A disclamer before I start! I love JJP pins and currently own TH and recently sold WOZ (regrets) I have played DI and really enjoy the game but the theme was just not my cuppa T. I also like Lawler stuff due to his layouts and have owned most of his pins at some point and currently have TZ in my lineup.
My two-penneth for what it’s worth after 2hr of play in quiet surroundings.
1st game was wow the sound was pure ear candy to me but I could maybe see it annoying some it flowed well and I loved the skill shot, although I never quite mastered it I could imagine in a home use environment it would become pretty easy. That said there was a super skill shot which I managed once in the dozen or so games I had.
Once I started to get a feel for the table I really liked the flow and as I was in a 3 player game could glean some much needed info as these deeper ruleset games often leave me a little Confused in the early days.(for me anyhow)
I eventually managed a multiball or two and even a few jackpots and Paul got the umpalumpa multiball which looked and sounded fun. I also managed an extra ball which got tagged onto the end of the game like other JJP games which I quite like for a change and works well in a party game mode(2-4) players. While on that subject I liked the fact you could steal your opponents balls he locked on the back elevator thingamygig but not sure if this only on LE up. However I never actually managed to get a ball locked up there but did open up the shot near the end of my session but no cigar unfortunately.
Later games saw me actually trying for shots and getting a satisfying feeling when I actually made them and I watched as Chris was dialled into 15 Wonka bar ramp combo I never managed to perform so a lucky fluke I guess
I never really scratched the surface of the game and although the display was very busy and a little confusing it looked really nice and the Wonka vision was implemented far better than my Hobbit often pointing out shots and helping you along the way. Overall both screens were a hit for me and I’m sure if I owned one it would be obvious what I was looking at/for
My conclusion:
What did I like? pretty much everything, I want one and so does Paul lol.
I don’t usually get an instant like for a game as they usually grow on me, it was a year after release before I bought GOTG, IM & DP even though I had played them all. Same goes for WOZ & TH I warmed to them and now love them both for different reasons.
When I get a Wonka not “if” I will get an LE. The extra features of the rotating gob stopper lock and the upper wonkavator lock were really nice touches and even the implementation of the camera which I much prefer to DI one as it snaps a photo and sort of dissolves to the corner in a pixelated way which is hard to describe. The cabinet art was really glossy and the extra art of Wonka himself was welcome next to the basic art of the standard cab, this was all complimented really nice with lovely candy coated hardware that sparkled beautifully.
The light show was typical of JJP but not quite as in ya face bling of WOZ, used differently to TH & DI. The sound was nice and crisp in a wacky kinda way and suited the pin perfectly.
A+ from me, maybe Paul could tag his thoughts on the thread.
What did I not like:
I didn’t like heading off home as that was the end of my Wonka session till maybe I can make Tilt or either me or Paul end up with one which I think will happen at some point.
I remember watching Wonka as a kid but wasn’t really a fan unlike probably many on here so I can’t comment on whether it does justice to the movie or not and whether it should have had more clips, music, sounbytes ect, ect but the way they have supported WOZ & TH with updates I’m sure this code can only get better even though it’s already great IMHO. Even theme aside I think it could be this years best Pin so far and the only other pin on my radar is JP which I doubt will surpass this but we will see.
I’ve got to give a big Shout out to both Phil & Chris for letting me sample the delights of this splendid pin it was well worth the 5hr round trip.
Col
My two-penneth for what it’s worth after 2hr of play in quiet surroundings.
1st game was wow the sound was pure ear candy to me but I could maybe see it annoying some it flowed well and I loved the skill shot, although I never quite mastered it I could imagine in a home use environment it would become pretty easy. That said there was a super skill shot which I managed once in the dozen or so games I had.
Once I started to get a feel for the table I really liked the flow and as I was in a 3 player game could glean some much needed info as these deeper ruleset games often leave me a little Confused in the early days.(for me anyhow)
I eventually managed a multiball or two and even a few jackpots and Paul got the umpalumpa multiball which looked and sounded fun. I also managed an extra ball which got tagged onto the end of the game like other JJP games which I quite like for a change and works well in a party game mode(2-4) players. While on that subject I liked the fact you could steal your opponents balls he locked on the back elevator thingamygig but not sure if this only on LE up. However I never actually managed to get a ball locked up there but did open up the shot near the end of my session but no cigar unfortunately.
Later games saw me actually trying for shots and getting a satisfying feeling when I actually made them and I watched as Chris was dialled into 15 Wonka bar ramp combo I never managed to perform so a lucky fluke I guess
I never really scratched the surface of the game and although the display was very busy and a little confusing it looked really nice and the Wonka vision was implemented far better than my Hobbit often pointing out shots and helping you along the way. Overall both screens were a hit for me and I’m sure if I owned one it would be obvious what I was looking at/for
My conclusion:
What did I like? pretty much everything, I want one and so does Paul lol.
I don’t usually get an instant like for a game as they usually grow on me, it was a year after release before I bought GOTG, IM & DP even though I had played them all. Same goes for WOZ & TH I warmed to them and now love them both for different reasons.
When I get a Wonka not “if” I will get an LE. The extra features of the rotating gob stopper lock and the upper wonkavator lock were really nice touches and even the implementation of the camera which I much prefer to DI one as it snaps a photo and sort of dissolves to the corner in a pixelated way which is hard to describe. The cabinet art was really glossy and the extra art of Wonka himself was welcome next to the basic art of the standard cab, this was all complimented really nice with lovely candy coated hardware that sparkled beautifully.
The light show was typical of JJP but not quite as in ya face bling of WOZ, used differently to TH & DI. The sound was nice and crisp in a wacky kinda way and suited the pin perfectly.
A+ from me, maybe Paul could tag his thoughts on the thread.
What did I not like:
I didn’t like heading off home as that was the end of my Wonka session till maybe I can make Tilt or either me or Paul end up with one which I think will happen at some point.
I remember watching Wonka as a kid but wasn’t really a fan unlike probably many on here so I can’t comment on whether it does justice to the movie or not and whether it should have had more clips, music, sounbytes ect, ect but the way they have supported WOZ & TH with updates I’m sure this code can only get better even though it’s already great IMHO. Even theme aside I think it could be this years best Pin so far and the only other pin on my radar is JP which I doubt will surpass this but we will see.
I’ve got to give a big Shout out to both Phil & Chris for letting me sample the delights of this splendid pin it was well worth the 5hr round trip.
Col
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Anyone thinking of adding either into their collection will not be disappointed. Thanks Chris for another great evening
