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SDTM Episode 88: Munsters (Pro) Pinball Machine Review

Greg reviews Stern Pinball's The Munsters (Pro Model) Pinball Machine with the help of a couple friends.

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  • @Horty57
    @Horty575 жыл бұрын

    Congrats @Cary Hardy! Been following your channel for a while now and I'm happy that you got the tap! Great addition to the SDTM team Zach and Greg!

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Adam we’re looking forward to it! I think Cary is going to be a great fit!

  • @CaryHardy

    @CaryHardy

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SDTM That's what she said...

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cary Hardy you’ll fit in quite nicely haha

  • @alanrobertson6389
    @alanrobertson63895 жыл бұрын

    Zach: one of my favorites shows of all time is Full House Me: everything all makes sense now

  • @SimbolicTube
    @SimbolicTube2 жыл бұрын

    New Munsters code 1.10 (released 12/25/21) almost makes it a brand new game. New code introduces new modes (chattering teeth), changes the way grandpa works (now stacks with other modes), and added a bunch of new callouts and animations. New review?

  • @x-y-z-q-n-p
    @x-y-z-q-n-p5 жыл бұрын

    I agree with the call outs - I like when call outs tell you what to do

  • @hellothere-pd9zc
    @hellothere-pd9zc5 жыл бұрын

    Zach I think you should still rate games. I don’t care if you sell them. I don’t think there is anything wrong with more reviews.

  • @EquipmentReviewer

    @EquipmentReviewer

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't know.....BUT, if you were distributing my pinball machines and for some reason I didn't like your review, you wouldn't be distributing my machines long. Just saying it could be a conflict for his business. Who knows?

  • @hellothere-pd9zc

    @hellothere-pd9zc

    5 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t think about from manufacturers end. I can see what your saying.

  • @Logan912

    @Logan912

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EquipmentReviewer Plus, on the other hand, that could potentially lead to conflict of interest and obvious bias in the review - not saying that Zach would ever do that, but I’m just saying in general.

  • @Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE
    @Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys. I agree its very possible to be approachable and deep at the same time.

  • @jasonu7471
    @jasonu74715 жыл бұрын

    I would have to agree. Show is better with both of you doing the review. I think as long as people know you sell them its okay. Great job on editing ! I bet its a lot of work but it really makes a difference and your work is appreciated.

  • @supersnappahead
    @supersnappahead5 жыл бұрын

    I've been eager to see this review. Especially with it being Greg's first NIB machine. Also, strangely enough, I just today discovered Cary's channel. Funny coincidence.

  • @michaelharry9317

    @michaelharry9317

    3 жыл бұрын

    instaBlaster...

  • @joshuajwebster85
    @joshuajwebster855 жыл бұрын

    Great video and very full review. I'm still learning my Munsters Pro, but I love how exacting you have be with ball and flipper positioning to hit the ramps instead of the 4 Grandpa targets.

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Not tight ramps but they are certainly not wide open either!

  • @johnnygirling55
    @johnnygirling555 жыл бұрын

    Disappointing to hear you both won't be doing reviews, as I think you were a good balance between you and had good discussions. Surely it will not affect Zach to review, it's just a personal opinion. Still enjoyed the video and happy to hear more on Munsters

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey jag it won’t be all reviews! Just some!!!!

  • @supersnappahead
    @supersnappahead5 жыл бұрын

    I think you've come up with a good new system to get around the issue of being a dealer, but I'll miss the old format. I always enjoyed how brutal Zach can be.

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    supersnappahead I’m not going anywhere! Greg’s not that lucky. Haha I’ll still be reviewing machines with Greg

  • @supersnappahead

    @supersnappahead

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SDTM haha, that's good. I wrote that before I saw the whole video and I'm getting a good laugh watching you try and not always succeed at holding back your 2 cents on these reviews. It's not too much different from your normal reviews, so I'm enjoying it:)

  • @kamran66
    @kamran665 жыл бұрын

    Another great episode, I like the new weighted scores, I would have like to add side categories that do not add to the total score but just as a side note, one would be build quality and the other value. I mean these are both legit issues as a home buyer we all consider.....so you can score them but not add them in for the final score......anyway, good work gents, maybe one day I will catch you guys at a show and buy you two a drink.

