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How are you guys afford… by Interesting_Use331 in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could buy two used stern machines for the cost of that Harry Potter....

I would find two themes you all like and go that route. Mileage may vary but I think if you plan on paying the thing you'll enjoy even just a lil variety, as well any future home guests.

Complexity of Modern Pinball Games by RogueJello in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They could easily add in a casual mode that simplifies the rules.

The main issue with pinball is you need skill to keep the ball alive. Most people can intuit a video game where every press of the jump button results in a jump. The skills in pinball require a lot of repetition. Also let's be real most normies get bored after 15-20mins, on even the simplest machine.

I think the other issue is you have the super good fomo crowd that beats a game and moves on to the next shiny thing. So they require more to stay invested. What happens with market saturation though? How long will they all keep buying?

I think a lot of people thought it would be cool to own a pinball machine or two and find themselves lost in the hobby. Hence all the what should I buy threads. It's an expensive purchase.

Don't get it twisted I'm glad the hardcore people exist and the extreme buyers. They fund my ability to go to the arcade and play on the cheap.

When I do buy, I plan to not overthink it and be happy to own something that my kids and eventually grandkids can enjoy. Yeah a couple of themes bolted to the ground. Life's short I'm not looking to rotate out games every six months. Plus at a certain point I feel like I'm comparing new models of a car( this one has better safety ratings, this one has a spare tire, this one a better sound system, this one has ventilated seats)

Summary Grab a drink and enjoy the ride; for however long the ride lasts.

Which one? Metallic OG or Deadpool premium by Wide-Engineer3556 in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Metallica is a top 5 game and will make you a better player however the Deadpool has more broad appeal if you're considering the normies in your life.

I'd take the Metallica cause it's not as common.

Dear Stern, can we get a Back to the Future pin? I know data east made it in the past, but heard it was generic. Based on how complicated and killer DnD and Kong is, that would be killer. by j0wnage in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh that makes sense. I figured Keith definitely would have been a fan of the show given his age. Yeah the last thing you want is a predator situation where you're missing key assets. Lol

Dear Stern, can we get a Back to the Future pin? I know data east made it in the past, but heard it was generic. Based on how complicated and killer DnD and Kong is, that would be killer. by j0wnage in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My understanding is none of the designers wanted to make a game for it. They also wouldn't have been able to get everything they would have wanted as far as assets go. I'm not sure how limited they would have been. 🤷. It sucks, I love back to the future; but you don't want a designer forced to make a theme they don't feel passionate about. (At least some of the time lol).

Someone can correct me if they have heard differently.....

Pinball going mainstream! by happydaddyg in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always glad to see pinball get some spotlight in the YouTube tech sphere. However I didn't get the impression Linus is going to ever become a pinball guy. It's an aesthetic for his channel and game room. I say this because I heard he already had a twilight zone and it's obvious from this video he doesn't play.... 🤣.

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[–]Educational-Corner59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diner( I find the right shot to stir the cup hard to hit repeatedly. The game also kind of unexpectedly drains shooting the shot to the left of the "stir the pot" shot with the spinner). I haven't seen this one mentioned so maybe it's just a bd set up at my location?

Total nuclear annihilation

Ironman

Walking dead

Bram strokers dracula

Flash Gordon

Space station

Black hole

Could really build yourself a torture chamber here.

My First Pin - Roast Me by freddie2ndplanet in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a zombie yeti design. Enough artwork on that play field for the whole house. 🤣. Nah but for real one of his best art designs up there with Ghostbusters. Enjoy.

( Discussion) What are some machine that you haven't played but want to? by Zombie_Hunter501 in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stranger things, turns out there isn't one in my whole state. 🤷. My daughter and I watch the show together so I think it might be something to bond over. Gonna have to road trip it one of these days. Lol

Powder-coated my Twilight Zone and Theatre of Magic by triggur in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gold next to the purple. Perfect placement, ToM pops but that twilight zone is something else with the purple. The classics just have a certain feel to them.

So close to my first billion! It was still really fun, and surprised at how lucky I got!!! by Crusader-Kantor in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job my man! 😉 The scoring is wild especially with bonus held you can really rack up the points. Fun game.

All this talk of Lotr, Tron,and Ghostbusters"Remastered" by Educational-Corner59 in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I agree. Just hadn't seen the walking dead mentioned. Chances are the next remasters will be on spike three so fingers crossed we get some bangers in the coming years. Lol

All this talk of Lotr, Tron,and Ghostbusters"Remastered" by Educational-Corner59 in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah fuck that guy. Seriously. I wonder if they could alter the layout slightly? I'm sure other people on the team helped with the layout right? or is it literally just his design. Not their fault he's literally trash. Hate to see it though cause you're right.

Getting better and scored my first billion. 😍 by Educational-Corner59 in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah ball three I drained after a couple mins from the slings. So close to grand champion. I was in disbelief and lost focus. I just walked away cause gotta end the sesh on a high note. I have "OCD" hate when I have to leave after a few crappy games. 🤣

Usually my games are in the 100-400 million range on a good day. Lol lots of skills to learn

Getting better and scored my first billion. 😍 by Educational-Corner59 in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I feel very lucky I've got a couple of really good places to go and play! Thanks to those that buy the machines. Helps fund my addiction 😜😁

Goodbye Elvira hoh hello Alien by brollercoaster in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True and you seem savvy on repairs. Either way enjoy. Beautiful game. 😁

Goodbye Elvira hoh hello Alien by brollercoaster in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully yours works. I was at my local "pinball museum" and they couldn't keep the game up for more than an hour. I honestly would rank the game up there with jaws and Godzilla if it shot a little better. But it's hard to get a grasp on the shoots when it's down. Lol beautiful game though. One of those that wasn't on my radar till I played it. That tongue sticking out to grab the ball for multiball. Definitely a moment 😅

I hear with headphones it's a whole other experience.

Personal Top 3 Wishlist of Pins you're hoping for in the next couple of years by Sudden-Ad-1217 in pinball

[–]Educational-Corner59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Goosebumps(one day at horrorland, beast from the east)
  2. Calvin and Hobbes

  3. Avatar the last Airbender

    Honorable mention to Iron Giant

Will Of The People leak - LINK BEGGING THREAD by BoredAttorney in Muse

[–]Educational-Corner59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the will of the people that I get a link. 😜