# HOLY MACKEREL, THAT WAS FUN!!!

**Source:** r/pinball  
**Type:** forum_thread  
**Published:** 2026-02-12  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.reddit.com/r/pinball/comments/1r2tvto/holy_mackerel_that_was_fun/

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## Analysis

A Reddit user shares their positive experience with a Godzilla Pro pinball machine after 7 months of ownership, praising its replay value and depth of rules. They emphasize continuous learning, cite specific YouTube strategy content as valuable, and express satisfaction with the base Pro model despite premium tier availability.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Godzilla Pro is the most fun pinball machine the user has ever played, surpassing Jaws and Kong — _Direct personal experience statement; 7 months of ownership with daily play_
- [HIGH] User broke 1 billion points after 5 months, then achieved a skill milestone after 7 months total — _Specific timeline and progression metric provided_
- [MEDIUM] The Pinball Company's two-part Godzilla Strategy video is the most helpful YouTube content for improving at the game — _User's subjective assessment; indicates content value but not objectively verified_
- [HIGH] User is satisfied with Pro model and has no desire for Premium tier toys — _Explicit statement about tier differentiation perception_

### Notable Quotes

> "I've had this Godzilla Pro for 7 months and it's BY FAR the most fun pin I've ever played. For me, no other pin comes close"
> — **u/83submariner**
> _Strong endorsement of Godzilla Pro's core gameplay value and replay value over other recent premium releases_

> "I'm still learning and constantly re-reading the deep, impressive rule sheet"
> — **u/83submariner**
> _Indicates Godzilla's rule depth supports long-term engagement and continuous skill development_

> "The most helpful video on YouTube, by far, for improving is the two-part Godzilla Strategy by The Pinball Company"
> — **u/83submariner**
> _Identifies specific educational content as driving player improvement; suggests strong rule complexity_

> "I love this pro and have no desire for the toys in the premium"
> — **u/83submariner**
> _Commentary on three-tier model perception; indicates Pro tier perceived as sufficient value despite Premium upsell availability_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Godzilla | game | Stern Pinball machine; subject of extended positive review; Pro tier model |
| u/83submariner | person | Reddit user; Godzilla Pro owner for 7 months; casual/home player |
| The Pinball Company | organization | YouTube content creator; produced two-part Godzilla Strategy video cited as most helpful learning resource |
| Jaws | game | Stern Pinball machine; compared unfavorably to Godzilla by user |
| King Kong | game | Stern Pinball machine; compared unfavorably to Godzilla by user |
| John Wick | game | Stern Pinball machine; played occasionally by user but rated below Godzilla |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Game replay value and depth, Player skill progression and learning curve, Godzilla Pro tier satisfaction vs Premium upsell
- **Secondary:** Educational YouTube content effectiveness, Aftermarket modifications (side art, volume control), Home pinball ownership experience

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.92) — Enthusiastic endorsement of Godzilla Pro with sustained engagement and no negative critiques of the machine itself. Minor friction only with Insider Connected feature. Strong satisfaction with base tier model indicated.

### Signals

- **[sentiment_shift]** Godzilla Pro owner reports sustained daily play after 7 months with no fatigue, indicating strong core gameplay depth and engagement despite premium tier availability (confidence: high) — User states 'playing every day here at home' and 'still not even slightly tired of it' after 7 months of ownership
- **[competitive_signal]** Specific YouTube educational content (The Pinball Company's two-part Godzilla Strategy) identified as primary driver of skill progression and rule mastery (confidence: medium) — User cites video as 'most helpful on YouTube by far' and reports rewatching 'countless times' for improvement
- **[product_strategy]** User explicitly satisfied with Pro tier and uninterested in Premium tier toys, suggesting three-tier model differentiation may not drive upsell for depth-focused players (confidence: high) — User states 'Love this pro and have no desire for the toys in the premium' despite 7 months of play experience

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## Transcript

I've had this Godzilla Pro for 7 months and it's BY FAR the most fun pin I've ever played. For me, no other pin comes close (I'm talking to YOU, Jaws and Kong), although I've been enjoying Wick now and then. As for GZ, I'm still not even slightly tired of it, playing every day here at home. I'm still learning and constantly re-reading the deep, impressive rule sheet.
I broke 1 billion after 5 months, but last night, two months later, I felt like I finally knew what the hell I was doing. The most helpful video on YouTube, by far, for improving is the two-part Godzilla Strategy by The Pinball Company. I've rewatched it countless times. I love this pro and have no desire for the toys in the premium. The only mods I added are the interior side art blades and an exterior volume control (with headphones jack). I'm not convinced I need a shaker motor. Oh yeah, and I covered up the annoying backlit Insider Connected bc I have no interest in connecting, except here on Reddit!
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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: c37c9336-0d53-4a12-8c47-7c67534d98ef*