Williams

Bram Stoker's Dracula

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This game received 669 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.171 _/10

8.171

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #62 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.261

Artwork: 7.797

Sounds/Music: 7.859

Other Aspects: 8.337

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7.843

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9.740/10

6 years ago

LJK

FlipMyBalls

Pinside member

7y 56,350 292 16

Just Picked up one of these and im extremely happy with it. Now that I have played a bunch of games on it I can see why it is a cult classic. 3 multiballs stackable, the theme hits on a chilling note which matches the movie and yet has its own personality. It has the coolest multiball in pinball (mist multiball) and the best video mode ive played (werewolves). I just love it.

Its crazy if you read through these reviews. Its a true Love it or hate it game. I think if you like the theme and quick ball times this is a keeper

7.129/10

6 years ago

MIK

mjfisher

Pinside member

Boronia

10y 53,800 242 24 18

This is a hard one to recommend - there's no real modes. The key is trying to stack up the multiballs in order to increase your jackbox (30 Million) - two locks for multiball (castle and coffin). The mist feature is brilliant. The game plays well - it's fast to play but the game is hard - very hard. You feel a great sense of achievement when you play the game well and then the next few games I play terribly. If you like a challenge and you have some other machines in your collection it's worth getting and will definitely make you a better player. I absolutely love this pin - the sound and callouts are great and the whole atmosphere of the game is fantastic. But if this is your first/only pin and you aren't an avid player you might want to look at something a bit simpler.

mjfisher currently owns this game.

3.870/10

6 years ago

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Ockeyhead

Pinside member

Dover, PA

10y 52,900 651 3 14

This machine is solid as the ball flows throughout like lightning. The mist multiball is the greatest toy feature in pinball but this is where it ends w/ me. The overall gameplay is alright, as the shallow rules make this title lacking. The objectives are to acquire multipliers, shot for mystery award & hopefully stack all three main goal achievements. Killing Dracula is somewhat of a thrill, as the 30 MILLION callout is the end towards the main goal agenda.
As many have stated before, this is a very difficult machine for ballplay longevity. The playfield layout & short flippers were designed for quick ball play & higher profits on the routed Dracula machines. But to see/hear the constant visual & audio repetitious regimen, is the price that's paid time & time again if you can make it to the 30 MILLION callout grail. Overall, what this title had to offer is certainly not enough for that compulsive one more play fascination. This title only lasted a month in our lineup, as we traded this in for the much better machine ~ TFTC. I wish you well in YOUR pursuit for the perfect machine!!!

7 Pinsiders flagged this. 2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.263/10

6 years ago

CAM

cmack750

Pinside member

Media, PA

8y 57,800 659 9 6

Barry Oursler's masterpiece. While the backglass is pretty weak and there could be better lighting on the playfield in areas, this is probably the best example I've ever played in terms of integrating everything into a theme that sets a mood. Dark and unique. Nothing else pulls you into the game like this one does.

Mist is the best gimmick of all time. Stacking multi balls requires smart shots and strategy. Playfield artwork by itself looks like garbage but works perfectly with the dark and edgy feel. Sound and callouts are awesome and every one of them matches the overall feel. The freaky-erotic moan when increasing the bonus multiplier is beyond awesome. The general sound during play is maddening repetitive but still fits well.

Very hard, very fast, very unforgiving. Game times can be really short, but when you put it all together for a long game and high score, nothing feels better. I've actually played this with mild-mannered friends that end up screaming and swearing at the machine out of frustration after a quick drain (for the hundredth time)... And then can't wait to push start again.

Best change of pace game out there. Get any machine with long ball times and put this one by its side and you'll never let it go.

cmack750 currently owns this game.

7.706/10

6 years ago

JJK

Jeewiz13

Pinside member

Chicago, IL

7y 41,550 171 7

Not very deep but its mean. Makes you want to come back for more. Love stacking multiballs.

6.394/10

6 years ago

MOD

modfather

ModFather Pinball Mods

Sunrise, FL

9y 92,900 1,886 8 83

Mist multiball coolest thing ever !! The ModFather

5.762/10

6 years ago

JTT

Tizz007

Pinside member

Charlotte, NC

6y 27,150 13 11 32

I really wanted to like this machine as I am a big Dracula fan in general, so maybe that is why it underwhelmed me.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.194/10

6 years ago

AJF

PinballTilt

Pinside member

Akron, OH

10y 84,550 1,131 5 11

Let me start of this review by saying the game I have played the most on is set up very easy, so most people will have a different opinion. I've played a game that was set up normal and it was a drain monster, which I very much did not enjoy.

