Favourite EM's

[pinnies4me]

So many fun games, I really liked Gottliebs back then - didn't really know the difference between the brands as a kid, but the ones that I remembered liking the best were as it turned out Gottlieb.

Favorite is King Pin - I love the open almost bare timber bowling lane playfield and long shots to the drops, and the extra ball on the second level, and moving special on the third. I had one for quite a while and really enhoyed the "pure" pinball feel of an EM.

[lanternau]

For me it is my Bally Camelot. It gets a run every second a day or so . You gotta luv and admire the old beasties!

[oldskool1969]

What is this SMELL everyone talks about.

What does it smell like ???

It's got me intrigued....

Ever smelled a truffle! its like that!
You just can't explain it until you smell it yourself and there is NO comparison! 

[Caveoftreasures]

Ok. Interesting.

When I go and see someone's EM, I am going to ask if I can smell the insides of their EM.
It's the only way I am going to know this interesting smell.
Thanks for the info.

[lanternau]

For those lucky enough to have grandparents left.. Stick your head in there wardrobe .... That old smell .....Less the moth balls..

[GAP]

My pick is Gottlieb's "Free Fall" the add a ball version of "Sky Jump" from 1974. I have managed to acquire both of these games and they are waiting in the queue at Nino's for his NIB restoration.    

[Crashramp]

Really cool suggestions guys, you've kept be busy checking out ipdb. Quite a few on the must play list now. 

[Mr Pinbologist]

One of my faves (which i sold yrs ago btw) 

Gtb Abra Cadabra.. awesome player.. i must get another soon (i have a lead on one locally that i can get anytime i'm ready) 

[Strangeways]

If you think the smell of an EM is strong - try smelling a 50's Bally bingo. I have four under the stairs and I smell the oil smell from 5 feet away. I LOVE it !

Canada Dry / El Dorado / Solar City / Target Alpha - Iconic playfield layout. Drop Target heaven
Captain fantastic - Artwork and gameplay
Wizard - Similar to Captain Fantastic
Six Sticks - First 6 player game in history. Hard scoring game that is unique.
King Pin - Drop Target bank located as a straight shot from flippers. VERY popular game.
Jacks Open - similar to King Pin. Like Sky Jump, it has deep rules for an EM.

[millsy]

If you think the smell of an EM is strong - try smelling a 50's Bally bingo. I have four under the stairs and I smell the oil smell from 5 feet away. I LOVE it !

Canada Dry / El Dorado / Solar City / Target Alpha - Iconic playfield layout. Drop Target heaven
Captain fantastic - Artwork and gameplay
Wizard - Similar to Captain Fantastic
Six Sticks - First 6 player game in history. Hard scoring game that is unique.
King Pin - Drop Target bank located as a straight shot from flippers. VERY popular game.
Jacks Open - similar to King Pin. Like Sky Jump, it has deep rules for an EM.
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  Must agree - my Bingo gives my game room that old aroma.
If anyone visiting Illawarra,feel free to call in for a Sniff  ]

[goodolddays]

Some favourites for me are
Skyrocket (Bally)
Centigrade 37 (GTB)
Lady Luck (Williams 1968) .. I have one of these .. pretty unique .. playing blackjack and trying to beat the dealer while also trying to beat high score
El Dorado (GTB) .. I have one of these .. lots of drops and they reset when all down !
Gulfstream (Williams).. I have one of these .. Tic Tac Toe on a pinball .. trying to light all 4 corners for 3 specials is pretty impossible

[Ant68]

What are you waiting for Brett !
Drop into the store and have a play of one, I have the best Target Alpha you will ever find .

[Ant68]

I'm an El Dorado kind a bloke BTW .

[Caveoftreasures]

What are you waiting for Brett !
Drop into the store and have a play of one, I have the best Target Alpha you will ever find .

Will be great to catch up and play my first ever EM.
Thankyou kind sir.
As always Tony, you are generous and great bloke n asset to the forum.

[Strangeways]

What are you waiting for Brett !
Drop into the store and have a play of one, I have the best Target Alpha you will ever find .

Will be great to catch up and play my first ever EM.
Thankyou kind sir.
As always Tony, you are generous and great bloke n asset to the forum.

Now this needs to be documented for prosperity. Brett is going to play an EM 

(Now please NO ONE mention that Gary's Uncle made EMs..)