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What DMD pin in your collection gets the most play from your NON-Pinhead friends?
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skbrothers
Aug 15, 2012, 10:17:48 AM8/15/12
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So an earlier thread (TZ vs TOTAN) got me wondering which DMD pin
would reign supreme as "Most Approachable" to Non Pinheads. In other
words, which DMD machine gets the most play from non-pinheads you
entertain at your home arcades?
Sadly I only have one DMD (LOTR) and I don't think that it will rank
as the best pinball ambassador for the pinball neophite, so I won't
cast the first vote.
In an effort to make this an easy thread to scan...start your post
with the name of the game, then hit return a couple times before
offering details or explanation.
Steve
would reign supreme as "Most Approachable" to Non Pinheads. In other
words, which DMD machine gets the most play from non-pinheads you
entertain at your home arcades?
Sadly I only have one DMD (LOTR) and I don't think that it will rank
as the best pinball ambassador for the pinball neophite, so I won't
cast the first vote.
In an effort to make this an easy thread to scan...start your post
with the name of the game, then hit return a couple times before
offering details or explanation.
Steve
CEG
Aug 15, 2012, 10:41:17 AM8/15/12
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care for it. Most of my friends just look at my machines and seem to
be intimidated by them
Chas
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Aug 15, 2012, 10:36:27 AM8/15/12
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MM / AFM.
My visitors like them both, as they can easily understand the attack the castle or mother ship deal, and they start picking up the other rules from there. Those pins also get my visitors into the action quick, as destroying the first castle and mother ship doesn't take too many hits.
My visitors like them both, as they can easily understand the attack the castle or mother ship deal, and they start picking up the other rules from there. Those pins also get my visitors into the action quick, as destroying the first castle and mother ship doesn't take too many hits.
schudel5
Aug 15, 2012, 11:32:36 AM8/15/12
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"skbrothers" <skbro...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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Can't really tell you which DMD game of mine gets played most by
non-pinheads but I'd probably guess TSPP (theme), TAFG (theme), MM (ooooh
castles!), AFM (oooooh look jiggly Martians!)
But to be 110% honest, the big ball bowler gets WAAAAY more use by
non-pinheads than probably any other game in my collection. Period.
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non-pinheads but I'd probably guess TSPP (theme), TAFG (theme), MM (ooooh
castles!), AFM (oooooh look jiggly Martians!)
But to be 110% honest, the big ball bowler gets WAAAAY more use by
non-pinheads than probably any other game in my collection. Period.
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Mike S.
Kalamazoo, MI
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Redeyes
Aug 15, 2012, 11:35:34 AM8/15/12
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Medieval Madness
waltr
Aug 15, 2012, 11:42:50 AM8/15/12
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MM here too,
than CC would be second and TOM 3rd.
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Taxman
Aug 15, 2012, 11:48:14 AM8/15/12
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I have most of the big names DMD and MM gets the nod. Even a non-
pinhead party I threw this weekend had a girl flipping both flippers
at the same time. She tried a few different games but when she
destroyed her first castle she was hooked.
AFM, MB do alright with Creech and WH2O not too far behind. Sometimes
ToM seem to hook a non-pinhead when the trunk starts to do things.
And it kinda tells them what to shoot for.
And LOTR gets LOTR fans. That it. They read the books, they watched
the movies they play only that game.
Kids go for POTC with the ship.
Scared Stiff, Indy and Addams fall flat
Just from my recent observations.
Dave "Taxman" http://www.pinbald.com
pinhead party I threw this weekend had a girl flipping both flippers
at the same time. She tried a few different games but when she
destroyed her first castle she was hooked.
AFM, MB do alright with Creech and WH2O not too far behind. Sometimes
ToM seem to hook a non-pinhead when the trunk starts to do things.
And it kinda tells them what to shoot for.
And LOTR gets LOTR fans. That it. They read the books, they watched
the movies they play only that game.
Kids go for POTC with the ship.
