I gotta say, I've had my LE about 7 weeks and I absolutely love it. And it keeps getting better. Shoots fantastic. And people that come over tend to play it more than ST, JP, and even Godzilla. Just a great pin.
@chadcowan81304 ай бұрын
Same here with my LE. My one complaint might be that it can be a bit of along player (similar to GZ), but that's just a preferance I have currently for more brutal SS style games. Jaws is definitely a top 5 pin for me.
@tyarnold40884 ай бұрын
It's a good game. My 2nd favorite Elwin after Godzilla. I like the shots and rules a lot.
@johneldridge20824 ай бұрын
I agree that the pro has all the major shots and the shark coming out of the playfield is whatever for me. Really good pro package imo
@kevindurigon54334 ай бұрын
Your comparison of scary themes has me rewinding this video at around the 1:20 mark. Well done, Cary! Get out of the damn water 😂. Freddy and IT were so freaking scary. You nailed it.
@mrfuriouser4 ай бұрын
Ah, Cary- sharks are real, Chucky isn't ;)
@TampaTec4 ай бұрын
Elwin Top 3 pins #1 Godzilla premium or pro #2 Avengers prem ♥️ invert ramp #3 Jurassic Park prem or pro Honorable mention: Iron maiden pro or prem.
@dankjeenyus4 ай бұрын
JAWS has definitely grown on me since it came out, I really enjoy it now. It's crazy how many points the video mode can provide you.
@Mo_Ketchups4 ай бұрын
I needed a bigass laugh tonight and you _sure delivered_ w that opening about not bein scared of sharks & how Pennywise CAN gitchya while sittin on the can. 😂😂🤣 🚽🤡🎈
@dayz1124 ай бұрын
I prefer Avengers over Jaws, the loop top flipper ramp on avengers is really satisfying. Nothing in jaws is really very satisfying to shoot.
@afattori3164 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Jaws is just not that fun. AIQ definitely a better shooter.
@TampaTec4 ай бұрын
I agree, but I upgraded the bottom flipper coils on my Avengers premium and shoots like a dream. Inverted ramp shot is the most satisfying shot ever in pinball.
@dmarqu114 ай бұрын
I really like playing the Premium Jaws by me. Man versus shark is a great theme to me. The audio is excellent. I look forward to playing it a lot more.
@cellprocessing68324 ай бұрын
Jaws aka Fish Tales 2
@juniorjr.4 ай бұрын
I was able to play the Premium on location and got lucky to get to Rescue Multiball in my very first games on it. My main gripes on the game are how the shots are spaced out so you need to know where the ramps and orbits are, not being able to hit the 3 bank target often from the mini flipper and starting Fish Finder modes, and learning how to get some action on the upper playfield when my ball's up there (I keep forgetting to use that). I'm gonna try again later and play more games on it, this might be better to play than Godzilla, personally speaking of course.
@tdawgmd71284 ай бұрын
I agree with your premise. Jaws is one of our family’s top 5 movies so we absolutely love it.
@pintrooper24124 ай бұрын
Elton forever!
@Srt8Adam3 ай бұрын
Game of the year?? Say it!! Now now now!!
@CaryHardy3 ай бұрын
It's up there! But what award show could possibly give that award?
@dmod58374 ай бұрын
The more you play the premium the easier the wave ramp will become for you. That upper playfield is essential because of all the options it provides you. It spots shots, diverts balls and provides wheel awards. It really rewards you in gameplay for being a tough shot. You can essentially get credit for 3 shots by going up there.
@sadboi75374 ай бұрын
Thus why the premium is where it’s at.
@ScottParisi4 ай бұрын
Good takes. I've played and enjoyed but with eight machines in a desired lineup of four, Jaws won't make the cut. Have a safe trip to Allentown PinFest this weekend.
