follow the comic. It’s also what I planned on training on since I was starting from level zero. I also wanted the machine to have deep and complex ruleset that I wouldn’t get bored of it long term. I had AIQ for about a month and liked it a lot, but kept hearing about its terrible/lackluster “callouts”. I didn’t know much about pinball or why callouts mattered, but then I played Godzilla LE on location and holy hell. I got it. Inspired by Godzilla, I went home and finally installed spider’s mod (firmware) with POMC’s music and found what the machine was missing. I love it so much now. I play it at least two hours every day (yes, I have to clean the playfield and change balls and rubbers more often than I expected). I use my machine at home to learn basic ball handling and pin techniques but then go on location to experience other machines and get a feel for other rulesets. That said, when I get home, I still prefer my AIQ. It also helps that I keep it in immaculate condition. Not many people dive right into pinball by buying a machine, but as a starter pin goes, AIQ has so much depth in its rules and such great flow, with almost all of its shots on the back half of the playfield, that I feel like I picked a great machine to master the basics of pinball. I am biased though. :) Mind you, I did make an effort to find AIQs (both pro and premium) in the wild before pulling the trigger to be sure it’s the one I wanted. While it was easy to find Godzilla, bond, Mando, Iron Maiden, Jurassic park, foo fighters, etc. I couldn’t find an AIQ. The good news is that I didn’t prefer those other machines more than AIQ (I struggled with Godzilla as a very close second), and coupled with AIQ’s scarcity and my love of the theme, AIQ won out. After some time with machine, here’s what I learned (if you care; again, from a total noob): - one pin is never enough - no single pin can replace all other pins - EM pins have as much merit as SS pins - IMO, if you plan to own a pin then be ready to tinker (that is, if you plan to play it, you should be ready to trouble shoot the most common problems. Being willing to solder helps loads too; not a problem for me as an engi, I actually considered this an added benefit) - “cash on glass” is rarely the full price for a pin. With transportation and maintenance and best upgrades, don’t be surprised if you end up spending 30-50% more. I don’t mean like buying a lemon, just that the mod market is vast and deep and pins are much more customizable than people know. Yes, you can be frugal and own a pin. Just be mindful. - your first pin should be based on what you value most in a pin, and realize that pins can be weighted in many ways. There’s the theme, the shots, the callouts, the reliability, the style, the era, etc. Find what matters to you most about a pin, then find the one pin that does that best (within your budget) - you must be patient if you want to find the best machine at the best price. Wait until that perfect machine in your price point shows up in your area, if you can (doesn’t apply if you live alone on a private island or something but you get the point) - watching pinball tournaments is a great way to get exposure to a lot of pins from all eras and how they are played at the highest level. - YouTube has a wealth of pin content. Shoutout to Fox Cities Pinball and IE Pinball and Abe Flips and Dead Flips and Pinball Company, et al.
My weekend is ruined. Now I have to find the firmware mods for my AIQ.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/avengers-infinity-quest-spider-soundmod/ So you don't have to look.
Technically I had a Gottlieb Centigrade 37 as my first pin because it fell in my lap, but I didn’t own it long. The first pin I sought out was a Twilight Zone, non working that I traded a $50 Donkey Kong cocktail for. The TZ had lost a head pivot bolt and the harness had gotten yanked out of the main board. I learned so much working on it and played the hell out of it. Job loss and the 2008 recession caused me to sell it.
TZs are infamously hard to work on, good on you for learning on thay
I really enjoyed it, the repair guides at Marvin3M were a Godsend. That experience solidified my love for Williams pins of the era.
Blackout (Williams 1980) No regrets
Absolute Banger game
Rush. Love it! My kind of gameplay and love getting to learn the ruleset at my own pace.
It’s a stern I haven’t played much but def considered impulse buying cause it seems right up my alley
Challenging but fun, takes plenty of time and skill to learn for the average player but doesn't frustrate because the shots are fun, call outs great, and music is killer. Best expression lights implementation ever! Once you get the modes and Multiballs going it really opens up and it's such a fun shooter.
My brother and I spent a little more than we originally planned and bought Addams Family for $1600. Original budget was $1500 (1997 I think). No regrets, still own it...but never play it anymore, that is a machine for guests to play.
They go for ALOT more than that now so I hope your guests are worth about $10k 🤣
Oh, I know...and I've thought of selling many times, just haven't gotten to that point yet.
