Top 5 Greatest Pinball Machines From Jersey Jack Pinball (SDTM, 2025)

Straight Down the Middle hosts debate and rank Jersey Jack Pinball top five greatest machines: #5 Wizard of Oz (world under glass despite poor shooting), #4 The Hobbit (immersive journey experience), #3 Pirates of the Caribbean (loaded with mechanics), #2 Willy Wonka (challenging pinball player's game with Pat Lawlor design), and #1 Elton John (Steve Ritchie masterpiece with exceptional shooting and code by Bill Cravens). Discussion emphasizes design philosophy tension between loaded/toy-heavy games and pure shooting mechanics.