Stern
High Roller Casino Pinside Rating
This game received 78 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 6.974 /10
High Roller Casino
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.301
Artwork: 6.611
Sounds/Music: 6.447
Other Aspects: 7.166
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Warren, PA
6.878/10
1 year ago
I personally am not typically one to just bet all of my money in casinos, but I can get that feeling from this machine. TickleFeather369's mother or any elderly folk would get a kick out of watching people play this machine or attempt to play it themselves. This is a game not based on skill, but luck. The only thing that does guarantee that you succeed in each mode (or game in this case) is the cheat games the game gives you. However, this only aids your progress towards Casino Frenzy if you use it on the games that you haven't won yet to progress to that mode. I especially liked break the bank because you had to win a certain amount of chips, and gives you super jackpots if you time the slot ramp shot correctly. One issue I face with this game is occasionally if you tilt, the game sometimes thinks the ball is missing, when in truth it's not. I play pinball virtually, and because of that reason if you call the attendant, the game refuses to believe the ball is not stuck, and you're stuck in an infinite loop, and are forced to quit the game and lose all of your hard earned progress. The designers are not to blame for the glitch in the code because an attendant can easily find a way to fix the problem presented. FarSight Studios on the other hand, they have a patch to make for the collection. I personally have never gotten to super surprise but I am sure that this mode is very lucky for those that get it. Other than the glitch that can be irritating to some, good job to the developers.
6.918/10
2 years ago
Some cool gimmicks and toys. Really incorporates the theme. Not very challenging.
7.840/10
3 years ago
This machine is my latest acquisition, and was something of an impulse purchase, as I had never played the game before buying one. My particular specimen is in really nice shape, and everything works really well. The last owner installed LEDs throughout, so that's a nice improvement over factory stock.
I think this game compares decently to my more modern machines. Obviously, the sound isn't what we get today, but the game plays really well. The shots are satisfying. I was concerned that the various casino games would slow down the game play, but I don't find it offensive. The upper slings are great, and create a randomness that I like. Like all good games, this machine is pretty easy to play...but not so easy to play well!
Edited to add: ColorDMD is now available for High Roller, so I swallowed hard and ponied up the bucks. Really makes a big difference in the overall appearance of the machine! Glad I did the upgrade.
I think this game compares decently to my more modern machines. Obviously, the sound isn't what we get today, but the game plays really well. The shots are satisfying. I was concerned that the various casino games would slow down the game play, but I don't find it offensive. The upper slings are great, and create a randomness that I like. Like all good games, this machine is pretty easy to play...but not so easy to play well!
Edited to add: ColorDMD is now available for High Roller, so I swallowed hard and ponied up the bucks. Really makes a big difference in the overall appearance of the machine! Glad I did the upgrade.
7.891/10
3 years ago
Hard to find. Fun to play! update-- yes i got the color DMD, this adds to the beauty of the game. The call outs would not be politically correct today, they are funny!!!! The shots are precise. The rules are easy to follow. In todays market this game is a winner, over and over
7.010/10
4 years ago
Mississauga, ON
I've played this pin several times, the theme is good and the game is fun. The call outs are good but lack diversity, same call outs become annoying after a while. The game has good depth, several multi-balls, decent shot difficulty and a couple of playfield toys. Its a packed game, initially fun but becomes tedious after a while.
8.176/10
5 years ago
Wasn't looking for this game because of the rating but it really grows on you. The layout is pretty standard and the right orbit shot is tough. Just because you can light the game doesn't mean you will win so the cheat game comes in handy. Collecting chips to break the bank can be challenging and cool when you activate the mode. Multiball's are fun and having several modes for multiball adds to depth. I don't care for casino's but this is a good add for your collection.
5.881/10
5 years ago
Vantaa
I personally don't like the feel of those early Sterns. Does not feel even close as good as the older B/W games.
On paper this looks promising: 2 major playfield mechanisms (roulette and slot machine), drop targets, 4 slingshots, ball locks, spinner etc.
Art quality was one of the worst I have seen. Print quality on the playfield and especially on the cabinet was pretty bad. Did not like the backglass quality either. Washed out colors and bad contrast. Looked like it was printed on a plain copy paper.
For a 2001 pin, you would expect a better sound quality too.
Atleast ruleset was decent.
You can see that this was a low budget build. But then again it does not cost much today either.
So if you are not picky, getting it for your 1st pinball machine, why not...
On paper this looks promising: 2 major playfield mechanisms (roulette and slot machine), drop targets, 4 slingshots, ball locks, spinner etc.
Art quality was one of the worst I have seen. Print quality on the playfield and especially on the cabinet was pretty bad. Did not like the backglass quality either. Washed out colors and bad contrast. Looked like it was printed on a plain copy paper.
