Man , i really want this pinball machine , sadly 3 years later there aren't any for sale in europe , neither new nor used ... here's to hoping JJP will do another run on them someday !
Guys seriously the worst thing to happen to pinball for the past 15 years is the tourney guys writing codes for the rest of us. Is anyone ever going to speak up about this? We don't want to stand in front of pinball and not know what to do. This was my problem with WOZ,, I loved the look of it but what the heck was going on....every light is lit, four screens going on at the same time...just too much, we need no more than 12 modes....keep them different, Also Greg is right, earn the Multiballs, 4 or 5 max.
Great review fellas! I should have been on the ball with this game's release....no more collector's editions left. Currently own the Hobbit and love it although the balls float...having over 4000 games played I have found every place the ball gets stuck and have worn out 5 bumper bands....lots of love for the game. Will be buying two limited editions of this game as of tomorrow.
michael andersen wow mike I’m impressed that’s a crap load of plays buddy. When you buy the two potcs tell your distributor that SDTM sent ya! Let us know what you think once you get them
Hi guys and hello from Australia, Can you provide any update where JJP are at with this game. I read somewhere production had stopped for some reason but it may come back. All very vague. Were the issues with the machine, sales, profits etc. are they looking to include more footage etc. I’ve started to think about adding this machine. Hope you guys are well
Congrats man. I'm tentatively looking at my next pin which'll be my first new in box. Dialed In! is calling my name but just so pricey. Still very tempted though
What if they stop with the new center button and make it into new top left and top right buttons? i.e. that can be reached with flipper thumbs, while keeping fingers on flipper buttons?
With the depth this game has, I'm happy you guys did 2 lengthy videos. Also, as a fan of Keefer games, in particular TSPP, when Keefer said everything is stackable.....i nearly wept! This potentially could be my favorite game. Deffinatley going to be my next pin!!! Great job again boys!!
Suggestion for the show- when the grades come out and you show the scorecard on screen, compare the current pin to previous pins with a similar scores. For example, how does this stack up next to Ghostbusters, Metallica or Indiana Jones?
now its 720p so must of been waiting on youtube to upload it looks awesome now. sorry busted your balls about the 360p i came back to finish and its hd now
Looks like you may have to update your review since JJP may be changing features on the playfield. I did enjoy your review and have yet to play the pin. Looking forward to it
Finally got to play this beast yesterday. After I drooled over it for a few minutes, I started a game and got a beating the likes of which I've never received. It bent me over a rail and made no effort to be gentle. I couldn't get anything going which unfortunately meant I didn;t have any fun with it. Had a blast on the Dialed In and Hobbit sitting next to this, but PotC was an ass-kicker for me. Drain-Monster.
Art: A -- top marks (beautiful, yet not over-cluttered) Shots/Layout: A (amazing variety of shots, yet the layout breathes) Rules/Code: A (a game one never masters, yet can play right away) Toys/Innovation: A (upper playfield +...+... earns it top marks) Music/Call Outs: B or B+ (not the reason I'm playing a pin) Display/Animations: A (no white background, very good animations) Enjoyability: A (it seems to have it all) Theme: A (might give it more if/when I get a chance to play it) "This thing makes Lord of the Rings look simple." Love it. There is a single thing I dislike about this game. I dislike randomizers, and that spinning wheel thing is a chaos generator. If you are gonna put randomizers in a game, make sure they can't point the ball directly toward a drain. [Edited because you guys added 2 categories...]
Another great video guys. I agree with so many of your pin reviews. I'm really looking forward to playing this one. I'm actually hoping I don't like it as much as I think I'm going to because I don't want to buy a $9500 pin! Plus I would need to sell one to make room. Oh, this or that.. collector quality Williams IJ vs JJP POTC LE! Keep the classic or move it to make room for pirates??
I shot a few words to Kaneda on this topic of licensing that he responded to on one of his recent episodes; it was specifically to do with the Star Wars art, but it could apply to the Pirates music as well.
Now that I finished POTC Part 2, my new favorite quote is: "Why didn't you have the 'likable' one do the interview..." LOL, sorry Zach :-( Great job on this review! Considering adding this one to the home collection.
I love the one thumbs down on every video haha. At least message us and let us know what we can do better to earn your neutral thumb or dare I say thumbs up :)
They hate because maybe they cant afford it? Sorry but it is true. This is probably the best review you guys have done. Made me pay 18 k for a CE (in 2020) without even played it once...keep up the good work guys. Love the show.
