Top 10 Most Anger-Inducing Pinball Machines Of All Time

[@gomie_b7821]

#10 - 10:27 #9 - 12:02 #8 - 13:41 #7 - 15:09 #6 - 16:37 #5 - 18:20 #4 - 20:52 #3 - 24:24 #2 - 27:16 #1 - 30:41 Great video, guys!

[@danielgoett]

thanks!

[@leggolandthemusicman4029]

You guys forgot Fishtales. The game has amazing art, sounds, animations, but is the most brutal game I ever had the honor of kicking.

[@andrewpowell1734]

I have kicked that game too. I got kicked out of an arcade for it. Fish Tales is fast and unforgiving.

[@aaronmcmillin1253]

I was waiting for that one

[@eddiethepizzahero]

Owned a ft, it was frustrating but so fun.

[@christuxford4462]

The middle section… 🤮

[@hammondegger603]

FT even massively anger inducing on pinball arcade...shattered an ipad once after getting completely skull-fucked during super jackpot...was about the umpteenth time that drove me over the edge...it was 2016 and i have never played it again...on the actual game i have kicked it numerous time...wanted to do much more than kick it...

[@cpi23]

video starts at 9:33

[@SDTM]

Next time we will transcribe it for ya :)

[@cpi23]

@@SDTM as adorable as your banter is, some people might want to know where the title topic begins

[@armastat]

@@cpi23 Its just You, LOL.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Been struck by the pinball gods lately and become addicted. Your podcast have been my favorite thing over the past few weeks. Just wanted to extent a thanks for many fun hours. I think I've watched 40 episodes already.

[@SDTM]

Way too kind thanks Squidmar!

[@jadedheartsz]

@@SDTM cancel culture isn't a real thing. If it was that asshole Tucker Carlson wouldn't still have a prime time show. Anyways for me Fish Tales would have be my anger inducing table, as much as I like the theme those damned lightning flippers lead to way too many drains and i've heard the only reason the FS pins distributed in America got those smaller flippers(as opposed to just the European ones) is because the Williams warehouse had a bunch of lightning flippers they were trying to get rid of.

[@LetsPlayPC]

Paragon deserves to be at the very top of any "most infuriating games" list. In between the Beast's Lair and the ability to drain the ball between the two right flippers, I have expended a lifteime of rage on that machine. And the most infurating thing about the between the flipper drain is that when it happens, you have nobody to blame but yourself.

[@fabryce5271]

24:11 I prefer to stay polite, but you cannot imagine how much it beaks my heart to see "guyz" doing that !

[@nospeedboundaries]

The list starts at 10:30 if you wanna skip all that crap at the beginning.

[@IanJacobyandcompany]

This list was spot on. And I like that you explain that an anger inducing pin can still be one of your faves. Nicely done gentlemen.

[@mariot1374]

Countdown starts at 10:25

[@pointman1921]

Yeah, I had to fast forward to get to the content. Thought I had missed something.

[@mnretrogamer7189]

Yuuuuuup. I like their pinball content. I don’t care about their banter…

[@matthewbarry4464]

Back in the day, my go to tantrum was to knee the coin door on early SS Stern machines. It would cause them to reset.

[@Nighthawke70]

Coin door bash switches are normally put in by every pin manufacturer to prevent cheaters from getting free games.

[@briancollings4547]

My favorite episode to date. I too identify with pinball Tourette’s. Most notably JJP GnR when for some reason the universe will not allow me to hit the center scope to collect the applause jackpot, and I get so worked up at the agony of defeat when the lights go out and the flippers go dead! But when I hit a huge jackpot it is a similar response…just with joy and excitement. The pendulum swing is from one limit to the other. I wish I could have recorded some of my rants…it really is a form of poetry at times. Great stuff guys.

[@SDTM]

Yeah that game pisses me off to the core too (Zach)

[@PastorOW]

For me its definitely BSD, the fact that u get the 3 multiballs and then lose it within 10 seconds... In a way so brutal no other game can do. Fuck that machine, even though its so cool at the same time. 7.5/10

[@motnostaw2813]

Cool and accurate list. If I were to add one game based on observing location play I would add that Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle is an anger-inducing game watching people try to navigate the castle with orbit shots that are a bit too tight for the casual player yet so critical for mode progression.

