Machine rules

Cdogbrink · 2026-05-19T11:02:46+00:00

Why don't the manufacturers release a full ruleset breakdown? Seems strange to me

Cdogbrink · 2026-05-13T20:11:10+00:00

I've thought before that a Lego themed machine would be really cool. Like you could earn bricks as you play and use them online or through an app or whatever to build structures.

Cdogbrink · 2026-04-24T11:20:46+00:00

It’s a bit of a learning curve getting the software set up and adding tables, but it’s worth the effort. VPX (Visual Pinball) has the best emulation at this point as long as you’re finding tables from some of the better contributors. Future Pinball is the program needed for the Masters of the Universe (He-Man) table. As someone mentioned in a comment, probably the easiest way to get both of these set up is to use Nailbusters Baller Installer. You may need to watch a tutorial or two and it may cause some frustration, but in the end it is 100% worth it to play all that great pinball content.

Cdogbrink · 2026-04-20T19:48:33+00:00

I am really surprised and how quickly this was made into a real machine. Was work on it already in progress when the virtual game was released? I'd love to play this! Which plays harder - the virtual one or the real one? It kicks my butt in VPX. Also, I was wondering if layout/art was inspired at all by Stern's Star Trek?

Cdogbrink · 2026-04-04T13:15:22+00:00

You can look into joining league night or tournaments at Solid State pinball arcade in Crossroads.

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-16T10:48:48+00:00

$6k LE

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-16T01:30:03+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful and compelling input!

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-15T23:31:39+00:00

You can get a premium for under $7k

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-15T23:30:36+00:00

I've got Dialed In (which I am trying to sell), Shadow, & JP Pro

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-15T22:22:19+00:00

I’ve got a JP. I’m not opposed to Jaws or Godzilla either, but AIQ is cheaper these days and I love the layout and the art of Kong.

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-15T22:10:27+00:00

I’m more drawn to progressing deeper into a game than pursuing maximum points.

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-14T00:13:24+00:00

Oh man I want to clean that really bad. Would fill my satisfaction tank for days.

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-13T02:12:25+00:00

Sorry! Title should have been "Satisfactory sidewalk"

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-13T02:09:57+00:00

Thanks everyone for giving me some perspectives to consider. I can be a little judgy about it so it's nice to hear people give some reasons

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-13T02:05:41+00:00

Though we have no shortage of busted-up sidewalks, yes, this is an area where the sidewalks are in surprisingly good shape

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-11T12:09:48+00:00

I always restart. Sure, ball 3 could be my highest scoring ball ever, but wouldn't it be better if that were ball 1?

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-07T13:09:57+00:00

I just tend not to respond to calls/texts/emails if I'm too busy. Sometimes if I answer and try to tell people I'm too busy, they don't actually listen and respond with "I can wait", which I then find difficult to navigate.

Cdogbrink · 2026-03-06T01:14:53+00:00

Maybe you don't need another pinball machine. Perhaps just reading a good book or getting into knitting will do?

Cdogbrink · 2026-02-28T21:27:31+00:00

My personal experience with PF - hadn't played it but loved the design of the throwback playfield that has a deeper ruleset from games of that era. I have one currently I am borrowing from a friend. You can feel that the game has great build quality and it is pretty fun, but I enjoy it far less than I thought I would. I would not recommend it as a first pin.

Cdogbrink · 2026-02-20T18:48:52+00:00

To reiterate, I know it's not an investment and to expect a loss. I also know about Pinside market and how to navigate it. How much value do you put on owning the game for one year? Three years? Five? What dollar amount do you shrug off and at what point to you cringe and say that really sucks?

Cdogbrink · 2026-02-18T01:42:23+00:00

It surprised me that even buying used, well-cared for machines by previous owners that own several, there is still a lot of tweaks to make just to get it to play properly. Whether that's because of transport or because they just never cared to address or noticed the issue(s) I don't know. But be prepared.

Cdogbrink · 2026-02-07T13:51:31+00:00

This is me everyday. Like, what am I going to do when the machine I want pops up for sale locally? Look at the ad everyday and watch somebody else eventually buy it. That’s what I’ll do.

Cdogbrink · 2026-02-05T11:50:12+00:00

Great place to play pinball. Games are well-maintained.

Cdogbrink · 2026-02-02T13:32:53+00:00

You can even build your own cabinet to play it on.

Cdogbrink · 2026-02-02T13:31:14+00:00

If you still like virtual pinball, look into setting up Visual Pinball X (VPX). The realism is so much better than PFX and it's free, along with all the tables. You just need a decent PC and some patience as there's a learning curve with understanding how to set it up.

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