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Medieval Madness

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This game received 1453 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.872 _/10

8.872

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Medieval Madness". The group itself ranks #3 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 9.09

Artwork: 8.707

Sounds/Music: 8.398

Other Aspects: 8.963

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8.279/10

3 years ago

ECW

Ecw0930

Pinside member

Fredericksburg, VA

4y 69,550 1,017 2 113

I'm sure if you spend time on this game it will really kick butt! Very fun right off the bat but didn't get too much out of it. Definitely fun and the theme was great. Monty Python is obviously the target here and it really is great all the way around. The sound is eh, mediocre. The lighting on the one I played was dim. The animations are average/decent. But the game is definitely cool and fun.

Update :. Played a brilliant example and it's a masterpiece. Games that are well maintained really make the experience so much better. Ramos on this are some of the best. The castle, the lock mech, catapult, the trolls.

The callouts are amusing, even if they don't help in gameplay that much.

Ecw0930 edited previous rating on January 23, 2022.

8.308/10

3 years ago

WIK

MarZ_78

Pinside member

Cedar Falls, IA

5y 46,300 114 3 7

This game is great. I can remember the first few times playing this in the local movie theater. Always lots of fun. I dont fully understand all of the aspects of the artwork. Honestly I love the shots although they seem to get bit repetitive.

10.000/10

3 years ago

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Nixpaints

Pinside member

Littleton, CO

6y 34,800 68 8 22

This machine just hits on all levels. Flawless theme, artwork, call outs, rule set and shots. Only perfect rating I’ve ever given

10.000/10

3 years ago

TLL

Imtedim

Pinside member

Gilroy, CA

7y 22,500 4 7

Best game I ever played!!

8.448/10

3 years ago

ZAZ

Drake88

Pinside member

7y 39,150 35 5 9

J Youssi art is as usual, awesome!!
The call outs and comments are hilarious.
The flow is alright, The castle really kind of slows things down throughout for me...
It is however a really fun game to play and everyone seems to find that to be the case!

9.140/10

3 years ago

BAM

Manny65

Pinside+ Frequent

Melbourne

7y 108K 3,628 16 12

All time classic that draws a crowd. The trolls, drawbridge, portcullis and exploding castle have got to be the best pinball toys. Brilliantly themed, with fun call outs and awesome artwork - the translite, PF and cabinet artwork are the complete package.

Manny65 currently owns this game.

8.787/10

3 years ago

MCO

mbrave77

Pinside+ Frequent

Haddonfield, NJ

5y 96,650 2,417 11 18 2

One of the only classic games i MUST own someday

9.500/10

3 years ago

DAN

dspoonrt

Pinside member

Canton, OH

4y 25,000 2 12

Enough has been said about Medieval Madness over the years, but it's my favorite all-around table -- one of the few I'll play every time wherever I find it. This game nails its theme and does so in a fun, creative, and humorous way that never seems to get old. It's the highest on my wishlist and my answer to the desert island scenario "if you could only have one" question. I'm sure the theme isn't for everyone, but I'm not sure I want to meet the person that can't have fun playing this machine.

dspoonrt has this game on the wishlist.

9.324/10

3 years ago

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nicoy3k

Pinside member

Acton, MA

3y 66,050 3,025 1 14

Perfect world under glass with an all time great theme. Awesome call outs. Rules are deep enough to keep you coming back for a long time, wizard mode is tough but feels possible to achieve. Overall an extremely well designed game that is a total package. A masterpiece no doubt.

nicoy3k edited previous rating on September 26, 2021.
nicoy3k has owned this game in the past.

9.620/10

3 years ago

JJB

jbovenzi

Pinside+ Addict

Sparks, NV

8y 112K 1,385 34

Yes it's fun. Yes it is Monty Python. Yes it is one of the top games for a reason: Exploding Castle!

I do find it fun and had been wanting one for years. Now I know why it is in top demand as it is enjoyable time after time.

Layout similar to AFM, but different. I can play both and shoot up the middle or go for that Damsel ramp, so it's enough variation for me.

9.120/10

3 years ago

ZZZ

onyxx

Pinside member

3y 41,550 66 60

Fantastic game with simple rules that are easy to understand, solid artwork, hilarious callouts and music. I don't love the medieval theme but this game is so good that it sucks me in nonetheless - it just works. This hits most buttons for me, the gameplay, the music and the callouts. Top 10 game and the best of the classics.

onyxx edited previous rating on November 14, 2021.

10.000/10

3 years ago

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silen7ce

Pinside member

Easton, MA

6y 50,600 309 11

This game is #1 for a reason. Played it on vpx for years then in bars and finally had an opportunity to own my own. I was nervous about the longterm reliability on the remakes and am confident in my ability to fix issues on the wpc95 platform so I went with the original. Simple enough for new players to have a blast. Possibly the best toys in pinball. Most games last about a year in my 5 to 6 game lineup so well see if it ends up getting old but for now I can't stop playing it!

