Williams
High Speed Pinside Rating
This game received 367 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.956 /10
High Speed
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.091
Artwork: 7.6
Sounds/Music: 7.191
Other Aspects: 8.295
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8.992/10
4 years ago
Nashville, TN
3 spinners, what else do you need? Just a cool game with cool sounds. Fantastic light show and since putting more time on it I like it better than getaway. This pin should be ranked way higher than it is.
8.109/10
4 years ago
This is an interesting game. I like the kickback, and ball times are okay. This game really boils down to a couple shots though. It does have a good theme, and you got away is cool. There is one right flipper to ramp shot that if a person were to totally nail every single time, would probably make the game a little limited. Games based around one ramp shot make me kind of anxious when I play instead of relaxed.
However, the theme is good and saves it. I kind of wish the playfields red-yellow-green button area was less static.
However, the theme is good and saves it. I kind of wish the playfields red-yellow-green button area was less static.
8.094/10
4 years ago
This game is one of the most iconic pinball machines ever made, created by arguably the greatest game designer of all time. Steve Ritchie brought his story of fleeing pursuing police to life in a game with awesome flow. On a well maintained machine, the orbit is rocket fast!
The pursuit sequence is great with the topper police light flashing, sirens blaring and the cops yelling at you to “pull over buddy!”.
The artwork is perfect. It has a very 80’s look to it. The mirrored backglass is beautifully drawn.
The only negative of the game is that, like most System 11 games, it’s fairly shallow. As the only game in your collection, it would probably get somewhat boring. It is a good game for visiting friends and family to play as the rules are simple to explain.
High Speed is a great first game to learn about pin ownership and how to repair and maintain a pin. It’s not an expensive game and most parts you might need are readily available.
In my opinion it’s one of the best System 11’s and I would highly recommend it!
The pursuit sequence is great with the topper police light flashing, sirens blaring and the cops yelling at you to “pull over buddy!”.
The artwork is perfect. It has a very 80’s look to it. The mirrored backglass is beautifully drawn.
The only negative of the game is that, like most System 11 games, it’s fairly shallow. As the only game in your collection, it would probably get somewhat boring. It is a good game for visiting friends and family to play as the rules are simple to explain.
High Speed is a great first game to learn about pin ownership and how to repair and maintain a pin. It’s not an expensive game and most parts you might need are readily available.
In my opinion it’s one of the best System 11’s and I would highly recommend it!
8.281/10
5 years ago
It is one of the iconic machines from the mid 80's that has stood the test of time. Sure newer machines have jammed more gimmicks into them, but often to the point where there is too much stop and go. This machine plays fast, has a rules set that makes sense and is a lot of fun!
7.731/10
5 years ago
This machine and Pinbot serve as a mark of excellence in their field and deserve their spots in the top 100..how many other pins from the 80's have their own NES port? Nuff said
6.908/10
5 years ago
Milano
This was my first pinball restoration project. Peraphs I've never been able to fall in love with this machine. I think the game is poor and too much repetitive: you have not SO MANY THINGHS to do on the playfield. I know that we are talking about a pinball that made history, but I think this game is become very very old.
Good design and good illumination with led.
Good design and good illumination with led.
Oakville, ON
8.564/10
5 years ago
Great pin, lots of fun and lots to do the play field is well layed out and the game plays fast
7.364/10
5 years ago
Wakefield
Some of the theming is really excellent - traffic lights I’m looking at you, but these days (and against its”remake HS2” it’s showing it’s age. This was my first pin though, and it got me hooked, so it can’t be that bad!
8.274/10
5 years ago
HS is my very first pin that I bought from a good friend. I hadn't played pinball in so long that I almost forgot what it was like. As soon as I saw HS at my bud's house and that siren flashing, it brought back memories of my youth walking through a pinball hall with my dad. I took over ownership of this old gem about 10 months ago and I'll still put in a game or 2 almost every day. My boy loves it too. I'll have a hard time ever getting rid of this one!!!
9.260/10
5 years ago
We have had high speed running at my place for just about a year now. My family still loves to play it, so it definitely does not get old or boring for us. Very solid and reliable machine has a flow and speed to it which works perfectly. Music and sound is sure to get your heart racing, and the art package is top notch.
This game is a key pinball of the 80s, and is really neat to see it featured in so many places... like, what's that playfield in the Naked Gun 33 1/3 intro? :)
Simple enough rules to be a good introduction to pinball, but skillful enough to challenge advanced players (My son has rolled the score several times now)
My biggest con with the game would have been in incremental global jackpot value, which would detract from tournament play... HOWEVER, there is now a ROM to solve that, which allows multiple fixed options for jackpot values, and some other options you may like.
Great game!
This game is a key pinball of the 80s, and is really neat to see it featured in so many places... like, what's that playfield in the Naked Gun 33 1/3 intro? :)
Simple enough rules to be a good introduction to pinball, but skillful enough to challenge advanced players (My son has rolled the score several times now)
My biggest con with the game would have been in incremental global jackpot value, which would detract from tournament play... HOWEVER, there is now a ROM to solve that, which allows multiple fixed options for jackpot values, and some other options you may like.
Great game!
8.415/10
5 years ago
Great early ramp game. You play this for thrills, not depth. Music gets repetitive, call outs are pretty amusing but as I said before. No depth equals very little variation of play. Clear ramps are a must. Plenty of room for mods. I wish pinsound was compatible. Music and call outs could take it to the next level.
6.084/10
5 years ago
This one is okay at best, I feel all of the shortcomings with this game were addressed and improved on by the sequel.
The good:
Fast layout, super satisfying ramp shot, multi-ball build-up is good, and the themeing is fun and different.
The bad:
No lastability. Callouts get old. Music is awesome for the first 30 seconds then it grinds on me it's so repetitive. Very little to do other than keep on getting that multiball. This works for some games but not for this one as it loses excitement when you have to keep doing it. I don't think this game stood the test of time like it's sequel did.
The good:
Fast layout, super satisfying ramp shot, multi-ball build-up is good, and the themeing is fun and different.
The bad:
No lastability. Callouts get old. Music is awesome for the first 30 seconds then it grinds on me it's so repetitive. Very little to do other than keep on getting that multiball. This works for some games but not for this one as it loses excitement when you have to keep doing it. I don't think this game stood the test of time like it's sequel did.
8.517/10
6 years ago
A classic! Fun and engaging, lots of fun. A real rush when you run that red light and the chase begins. The bottom and top bank of targets seem to be the hardest to get. You’re a little at the mercy of the pop bumpers knocking it where it needs to go. The ball can easily drain down the center at a moments notice so it keeps you on your toes. It’s a great one. It’s not quite as fun as it’s sequel, but for its time it’s still very fun and a landmark game for pinball.
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