Table Pack #27 speculation

[Zombie Aladdin]

That is info that is unavailable, and totally speculated unless FS releases some sort of demographics.
Simply using this forum as the sample base, which I know is skewed and slightly bias, we have players who start off as die hard "Nothing but DMD" and after a season are now expressing interest in earlier games due to design and rule differences.

TPA will become stale and quite unvaried if it's just a set range of pinball, as determined by the loudest voices.

Personally, what I like to see is some variety. I enjoy pinball machines from different eras for different reasons. You just have to bring an open mind. The DMD-era machines are based on progressing a story and the sound and art package, so I play to see how far along I can go. The EM-era machines are based strictly on score with the art being an afterthought (and the sound all being the same), so I play to see how high of a score I can reach. The solid-state era was when every company was trying out a bunch of weird ideas (look no further than Centaur with its art, Black Hole with its lower playfield, or Xenon with its ramp and voice clips), where I can find features and sound-and-art packages not used before or since.

Heck, this is part of why I'd like to see pre-EM machines too, including flipperless games. They are VERY different and are at least worth experiencing, albeit I don't think they should be packaged as standalone tables. There are also no woodrails so far.

 

[Sean]

I would bet the average age of people buying tables(mostly on iOS and Android) is younger.

Too true: iOS is my platform and I'm only 44, unlike the rest of you old bastards.

 

[lettuce]

Safe Cracker, Diner, BS Drac would sure work for me.

That would be ideal!

What do people think the chance of seeing..

SeaWitch
Xenon
Fathom

in seasom 4, seeing how FS have turned on these older tables??.

I guess i can understand why they would be reluctant to release these type of tables now theres only 1 a month as they probably wont be as profitable as the more modern tables but i still hope we see these in TPA

 

[Bowflex]

As much as I would love an all WMS season, I am believing there is a pretty good chance that we will see a Data East table slip in, maybe a more horror themed table as a one two punch with BS Dracula to get everyone ready for the spooky season of autumn.

 

[Pinetwig]

Just check Facebook and FS said we'll get another Stern this season! Any ideas what it could be?

 

[Bowflex]

Just check Facebook and FS said we'll get another Stern this season! Any ideas what it could be?

Data East falls under that...

 

[Pinetwig]

Data East falls under that...

Ah, didn't know.

 

[DokkenRokken]

Just check Facebook and FS said we'll get another Stern this season! Any ideas what it could be?

Take your pick:

Poll #6 : Stern/Data East/Sega

1) Tales from the Crypt (Data East, 1993)
2-T) Monopoly (Stern, 2001)
2-T) Rollercoaster Tycoon (Stern, 2002)
4) Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (Data East, 1993)
5) High Roller Casino (Stern, 2001)
6) NASCAR (Stern, 2005)
7) Time Machine (Data East, 1988)
8) Sharkey’s Shootout (Stern, 2000)
9) Seawitch (Stern, 1980)
10) Viper Night Drivin' (Sega, 1998)

As I've said before, when guessing the next table, you should usually stick to the Top 10 Polls. They've rarely strayed away from it. I think "High Speed" was the only exception since the polls were released.

 

[Bowflex]

Take your pick:

Poll #6 : Stern/Data East/Sega

1) Tales from the Crypt (Data East, 1993)
2-T) Monopoly (Stern, 2001)
2-T) Rollercoaster Tycoon (Stern, 2002)
4) Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (Data East, 1993)
5) High Roller Casino (Stern, 2001)
6) NASCAR (Stern, 2005)
7) Time Machine (Data East, 1988)
8) Sharkey’s Shootout (Stern, 2000)
9) Seawitch (Stern, 1980)
10) Viper Night Drivin' (Sega, 1998)

As I've said before, when guessing the next table, you should usually stick to the Top 10 Polls. They've rarely strayed away from it. I think "High Speed" was the only exception since the polls were released.

In the case of Stern I think you may potentially see more deviation from the polls. With so many licenses, I think it will be more about brining what is available for the right price, at least initially. Not to say they won't be taken into account, but if you had a great opportunity to get, let's say Last Action Hero hypothetically, at a cost of only a fraction of any other table and parties willing to sign immediately, I think you would definitely see it come out straight away. I would guess one of the top 4 from that poll will likely make it in this season. All 4 would be awesome.

 

[Captain B. Zarre]

Take your pick:

Poll #6 : Stern/Data East/Sega

1) Tales from the Crypt (Data East, 1993)
2-T) Monopoly (Stern, 2001)
2-T) Rollercoaster Tycoon (Stern, 2002)
4) Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (Data East, 1993)
5) High Roller Casino (Stern, 2001)
6) NASCAR (Stern, 2005)
7) Time Machine (Data East, 1988)
8) Sharkey’s Shootout (Stern, 2000)
9) Seawitch (Stern, 1980)
10) Viper Night Drivin' (Sega, 1998)

As I've said before, when guessing the next table, you should usually stick to the Top 10 Polls. They've rarely strayed away from it. I think "High Speed" was the only exception since the polls were released.

My top picks:

Tales from the Crypt
Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
NASCAR
Viper Night Drivin'?