Any machine is better than no machine. I bought a bad cats that I still have; it's not my favorite but I still enjoy it.
Meowmeowmeowmeow!
Not my favorite machine in terms of gameplay but they hit it out of the park with the audio.
Funhouse way back in 2003 for 1800. Still own it and it's never leaving. Absolutely no regrets.
is there a better machine?!
Tmnt pro. It rips
Tommy. No. It's still my favorite
First machine was a high speed I bought cheap enough. I don't regret it, but some rubbers where too tough for a novice like me to access. I've got a NGG right now, also for the right price... but maybe I could have waited a few months for a better version to show up on pinside.
Before buying your first it’s so difficult to know which machines are gonna be a chore VS a learning experience. Some are both, but not being able to get parts is a bummer
Stern startrek. My only regret is that I sold it to buy a Deadpool
First was Taxi, bought at the peak of prices but absolutely no regrets! Still my favorite game and I can play it endlessly. I've also picked up a project-ish Flight 2000 which I've put a lot of time on since getting it working, but I'm looking to swap it for a different early SS game
Star Trek TNG. Got it routed for $1800 about 10 years ago. Fixed it and upgraded it. It will be in the family for a long time. Meanwhile, I bought a Twilight Zone a few years ago in near perfect shape for $6500 and I will be selling it within the year.
Had a STTNG for years. Would add back to the collection in a heartbeat.
I only had one- Lord of the Rings, and I have no regrets. It had some electrical issues though, and thankfully I have two friends more skilled in that trade that helped me immensely- that kind of troubleshooting could happen with any pin though. Loved owning it, sad I had to sell it due to cost of living…
First (and only) at the moment is a Bally Space Invaders. Still adore it, but for me it's the artwork moreso than the gameplay for that machine, as it is pretty simple (hit your multiplier and go ham). When I bought it, I also wanted something mechanically easier to work on. Not shy when it comes to soldering, but just wanted something I could tinker with in my spare time, and machines from that 80s area fit right into what I was looking for. Far from regret it, as it is a gorgeous piece of art at the end of the day to me as well as a fun machine that friends enjoy playing.
Metallica Pro and no.
Same!
Bought my first one last year, Iron Maiden premium. No regrets a fast fun challenging game for my beginner skills. I am a fan of the band and the music enhances the play. Bought new from Pinball Pirate and they did a great job on the delivery and setup.
TSPP around 2004 or 5 on Ebay for $3300 + shipping. Still have it and will never sell it. It's been the best purchase ever!
First game was a DE Back To The Future, paid $300. How can I regret that? 🤪 It was a great starter game. Pretty simple design so it was ideal to figure out gameplay, repair & maintence.
Rick and Morty! Never selling it. It’s tough and hilarious and I’ll always have a soft spot for it
WWF Royal Rumble. Always told myself when I moved out of my parents house, that would be a purchase (we always had an Addams that my dad bought around ‘95-96). Got one that was in great condition and only needed a few minor things here and there (I did have to do some tinkering to get the diverter on the Yokozuna ramp to function properly and get the magnet to catch - that I was especially proud of. It’s a very common problem in these machines to the point most don’t realize it doesn’t divert correctly). Operator I play in a league with said he had a client that was in the market for one and made an offer that I would have been dumb to say no to so I moved on from it and have been rotating through some great games. I purchased/framed/hung a copy of the flyer on a wall along with other subsequent titles I’ve had in the apartment. Love coming across it in the wild and the first thing I do playing a game is test that diverter to make sure they have it working correctly. They usually don’t
My first machine was South Park. Bought it NIB. Absolutely loved it and was crushed when I had to sell it. But after that I was hooked, and win ever be without a pinball in the house. I’ve had a few used machines but definitely prefer getting a new one. The unboxing and clean setup is the best.
First was a pair, but the "first" pick of the two was a Williams Stop-N-Go, a funky old EM ('64) with an inverted flipper layout. I do miss it because it was a challenging game, and it remains the only one I've ever seen. BUT it helped pave the way for everything that came afterward! Buying experience was super easy (pre-covid). I went to this dude's house and he showed me the games he had up for sale. I gave him a deposit, came back the next day with a van, and loaded em up. The games themselves were really well-tuned; I only had to fiddle with the switches on the score reels once or twice in the 2-ish years I owned it.
