Timeless themes such as cops n robbers, car chases, aliens invading earth, space / time travel,  with lots of strobes, awesome music and some thoughtful toys appeals to just about everyone.  Also a game has to have a goal, to win (with a few easter eggs along the way!) rather than just a flipper bash scoring points.

Cops n robbers, car chases, a thoughtful toy, a goal - sounds a bit like Dirty Harry!