Table pack #39 speculation

[Kratos3]

Safe Cracker.

 

[rehtroboi40]

You will get no clues from me you CSI sleuthing bastards! But if you listen to the BlahCade and know my taste in pins, the list can be narrowed. I certainly popped a chubby hearing the title.

So it IS Zingy-Bingy????

 

[shutyertrap]

If you guys really wanna get a sense for my taste in tables, you should check out http://digitalpinballfans.com/showthread.php/4661-Pinball-League-in-SoCal as I discuss a ton of tables there. Noticed a bunch of my pics are no longer showing, which is odd, but oh well. Haven't updated it in a while as I post pics from league now on my Twitter account. You could also see what polls I participated in, or listen to the BlahCade.

Yes, I am shamelessly self promoting all my outlets!

 

[Nightwing]

I say Banzai Run.
Just a gut feeling.

May your gut feeling be correct!

 

[rehtroboi40]

May your gut feeling be correct!

I have never played this one before. I'm curious to see how it plays-especially with the vertical playfield. Forgive me if I seem skeptical, but PFX2's vertical mini-playfield's have not made a good impression on me. I'd rather see it in season 5 myself, but I'll accept if FarSight decides to bring it out in season 4.

My only must-haves for TPA that remain are Getaway, R&T, Surf-N-Safari, and either LoTR or TSPP (doubtful they'll do kickstarters for both, even at different times). Of course I enjoy the experience of trying out new (to me) tables. Without a doubt, BR fits the bill.

 

[rehtroboi40]

My perception of that game has been ruined from that tedious hunt for the 3M-goal so I couldn't even judge that in an honest way. I just really dislike the Gottlieb tables.

So, #39 will be a cool title, ey? It HAS to be The Shadow then. All the clues point to that! All the clues, as in all my wishful thinking while looking at the non-existing clues.

If I can reach the 3M goal, anybody can. The most important tip I can give is to remain calm. I've lost count of how many times I've attended "the drain-fest" at the 2.5M mark while still in Ball 1 (or in some cases, Ball _). It's OK to take a break and catch your breath between the 2-2.5M mark. Stay calm and try to steer clear of the various SDTM ricochets. I also have no love for that left lane "death arch".

 

[pedersonsx]

Rollergames & Radical double dip. Alot of us would be super excited for that...(sometimes wishes come true).

 

[Extork]

I'm gonna say Safe Cracker. Figured I should probably make a serious guess

 

[vikingerik]

May your gut feeling be correct!

Dissenting opinion here. Banzai Run has a cool gimmick, but it really doesn't make for interesting gameplay. Every trip to the upper playfield is just to make the same dull sequence of stop-and-go shots. It plays like Victory, which isn't a ringing endorsement. I predict you Banzai Run fans will be about as satisfied as us High Speed fans were.

I'll throw a hopeful vote behind Safe Cracker as well.

I think the most likely scheme is a Gottlieb non-DMD for #39, then Getaway as #40 to close the season and drive sales as a premium DMD, like BSD did. Although it's hard to see what Gottlieb would be getting Mike excited.

 

[shutyertrap]

Although it's hard to see what Gottlieb would be getting Mike excited.

You're crazy. I can think of a few you wouldn't have to put a gun to his head to get his appetite going for, nor me. A very select few to be sure, but I'm sure a title or two could be dug up where there's meat enough on the bones for some fun lasting pinball action to be had.

 

[karl]

Dissenting opinion here. Banzai Run has a cool gimmick, but it really doesn't make for interesting gameplay. Every trip to the upper playfield is just to make the same dull sequence of stop-and-go shots. It plays like Victory, which isn't a ringing endorsement. I predict you Banzai Run fans will be about as satisfied as us High Speed fans were.

I'll throw a hopeful vote behind Safe Cracker as well.

I think the most likely scheme is a Gottlieb non-DMD for #39, then Getaway as #40 to close the season and drive sales as a premium DMD, like BSD did. Although it's hard to see what Gottlieb would be getting Mike excited.

Banzai Run is nothing like Victory. The only common factor is a) It's a race theme b) they both uses steel balls and flippers. Banzai Run might not be the most advanced table out there but personally I find it to be a blast to play

For anyone not familiar, just watch this video and please tell me if you get a Victory feel. It is a totally different experience all together (PS! I own this game so I might be a bit biased )

 

[IGoFirstIndy]

Banzai Run is nothing like Victory. The only common factor is a) It's a race theme b) they both uses steel balls and flippers. Banzai Run might not be the most advanced table out there but personally I find it to be a blast to play

+1

 

[Extork]

Ok now I'm thinking Bone Buster Inc, but I'd've thought they'd save it for Halloween. They might wanna save some Lawlors for later anyways now that I think about it.

 

[vikingerik]

I mean the backbox playfield plays like Victory, you just make the same sequence of stop-and-go shots every time. There's more to the game overall, but not a lot more.

 

[rehtroboi40]

Unless Mike gets excited about Alphanumeric Gottlieb tables.

 

[Extork]

I realized that right after I said it. The 'bones' thing threw me off from SYTd message. I'm switching to Bonzai Run for my guess

 

[kane11]

No, please, there is so much more interesting tables(road show, judge dredd....). I dont wana hurt nobody taste.

 

[Kratos3]

No, please, there is so much more interesting tables(road show, judge dredd....). I dont wana hurt nobody taste.

Banzai Run is highly requested, unique, and carries no big licenses.

Id take it!

It's gonna be Safe Cracker though.

 

[Kolchak357]

I mean the backbox playfield plays like Victory, you just make the same sequence of stop-and-go shots every time. There's more to the game overall, but not a lot more.

I don't like the backbox in Banzai Run either. It's a cool idea, but it feels clunky and repetitive to me. But I do like the lower playfield.

 

[shutyertrap]

Banzai Run is one of the first pins I specifically remember playing. 1988, Balboa Funzone. They also had Comet, Haunted House, and Space Invaders. I'm sure there were more, but those were the ones that stuck with me.