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Cirqus Voltaire Pinside Rating
This game received 697 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.388 /10
Cirqus Voltaire
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.394
Artwork: 8.736
Sounds/Music: 7.792
Other Aspects: 8.35
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9.316/10
12 years ago
Springdale, AR
The artwork is amazing. It draws you in just looking at it. I love JPop pins, and this is a great example. The inner orbit is fun, skill shot requires a touch, and who does not like defeating the ringmaster? Unique backbox that is interactive. An "A" pin for sure.
8.380/10
12 years ago
Uk
Love this game, probably more than any other. Why? The awesome, multi level gameplay that i just cant get enough of. Another adrenaling pumping game that has buckets of fun to offer. Home roms are a must and the wizard mode is FANTASTIC. The best machine from jpop by far.
7.541/10
12 years ago
This is a gorgeous table. It's really one that calls to players just to try it. It has a great mix of bright colors and cool artwork that just really make the machine pop. The theme is an excellent use of a circus environment. I love the captive ball that diverts your pinball in random directions and the use of magnets is really great. One thing I don't like, is the neon tube in the playfield. It is too bright and glares. But that is a minor nitpick.
7.274/10
12 years ago
Played for the first time at tatman's party. I really dug the DMD inside the playfield (instead of having to look up at the backglass). I'm not sure what the point of the balls popping in the backglass is, maybe if I had more time I could see what it was doing. Seemed to be running when you popped the balloons that pop up from the playfield. The coil with the ball in it is a neat randomizer. I love the purple metal siderails on the cabinet and the purple flipper rubbers. The artwork really pops too.
9.140/10
12 years ago
Beauharnois
what can i say, at first i was wondering why everybody wanted to have one, after one game i knew why, speach, lightshow, gameplay, the beauty of the machine, it's all there, some people don't like the gamerules, i can't say it's true since i'll have to own one so i can judge by myself.
After a few games i had to put it on my wanted list.
After a few games i had to put it on my wanted list.
7.457/10
12 years ago
This game is just not quite my style. I'm not a fan AT ALL of the art. It's loud and well... I'll just leave it at loud. I like the placement of the DMD. The florescent tube ramp is pretty cool. I'm always a fan of bashing things that pop up from under the playfield (ringmaster). I can't stand the big round ball toy thing on the playfield. That toy just feels so weak to me. Video modes are also very weak. This is just one of those games I can't get into.
6.293/10
12 years ago
I could not bond with this game.
Own(ed): Yes
Times Played: approx 75 or so
Positives:
Joining the circus is fun. Neon multiball is cool. DMD on PF was a great idea
Negatives:
Ringmaster modes are pretty easy, nad start to wear thin after a while. Theme is a bit corny. Backbox toy is worthless.
Recomendation:
The game just fell flat for me. Hugely over-rated and pricey. There are better games out there at half the price.
Own(ed): Yes
Times Played: approx 75 or so
Positives:
Joining the circus is fun. Neon multiball is cool. DMD on PF was a great idea
Negatives:
Ringmaster modes are pretty easy, nad start to wear thin after a while. Theme is a bit corny. Backbox toy is worthless.
Recomendation:
The game just fell flat for me. Hugely over-rated and pricey. There are better games out there at half the price.
9.135/10
12 years ago
A very fun game, that probably has even more style than substance. The machine absolutely stands out among a row of pins. The Dot matrix being inside the glass is a nice touch as well. The only possible downfall is that the gameplay is slightly simple and the shots can be slightly repetitive, but still satisfying and addictive nevertheless (Probably because of). The dot matrix animations can be a little lengthy as well. Still, every game I was left saying to myself "I can get that stupid Ringmaster one more time." One of my favorites. A real complete piece of art.
Vienna
4.915/10
12 years ago
Waited 3 yr's to play this Highly recommended Pin.. I couldn't stand it.. Very diff- with the DMD under the p/f but just another carnival Pin that i DON'T like ..
8.500/10
12 years ago
Again, LOVE the JPOP. Another unique fun game. Casual and advanced players really love playing this game. An instant house favorite!
Melbourne
Paris
7.860/10
12 years ago
Litvinov
Stunning game to look at, and playing it is good fun too... the thing I personally don't like about the game is that the voice is kind of too polished, too clear, too clever... the whole thing has a aire of cleverness that for some reason goes against the grain with me... like most Popadiuk's... Maybe I need to give this game more time and I might love it though! After playing it again recently I find another annoying thing is that the right return lane is totally obscured by the neon tube... I like to see the ball rolling to the flipper so I can judge the timing... also I'm not a fan of the return/out lane divide on this game... and again, on the right it#'s impossble to nudge effectived to make the ball go the irght way because this area the ball bounces in is covered by the neon ramp...
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