  • @gabudaichamuda2545
    @gabudaichamuda25452 жыл бұрын

    So do you guys have any of the older Williams/Bally machines? I grew up with Whirlwind, Medieval Madness, and Tales of The Arabian Nights. I'd love to see reviews of those!

  • @Horty57
    @Horty575 жыл бұрын

    Now that I've finished the video...I'm a fan of this pin. A main reason is because the game is approachable for new players. The shots are fun, it is fairly easy and straightforward to get Herman multiball running, it has that classic horror/comedy theme that works so well for pinball, and it is just beautiful to look at. I'm a player that always tries to encourage new people to play. The Munsters makes new players feel good about making some objectives and offers a great replay value for them BECAUSE they were able to attain them. As the player experience goes up you start to notice the subtle nuances in the code that can make for higher scoring opportunity. This machine has something to offer all skill levels, which is really what growing the love of pinball is all about.

  • @filipstevens6263

    @filipstevens6263

    5 жыл бұрын

    i am a new player and it's so nice to play the munsters indeed

  • @JimRaptis
    @JimRaptis5 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys, you said that you will do a review of the Munsters Premium machine. Do you still plan on doing that? Thanks

  • @hollywoodpolo9872
    @hollywoodpolo98723 жыл бұрын

    Greg/Sean I just got 1.8 Billion on Zaccaria Steam Devil Riders 2019 Deluxe Pinball Table and I'm the #1 global score on that table's leaderboard!

  • @EquipmentReviewer
    @EquipmentReviewer5 жыл бұрын

    Anybody can make a burger............. McDonald's has sold trillions of burgers.......the reason why is because of the secret sauce. Your channel also has secret sauce, so to speak. Zach and Greg going back and forth over reviews is yours. I personally don't care if Zach sell pinball machines or not. Don't screw up the sauce! Zach can't just sit there and not let go man.......it just don't work. Don't eff up the show!!

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    EquipmentReviewer hahaha I’m not going anywhere. Keep watching for my secret sauce! Haha sorry it was too easy haha

  • @routhfineart2116

    @routhfineart2116

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree totally with equipment! Sounds like Zach might get a little secret sauce from Stern, JJP, or whoever if he gives a bad review. Conflict of interest is what it boils down to.

  • @EquipmentReviewer

    @EquipmentReviewer

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@routhfineart2116 Bahahahaha 😂 you might be right. But I just think them two going back and forth and being brutally honest about a pin is what makes it kick ass.

  • @lordhelmet3000

    @lordhelmet3000

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think Zach has to be more neutral because reviewing pins will mess up his business. #Sterns new bitch

  • @EquipmentReviewer

    @EquipmentReviewer

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@lordhelmet3000 Easy now......All I'm saying is they need to keep the show dynamic the same. I don't care about other reviewers. If I did I would just watch there channel. I don't even know who the hell they are talking about.

  • @johnfabian7069
    @johnfabian70695 жыл бұрын

    Great job as always, Thank you! Was VERY interested in this review as I have an LE inbound. Awaiting the Pre/LE review... Would like to know what your thoughts how this stacks up against MBrLE...

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    John Fabian I can tell you this, both are among the best looking and best shooting machines made! MBRLE gets the edge for nostalgia, Munsters gets the edge for strategy and code. (Zach)

  • @turbografx7
    @turbografx75 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! I'm finally going to play this game today. The majority of people I've talked to don't like the game. Most everyone brings up the lack of code, so it was nice to hear you go over the code. I think the game is one of the most beautiful games stern has ever made! I'm looking forward to putting time on it!

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Turbo let me know what you think!

  • @markpinball8986
    @markpinball89865 жыл бұрын

    Played this machine in Oviedo, FL, 2 weeks ago. Still prefer Monster Bash tho.