[@LegendaryOldwarrior]

On the Willy Wonka, I changed the right leg and made it a little higher than the left leg. You don't notice it looking at the machine, but it helped in fixing that damn down the middle from the bumpers. It still happens but a lot less. We didn't play it before we bought it, but my wife loves the movie and loved how this game looked. So we got it and she loves it other than that part. It's like when it goes over there you are like please please please don't go down the middle. We do not like bumping our pins, so we can't save it that way. She was probably a few days away from telling me to sell it, but once I did that she is back playing it a lot now. It really is a killer and not sure why they would make it to where it just goes right down the middle from there.

[@billmankin6204]

JackBot - great Williams design, super fun rule set and fun to play. But the JackBot Visor drains, pop bumpers drain, and if not adjusted perfectly, the Vortex drains.

[@jimmymorgan9543]

I cannot believe Jersey Jack Pirates of the Caribbean is not on this list. Full plunge on that game throws the ball directly down the middle. I refuse to play it because I have gone 3 balls (more like 6 if you count ball save) and had zero hit a flipper.

[@evansmith4489]

There’s an upper flipper that will prevent that from happening. Plus, the full plunge and doing loops will get you the best skill shot bonus.

[@robj5752]

100% Agree on TMNT. If you aren't on your game, you smash posts (I've replaced my post sleeves twice) or the stand ups targets next to the ramps that rocket the ball straight down the middle. The spinning Pizza disc throws balls straight down the middle. Right sling throws the ball into the cavernous left out lane. Steep ramps roll back and go straight down the middle. Turtle van lock bounces around and rejects if you don't hit it clean. The 1-2-3 combo call out seems to pop up constantly. You have 4 turtles, but only 1 is useful if you want to try for a high score. I still own it because when you are on your game and you chain left ramp - right ramp - inner loop - outer loop- turtle van the flow makes you forget for a split second that the game is constantly trying to rob you. The honorable mention on GOTG is justified too. The Nebula and Gamora cross over shots are great as is the Groot head, one of the coolest looking pinball toys IMO. Those left shots though are all tight (Yondu, Ronin, Rocket) and the over reliance on the far right scoop drives everyone crazy. What saves this pin is that cherry bomb multi ball is a minute of pure insane pinball joy along with the code update that includes all the music and call outs from the movie. Also, my wife won't let me get rid of something that has Chris Pratt on it, so it is basically bolted the the floor. Pinball anger move - I tend not to swear or hit the machine, but I turn away quick and sometimes swing my arm to punch the air. That's not a problem at home where there is nothing behind me. On location where there are people and drinks and no one has planned for a 6'5 250lb man to spin around because he sucks at pinball, it becomes a problem.

[@vilekyle22]

Ac/dc is by far the worst most expensive on location credit sucking ball guzzling broken pins you could ever have the misfortune of quickly playing! I thought it was put in the hall as some kind of sick joke. If you are going to commit to that currency craving creature don't go too far after your turn because it's your turn again before you know it. Honestly the only reason to have that game is to make the other pins seem inexpensive or make you feel like your good at the other machines after spending a little time on the ac/dc pin.

[@mrweelr]

Nice summary guys, pretty spot on. I'd add the following games to your list as they can also be brutal and anger inducing! Black Knight, Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle, Funhouse, Houdini, Fish Tales, Creature, Simpson's Pin Party, Jurassic Park, Rick & Morty

[@John-mf1sz]

Oh man, thanks for mentioning AC/DC. It’s the closest one to me in a laundry mat so when I have some change and want to get a few games in I ply that machine. Been cutting my teeth on it for awhile and Jesus, man. I’ve had multi ball maybe two, three times. I’ve never been able to get through more than two songs. It’s so difficult.

[@p6mkq]

Your ranking is thoughtful and reasonable. It was an entertaining list. My list is: 1. Road Show. 2. Ghostbusters( my first Grand Champion) 3.Funhouse 4.Batman Forever ( instant drains on brain drain ?!) 5. Fish Tales 6. Lethal Weapon 3 7. Dirty Harry 8. Jurassic Park 9. The Avengers 10.Deadpool My favorite is World Cup Soccer 94( scored more than 3.000.000.000 lately and Theatre of Magic( more than 2.600.000.000 and Game of Thrones as Baratheon ( more than 2.000.000.000. Dracula is a very hard pinball for me.

[@SDTM]

Oh damn some great ones in your list!