First one was Eight Ball Deluxe. Got if at a good price and fixed it up. Played well over 1500 games on in 6 months. If I had money and space I'd like to have classic games at home but pinball to me needs at least a 2 ball multiball and one ramp. Sold it on order to buy Sharkeys Shootout (aka EBD 2.0) and have no regrets but if I get the opportunity in the future I will probable buy it again.
Started with a Simpsons Pinball Party and I love it and will never sell it.
ROCKETSHIP. Yes and no. Taught me a lot about EMs, but never got it working right.
T2. No. Thats a great game to do your first restore on. I replaced every star post, cleaned every nook and cranny of that machine. I regret selling it if anything.
Same here. Terminator fanboy that this machine turned into a pinhead. If it wasn't for the fandom, I probably would never have bought a pin. Sometimes when I am sentimental I go: holy shit, I actually own a pinball. How great is that? Will never sell it but accompany it with a Dr who someday
Whirlwind. I eventually sold it because it just got boring compared to my newer games. It ended up being a one trick pony. Still love the game though.
Batman forever. Definitely do not regret.
Gottlieb Gold Wings. Bought it at auction back in about 2001. Sold it to fund my second machine. I enjoyed it a lot. I would drive home for lunch just to play it. Dont regret buying or selling it.
Stern X-Men LE (Magneto). No regrets, but it was way too difficult a machine for our utterly-novice skills. Sold it after five years or so.
Godzilla premium. Since I’ve bought and sold a World Cup soccer, still own a Deadpool, Bond and Labyrinth
How do you rank Labyrinth?
Williams Sorcerer. No regrets! Learned a lot working on it, fun to shoot, and looks outstanding.
Mata Hari via Craigslist for $250 in 2012 with an amusing backstory. Prior to the years in their basement it had been at the convent the aunt lived at and the kids would play it when they visited. This machine always shorted out. In the usual fashion of things like this, the next machine happened just a few weeks later: Bride Of Pinbot. She upstaged Mata Hari. Alas we're not good with tinkering with machines. Both were problematic. Sold Mata Hari at the beginning of 2020, before everything shut down. In a few months we bought our current home, one that when we toured I told my husband "this is where the pinball machines will go". Bride would get picked up for repairs from the old house and delivered to the new home. And stopped working correctly again. Sold her to make room for modern machines. My only regrets regarding these fondly remembered old gals is that we didn't know the people we do now, who would have helped us with repairs or maybe done trades with us.
I only have one machine but it's a Black Knight. I love it so much, even when the sound stops working <3 (we need to send all the boards in lol.. i think we're waiting until we have a 2nd machine though)
I bought Lord of the Rings about 10 years ago. I have added a few mods including ColorDMD and still love the game. No regrets and it is bolted to the floor.
Theatre of Magic. Absolutely no regrets. I still think it’s one of the better themes with immersive sound, music and call-outs.
This pin and black knight SOR are the best pins in the world to me.
My first (and only) is Rocky and bullwinkle. I have no regerts
First machine: The Party Zone No regrets. A great table to learn to shoot and also do minor repairs / maintenance. Seven years later: Foo Fighters ZERO regrets
My personal fave game out of the radical 90s styles (maybe og simpsons competes for me)
Yes. The art. The colors. The ridiculous call outs. So fun.
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At first I thought you meant you’ve owned 10 godzillas and have 6 godzillas now 🤣
I’m guessing from your wording that you actually mean the OG Godzilla and not Stern Godzilla.
Curious. Was it a Pro or Premium? I bought a Pro as my first a few months back and quickly added a second (a Star Wars Home Pin) and I kind of have the same opinion. Not ready to sell/swap it yet but I honestly think I will before the Home Pin (for various reasons).
Godzilla pro is a neutered mess. The premium is bar none the best pin ever made imo
Neutered mess? That’s a hot take. My Godzilla Pro with 35,500 plays on it says, “Go easy there, tiger.”
$1600? I'll give you 2000 .
Who Dunnit, I still think it has one of the greatest thematic implementations of any pin, and I love the callouts. Only thing missing is a real wizard mode.
Revenge From Mars (pin2000) it was awesome! No regrets. even after the crt died, the pin2000 computer died, flipper issues. I learnt a lot working on and fixing and improving that machine. had to sell it when I was out of work for an extended period. which is a shame, but I made my money back (mostly) I have a VPin cabinet now. But would own a real pinny again in a heartbeat
High Speed. Only regret selling it.
