Stern
Harley Davidson Pinside Rating
This game received 55 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 6.306 /10
Harley Davidson
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 6.274
Artwork: 6.4
Sounds/Music: 6.145
Other Aspects: 6.152
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7.312/10
24 days ago
Amsterdam
First of all, the theme really appeals to me as a Harley Davidson rider. Certainly not one of the best pinball machines, but certainly not a bad one either! If you like multiball then this cabinet is great. Once you understand the very simple rules, you can start a multiball almost continuously, which is of course always fun to do! I really enjoy this cabinet.
8.276/10
1 year ago
Gardner, MA
Having a hard time understating some of these ridiculous reviews where people are rating it so poorly for lame reasons.
Not every game is going to be “Medieval Madness” and the same people that rate a game like “The getaway” as great, but rate this as crap, are fools.
There is plenty to shoot, collecting patches to get to Milwaukee (the wizard mode), drop targets, spinner, shaker, orbit, nice ramp, cool toys, nice theme, and it all works together pretty nicely. It’s a John Borg game!
This game is FUN to play if nothing else, so I have no idea why people bash on it unless they’re just snobs or played a beat to death Harley, the game whips! And the jackpot call outs are killer
Not every game is going to be “Medieval Madness” and the same people that rate a game like “The getaway” as great, but rate this as crap, are fools.
There is plenty to shoot, collecting patches to get to Milwaukee (the wizard mode), drop targets, spinner, shaker, orbit, nice ramp, cool toys, nice theme, and it all works together pretty nicely. It’s a John Borg game!
This game is FUN to play if nothing else, so I have no idea why people bash on it unless they’re just snobs or played a beat to death Harley, the game whips! And the jackpot call outs are killer
8.128/10
2 years ago
Nice game, definitely not as bad as some people make it to be....it's simply some fun pinball. Definitely a good choice for my casual playing friends and family. I love the sounds and music, the artwork suits the theme well. I'll keep it for awhile.
7.263/10
4 years ago
My parents have had this one for a number of years. It has a decent theme and a decent video game addition but something just seems to be missing! I can't quite put my finger on it but it doesn't hold my attention nearly as long as some others. This is not to say that I would avoid it! I don't! It's not one that I would put on my wish list.
3.440/10
4 years ago
This was in an old watering hole I used to frequent in the early 2000's. Every game felt like a grind. One of the few games(maybe actually the only one), that I have absolutely no desire to play when I walk by one. Literally, the only thing this game has going for it, is its theme.
If I was trapped on a desert island with this game, and a really long extension cord to power it, I would probably gut the game and figure out a way to give myself electroshock therapy to the brain rather than play it.
If I was trapped on a desert island with this game, and a really long extension cord to power it, I would probably gut the game and figure out a way to give myself electroshock therapy to the brain rather than play it.
7.539/10
6 years ago
I played this a lot at a bar back in the day. I really liked the music and biker sayings. I don't think I would want to own it as I'm not sure how long it will be before it became one dimensional and boring.
4.557/10
8 years ago
As a decades long Harley owner, this is a game I really wanted to like. But couldn't. The 2nd Edition had a mountain of potential.....yet delivers so little. Yes, its a little better than Road Kings. This pin was made during peak demand for Harley motorcycles.....where anything & everything that said Harley on it....was voraciously grabbed up by Harley riders. Its like this pin was designed & brought to market in 2 weeks. I usually play this game once or more a year, hoping I'll find some (any) reason to like it. And always, I come away away disappointed. This pin doesn't age well at all. If you are unfortunate enough to own one, sell it in the motorcycle classifieds. Just like KISS collectors prop up the price of the Bally KISS, there still remains lots of Harley riders that will buy anything that says Harley on it.
4.278/10
8 years ago
Mongo can't think of a good video mode! Mongo running over people is fun! Mongo like.
Pros:
- Wizard mode is tough to reach and requires amazing pinball skills.
- Decent flow for an early Stern. Ramps and loops send the ball around the playfield nicely.
- Red Light Multiball is fun and can give a huge payoff in the form of the Red Light Super Jackpot.
Cons:
- Video mode is horrendous, perhaps the worst in pinball. Scores more than anything else if you know the pattern as well (EB first couple of times, then an unbalanced 35m)
- During Harley Multiball, you collect Jackpots by shooting a post. Nuff said.
- Sounds ripped off from other pinball machines, plus they generally sound terrible
- VUK and motorcycle often malfunction on location, making the table unplayable.
Pros:
- Wizard mode is tough to reach and requires amazing pinball skills.
- Decent flow for an early Stern. Ramps and loops send the ball around the playfield nicely.
- Red Light Multiball is fun and can give a huge payoff in the form of the Red Light Super Jackpot.
Cons:
- Video mode is horrendous, perhaps the worst in pinball. Scores more than anything else if you know the pattern as well (EB first couple of times, then an unbalanced 35m)
- During Harley Multiball, you collect Jackpots by shooting a post. Nuff said.
