“Star Gazer is a table that has some interesting design features and a fantastic BG.

The Pros:
Mike Polacki, a truly creative unknown in the pinball industry. Doomed to obscurity with low production runs and well... working for Stern. Mike made this game, Iron Maiden and a few others. A simple and open layout belies the complexity and shots that this table has. Three spinners are always a plus. The rollovers by the flippers offer play options and rules not seen in any other table. Dual scoring target by the upper drop targets switches score priority between drops and spinners! The slingshot/lack of inlanes and outlanes makes for a different experience by the flippers.

The Cons:
The upper pop bumper better be singing or all those targets will never get hit. Mechs must be in tip-top order. With a PF this wide open, this game has to be fast. Rollovers on the PF would have been a good addition to this pf.

The Takeaway:
A brilliant BG by an unknown artist. This game would be "Christensen" worthy of a 6 if the PF weren't so flat as compared to the rest of the art package. That and the thigh tentacles... Even the cabinet looks amazing and it only uses 2 colors. When this game is waxed and tuned the ball flies and the shots require your complete attention. One of Stern's best.”

“The best classic Stern in my opinion. If you like shooting spinners you'll love this game. The curved scoop at the flippers also makes for a very different feel—in a good way. Just a ton of fun.”

“This is a really nice single ball game. The game play is challenging, good rules. The sounds are also nice as although simple they add urgency to the game at times. The lack of in lanes and curved bits above the flipper make it relatively unique. Art is stunning!”

“Very addictive game, nice sounds and terrific gameplay.
Very underestimated pinball machine.
Try to play one and you know what i mean!”