  • @filipstevens6263

    @filipstevens6263

    5 жыл бұрын

    ok but why is monster bash better

  • @jacoblykke5797
    @jacoblykke57975 жыл бұрын

    Hi Zach and Greg. I really like your approach with reviews in your situation of being a retailer. Really nice! And I like that we still get your opinion, Zach (you just can’t shut up) 😜👍🏼 Thanks for your great show, still!

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jacob Lykke we are appreciative of your continued support. And yes, when these reviewers get it wrong it’s hard for me to stay quiet haha

  • @KarlLind
    @KarlLind5 жыл бұрын

    The art is phenomenal, no doubt about it. The layout. Mehh... way too early to see on code but man, I played it once on location and didn't feel compelled to throw in another .75 at all... also, the audio is going to get old really fast. Also, it felt super cheap.. not sure if the build quality is different on this title but it felt extra janky for lack of a better term. Nice review!

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Karl Lind Films I had the same feeling the first few games! Mine does feel more solid then a few other titles that have came out recently. It took a while to grow on me. (Greg)

  • @markpinball8986

    @markpinball8986

    5 жыл бұрын

    Straight Down The Middle: a pinball show Id get a Monter Bash Remake instead. Thanks for the reviews.

  • @chaddthompson
    @chaddthompson5 жыл бұрын

    I have had my Munsters for several weeks now to me the issue with the Code is that there is only one way to play this game to get points. That is saving your super jackpots and then collecting them. That makes for a boring game IMO at this point in time I am not a fan of the code in its current state, I would like to be able to play out some modes for mode points not for jackpots. I just don't enjoy playing the modes in this game right now, hopefully something will change with it as the code matures. IMO there is no complexity to the code, you save your Jackpots then collect them that's it. I would rate the code at C or C- right now.

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chad I can agree. It’s missing rewards as you play! And I hadn’t thought about how it forces you into this linear gameplay till you mentioned it. I’m still trying to nail down what’s hindering me from really liking it and this is some of it for sure. (Greg)

  • @chaddthompson

    @chaddthompson

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SDTM Other than the code I think it is a really good pin. Art is good, Sounds are good, Display is good, Playfield layout is pretty good and most of the shots are fun but I find myself kind of tired of it already because of the code. I hope the code gets some major love soonish.

  • @KarlLind

    @KarlLind

    5 жыл бұрын

    So glad that I decided to opt out on getting this one, seems like a bad choice for a home collection.

  • @silentlamb7043
    @silentlamb70435 жыл бұрын

    great video guys, introducing new people... i still lov watching your channel.... p.s 8 people gave a thumbs down, they dont play pinball and are not about that life..lol 🙌

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Silent Lamb hey thanks. A couple haters out there, but it’s all good in the land of SDTM. We’re gonna keep flippin. Thanks for continuing the support.

  • @ckeilah
    @ckeilah5 жыл бұрын

    Haha. That was me at 29:20, but not because he was boring me; it’s 01:25 and I’m still up watching yootoob. Nice show.

  • @CaryHardy
    @CaryHardy5 жыл бұрын

    +1 if you watched 'til the very end! Thanks for adding me to the team! Content is in the works! A new requirement for your future videos is that Greg needs to be intoxicated. lol. Looking classy with the wine!

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cary Hardy hahaha I speak for everyone when I say we are stoked to have you! (Zach)

  • @TiltingT
    @TiltingT5 жыл бұрын

    Sweet pen Zach! Lol.. and Welcome to the SDTM team Cary.. Is Carys channel still going to provide content or will it all be here? I already subscribe to both.

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Travis Lancaster thanks Trav. That’s actually Greg’s pin can you believe it. The majority of Cary’s new content will be SDTM.

  • @TiltingT

    @TiltingT

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SDTM Yeah i can beleive its Gregs with all the girls running arpund the house!

  • @jameshalko8713
    @jameshalko87135 жыл бұрын

    Only recently found these videos. I love them so much! Can't wait to delve deeper into all the available videos.