Scared Stiff, Indy and Addams fall flat
Just from my recent observations.
Dave "Taxman" http://www.pinbald.com
Kyle Wren
Aug 15, 2012, 12:01:34 PM8/15/12
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In article <67ca10e0-425a-40fd...@l15g2000yqb.googlegroups.com>,
Taxman says...
I have an amazingly similar collection of titles to what Dave here has, and I
can report the same results almost exactly. While I would be nice to say one of
my cheaper titles was the most popular, MM is by far my most played game of
non-pinheads. It's near the top with pinheads as well.
It is far from the most played game in my collection however. That is a toss-up
between the Skeeball and the bowler.
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- Kyle
Taxman says...
I have an amazingly similar collection of titles to what Dave here has, and I
can report the same results almost exactly. While I would be nice to say one of
my cheaper titles was the most popular, MM is by far my most played game of
non-pinheads. It's near the top with pinheads as well.
It is far from the most played game in my collection however. That is a toss-up
between the Skeeball and the bowler.
- Kyle
skbrothers
Aug 15, 2012, 11:56:06 AM8/15/12
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If I had to pick what I think would be the most likely DMD to garner
Non-Pinhead attraction I would have to guess at POTC.
POTC has universal appeal (men/women/children) and arguably the most
awe inspiring toy in all pinballdom...
I mean really...a ship that damn near disappears below the playfield
when you sink it?
"I want to do that again!" has to pass through any newbies mind after
he/she does it once, wouldn't you agree?
Steve
Non-Pinhead attraction I would have to guess at POTC.
POTC has universal appeal (men/women/children) and arguably the most
awe inspiring toy in all pinballdom...
I mean really...a ship that damn near disappears below the playfield
when you sink it?
"I want to do that again!" has to pass through any newbies mind after
he/she does it once, wouldn't you agree?
Steve
Pin Del
Aug 15, 2012, 12:15:57 PM8/15/12
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gets played the most by non-pinheads it
would be SWE1 by another mile .
Pin-Del,
cargpb28
BTW, Those big ball bowlers are really cool ! .
Matt Rasmussen
Aug 15, 2012, 12:32:13 PM8/15/12
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Hmmm...I have three, but only for a little while.
Baywatch - For the seasoned pinballers, a shot makers game. Not super
popular so far, but maybe once they get more skilled.
Jurassic Park - Always has been a very popular machine for the theme,
the cabinet vibration, the T-Rex toy, and after all the candy, it's
still a game that requires skill to hit the shots and go through the
modes.
The Getaway - This is really popular too, I think it's just the action
of the game mostly, the cool loops you can do and the tactile shifter.
The supercharger is always a cool toy, and the topper is eye-catching
when in multiball etc.
I'd say JP is the most popular one right now.
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JimS
Aug 15, 2012, 2:06:28 PM8/15/12
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Cactus Canyon
Other games at home are Star Gate, Tommy, TZ, JD, High Speed, LOTR,
FT, Flipper Cowboy.
Jim
Other games at home are Star Gate, Tommy, TZ, JD, High Speed, LOTR,
FT, Flipper Cowboy.
Jim
alleycat pinball
Aug 15, 2012, 2:49:35 PM8/15/12
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slugfest
had a party a while back and a bunch of non pinheads were playing it
to death, they liked being able to play against one another
had a party a while back and a bunch of non pinheads were playing it
to death, they liked being able to play against one another
pinball.erie
Aug 15, 2012, 2:49:12 PM8/15/12
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What are friends?
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sea girt
Aug 16, 2012, 7:28:22 AM8/16/12
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On Aug 15, 10:17 am, skbrothers <skbroth...@comcast.net> wrote:
MM TZ etc.
joep...@gmail.com
Aug 16, 2012, 2:08:23 PM8/16/12
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On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:17:48 AM UTC-4, skbrothers wrote:
> So an earlier thread (TZ vs TOTAN) got me wondering which DMD pin would reign supreme as "Most Approachable" to Non Pinheads. In other words, which DMD machine gets the most play from non-pinheads you entertain at your home arcades? Sadly I only have one DMD (LOTR) and I don't think that it will rank as the best pinball ambassador for the pinball neophite, so I won't cast the first vote. In an effort to make this an easy thread to scan...start your post with the name of the game, then hit return a couple times before offering details or explanation. Steve
AC/DC lately....previously MM, MB, TSPP, and PoTC.