This is such a classic game with a very clear objective that rewards you when you achieve it - try to stack all three multiballs and cash in the jackpots. Has some scoring imbalance in regards to bats, but the main points are in stacking the multiballs. Some of the shots are dangerous and can be hard to hit. Also hard to keep this game working right because of the mist multiball optos, but when it is that's a very fun gimmick. The playfield on this game could have used one more toy or shot, it just feels a little to open. The video mode is cool, but I don't like that to score big points you have to intentionally wait to shot the wolves on the beginning levels.

A very fun game if you set it up on the easier side that will make you want to keep playing one more game. Classic

PinballTilt edited previous rating on December 20, 2019.

2.500/10

6 years ago

PHI

dirkhermans

Pinside member

Puurs

10y 24,050 66 8 20

Was 2 weeks with me, for me worst pinball i ever owned...

10 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.340/10

6 years ago

WHO

makewhoopi

Pinside member

Medina, OH

10y 22,750 3 4 6

This is my most brutal game as far as difficulty. With the lightning flippers expect many random drains. I absolutely love the mist multi-ball. It is one of the coolest features on a pinball. I think the art is overall great, but yes that coffin with the Dracula doll is kind of lame. I think if they just did a plain coffin it would have been fine. This is a good game to obtain if you have several titles because it is nice to have a tough game or two. If you are looking for a challenge this a great title, creepy theme, and good to cut your teeth on.

makewhoopi has owned this game in the past.

6.568/10

6 years ago

PET

dahlman

Pinside member

Degerfors

7y 49,050 113 26 33

It's ok

8 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.200/10

6 years ago

JDR

Aflacjack

Pinside+ Frequent

Bristol, TN

6y 102K 1,163 34 36

Had one....loved it, then traded it. Then spent the next 6 months trying to find another one. One of my top 5 games of all time. So satisfying one minute and enfuriating the next. Very fast and the outlanes and down the middle are brutal. If you miss your shot prepare for chaos. One game you put up a billion and the next you put up 8 million. I have also noticed it is important to find one in good working order, as many I have seen in the wild are not. Color dmd is a gem on this game.

Aflacjack edited previous rating on April 02, 2019.
Aflacjack currently owns this game.

2.803/10

6 years ago

JNM

dellice45

Inactive member

Burrillville, RI

9y 35,150 112 5 18

Ive played many different machines and I just cant get into the game, its not really a game that should even be in the top 100 IMO

10 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.074/10

6 years ago

ZAP

zahner

Pin-a-Go-Go

Fair Oaks, CA

10y 81,800 1,098 6 16

One of my favorite games. Lots of interesting stuff going on and built like a Bentley. Great looking and an awesome theme. The ability to add some custom lighting really picks it up if done well, but the stock lights are just great on their own. Would love this in my collection.

zahner edited previous rating on November 26, 2018.

8.628/10

6 years ago

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Wrpinball

Inactive member

Unknown

6y 10,750 2 1 9

So I own a Bram and I love it. Theme is terrific, play is fast, animations and call outs never get old. Playfield art looks like an old jailhouse tattoo but otherwise I have few substantial criticisms. Back glass is only ok.

Wrpinball currently owns this game.

8.214/10

6 years ago

MAX

mbaumle

Pinside member

Gloucester Township, NJ

8y 119K 4,200 18 32

Simply put, this game kicks butt.

Simple, straightforward rules, but devilishly difficult gameplay. This isn't a game you can just flip your way to a random high score--you have to earn it. Stacking the three multiballs is absolutely critical to scoring well, and doing so requires skill. No luck.

Outlanes are mean, and the two banks of standup targets are dangerous red herrings that mislead unsuspecting players into short and disappointing games.

Art is disappointing, but gameplay more than makes up for it. Mist multiball is a sight to behold, and so satisfying to get. Despite the rules being rather shallow and repetitive, the punishing gameplay, and the multiple ways of approaching the game more than make up for it. Overall, a fantastic game.

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Update:

I feel like with most games, after the honeymoon phase, ratings decrease to a more realistic level, however, after my honeymoon phase, I'm increasing my rating. This game is a masterclass.