[@JK-fv9xk]

JJP GnR …. Losing massive song jackpots makes me smash the glass with my fist

[@professorterry1808]

At least you can earn a massive song jackpot to lose (see my comment lol)

[@professorterry1808]

For me #1 most anger inducing is the JJP Guns n Roses. Every game the first 2 balls are lost within 30 seconds by either slingshot bounce into the right outlane, then by hitting the AFD target next to the left ramp which goes SDTM. Third ball can start a sympathy song with no patches and no balls locked. Average ball time on my game is 86 seconds - I'm sick of posing for pictures while giving the game my middle finger

[@JK-fv9xk]

Gave you a 👍

[@TampaTec]

My favorite episode. My pin Black knight is brutal, so fustrating

[@SDTM]

Thanks man!

[@mattlogue1300]

I got the Egyptian clone of black knight

[@nightzelmods]

The new black knight? Holy fuck that game is mean. My girlfriend doesn’t even like looking at I she hates it so much hahaha

[@Nighthawke70]

No no no, it's beatable. Go for multi ball locks right off the bat. There are tricks to lock them immediately.

[@smellymelly011273]

TWD has to be in the top five. Put TWD at five, Wonka at six and Star Wars at ten and the list is perfected.

[@FatPenguin]

Great video and great list - felt very genuine. Wishing you success with your channel!

[@kgrfirdjy]

I remember playing the Ghostbusters pinball machine a few years ago and balked at the $1.00 per game cost alone. The game itself was awful despite the neat looking table, being the epitome of the sludge from the second movie.

[@CaptNRetro]

Bought a Ghostbusters brand new in box.. it lasted 6 months before I couldn’t take it anymore… kinda miss the rage sweats it would induce

[@baddoomguy1986]

Git gud, son

[@bogymanthedark]

I remember playing it in pinball arcade, made me want to snap my tablet in half after just a few sessions.

[@Evergreen085]

Such a good theme and layout but that gap tho

[@Nintegageo]

Would love a Top 10 90s Pins by you guys! Great show as usual.

[@FloydMaxwell]

Walking Dead is one of the greatest pinball machines ever. Much like STTNG. Tough, but awesome. Same with Dracula. Top game.

[@PiratesCaveHaunt]

Judge Dredd for me. I own that machine and have never been able to get all 4 judges during multiball. After you drain your 2nd to last ball the mode ends! No extra time like in Indiana Jones. Impossible, but I still love it.

[@thebelgianclubbingscene]

Yes ! Same! Grrrrmbllll

[@tedhuntington7692]

Simpson's is anger inducing because when the ball drains within 1 minute there is no ball save, and the ball drains way too easily

[@tedhuntington7692]

adding that Zeppelin drains too easily too I think

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Absolutely loved this video guys. Lmfbo!!!! Great list. Whirlwind?

[@nightzelmods]

I recently picked up a Genesis and oh boy that game is BRUTAL The only way I have been able to even play that game is moving the outlane posts all the way in with the fattest rubbers I can find. It has side kickers that shoot the ball AT the outlanes, and the varitarget in the middle slows the ball down and gently guides it SDTM. Such a punishing game. If there is ever a game to practice slap saves and outlane nudges on, it’s genesis.

[@timborski1210]

Great list, haven't played all of them so ill take your words on those. Personally Fish Tales is the one that really pisses me off ALOT! I cant stop playing it when i see it in the wild but man

[@handvschihuahua2640]

WOW 2 episodes!!! I thought Christmas already passed!!!!

[@JonCannon]

Well now I know never to buy a second hand machine from Zach lol. Love the top 10 series though.

[@nickatmacomb8965]

So great to see another video so quickly! Keep it up guys!

[@JasonRftA]

Agree on TMNT. Got a NIB pro from Zach and it only lasted about two weeks. I realized playing it was just making me mad and I don’t love spending $6k just to get angry.

[@Mo_Ketchups]

9/2024 update: Wick! I bought a Premium last weekend BECAUSE it was so goddamn hard. It’s my “Boss-Mode” pin, forcing you to practice your flipper skills & accuracy. It has zero freebies or gimmes on it. You NAIL those tight shots or you pay the fiddler. A great one for longterm HUO, IMO. 🤷‍♂️✌️It AIN’T for whiners, boy. 😮‍💨

[@TiltingT]

Dude IRON Man is my number #1 on this list.. I hated Moger popping up and blocking shots when you aren't trying to start him got on my nerves.. I was ready for it to leave after a month and it was gone in 3 months...the magna slings on the GB Prem/LE are made of 100% pure evil!