@tomceckitti53424 ай бұрын
I feel Jaws is a better theme for Pinball than a handful of other recent releases. Its been a top 10 movie for me all my life, but im also 52 years old and grew up with it. So I totally understand how it could not attract the younger crowd. Regardless..... I should be getting my Pro this week or next. 🙂
@jcoolstar6762Ай бұрын
I think the one thing that saved it was the video mode. That was awesome
@cellprocessing68324 ай бұрын
So for jaws I like the ramp shots but that wave ramp being a tall 180. Same problem as any stern the flipper coils getting hot after a few games and loosing the power to make the ramp. Pro all the way. The IC stuff is cool I guess. I did enjoy my time with Jaws. But there are other machines I rather have. Like Foo Fighters
@djkurtz924 ай бұрын
Played it. Game of the year. I love it. Wish I could afford a CE.
@afattori3164 ай бұрын
You mean LE. Why pay $3k for a CE over an LE? LE’s lose so much value.
@chughes7374 ай бұрын
Once you get the premium shot down (wave ramp), you can hit it all day...The combo (the upper playfield to the inverted loop to the reverse spinner) on the premium is unlike any other combo in pinball. Premium so worth it...the wheel awards, upper playfield, and the bash shark make the premium the hands down winner
@AdamAnalytical4 ай бұрын
I love a lot of different IPs and the Jaws LE resonated with me so I shelled out for it and am currently still loving it.
@chadcowan81304 ай бұрын
Man, I don't get people hating on AIQ. Such a great shooter. Also, the wave ramp to upper pf ramp shot is my favorite combo in pinball. It's not easy, but when you hit it, it's pure kinetic satisfaction. I'm definitely not a jaws fan, but I'm loving the game. Until you've had time on the prem/le to dial in the wave ramp to upper pf ramp, I'd recommend spending some more time on it.
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
No one denies that the AIQ game shoots great, but the code seems to be where people have problems following is all.
@chadcowan81304 ай бұрын
@@CaryHardy I've beat Thanos and I still can't say I understand the rules. It's just such a great shooting game. Best advice I ever received on AIQ was, "Don't worry about the rules, just keep shooting and enjoy the flow." Everything will fall into place.
@craigfierce74004 ай бұрын
I love game play aiq. I love game theory. I really liked aiq, but sold it. Game theory is too much, I don't need max score if you are having a great game. I wrote up possible high scores but it was 3 pages, too much. Great shooting game not a keeper do not like rjs code just too much. Even Elwin says do not over think it. ORDER JP GODZILLA JAWS IM AIQ AND BOND60 IS TOP NOTCH if you can afford it great to own.
@craigfierce74004 ай бұрын
I finally appreciate the upper playfield, and now, even really, really like the upper playfield. It took me a month. Maybe increase the power on right flipper, I did not need to, but I neededt to concentrate or hold before shooting that shot. Premium is the way to go for sure. After two weeks on each maybe either or, now prem no doubt. Fyi sold godzilla to get jaws. Godzilla may be a better game but it takes a long time and I finished it. Get me a bond 60!
@seelan734 ай бұрын
So, can you give us you your Elwin rating? Where do you position IMDN? The theme here is a downer but then again, I didn't care abound Godzilla either, and I really enjoy the Stern and Sega ones 😀
@stringerfilms.4 ай бұрын
I've only played the Pro and I really enjoyed it. Got to play it a ton a few weeks ago.
@sadboi75374 ай бұрын
Jaws rips. Easily his second best right behind Godzilla. The Premium is where it’s at. Pro is good, but the upper playfield adds more satisfying shots. The code is fucking excellent now.
@scottoneal27444 ай бұрын
Good to see you made it home safe Cary -I agree on theme. Not my first pick, but neither was Godzilla and I don't see myself getting rid of that game. -I agree on Pro - I'm primarily a pro buyer -less things to break, I personally don't care as much about big fancy mechs as most. I want to enjoy the code and progression and work on the achievements. I don't see myself buying this game but I would consider trading for it in the future when it's got some age on it. You didn't mention the art. I think they did pretty good with the art package. I would put it even with JP only because they did a better job with the overall assets. The sound package is AMAZING on this game.