How do you feel about your game lists after the POTC score is tallied and you see the game ranked against the others? I was surprised to see it in the lower, middle of the pack. Looks like a great game.
hello there my diabolical plan to keep inching toward the center is working! (Muahahaha). Yeah we somehow messed up the framing on this one. There’s always something with us
Great review! This is never coming to public places where I live so now I have to go to Germany to try this. First time i´m flying to other country to test pinball... But just because I really don´t care about the theme at all i can´t blindly order one. What if I don´t like it? And sure as hell won´t find anyone to buy this off from me. But because of this review i gotta go try this :D
Great review...Two questions after watching all. 1. I do echo Greg's sentiments about Keith's games. Too linear and not fun if you don't advance through the modes. Are the modes more random and gameplay focused on scoring points? 2. Can this game be as much fun played alone as it seems like multiplayer is given a bigger focus with the multiple characters?
Steve Wright really not linear on this one. You have five different modes that can be started whenever and can be stacked. Or you can shoot for the five multiballs and they can be stacked. I would love to play this machine alone because there is so much to do I don’t want to share haha. Multiplayer is a plus for the map awards but that’s about it. So to answer your question, the machine was designed and coded for one player or many, novice or most serious tournament player
i have to mark down your review down one because you didn't mention there will be at least one video mode. I also think you will have to do a separate review of the ce because the Davey Jones art package with the topper will get an A to raise it above all those other pinballs on your list which is a joke ,but overall a great job
For me this looks like a pin that looks very fun but I have absolutely no care for the theme of it kind of like The Walking Dead was for me lol, but great review as always man.
why is the video on;y 360p or is it just my pc? lol oh well i would watch any quality. still love the show. i cant wait for the next one. you need to come to lafayette and play some pins
Great review! Amazing game! You guys have great chemistry.....However, I think it’s a mistake to start censoring your language. I like seeing natural, passionate reactions. Hate to see Zach turn into a unlikable nagging co-host...maybe too late??? ; )
Hahaha shots fired. If I knew you better Ken I’d start nagging your ass! Haha so the censoring I feel is done because we feel toooo comfortable at times. This is the reason we do edited shows. We will always be ourselves and will never edit that, but at times words are used that may be better suited off camera haha. We very much appreciate the feedback though and will continue to be aware of this. Thanks buddy (Zach)
Man , i really want this pinball machine , sadly 3 years later there aren't any for sale in europe , neither new nor used ... here's to hoping JJP will do another run on them someday !
Guys seriously the worst thing to happen to pinball for the past 15 years is the tourney guys writing codes for the rest of us. Is anyone ever going to speak up about this? We don't want to stand in front of pinball and not know what to do. This was my problem with WOZ,, I loved the look of it but what the heck was going on....every light is lit, four screens going on at the same time...just too much, we need no more than 12 modes....keep them different, Also Greg is right, earn the Multiballs, 4 or 5 max.
kamran66 well look at you with the hot take! I’m loving the passion please keep commenting on future videos we would love to hear your thoughts
Couldn't agree more, Kamran66
If you had money and had to choose between ghost busters, Latest Jurassic park or this table id be stumped lol.
Great review fellas! I should have been on the ball with this game's release....no more collector's editions left. Currently own the Hobbit and love it although the balls float...having over 4000 games played I have found every place the ball gets stuck and have worn out 5 bumper bands....lots of love for the game. Will be buying two limited editions of this game as of tomorrow.
michael andersen wow mike I’m impressed that’s a crap load of plays buddy. When you buy the two potcs tell your distributor that SDTM sent ya! Let us know what you think once you get them
Straight Down The Middle: a pinball show
Will do fellas! Super excited! Again great job on your channel!....fantastic name too.
Hi guys and hello from Australia,
Can you provide any update where JJP are at with this game. I read somewhere production had stopped for some reason but it may come back. All very vague. Were the issues with the machine, sales, profits etc. are they looking to include more footage etc.
I’ve started to think about adding this machine.
Hope you guys are well
Update arriving Tuesday fully modded LE can’t wait and can’t believe I found one
Where can I buy your merch from
Great show guys.
Antonio Luna thanks Luna!
Hey guys... Looking forward to watching part 2! Any idea why the highest video quality is 360p?
Brucipher it sometimes takes TH-cam a while to process it up to 1080p. If it isn’t rectified in an hour we will pull it and try again
Makes sense! Thought that may be the case. Thanks!
Brucipher thank you for checking out the newest SDTM episode!
sold a rrwoz and a getaway 2 to fund ce pirates agree with you Zach I would rather 1 great one than five average ones.
