I've been playing Zaccaria virtual pins for decades (as well as the real ones!) and I love all their tables and the amount of cusomization they offer. In particular I like the "older "style tables and have the top scores on many.
Really enjoying this series of videos thanks. I like how you focus mostly on the gameplay and table layout whereas my own (somewhat more shallow) views tend to be coloured a bit more by the artwork and sound effects, especially in the Remake tables. I'm also a fan of the Nautilus table, partly because i'm a sucker for 'under the sea' themed tables :-) p.s LOVE the shirt!!
Another great top 10 video. I think our lists would be almost identical on this one for the same general reasons. Nautilus is by far my favorite EM table. I don't think I've played a game of Zaccaria without playing it at least once. I do agree I wish the peg bounced the ball back in more often on the outlanes. I feel like sometimes it's my fault 'cause I sometimes try nudging to assist it and it backfires. Haha.
I wouldn't be surprised if Top Hand and Granada are just modifications of pre-existing games: Zaccaria's 'Granada' shares the same artwork as Williams' 'Granada', but with a completely different layout. Its IPDB listing also shows it in a Williams Touchdown cabinet. As for Top Hand, it's literally the same as Gottlieb's 'Top Hand' but with the center kickout saucer replaced with the 2 standup targets.
Hi again Crow, would like to hear your thoughts on what every pinball table should have to guarantee a good game? And Crow what would you include on your own custom table?
I'm with you on the 3 ball thing not seeming appropriate on the old e.m. games...You mention playing them in a 5 ball setting?....I can't see where you're able to change table from a 3 ball to a 5 ball player...
I've been playing Zaccaria virtual pins for decades (as well as the real ones!) and
I love all their tables and the amount of cusomization they offer.
In particular I like the "older "style tables and have the top scores on many.
Thanks for doing these videos, dude. Love to hear your specific impressions.
Really enjoying this series of videos thanks. I like how you focus mostly on the gameplay and table layout whereas my own (somewhat more shallow) views tend to be coloured a bit more by the artwork and sound effects, especially in the Remake tables. I'm also a fan of the Nautilus table, partly because i'm a sucker for 'under the sea' themed tables :-) p.s LOVE the shirt!!
I love Nautilus' art so much. It helps that I love the gameplay of the table but that art is just great--especially when you play in storm weather.
Another great top 10 video. I think our lists would be almost identical on this one for the same general reasons. Nautilus is by far my favorite EM table. I don't think I've played a game of Zaccaria without playing it at least once. I do agree I wish the peg bounced the ball back in more often on the outlanes. I feel like sometimes it's my fault 'cause I sometimes try nudging to assist it and it backfires. Haha.
I wouldn't be surprised if Top Hand and Granada are just modifications of pre-existing games: Zaccaria's 'Granada' shares the same artwork as Williams' 'Granada', but with a completely different layout. Its IPDB listing also shows it in a Williams Touchdown cabinet. As for Top Hand, it's literally the same as Gottlieb's 'Top Hand' but with the center kickout saucer replaced with the 2 standup targets.
The Tropical table also “borrows” artwork, layout and game mechanics from Williams Gulfstream.
Good choices.
Heya Crow, nice one fella 👍🙏
Hi again Crow, would like to hear your thoughts on what every pinball table should have to guarantee a good game? And Crow what would you include on your own custom table?
Nice review on the em tables , how much different do you feel are the european tables against the usual Williams or Bally from that era
For me, the tables that don't make it into my top 10 are:
-Cine Star
-Red's Show
-Supersonic
-Top Hand
I'm with you on the 3 ball thing not seeming appropriate on the old e.m. games...You mention playing them in a 5 ball setting?....I can't see where you're able to change table from a 3 ball to a 5 ball player...