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
art is something can be judged by release pics for the most part. Pretty sure i mention art on a previous video or stream.
@scottoneal27444 ай бұрын
@@CaryHardy that you did sir
@JURAYSARCADE4 ай бұрын
Just got my premium yets waiting for day off to play love the movie 100%
@CombatandCollecting4 ай бұрын
Love the theme! I’m 46 and I was absolutely terrified of the ocean when I was a little kid. Saving up to grab a premium.
@jth16704 ай бұрын
I couldn't care less for the theme just like you. Never understood the adulation for this movie anyway. But, played the game and fell in love in a couple of Games. I played 30 so far and things changed. That wave ramp became so irritating... And, when you have a slow shot and you're ball ain't coming back straight. That damn track for the fin will grab the ball and bring it to the right side. It's so annoying. That beeing Said, The mini flipper with flip-lock and those targets on the left Side + that 180 shot on the left, this is pure fun. I thought for a few weeks that it might be my 1st machine. Now, I know I will enjoy playing it on location, and it's gonna end there.
@t.c.bowling19344 ай бұрын
It's a nice game. I like it more than FF. The shark needs to eat the ball. How cool someone made the mod! Elton John is very fun!
@aidinpalumbo4 ай бұрын
Have you been to the Asheville Retrocade in NC?
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
nope. Haven't visited NC yet.
@JURAYSARCADE4 ай бұрын
What will stern bring talks of John Wick & recently Pokémon? The license for Pokémon would be insane I have no interest in a theme sense but an investment yes!!!! 1 that could go way up in value as seen in all Pokémon items
@DirtTrailGuy4 ай бұрын
I’m torn between, Godzilla, Jaws and JP… can buy only 1.
@richie21164 ай бұрын
If your a jaws fan this I got JP love it but jaws just pass it for me and Godzilla I think is great not a fan of theme n I think little overrated but it is good
@michaeljude81424 ай бұрын
Shew. I have all 3 and they are all great. Tough decision. Probably which theme is your favorite. Can''t go wrong though.
@aaronroberts86014 ай бұрын
None of the above. TOM, STTNG or Funhouse.
@moobutt4 ай бұрын
Which theme do you like best? Personally, the only Elwin pin I would own is Iron Maiden 🤷♂️. But that’s just me.
@moobutt4 ай бұрын
@@aaronroberts8601 - STTNG will make you a better pinball player. That and AC/DC Pro are the fastest pins I have owned.
@MANNYSARCADE4 ай бұрын
Jaws is pretty sweet
@Evergreen0854 ай бұрын
I loved Jaws the movie as a kid and thought it would be a dream theme. I think the artwork is horrible and don't care for the layout at all. 2/10 for me. My local arcades have a pro and premium and I don't care for ether.
@stronzo78384 ай бұрын
Played them both and I liked the pro better. Not on my list to buy but if I was to get one it would be the pro.
@hectorcastrejon4 ай бұрын
What about the video assets? (and how they integrate with the game) : / Thanks my friend!
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
Good question. I almost want to say too damn many! I kept skipping passed to get back to playing. They have a lot of footage from the movie(s) though. I didn't much attention to the display while playing.
@TexasSteele674 ай бұрын
Wow- I have AIQ (But I draw comix) but Godzilla is a must next (curses Scooby Doo!!!)
@timborski12104 ай бұрын
I never understood the appeal of Jaws the movie either and im 43. The game looks solid but that theme just doesn't grab me
@Rich_Ice4 ай бұрын
I would not call myself a huge fan of the movie, but I liked it and it is definitely a classic. I've played less games than you on a premium and it was fun, although i did have a couple air balls. I will not be adding it to my collection. It just not for me. I also think JP is a better game.
@moobutt4 ай бұрын
100% agree. Jaws, Jurassic Park, more Marvel…. None of those themes are for me. The only Elwin pin I have enjoyed shooting though are Jaws and IM.