This is THE game for strategic opportunity. A path of choosing your own adventure. The lack of modes grants the player at least 7 different ways to stack the multiballs: Coffin/Castle; Castle/Mist; Coffin/Mist; Coffin/Castle/Mist; Or play them all individually. Sure, maximizing your score means stacking all 3 whenever possible, but sometimes it's easier to stack only 2 multiballs, but do so consecutively.

99% of the time, I don't want to sit at a pinball machine and slog through a 45 minute game (See: LotR, AFM). I want fast, brutal, and something that makes me slap that start button game after game with so much vengeance, it makes my wrist hurt. BSD delivers on all fronts.

mbaumle edited previous rating on April 29, 2022.
mbaumle currently owns this game.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.940/10

6 years ago

SFS

sservas

Pinside member

Suwanee, GA

18y 41,250 8 8 10

Very fun game. The moving ball across the play field is a nice feature. Has a very challenging mulit ball.

sservas has owned this game in the past.

8.148/10

6 years ago

PPD

Boat

CPRepair

Calgary, AB

7y 107K 1,467 4 92 1

Had to update the rating. BSD is still an asskicker but the shots are quite satisfying and the strategy and gameplay is definitely there. The callouts are actually quite top notch and fit the movie and theme well.

Boat edited previous rating on June 18, 2019.
Boat has owned this game in the past.

9.400/10

6 years ago

JWO

JeremyON

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 49,150 62 39

Bloody fun game that will suck all of your free time away. Timeless classic Dracula pin. Mist multiball is always a spectator hit. Stacking all three multiballs is quite a goal. Really is a game you can sink your teeth into!

8.660/10

6 years ago

MIK

Micky

Mad Mickys

7y 168K 3,046 42

One of the most challenging games out there. It can kick your ass over and over but you still want to hit that atart button one more time.
It can be brutally fast more often than not but when you get a few shots combining and flowing, resulting in mode progression, you really start to enjoy this game and understand why so many others do.

The sound is top notch and really creates the atmosphere of this game. I think it's sound package is one of the best for a theme i have ever played and always enjoy it.

I highly recommend playing a few games if you get a chance. You won't be disappointed.

THIRTY MILLION!!

8.980/10

6 years ago

IAN

icallison

Inactive member

Seattle, WA

11y 22,750 1 101

When I think of what it means to be challenging, I think of this game. I love this one in tournament play, because it can be a great equalizer against one of the better players.

8.856/10

6 years ago

CJC

Tuxedomask23

Pinned Out Mods

Calgary, AB

7y 101K 303 9 80

Either this game is not very good as everyone says or I did not play it enough. I feel like it's an overhyped movie that lets you down.

Updating my review! I traded for a Dracula this week and I definitely change my opinion on the pin. As stated above I obviously did not play it enough or play one in playable shape. The pinball is awesome, a deep rule-set and very challenging to the point where I keep wanting to play it. This pin even made me watch the video which made me appreciate it even more.

Tuxedomask23 edited previous rating on August 08, 2022.
Tuxedomask23 currently owns this game.

8.916/10

6 years ago

MWR

bitternerd

Pinside+ Frequent

Seattle, WA

7y 57,050 114 9 25

Edited
This game is hard. I rated it low before because i sucked so it seemed not fun. It is very fun but unforgiving and takes practice. Loooove it now

bitternerd edited previous rating on May 29, 2017.
bitternerd has this game on the wishlist.

8.260/10

6 years ago

JAS

jetmechinnc

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 80,050 1,135 30

Finally got to play this game at my friends house. The sounds is what makes this game. Hitting the pop bumpers has a very unique sound effect. Loaded with LEDs, this game can have a very sinister look that catches your eye and the fun gameplay keeps you there.

9.600/10

7 years ago

ACE

SLAYERBUNNY

SHOOT AGAIN PINBALL

Deniliquin

7y 33,000 4 15 7

I played this on PS4 Pinball arcade and loved it..when one came up for sale I was all over it like white on rice and have not regretted adding this to the collection nor will I ever want to part with it. Its my favourite pin..the theme and art I love...the gameplay can be so varied from slow and calculating to fast and furious..the scoring can be very harsh but once you know what to do it becomes so addictive...even after a big score you still want another ball.

SLAYERBUNNY currently owns this game.

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