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Arcade and Pinball Discussions => General Pinball Discussions => Topic started by: alby13 on October 06, 2013, 02:38:44 pm



Title: Best Pinball Manufacturer?
Post by: alby13 on October 06, 2013, 02:38:44 pm
I always thought Bally made the best pinball machines.

Then I saw the Indiana Jones pinball by Stern which is epic and they are still making pinball machines to this day.

Opinions on who is the best?


Title: Re: Best Pinball Manufacturer?
Post by: Mr_Rampage on October 06, 2013, 06:17:37 pm
I think its too subjective. How can one define "the best". Myself though I tend to lean to the em games which was mostly bally and williams games. My favorite by looks is the Chicago worlds fair ""Jigsaw"".

I like the old but I don't want to be close minded to innovative ideas either. I like the back to the future pin too which i think was a gottlieb game.


Title: Re: Best Pinball Manufacturer?
Post by: John's Arcade on October 07, 2013, 09:22:24 am
I like Bally/Williams from the late 80s/90s. Sterns are a little meh to me. The new Jersey Jack stuff is pretty sick. Look for my Wizard of Oz video soon!


Title: Re: Best Pinball Manufacturer?
Post by: alby13 on October 09, 2013, 07:53:35 pm
I like Bally/Williams from the late 80s/90s. Sterns are a little meh to me. The new Jersey Jack stuff is pretty sick. Look for my Wizard of Oz video soon!

I'm sure you could offer insight on what makes Bally/Williams special, and are they about the same or each good in their own way?

Rad, I'm excited to see that video!