 

[DokkenRokken]

In the case of Stern I think you may potentially see more deviation from the polls. With so many licenses, I think it will be more about brining what is available for the right price, at least initially. Not to say they won't be taken into account, but if you had a great opportunity to get, let's say Last Action Hero hypothetically, at a cost of only a fraction of any other table and parties willing to sign immediately, I think you would definitely see it come out straight away. I would guess one of the top 4 from that poll will likely make it in this season. All 4 would be awesome.

I disagree.

The thing about tables like "Last Action Hero" is that they carry a gigantic licensing free because of actors as big as Arnie. So, any chance of getting a table like that at a "cost only a fraction" is just a pipe dream, but I hear what you're saying.

Personally, I think whatever the next Stern table is, it'll be a non licensed table from the Top 10 Poll like all the rest of em that have been released this season. Again, Farsight has rarely strayed away from the Top 10 Polls, especially this season. The only exception was "High Speed", which people were requesting on a minute by minute basis. lol

My top picks:

Tales from the Crypt
Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
NASCAR
Viper Night Drivin'?

If we got TFTC & Dracula this season, I'd be in heaven.... then again, that's most likely just a pipe dream.

 

[Captain B. Zarre]

About Last Action Hero, wouldn't that technically be cheap because they ALREADY got the license for Ahnold in T2?

 

[Kratos3]

Phantom of the Opera wouldn't surprise me(I believe it's a Data East), but I'd bet TFTC.

I would love to see some of the newish Sterns, but I suppose they all carry big licenses.

 

[netizen]

About Last Action Hero, wouldn't that technically be cheap because they ALREADY got the license for Ahnold in T2?

Yup, just like getting T2 guaranteed T3 </sarcasm>

 

[DokkenRokken]

About Last Action Hero, wouldn't that technically be cheap because they ALREADY got the license for Ahnold in T2?

No, from what I recall, everything from that transaction was JUST for "Terminator 2", including Arnie's likeness. If they want to do another table with his likeness, then they have to pay him another licensing fee.

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me, but that's the explanation I recall reading when someone else asked this question on the FB page.

Phantom of the Opera wouldn't surprise me(I believe it's a Data East), but I'd bet TFTC.

I would love to see some of the newish Sterns, but I suppose they all carry big licenses.

A lot of us have asked about "Phantom of the Opera", and sadly were told it would require a Kickstarter.

 

[Bowflex]

No, from what I recall, everything from that transaction was JUST for "Terminator 2", including Arnie's likeness. If they want to do another table with his likeness, then they have to pay him another licensing fee.

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me, but that's the explanation I recall reading when someone else asked this question on the FB page.



A lot of us have asked about "Phantom of the Opera", and sadly were told it would require a Kickstarter.

That's exactly correct about licensing. THey COULD do a contract for multiple licenses but they only used Arnold for just one table, T2. At least it does show he is willing to work with them and future ventures with him are possible. However, Farsight is not likely to pay for his likeness on tables they may or may not do in the future, especially when they are dependent on other licenses and there may be a time limit involved.

As for Phantom, it is not based on the licensed work and the story is public domain. The music is either generic or public domain (Bach). I don't think it would require much for licensing and it's also been stated it wouldn't need one. There was a while where many contradictions were said though but I'm not sure what they'd be kickstarting for that.

 

[DokkenRokken]

As for Phantom, it is not based on the licensed work and the story is public domain. The music is either generic or public domain (Bach). I don't think it would require much for licensing and it's also been stated it wouldn't need one. There was a while where many contradictions were said though but I'm not sure what they'd be kickstarting for that.

From the FB Page:

Question-

Would "Phantom of the Opera" require a Kickstarter?

Thanks.

Answer-

Most likely.

 

[Nightwing]

My guess for the Stern table is Rollercoaster Tycoon. Maybe Seawitch...or if you buy into the Data East theory - then TFTC will be Table #30 - which if my math is correct,would hit in September,and give us two horror themed tables (#31 being the other one)

 

[Kolchak357]

Take your pick:

Poll #6 : Stern/Data East/Sega

1) Tales from the Crypt (Data East, 1993)
2-T) Monopoly (Stern, 2001)
2-T) Rollercoaster Tycoon (Stern, 2002)
4) Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (Data East, 1993)
5) High Roller Casino (Stern, 2001)
6) NASCAR (Stern, 2005)
7) Time Machine (Data East, 1988)
8) Sharkey’s Shootout (Stern, 2000)
9) Seawitch (Stern, 1980)
10) Viper Night Drivin' (Sega, 1998)

As I've said before, when guessing the next table, you should usually stick to the Top 10 Polls. They've rarely strayed away from it. I think "High Speed" was the only exception since the polls were released.

I'd be pleased to see any if these. But we recently got a Rocky & Bullwinkle at a local pizza joint and it has really grown on me. Would be a nice contrast to what I think is coming for Halloween (BSD or TFTC).

 

[DokkenRokken]

I'd be pleased to see any if these. But we recently got a Rocky & Bullwinkle at a local pizza joint and it has really grown on me. Would be a nice contrast to what I think is coming for Halloween (BSD or TFTC).

I don't think hardly anyone would want "Rocky & Bullwinkle" over such amazing classics such as Dracula and TFTC. lol

My local pizza place has a R&B table as well, but it's broke. It just sits there collecting dust.