For a 2001 pin, you would expect a better sound quality too.
Atleast ruleset was decent.
You can see that this was a low budget build. But then again it does not cost much today either.
So if you are not picky, getting it for your 1st pinball machine, why not...
7.730/10
5 years ago
Underrated game, multiple modes, 1 main wizard mode and 2 others. The toys and gimmicks are definitely there with the slot machine and the roulette wheel. It’s got a mini video mode with the high-Lo game and there’s a lot of dmd interaction.
The music and call outs are pretty cheesy and dates itself very hard because of it. Were casinos really like that?
Stern packed a lot into this game. Keefer code is solid.
The music and call outs are pretty cheesy and dates itself very hard because of it. Were casinos really like that?
Stern packed a lot into this game. Keefer code is solid.
7.064/10
6 years ago
I’ve had my High Roller Casino for a few days now and it’s a pretty fun game overall. The theme is well integrated and the roulette and slot machine are cool toys. There are four different 4 ball multiball modes that all have unique and interesting rules. Collecting a Super Duper Mega Extreme Jackpot in slot machine multiball is tough and very satisfying. The roll and win wheel is a cool feature and getting to the super surprise mode is very tough. The casino games are cool and the cheat game feature allows for good strategizing about what games to use them on and trying to avoid games you don’t want to waste your cheats on. Overall a good bang for your buck pin that is a fun time.
8.188/10
6 years ago
Hardthausen Am Kocher
Very fun Game. When all works fine and your Machine is clean wirh rebuild Flippers then is that a very nice Game. In Location the Flippers are weak often. Adjust allright andyou have a lot of Fun with this game. Long Balltimes, fun Multiballs. Bang for the Buck and the last non Licensed Game from Stern!
Swansea
8.256/10
6 years ago
I like this machine. I know it gets kind of a bad wrap, but the theme is just so damn timeless. Granted, I've played this more in a virtual environment than in real life, but I was totally hooked on this for a while. Finally got a chance to play one on location and was blown away by the toys and gimmicks. If you could choose one pin to play for the rest of your life, it probably wouldn't be this one, but it's a good time and shouldn't be passed up if you have one local to you.
7.908/10
8 years ago
High Roller is one of the newer-rare games. It is defiantly the best casino/gambling pins i've ever played.
With the prototype roms, this game is very fast and can sometimes be a drain monster if you don't have it setup right. The roulette wheel and slot machine are very cool and this game looks stunning with LEDs installed.
You don't see them often, so when you do; give it a try.
With the prototype roms, this game is very fast and can sometimes be a drain monster if you don't have it setup right. The roulette wheel and slot machine are very cool and this game looks stunning with LEDs installed.
You don't see them often, so when you do; give it a try.
6.039/10
9 years ago
Owned the game for about 3 years tried to play it many times but never really cared for it, seemed very repetitive, call outs were annoying and i never got into the game. I tried to like it because of the gambling theme but just didn't.
6.867/10
9 years ago
After playing the Pinball Arcade simulation of this table, I realized that HRC had more to offer than I originally thought.
Pros:
- Lots of toys that the ball can hit. If this machine was released today it would probably be at Premium / LE price.
- Satisfying right loop + spinner shot that can increase bonus X a lot if you know how to shoot it
- Unique "Roll 'n Win" backglass feature that I wish other designers could use.
- Rules in the same key as Stargate; maybe not that deep, but they are still nice rules
- Collecting a "Super Duper Mega Extreme Jackpot" during multi ball is an awesome sensation
- Final game by Jon Norris. You will be missed. :(
Cons:
- While I like the roulette toy, I feel gameplay would have been faster if only the ball had spun around.
- Besides the lit orbit shots that disable the posts, there isn't much flow on this game
- Art doesn't look too good, too colorful for my tastes.
Pros:
- Lots of toys that the ball can hit. If this machine was released today it would probably be at Premium / LE price.
- Satisfying right loop + spinner shot that can increase bonus X a lot if you know how to shoot it
- Unique "Roll 'n Win" backglass feature that I wish other designers could use.
- Rules in the same key as Stargate; maybe not that deep, but they are still nice rules
- Collecting a "Super Duper Mega Extreme Jackpot" during multi ball is an awesome sensation
- Final game by Jon Norris. You will be missed. :(
Cons:
- While I like the roulette toy, I feel gameplay would have been faster if only the ball had spun around.
- Besides the lit orbit shots that disable the posts, there isn't much flow on this game
- Art doesn't look too good, too colorful for my tastes.
5.800/10
9 years ago
As cool as the wheel is, I thought it hurt the flow of the game. Really didn't get into it. Not a game a would play more of
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