[@FloydMaxwell]

A lot to dislike with Iron Man, for sure. Good for tournaments I guess...

[@TiltingT]

@Floyd Maxwell That's about the only setting it's good in.. I definitely don't want this one in a 5 game home collection.. It is fine for league and tourneys but thats it.. allot of people love it but I am not in that camp

[@davidcutts9079]

I was excited to watch this but can't get through the intro. Later.

[@lennyleonard4193]

Violet turned into a balloon ? Lol. She turned into a blueberry

[@catzblu999]

Yeah but the effect they did in the movie was basically balloon her

[@J3nson33]

Crazy, I've been binging SDTM on TPN, love the show, love the content. You guys don't look like how I pictured at all, was picturing suits and Rolexes LOL! Keep up the great work

[@junior_pinball]

Any jersey jack really. But it only comes after the ball ends and you look up at the screen to see how little points you got

[@chughes737]

Walking Dead LE hands down. Sometimes you can blow it up and it lets you know it... But man this game is evil and so good at the same time!!!

[@tntamusements]

I made the cut with Last Action Hero!

[@sodapopinski690]

I remember you guys triggering a lot of pinheads for throwing those off the roof.

[@joshgrube84]

Number 1 was easy to guess but I still own it hey did BKSOR or AIQ make honorable mention? I nominate if they didn't! Another kickass vid dam that was fun!

[@HarryBurleson]

Ghostbusters Pro has been my first and only pin. Change the settings and the game comes alive and you don’t mind the drains. My best score was 4.23 billion on 5 balls and the normal factory settings. Greatest game play feeling possible.

[@johnrike2556]

I just traded my TMNT and am thinking about selling my TWD. Both fantastic games but rage tilt much.

[@Mechulus]

Odd call on WoZ - maybe because I own it, but its certainly not a drain monster. It has a center post, and even the out lanes allow you to save the ball through mini games (TOTO and Follow the Yellow Brick Road modes). The only gripe I could see is relatively short ball save times. I'd put a few more game on that one for sure... I like all your other picks! I knew Greg would pick Willy Wonka. I think he's traumatized for life on that one.

[@justal4844]

Also own one and don't find it a drain monster. Pick one up and learn it ! One thing I do find less-balanced to the other main achievements is earning Dorothy multiball; not an easy feat but doable. There are other modes that are rather challenging to complete (accuracy and timed - ugh). But the wife and I enjoy this one and I don't ever see us selling. However, the price of the super-kewl toys is anger inducing 😅

[@Mechulus]

@@justal4844 Yeah its my wife's favorite machine, which is great because I can put more time on the AIQ. WoZ is beautiful, but like most wide bodies, can feel floaty and slower paced. I find my ball times so long on WoZ that I can only play one game. That's why I found their assessment of WoZ being a drain monster confusing.

[@retrograded9184]

This is a very aptly timed video. Recently my kids and wife let me know that they've become frightened as my profanity-laced tantrums can be heard throughout the entire house even with the door closed. As of November I got my first pin in a Jurassic Park Premium and even I'll admit I'm already a little too passionate about catching dinos. I even had to go full douchebag and buy some cycling gloves with palm protection as I've not yet developed a callous to soften my slap saves. I feel pretty dumb that I scream at a machine but to me these damn outlanes are just not fair even after lowering an outlane post as suggested in various forums. A friggin' eighth of an inch adjustment only made my outdrain go from 95% to 90%. Couple this with the constant nudge battle that only hastens ball death or results in the dreaded drainbow SDTM and I'm just kicking a nearby couch and double birding this machine that I otherwise love and can't stop playing. Then you've got this son of a bitch that's even mocking you as you drain right. Newman! And is it me or does that damn truck always seem to be facing the wrong way when you're firing a homing missile? Lastly I'd add that when you hit your shots this game is a masterpiece of pinball perfection but when you miss by mere millimeters this game is brutal with its instadrains as you clank off some dumbass post again.. and again.. and again.. But I still love it. ❤️

[@travisjohnson6358]

Don't feel bad I have a pair of padded weight lifting gloves lol

[@AzrialAlaria]

Totally agree about Star Wars. I help run an arcade in Utah and we have the premium edition. I've seen games last around 30 seconds. We've even had people ask for a refund because of how cheap that game plays. I've personally gotten really good at it and know that plunging at full power often leads to a ball drain. I nudge a TON on this one...