@cliffvaughan94174 ай бұрын
I’ve played a few premiums now. Some wave ramps are easier than others. In fact, some wave ramps are down right a pain in the ass. My high on a premium is over 400 mill. The shot I hate is the reel. It fucking kills me. Every time I try to hit it, it goes in on the left side and doesn’t register. Still love the game and theme. In fact I’m probably going to sell my pimped out Godzilla to buy one. (I’m local if you’re interested.)😂
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
I got my eyes on a 'Future' game...
@FinnGarman4 ай бұрын
@@CaryHardy Great Scott!
@enderrebel55254 ай бұрын
I know you kind-of made a video on it, but could you make one going more in-depth with EJ if you got a better chance to play and experience it?
@enderrebel55254 ай бұрын
Edit: just finished the video HAHA. Anyway, are you going to Pinfest?
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
Negative. Just got back a two week work trip, the wife isn't going to let me leave like that again for a bit.
@enderrebel55254 ай бұрын
Gotcha. Glad to have you back though!
@jlo63883 ай бұрын
Played pro this week. Meh. Some cool shots. I’ll have to play it more…but I wouldn’t trade any of my 4 pins for it: GZ, DP, IM, Vm
@kantidinda62184 ай бұрын
I agree, theme is so so but Jaws Pro for the win! Shots are all there.
@Gambenoful4 ай бұрын
I love the movie jaws, but this game didn't do anything for me. I'm not a fan of the layout or the rules. Went with Labyrinth.
@wrd19724 ай бұрын
Does Rudy give you nightmares? 😂
@jamesallen37794 ай бұрын
Code isn't done yet. Let's see how it comes along.
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
it isn't done, but there is a lot to chew on for it's current state.
@RafConUSMC4 ай бұрын
I also preferred the pro over the premium for the same reasons. And I love the theme. But I’m not gonna own it. I hate saying that but it just feels underwhelming overall…
@peggrav81904 ай бұрын
Tried pro and premium, didnt like the pro at all, and the premium was ok. I grew up in the Jaws era, and it was never interesting to me. Mad Max, or Smokey & the Bandit would have been up my alley. I dont want to revisit old themes regardless, bring on the Wicks, the 6 underground, the umbrella academy, The Boys, etc. Something new
@afattori3164 ай бұрын
I love Jaws the movie but did not like the pin. Pass for me sadly. Another theme I love wasted.
@noahmorris79404 ай бұрын
How do you know stern is announcing a game in a few days? Am I missing something?
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
I had to edit out the specific amount of days. New game coming soon!
@noahmorris79404 ай бұрын
But HOW!? 😩
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
@@noahmorris7940 how what?
@noahmorris79404 ай бұрын
@@CaryHardyhow do you know!?
@Railoffroader24 ай бұрын
“Insider Connected” 😂
@0osha4 ай бұрын
The amount of air balls shooting over the fin as the play field flexes is unacceptable to me.
@paulmolinari57844 ай бұрын
Jaws wasn’t for me, liked the movie growing up but not a must have theme for me. Gave it all the time in the world on both pro and premium. Just not a fan of it.
@davo-ju6er4 ай бұрын
Oh my Lordy, how were the sandwiches?
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
What sandwiches?
@davo-ju6er4 ай бұрын
They didn’t have sandwiches at any of the places ?
@therexershow4 ай бұрын
Pro is a very doable option. Theme is fine for me. I’d be hard pressed to think you’re a child fan of Godzilla?
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
Not a "fan" of Godzilla, but that game has so much more going for it to where theme isn't as big of a factor. I did play A LOT of Godzilla on the NES though...
@foxvader14 ай бұрын
AIQ is his best game.
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
The majority of Elwin fans would disagree with you. Keith himself would even disagree with you.
@foxvader14 ай бұрын
@@CaryHardy but it’s my favorite
@CaryHardy4 ай бұрын
@@foxvader1 That's awesome. That's why I didn't say you were wrong - just that the majority think his other games are better is all.