Time warp was my first game 7 years ago. I’ve had about 20 or so titles since then. Currently, I’ve kept 7 & they’re all bolted to the ground. I can only add more, haha
Data East Ninja Turtles. I couldn't get rid of it fast enough. I didn't lose any money, so I guess no regrets? I learned a good lesson, it's not a big deal getting a game you don't like. Just move on.
Why is it so disliked? I'm sure I've read a few comments about people not liking it. Is it just too easy or does it have lots of known problems hard to repair? I have fond memories of playing it as a kid in the games room at a place we stayed on holidays.
Don't let me yuck your yum, I just didn't find it fun.
Well said! It was over 33 years ago I last played it so I might agree with you if I got to play it today but nostalgia is a hell of a drug NINJA! NINJA!
A broken Blackout for $100 Still have it, so no regrets.
Gilligan's Island. Yes it's a machine that gets crapped on, and for good reason, but I will always have a soft spot for it. We played it for two years and then decided to sell it rather than move it 3 states over when we sold the house. Fun times.
Dipsy doodle. Not even for a second.
When I was new I quickly bought a few machines. Just one regret: Hurricane. Awful game. Couldn’t get rid of it quick enough
I waited for a loaded Metallica Pro…wanted it so bad since they’re my favorite band and seen them in concert 1/2 a dozen times. Also picked it because the difference between pro and premium wasn’t substantial. It’s a great pin and will never sell it.
Stern Electronics Galaxy. Still fun when it shoots, and looks good when something needs to be repaired.
iv had a busted up date east JP sold it into a even worse HOOK which i sold. both falling apart. I regret both and wish id spent a bit more time on better machines. I didnt understand that being so banged up affected the pin so much and my enjoyment of them. theyre just so expensive
Street Fighter 2, I still have it and love it. Prob gonna sell it soon tho doesn’t get enough play and I’ve got bills to pay
Road Kings. It needed work but I got it cheap. I had no idea what I was doing, and I made a lot of mistakes, including breaking the playfield glass and ripping off the head while trying to move it. But I gradually fixed most of the issues. I kept it for a couple years and sold it. It was a great starter game and it taught me a lot about how to own a machine.
Bally Viking. Bought for 400 bucks in 1990. Still regret selling.
Funhouse, no regrets it’s what sent me down the rabbit hole.
Pinbot, no regrets. It had a bunch of problems but I really cut my teeth on it fixing them and enjoyed the process. I sold it when I had a chance to get a Funhouse a few years later. Love the Funhouse, miss Pinbot, especially the music. Need a bigger place for more pins!
I bought Sorcerer back in 96 for a song. Had no idea about working on machines and no idea if it was any good. But I learned a ton just messing around with it and fell in love with the machine. Still own it to this day. Plays great.
Twilight Zone, purchased over 25 years ago and still have it.
World Cup Soccer '94. I love it and when one came up for sale in my area I jumped on it. It gets played every day.
Mata Hari- no regrets except that I sold it to pay for fixing my Gorgar.
My first machine was Total Nuclear Annihilation. Such a great game. I really miss it. Now that I’m a better player, I’d like to own one again.
Williams Diner, bought it 1997. Still have it. My kids will have to sell it if they decide, after my death.
My first machine was Hurricane (1991). It wasn’t the worst decision, but I have a few mild regrets. I paid an overall fair price but there are other games at the same price point I think I would have enjoyed more. It’s not a game in very high demand so it’s not so easy to get rid of now that I’d like to open space in my collection.
FunHouse and my only regret is selling it to a lucky, new owner.
Elvira and the party monsters. 15 years ago. I still have it and still love it. Second was Addams family. Same for that!
JJP GNR LE. Ordered on Sunday, Dec 30, 2020 after I saw the promo video pop up on my phone. Had to wait 11 months for delivery.. to my surprise, which I found out when I called them Monday to ask when it would ship. I almost cancelled. Never heard of JJP. Never heard of pinside. Bought it based on my nostalgia playing GNR by DataEast in the 90s at a bar with friends. New Code update polish just rounded out this game very nicely. Risk, reward, adrenaline, lights and a real looker. Great first pin. No regrets
RFM. I had no regrets other than selling everything off.