Danielle Lewis Wow! Don’t think I’d ever sell my WOZ. looks like an even trade though.
Steve Wright getaway no brainer, but damn Woz would have been tough to sell. I promise you this is a better shooting pin
Steve Wright getaway no brainer, but damn Woz would have been tough to sell. I promise you this is a better shooting pin
couldn't agree more
I hate that it does not have videoclips from the movies like the fantastic pinball The Hobbit.
Why the hell is this thing more expensive than my car?
Dudes! Great video, the pin looks amazing. Next This or That, Pirates JJP Vs Dialed In. Cheers fellas!
8-bit Andy thanks! Ooooh that’s a rough one
Of course I just got my Dialed In! and was thinking the same. Think this may be a deeper game.
Congrats man. I'm tentatively looking at my next pin which'll be my first new in box. Dialed In! is calling my name but just so pricey. Still very tempted though
What if they stop with the new center button and make it into new top left and top right buttons? i.e. that can be reached with flipper thumbs, while keeping fingers on flipper buttons?
Nice job. Greg's enthusiasm for this pin has got me wanting sell one of my of kids so I can get one, lol! Keep up the good work.
Dan Yatchyshyn ahhhh so that’s the secret hahaga
With the depth this game has, I'm happy you guys did 2 lengthy videos. Also, as a fan of Keefer games, in particular TSPP, when Keefer said everything is stackable.....i nearly wept! This potentially could be my favorite game. Deffinatley going to be my next pin!!! Great job again boys!!
turbografx7 thanks Turbo! Yeah if you like TSPP this is much better and the feels like it’s big brother
Suggestion for the show- when the grades come out and you show the scorecard on screen, compare the current pin to previous pins with a similar scores. For example, how does this stack up next to Ghostbusters, Metallica or Indiana Jones?
matsonmw not a bad idea thanks! What’s everyone else think?
You can call me Mark! Won't be the last time I chime in!!
You look like two kids in a candy shop ! Love it ! Great how Greg talked in circles about the code haha. Great video, great game.
Ronald van G he sure was fired up! We are still laughing about him trying to critique the code then trying to talk me into it hahaha
I prefer the likeable one more as well, haha ;)
great review guys.
San Kroepoek thanks San, I guess? Haha maybe we will let Greg have a go at it for next Deluxe review :)
like you guys both, so don't worry about it xD loved the quote.
now its 720p so must of been waiting on youtube to upload it looks awesome now. sorry busted your balls about the 360p i came back to finish and its hd now
Joshua Burton I’m getting the 1080 option
Looks like you may have to update your review since JJP may be changing features on the playfield. I did enjoy your review and have yet to play the pin. Looking forward to it
Brian Cosner checkout our next vid
if goonies is a pirates movie it would be the best
Finally got to play this beast yesterday. After I drooled over it for a few minutes, I started a game and got a beating the likes of which I've never received. It bent me over a rail and made no effort to be gentle. I couldn't get anything going which unfortunately meant I didn;t have any fun with it. Had a blast on the Dialed In and Hobbit sitting next to this, but PotC was an ass-kicker for me. Drain-Monster.
This or that : which is more beautiful looking, JJPPOTC or Houdini?
turbografx7 we will add it thanks
4:15 - closer, closer, closer
me to its 720 auto on my wifi showing 1080p now
Art: A -- top marks (beautiful, yet not over-cluttered)
Shots/Layout: A (amazing variety of shots, yet the layout breathes)
Rules/Code: A (a game one never masters, yet can play right away)
Toys/Innovation: A (upper playfield +...+... earns it top marks)
Music/Call Outs: B or B+ (not the reason I'm playing a pin)
Display/Animations: A (no white background, very good animations)
Enjoyability: A (it seems to have it all)
Theme: A (might give it more if/when I get a chance to play it)
"This thing makes Lord of the Rings look simple." Love it.
There is a single thing I dislike about this game. I dislike randomizers, and that spinning wheel thing is a chaos generator.
If you are gonna put randomizers in a game, make sure they can't point the ball directly toward a drain.
[Edited because you guys added 2 categories...]
Another great video guys. I agree with so many of your pin reviews. I'm really looking forward to playing this one. I'm actually hoping I don't like it as much as I think I'm going to because I don't want to buy a $9500 pin! Plus I would need to sell one to make room. Oh, this or that.. collector quality Williams IJ vs JJP POTC LE! Keep the classic or move it to make room for pirates??
fish n pinball thanks for the comment buddy! Tough call on that but we will add to our next this or that show
I shot a few words to Kaneda on this topic of licensing that he responded to on one of his recent episodes; it was specifically to do with the Star Wars art, but it could apply to the Pirates music as well.
