OK Narrowed it down to 3 machines

[JBimmolate]

Tomb raider, Super sea story, or pink panther (letting my kids help select). Any recommendations? Which one had better play? They are all about $270 shipped, does that sound about right? Or if anyone knows a cheaper place let me know. I wish I could afford a Star wars but for now I have to settle.

Thanks,
Miles

[beachcat]

usually the choice would be what interests you the most. either one you chose will be fun. I have played super sea story and enjoyed it.

[JBimmolate]

Well that would be Star Wars LOL! But that one will have to wait. I like them all, so I don't think I can go wrong. I was just wondering some opinions from owners. So I guess that is a vote for sea story.

Miles

[Moparformances]

usually the choice would be what interests you the most. either one you chose will be fun. I have played super sea story and enjoyed it.

u might considering trying you tube and see them in action..

u may find that one of them really gets ya going.. or find one that has no interest to ya??

[luckydog]

for an adult i would say tomb raider would be more intresting,

for the kids if they are older any of the 3 would be good, if younger i would think they would like sea story or pink panthe betterr.

[JBimmolate]

I looked at all 3 on youtube and they all seem pretty good. My kids are around 10 years old (one loves pink panther). Does the price seem ok or is that too high? This will be my first lcd pachinko.

Miles

[CoventryCat86]

Tomb Raider would be my choice. That price sounds about right.

[Lt Teddy]

My vote would go to the machine that I liked the music and sounds to best. Their is not alot of difference in most of the machines play. That being said some have more different kind of jackpots.

[millermaster1]

My 2 cents...save up and get the Star Wars Vader Pachinko! This one is incredible!! If you like the theme and the Kids also like Star Wars, this is the one. I had the Pink Panther 1, just sold it last night and that one got the least played of my collection.

[JBimmolate]

Well if you know where I can get one for a good price let me know lol. They are just too out of budget for me right now. Plus the wife knows what those cost so I would be a walking dead man if one showed up.

Miles

[BigBearSteve]

Well if you know where I can get one for a good price let me know lol. They are just too out of budget for me right now. Plus the wife knows what those cost so I would be a walking dead man if one showed up.

Miles

Try getting the first Star Wars machine, if you can find one.

It will be less expensive

[hanabi]

I was just about to post that

If you have a leaning towards Star Wars, then I think the first one would be a great buy

it is also in the Sankyo Lumina frame for which many popular Pachinkos fit, so you have the option of buying just extra cells if you fancy a change

[slotsoffun]

...If you can find cells. I am still trying to find a Bond 007 cell. Great idea if your tight on space(and the wife does not want any more full machines)

[JBimmolate]

Well I found a guy who lost his job and is selling his machines.

Here is a list of what he has:
007 James Bond Pachinko
Indiana Jones Pachinko (Rare Gold Version)
Monster Village Pachinko
Star Wars Pachinko
Big Shooter Pachinko
Magical Carpet Pachinko

He's asking $450 for the Startwars it is the one with the anamatronic r2d2. Does that sound like a good price? They range from $150-$450 in price.

Miles

[millermaster1]

He's asking $450 for the Startwars it is the one with the anamatronic r2d2. Does that sound like a good price? They range from $150-$450 in price.

Miles

$450 seems high! Now, if you got 2K balls and a battle counter, your in the ballpark. Do you get a cabinet or just the game? I haven't look for one in some time, but to me that's too much. Again, just my opinion

[hanabi]

I'd say that sounds a little high, although it is a popular pachinko (I love mine!!) it is an older one and $450 would buy you something more recent I'm sure, unless it is being sold with lots of extras, like a nice cabinet, lots of balls etc etc

Actually I just did a quick search on eBay and seems pachinko-pagoda are currently selling them at $529 plus shipping

Checking the completed listings, shows one sold recently for $350 (13th Jan) with 500 balls, that seems a more sensible price,

[Stinger357]

Definately get the Pink Panther not the Pink Panther II but the first one. It was my first pachinko and I loved it, I am sorry now that I sold it. I wish to have it back some day...I have always loved pink panther since I was a kid and my daughter loved playing it.

[BigBearSteve]

I agree, $450 is overpriced unless there are extras

I would say $300 is the upper price level with say, 500-1000 balls.

[JBimmolate]

Well bad news, looks like I will have to wait a little longer. Had some unexpected expenses just come up so there goes the pachinko funds. Here is a link to the guys add on craigslist if anyone is interested in any of them.

Modern Pachinko Machines 6 To Chose From! - $125 Up

Thanks for the help,
Miles