  • @jasonf2252
    @jasonf22525 жыл бұрын

    Great show as always guys. Thanks for asking me to give my opinion on Munsters. I think it says a lot about Zach's integrity when he refuses to review a game that he is selling to avoid a conflict of interest. The upside of the quality of pinball machines being made now is they require a ridiculous amount of detailed scrutiny to find negatives compared to just a short while ago.

  • @pinfarmer
    @pinfarmer4 жыл бұрын

    There was one of these on location which is rare here. I beat the snot out of the game quickly and it felt bare and cheap. Art was wonderful. Seems like a great tournament game but not a home game

  • @ericdavid8214
    @ericdavid82143 жыл бұрын

    Love your shows and channel and everything you both bring to the hobby! You may rub people the wrong way using the word "uppity" in your episodes. It is worth googling the word and seeing why.. someone has been fired from the company I work at for using that word..

  • @markpinball8986
    @markpinball89865 жыл бұрын

    Yep, more Zach reviews!

  • @MelonHead_Arcades
    @MelonHead_Arcades5 жыл бұрын

    Could you guys do a review on white water? I think that would be great

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Johnjohn Melon absolutely we would love to

  • @scottcox7916
    @scottcox79164 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention secret mania. Another bonus. If you know how to get it.

  • @frankie1g2
    @frankie1g25 жыл бұрын

    Come on it's a work of art

  • @KarlLind

    @KarlLind

    5 жыл бұрын

    The art itself is definitely amazing, no denying that.

  • @Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE
    @Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE5 жыл бұрын

    I like the idea of Spot, and the right ramp flip up style. The premium adds the lower playfield which is very different to me, but I'm not sure it will be as fun as it looks. I agree with Greg. Call-outs are important. Ghostbusters has Ernie Hudson doing a fantastic job with the call-outs and they are one of my favorite parts of playing GB.

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chuck Smith the sound is superb on this machine (Zach)

  • @jimmy12wit
    @jimmy12wit5 жыл бұрын

    Looks cool, but I'll never buy another Dwight Sullivan game after the run around and lack of effort on finishing the Ghostbuster's code.

  • @andreadibitonto6709
    @andreadibitonto6709 Жыл бұрын

    stern pinball

  • @frankie1g2
    @frankie1g25 жыл бұрын

    Please tell me it has midnight madness it screams for it

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir it does! And it’s a good one! If you want a spoiler I explain it in the vid!!!

  • @JK-fv9xk
    @JK-fv9xk5 жыл бұрын

    Zach looks pretty sexy with his beard thicker

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    J K well well well oh behave (insert tiger growl)

  • @frankie1g2

    @frankie1g2

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SDTM yes up against the sharpest cheek bones in pinball. No contest

  • @PacDork
    @PacDork5 жыл бұрын

    OMG, lauding a spinner on a pro....FFS, where has this hobby gone? Fully loaded Sterns were $3500 through 2008. Newbs are totally impressed with spinners on Pros. Wow.

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn’t say impressed but it’s a change for the better on current Sterns! Pinball is a different beast then it was 10yrs ago! Good and bad!

  • @KarlLind

    @KarlLind

    5 жыл бұрын

    And yet, Stern is making more profits than ever and putting less into their machines. Here's to wishing JJP an epic 2019!

  • @kirkhobbs1473
    @kirkhobbs14734 жыл бұрын

    It's just not the same... leave the grades off as the people who give them are not there to comment... don't mess with your formula guys

  • @DJDonkeytron
    @DJDonkeytron5 жыл бұрын

    Art should be 5% and music/callouts should be 10%.

  • @nellen55
    @nellen555 жыл бұрын

    Zach idk if anyone cares that you review games you are selling. i still think people will trust you

  • @SDTM

    @SDTM

    5 жыл бұрын

    loot we are going to bypass any of that possibility. Hey at least I get to review Alice Cooper coming up I’m excited about that

  • @09marathon
    @09marathon5 жыл бұрын

    Fowler ha ha with that little Ronnie Howard fake personna