Now that I finished POTC Part 2, my new favorite quote is: "Why didn't you have the 'likable' one do the interview..." LOL, sorry Zach :-( Great job on this review! Considering adding this one to the home collection.
Don't Panic Flip ehhh that’s my job :) (Zach)
I love the one thumbs down on every video haha. At least message us and let us know what we can do better to earn your neutral thumb or dare I say thumbs up :)
They hate you because they ain't you
They hate because maybe they cant afford it? Sorry but it is true. This is probably the best review you guys have done. Made me pay 18 k for a CE (in 2020) without even played it once...keep up the good work guys. Love the show.
How do you feel about your game lists after the POTC score is tallied and you see the game ranked against the others? I was surprised to see it in the lower, middle of the pack. Looks like a great game.
Keith Galocy it falls in line more accurately once you catch Episode 53 where we go back through and update the entire year’s reviews.
why does zack try to be in the center of the camera? lol
hello there my diabolical plan to keep inching toward the center is working! (Muahahaha). Yeah we somehow messed up the framing on this one. There’s always something with us
Why is no one ever talking about the starmap constellations? Such a cool feature. Keith didn‘t even mention it in the other video.
Great review! This is never coming to public places where I live so now I have to go to Germany to try this. First time i´m flying to other country to test pinball... But just because I really don´t care about the theme at all i can´t blindly order one. What if I don´t like it? And sure as hell won´t find anyone to buy this off from me. But because of this review i gotta go try this :D
theSammyM333 heck yeah never hurts to try before you buy. Too much money to be throwing around haha
Great review...Two questions after watching all. 1. I do echo Greg's sentiments about Keith's games. Too linear and not fun if you don't advance through the modes. Are the modes more random and gameplay focused on scoring points? 2. Can this game be as much fun played alone as it seems like multiplayer is given a bigger focus with the multiple characters?
Steve Wright really not linear on this one. You have five different modes that can be started whenever and can be stacked. Or you can shoot for the five multiballs and they can be stacked. I would love to play this machine alone because there is so much to do I don’t want to share haha. Multiplayer is a plus for the map awards but that’s about it. So to answer your question, the machine was designed and coded for one player or many, novice or most serious tournament player
This or that: a pirates pinball machine or a ninjas pinball machine?
Eala Dubh definitely Pirates. Screw ninjas haha (zach)
i have to mark down your review down one because you didn't mention there will be at least one video mode. I also think you will have to do a separate review of the ce because the Davey Jones art package with the topper will get an A to raise it above all those other pinballs on your list which is a joke ,but overall a great job
This is your most detailed review to date (counting part 1 of course) -- over 3 hours. Is this the machine to beat today? Seems like it might be.
For me this looks like a pin that looks very fun but I have absolutely no care for the theme of it kind of like The Walking Dead was for me lol, but great review as always man.
Was anyone going to actually play this game? I wanted to see it!
Just Imagine check out JJP Live on TH-cam and twitch
why is the video on;y 360p or is it just my pc? lol oh well i would watch any quality. still love the show. i cant wait for the next one. you need to come to lafayette and play some pins
Joshua Burton every thing we found was it takes time some times for it to fully process to 1080p! So we have our fingers crossed that that’s all it is
Straight Down The Middle: a pinball show all good it still looked good
.I really didn't notice I was messing with resolution and noticed it. Lol
☺👊 Banzaiiii
did you get a rough date of when production starts?
We did not!
lol spooky just had a response email from J.J, i love pirate themes and im not selling my potc until the day i see the GOONIES
Silent Lamb ? The Goonies is a dream theme for me (zach)
lol i know it was your video of top 10 dream pins that put it into my mind 👊
you guys should switch sides once and a while, lol i love the show
Great review! Amazing game! You guys have great chemistry.....However, I think it’s a mistake to start censoring your language. I like seeing natural, passionate reactions. Hate to see Zach turn into a unlikable nagging co-host...maybe too late??? ; )
Hahaha shots fired. If I knew you better Ken I’d start nagging your ass! Haha so the censoring I feel is done because we feel toooo comfortable at times. This is the reason we do edited shows. We will always be ourselves and will never edit that, but at times words are used that may be better suited off camera haha. We very much appreciate the feedback though and will continue to be aware of this. Thanks buddy (Zach)