[@CasperInkyMagoo]

Salt Lake City? Quarters? Nickelmania?

[@RafConUSMC]

That ball save can be maddening… full speed to the left drain… over and over again. Anyone make any system/power changes that minimizes this?

[@steveritchey4355]

Okay Greg I thought I was the only one who loved/used "Son's of Bitches" from that movie 😂.

[@SDTM]

Ha ha ha it’s one of my all time favorite movie quotes. 😂 (Greg)

[@g1tegCW]

@@SDTM Bumpasses.... I love it when he flips the little turkey wing to the kitchen floor!

[@ocaptainmycaptain6079]

Love these guys! Thank you

[@BaarBear]

May I make two mentions of my own? One is "Twilight Zone" by Bally/Midway. The number of "toys" in the center left of the table make it VERY hard to keep a ball in play. Another is a Gottlieb classic called "Central Park". The small flippers make it nearly impossible to get a respectable score.

[@aaronkoenigseker8021]

Agree on the AC/DC although my Premium is still rage inducing at a political level. Recently vowed to never wax it again because it is so fast now, the quick drains are literally not detectable by the human eye. And while TNT is one of my favorite songs, that mission in the game is cursed by demons. Still love it though.

[@John-mf1sz]

TNT is hellish. I usually start with whole lotta Rosie or for those about to rock. I can get hells bells pretty consistently too. I’ve gotten some shots down 100% but the rest are nightmarish. I wouldn’t play it if there was anything else easily accessible close to me, lmao.

[@nathanstraz8267]

I can't believe you put Star Wars on the list and didn't mention the end of ball call outs by Yoda. He's one of my favorite characters from the movies, but when I'm playing this pinball machine, I hate Hate HATE Yoda. I wish Stern would come out with alternative end of ball call outs.

[@Mercdds]

Keep the content coming you guys are great.

[@SDTM]

Wow thanks Chad. And yeah Bone and I aren’t going anywhere. 2022 is gonna be stellar

[@Mercdds]

TMNT Pro was my first pin I got during lockdown after watching your review. I love how hard it is but that sewer Borg drain kills me. Damn Borg bounce 😅

[@christopherherold3621]

Just bought a tna and love the difficulty of the game. It has made me a better pinball player. Glass off I can do 9 reactors.

[@EverybodyLovesMoe]

I am not familiar with any of the games mentioned but the reasons you guys talk about make total sense, and I'm not surprised to see Stern come up as I never really liked most of their games. I have smashed my fair share and slide back and fourth and yelled enough also. The two things that got me the most was a game that didn't have enough strength in the flippers to complete any shot on the board, even when new. The other thing that pissed me off the most was when the games was set up to tilt too easy.

[@Mr901TommyJax]

Man......im hurting for more SDTM...... so yall still do a show together? Me and the wife love the show and just keep watching the same ones over and over hoping for new ones! 🎉😢

[@Trevdawg48]

It is funny that Ghostbusters, TMNT, Star Wars, and WOZ are the games I play the most in my collection. The only other game I play a lot that isn't on your list is Jurassic Park. I hate that game, but I keep playing it.

[@philipr4195]

Stern Jurassic Park for me. Very satisfying game when you are hitting your shots, but the game will make you pay for missing some tight shots.

[@iLovetheeighties]

Great episode guys , happy new year

[@SDTM]

Happy new year Hans

[@-COZ]

Uh oh….this list is bound to get some pinball fans angry 😡

[@ianleighly189]

I'm not proud of it, but a couple machines have gotten a fist to the glass. I can neither confirm nor deny that those games are on this list.

[@urbanothepopeofdeath]

we had a pinball machine in the basement of a college house we lived in. not sure whose it was or why it was there. (1975/6 ish.). just cement block walls with two rooms in the back of the basement. well one room had the machine. the other....the perfect place to throw your empty beer bottle when you missed a shot. by the end of the semester (actually trimester) that room must have had 3-4 feet of broken glass lying in the corner. was a great time!