> So an earlier thread (TZ vs TOTAN) got me wondering which DMD pin would reign supreme as "Most Approachable" to Non Pinheads. In other words, which DMD machine gets the most play from non-pinheads you entertain at your home arcades? Sadly I only have one DMD (LOTR) and I don't think that it will rank as the best pinball ambassador for the pinball neophite, so I won't cast the first vote. In an effort to make this an easy thread to scan...start your post with the name of the game, then hit return a couple times before offering details or explanation. Steve
mr tobias
Aug 16, 2012, 4:15:29 PM8/16/12
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Non-pinheads seem to find it accessible and fun.
Liftserv
Aug 16, 2012, 10:08:29 PM8/16/12
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DMD would be RBION, but SWE1 gets played more by our non-pinhead
friends.
JIM
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George Hali
Aug 17, 2012, 8:42:10 AM8/17/12
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Gundam_Pilot_
Aug 17, 2012, 8:56:33 AM8/17/12
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World Cup Soccer 94
Champion Pub
Attack From Mars
Based on what I have seen these games have been approached the most by
non pinball people.
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nathanp
Aug 17, 2012, 9:45:23 AM8/17/12
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TAF.
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nathanp
Ken
Aug 17, 2012, 10:11:26 AM8/17/12
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On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:17:48 AM UTC-4, skbrothers wrote:
> So an earlier thread (TZ vs TOTAN) got me wondering which DMD pin would reign supreme as "Most Approachable" to Non Pinheads. In other words, which DMD machine gets the most play from non-pinheads you entertain at your home arcades? Sadly I only have one DMD (LOTR) and I don't think that it will rank as the best pinball ambassador for the pinball neophite, so I won't cast the first vote. In an effort to make this an easy thread to scan...start your post with the name of the game, then hit return a couple times before offering details or explanation. Steve
Mario Andretti
I don't really like the game and would sell it but it always gets the most play with my non-pinhead friends. I guess because its so easy to play. I also have AFM and DW but Mario always does the best.
Ken
cal50
Aug 17, 2012, 10:31:31 AM8/17/12
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Toss up between TAF & TOM with RFM very close behind. If no one is
playing any games TAF & TOM are the 1st ones approached and fired up. If
RFM is being played it forms its own audience and people want to try it.
It usually has a mini line around it and is constantly being played if
people see it in action.
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Jim B
Sep 6, 2012, 9:34:54 PM9/6/12
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Gilligan's Island.
Kids 10 and under select SWE1.
but my Super Pacman with 60-in-1 board is more popular then both above.
My other games set up for visitors to play:
Gottlieb Super Mario Bros
Road Show
Jack Bot
Monopoly
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Kids 10 and under select SWE1.
but my Super Pacman with 60-in-1 board is more popular then both above.
My other games set up for visitors to play:
Gottlieb Super Mario Bros
Road Show
Jack Bot
Monopoly
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George Hali
Sep 6, 2012, 11:12:09 PM9/6/12
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George
Aeneas - www.flippers.be
Sep 7, 2012, 7:15:26 AM9/7/12
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CC is played most. Then MM, most people find it to be a lot of fun but too hard to play (mine is set up very fast). CV is third with the ringmaster head.
SC, WW and TZ don't get a lot of love..
Aeneas.
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SC, WW and TZ don't get a lot of love..
Aeneas.
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nwojedi
Sep 7, 2012, 9:43:31 AM9/7/12
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non pinball people like the VP the most. RFM is a close second and
Tommy. I don't know why but Tommy seems to attract the most around
here. Even over all the A list titles.
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