- Sounds ripped off from other pinball machines, plus they generally sound terrible
- VUK and motorcycle often malfunction on location, making the table unplayable.
7.443/10
8 years ago
Straight away I'll say I have no real interest in motorcycles outside of Road Rash on the N64... I don't know anything about them. I will say though that this table surprised me and I found it quite fun. I do find it strange that it has almost an, I don't know, kiddy look to it, but I kind of like that about it -- it feels like a video game or something, although this same thing may be having people disliking the design. This table is easy to play, I think, and doesn't play exceptionally fast most of the time. This is very amateur friendly as it offers quite a few opportunities for extra balls, and a lot of opportunities for multiball -- there are three or four different multiballs to trigger on this table. One thing that bothers me about this table is the video mode, which just comes up too frequently. I liked it at first, but it quickly grew tiresome, especially since the positioning of the items in the video never changes. This is a fun table that'll likely give you your money's worth per game, and for that I enjoy and recommend it, even if you couldn't care less about motorcycles. Underrated table. It may be simple and at times repetitive, but I enjoy it for what it is.
8.723/10
9 years ago
First I would like to say that I do understand that some players may find this table simple, repetitive, and shallow. Yes, the rules are not exactly very deep, and certain modes can repeat often without much difference, but it is that simplicity that allows anyone to play it without having to be skilled.
This table is the absolute king of multiball madness! Almost every mode leads to multiball! Sure, it may seem too easy, but to be honest, everyone loves multiball! Kids will enjoy it, and casual players will find it entertaining.
There is a very cool feature in this table, which is a controllable pop-up post that will block the center drain for a brief moment when the player presses the button on the side adjacent the flipper button. This is great when the ball is going SDTM and you want to save it. Another cool feature is the rumble motor that shakes the table in tune with the engine sounds.
This table also has a selectable bonus when launching the ball. You get a choice (selected by using the flippers) of 10Mil pts, Speed Pops, Next City, and Harley Letter. The 10Mil is good if you are close to reaching a target score. Speed pops are okay, but can be earned by shooting the ball into the back right ramp as well. Next city can not only get you a chance to receive a good amount of points if you can shoot into the stoplight quick (the amount goes down as the countdown goes) and start other modes sooner. Harley letter is the equivalent of a ball lock, and is really best used if this is your last ball, and you need one more letter to ready the Harley multiball, or to start the multiball if it is already filled in.
The video mode is unfortunately the same every time. The cars and people appear in the exact same spots each time. This can be used to an advantage if you can remember the pattern well, you can earn a lot of points each time.
Overall, I enjoy this table. It is fun, the objectives are clear, and I love multiball!
This table is the absolute king of multiball madness! Almost every mode leads to multiball! Sure, it may seem too easy, but to be honest, everyone loves multiball! Kids will enjoy it, and casual players will find it entertaining.
There is a very cool feature in this table, which is a controllable pop-up post that will block the center drain for a brief moment when the player presses the button on the side adjacent the flipper button. This is great when the ball is going SDTM and you want to save it. Another cool feature is the rumble motor that shakes the table in tune with the engine sounds.
This table also has a selectable bonus when launching the ball. You get a choice (selected by using the flippers) of 10Mil pts, Speed Pops, Next City, and Harley Letter. The 10Mil is good if you are close to reaching a target score. Speed pops are okay, but can be earned by shooting the ball into the back right ramp as well. Next city can not only get you a chance to receive a good amount of points if you can shoot into the stoplight quick (the amount goes down as the countdown goes) and start other modes sooner. Harley letter is the equivalent of a ball lock, and is really best used if this is your last ball, and you need one more letter to ready the Harley multiball, or to start the multiball if it is already filled in.
The video mode is unfortunately the same every time. The cars and people appear in the exact same spots each time. This can be used to an advantage if you can remember the pattern well, you can earn a lot of points each time.
Overall, I enjoy this table. It is fun, the objectives are clear, and I love multiball!
6.145/10
10 years ago
Villejuif
A early Stern that did not age nicely.
On the plus side: the shaker is a cool accessory for this pin. The central "controllable" post is an interesting addition, hard to master. The motorcycle lock is funny.
Then: PF layout is not so exciting and rules are shallow. The theme means nothing to me. The pin seems cheaply built and did not age well on location. Video mode is a direct copy of Guns and Roses.
On the plus side: the shaker is a cool accessory for this pin. The central "controllable" post is an interesting addition, hard to master. The motorcycle lock is funny.
Then: PF layout is not so exciting and rules are shallow. The theme means nothing to me. The pin seems cheaply built and did not age well on location. Video mode is a direct copy of Guns and Roses.
6.829/10
11 years ago
A must have for any biker. Too bad I'm not one. A typical late Sega/early Stern. That is, not very good.
Sydney
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