[@SDTM]

Hahahaha

[@sakikogookheng]

9:30 onwards is the list, in case anyone's in a rush

[@Alaskanzen]

Agree with iron man even though it's awesome, but twilight zone has to be on this list, especially if ww is ( a later, updated version imho).

[@steve31785]

Hey y’all new subscriber here. I was thinking about getting the Aerosmith machine and am newer to pinball. At 19:06 you mentioned Aerosmith and not understanding what you’re saying is annoying about it. What are pops and what is the frustration with the Aerosmith game?

[@mattmccarty5090]

Vector. I hate that game so much. Random large points for people who don't know what they are doing and tilt encouraging saucers in the outlanes when the bonus is so important. I hate life whenever I have to play it in a tournament.

[@pinbruh]

Not sure about random large points? I mean, the game rewards shots in sequence. Very specific rules to increase multipliers and so forth. That said, it was one that I moved along as I found it a bit floaty to play, particularly as you can't set the angle up aggressively as it nils the outlane saves which are quite fun when you have it set up just right.

[@Bravesdarrell8552]

Let the tears flow. Lol.. keep the videos coming guys !

[@AsmodeusMictian]

6:05 "I just wanna grab 'em....and I wanna choke 'em!" - Dude sounds like Ice Cube's dad in Friday :'-D

[@doughnut101]

When you said Ghostbusters....I felt that. 😭🤬🤪😠

[@mrmikeysf]

Thank you I would get so mad at my TMNT LE, I had to trade it for a Maiden Premium, those ramps are insanely hard I feel like the ramps are like a quarter in off its almost impossible to get in a rhythm and the whole thing is set up on combos.

[@kolchak357]

Paragon always infuriated me. Great list guys.

[@23adrock]

Stranger Things. Stand up target to SDTM!

[@chunkymunkey9182]

The pinball machine that pissed me off the most was Space Shuttle. The right lane drained more balls than a $1000 an hour hooker. Also if you miss a shot, it bounces straight to the right outlane. Alot of times when 2 ball multiball is activated, the first ball will drain to the right outlane before i can even start multiball. I even got to the point once where i slam tilted it and walked away. I feel like this pinball playfield was strategically built to drain balls.

[@SDTM]

That game can be nasty you’re right

[@garypauljohnson9884]

Gregg, got time whilst Stunt Double for John Wick???? Happy New Year to you both and families...Smash 22!!!

[@SDTM]

Happy New Year to you and your family! Ha ha ha I’m waiting for that John Wick call!!!

[@thezombiebiker]

This is the best episode!

[@Goochbag8]

Okay, thank god #1 wasn't just me. Like, I'm not great at pinball but something about that machine just absolutely makes me rage, I thought I was just bad at it. And like y'all, I still love it regardless.

[@coolbasset]

From this list sounds like Stern either has a design problem or isn't testing their machines enough before finalizing their tables. Love that Stern and Jersey Jack are still making new tables tho.

[@stevers4]

Love it. Have the top 3 in the garage right now - we must be masochists in this house. Great video, gents.

[@zaphod77]

