The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9 Part1

In this episode of the Great British Pinball Podcast, Neil and Scott discuss various topics related to pinball mods. They share their opinions on modding games, including the debate on whether mods should enhance or change the gameplay. They also discuss the pros and cons of different types of mods, such as playfield protectors and hard tops. The hosts review the Princess Bride pinball game and share their thoughts on Multimorphic games. Overall, they emphasize the importance of personal preference when it comes to pinball and mods. There is then a long section with guests Paul and Colin.
The conversation covers joy with modern pinball, upcoming pinball events, issues with playfield quality, preference for simple rulesets, mixed opinions on Godzilla pinball, subjectivity of top 100 lists, and price corrections in the pinball market. In this conversation, Scott and Neil discuss the current market prices and value of pinball machines. They talk about the impact of COVID-19 on prices and the fluctuating prices in different markets. They also share their experiences with buying and selling pinball machines and the importance of lowering expectations. They discuss the challenges of finding a new venue for Pinball Republic London and the potential new venue in Croydon. They also talk about the improvements they plan to make in the new venue and the importance of pinball venues in the community. They end the conversation by encouraging listeners to support pinball venues.