Here are some older games that can really make you rage. Honorable mention goes to pre ramp games, if you aren't used to them. not having safe shots to make really messes with you if you are used to modern pinball design. 1) Dr. Dude and his Excellent ray. That game is a drain monster. hit reflex targets? drain. plunge, hit skillshot, bumpers, drain. hit the heart of rock and roll? drain. Get the gazillion, and the ball goes right through the mixmaster without even hitting anything? oh the RAGE! That mixmaster is just so random and so important. 2) eight ball deluxe. Yes, this is a rampless game, but it's a well known one. want an extra ball? have to risk the jet bumpers about five or so times on the ball, and that can drain down the outlanes. want bonus multipliers? you get a tricky rebound off the bank shot that can go down the middle. hit the eight ball? it can and will go down the middle. fail to get the eight ball on ball one, and someone else you are playing against does. welp, you pretty much have no hope of winning. Papa tutorial "ELEVEN GAMES LATER...." 3) Who Dunnit. It's fine in single player, but if you try to play this against others without tournament mode on you will RAGE when someone gets a second chance on ball three after you do, and then gets a big roulette win for game. When you didn't get the second chance. The game has been kind to me overall in league play, but it can and will cause fisticuffs in a bar. 4) Flash Gordon. this game is hard, and is legendary for it's ability to cause rage. Papa game setup notes says that this game will anger other players, but not to listen to them. nothing more needs to be said. 5) twilight zone. bumpers to left outlane drain. skillshot goes to bumpers. no ball saver, except for first ball. that alone has caused so much RAGE! 6) pin*bot. skill shot to left outlane. eject saucer to center drain. ball lock to center drain. if the game does none of those it's pretty fun, but people have gotten rid of their pinbot game because of that bumper to left outlane bit. Jack*bot may share some of these, and casino run is random even in tournament mode! 7) dr. who. Time expander? more like drain expander. You absolutely MUST shoot it. And it the daleks yelling at you, and this game can definitely make you rage. Try to go for video mode all day? the ball decides to go out the bumpers the the way, hit the left sling, right outlane, drain. or go straight for the right outlane. and with those lightning flippers, some shots are much harder then they should be by all rights. particularly W and H from a trap. 8) Star Trek:TNG. those outlanes and trapezoid slingshots are legendary. I do not need to say more. 9) Junk Yard. all the shots are stupidly narrow and hard to hit, and it's so easy to drain, especially off that wrecking ball and the targets at the top. I do NOT have fun while playing this table in real life at all. 10) High Speed 2. that gaping left outlane with the kickback that doesn't relight after draining! Loosing all three balls to that evil left outlane within 1 minute is not uncommon. it's the one game where "Light Kickback" from the random mystery award is NOT an insult. You will be HAPPY to get that award. Also getting robbed of a redline mania super jackbot because normal multiball started during reline mania sucks.

[@scottgm321]

I started rewriting the Eagle’s Life in the fast lane to Life in the outlanes. The surely make me lose my mind.

[@MisterVercetti]

If you've got a friend who's never played before, Iron Man is the perfect game to introduce them to pinball... if your goal is to ensure they never play pinball again. Cheap drains aplenty, magnets that yeet the ball down the middle, a _slanted sling top specifically designed to guide the ball into the &@#%ing left outlane_ - Iron Man's got it all and then some. It's precisely the kind of game that convinces most outsiders that pinball is nothing but luck.

[@Oscillovision]

Also you didn't mention dialed in, where the theatre just drops it perfectly right down the middle. Sometimes the phone does too, although I love that game too

[@Alpha67Wolf]

Movie: GREMLINS > "... while everybody else are opening up presents, some people are opening up their wrists". That movie line made me laugh. Merry Christmas 🤪

[@catzblu999]

Really shocked Rick and Morty wasn't top 5 even after the code update

[@johnasimone]

I agree with your number one game, I own a Premium and have a love hate relationship with it. I have to say there have been times I wanted to put that machine on its side I've been so mad at it. But there's so much I like about it that somehow it's still in my collection and probably won't leave. It may just end up on it's side one day, but until that day comes I'll play it and love and hate it!

[@Luxowell]

Thank you! I refuse to play Ghostbusters! My 4 year old son loves the theme and always wants to play it when we are out. While he's by no means good, I feel like any time he plays this I'm just throwing away money. And it isn't that much better when I play. I'm not great, but I'm certainly better than that table makes me feel.

[@Smashbro2013]

Apparently, I like rage inducing games, haha! Most of my favorite pins are on this list!

[@navajasrs2402]

Oh shit yes. I played three balls on Ghostbusters when it first dropped at the Tacoma Pinball Show and I got so pissed off I never played it again. Only time that's ever happened.

[@pintrooper2412]

Thank god you guys are back

[@brianallison217]

As a super-casual player who relies on the maintenance efforts of restaurants and consumer arcades, I hated the Lord of the Rings table. A main part of the gameplay is the motorized Balrog figure that frequently breaks or is unresponsive to contact. I think for major IP releases, the studios ought to test for "How long can this be played with zero maintenence? What breaks first?"

[@elsquibbs]

Stern's Star Wars pissed me off so much that I couldn't play more than 3 games on it.

[@Stanassasin]

I have a question, is the Lucy AC/DC the same does it have the same problems ?

[@johnnygirling55]

Great video! My go to anger move is to shout profanities at the machine and slap my hands together, which makes me look like an idiot!

[@beyblade71]

Very surprised whitewater wasn’t here. One of my favorite tables visually but boy is it a pain to play, especially IRL. Virtual versions make it a bit more tolerable. Balls drain or shoot down middle easily. Great table, love the theming, though.