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7.590/10

3 years ago

MTF

Timfenske11

Pinside member

4y 40,800 165 14

For most people it's a grail pin. For me it's okay, solid game and fun but not something I run back to time and again or have any desire to own.

9.314/10

3 years ago

TBO

Toastyboi

Inactive member

Adelaide

4y 18,650 5 1 7

Timeless classic. Theres not much not to love about this game. Everything about it oozes personality and fits the theme perfectly. One of the all time best toys and great humour in the call outs as well.

1.000/10

3 years ago

SRS

scheiny

Pinside+ Frequent

8y 45,650 69 9

Not worthy of my quarters.... not sure how this makes it in the top 100 even.

9.724/10

4 years ago

TML

Twiedel

Inactive member

Donaueschingen

4y 22,400 8 3 9

My very first pinball machine, great to get into the hobby - needless to say, this got not only me, but also many of my friends hooked on pinball. Clear rules, clear progression, a lot of depth and strategy for a 90s pin. Just overall an amazing machine, wouldn't have ever let this go if not for space limitations...

Twiedel has owned this game in the past.

9.020/10

4 years ago

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pinballpatmrx50

Pinside member

Southington, CT

5y 21,500 13

After owning over 50 machines still the best game I've ever played.Rated one of the top machines for a good reason.lots of fun lots of corky one-liners makes you want to come back and play again and again. Oh well after writing the review I think I'm gonna go downstairs and play a game right now.

7.896/10

4 years ago

DAN

Danman

Inactive member

San Antonio, TX

4y 8,250 5 8

Super fun classic. The callouts are pretty good (Tina Fey was in it) but are still limited and can get a little repetitive after a while. The ramp shots are difficult and blowing up all of the castles takes skill. Owned it years ago but ended up trading it.

Danman has owned this game in the past.

8.068/10

4 years ago

MED

tataye

Pinside apprentice

Clessy

8y 21,500 16 28

tout le monde connais .un des meilleur jeu .seul la backglass et la caisse aurrai pu etre plus reussi

tataye edited previous rating on December 15, 2020.

9.356/10

4 years ago

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Orion1224

Inactive member

Unknown

4y 3,000 2 7

Classic, incredible pinball fun. Lots to explore and doesn't get old. Own the new SE version- some great improvements with Color DMD, lighting and sound.

9.340/10

4 years ago

TEZ

allsportdvd

Pinside member

Brisbane

13y 101K 2,335 21 45

All my reviews are going to follow a simple formula for those reading.
Number of shots to make - Pro's - Con's - Must Have Mods - What To Look For When Buying

Number of shots - 8 High

Pro's:
* All the shots are fun! The castle destroyed one in particular and it’s a good show
* Anyone can walk up to the machine, play it and feel they have achieved something with their first Castle destroyed
* Lastability - this is not easy to complete, deeper than Attack From Mars
* The catapult shot is a nice addition with a challenging multiball attached to it
* The 3 part sequence to destroying a castle is also well thought out

Cons:
* Bashing the castle over and over can be enough to get a high score on its own
* It is similar to Attack From Mars, even my comments are similar
* Getting a ball stuck behind the right troll is highly frustrating

Must Have Mods: (Note I will not include things like LED's, Color DMD, Invisiglass or Speaker Upgrades unless it's really badly needed)
* Tilt Graphics Apron magnet
* Cliffy set, in particular near the castle
* Custom painting the castle and dragon really enhances the game

What To Look For When Buying
* Condition of the castle mechanism, errors can occur returning to its place after explosion
* Wear around trolls
* Wear where the ball drops at the damsel

allsportdvd edited previous rating on August 10, 2022.
allsportdvd has owned this game in the past.

9.408/10

4 years ago

EGG

explosiveegg

Pinside+ Frequent

Waterford Township, MI

5y 69,350 638 20 27

Medieval madness is one of my favorite titles. They did so much right with this game.

The castle is arguably one of the coolest gimmicks in any pinball machine and the trolls just feel like an awesome bonus.

The playfield is loaded with cool and rewarding shots. That right ramp shot can be quite difficult if it is not hit perfectly.

The rules of the game are somewhat easy to learn, however deep enough that both new and old players can have fun with.

1.760/10

4 years ago

CEL

cele1984

Pinside member

Rocca Di Papa

9y 18,250 17 1 6

Ugly copy of AFM!!!

9.940/10

4 years ago

CHZ

Maskell

Pinside member

Greenville, SC

8y 34,400 16 9 34

Matt (39 years old) - Fun callouts and smooth shots. Color DMD and shaker are so worth it. Loved Attack from Mars, and the trolls and damsel shots are an upgrade. Clever theme, naming and playfield art. Eddy definitely had a formula. But it works for me.

Gram (6 years old) - it is the favorite game we have. you have to hit the castle three times to open the gate. There is Merlin magic.

9.060/10

4 years ago

CPS

PIN-CPS

Pinside member

Campbell, CA

4y 39,900 49 7 8

Medieval Madness is a blast to play. The ruleset is easy to learn and understand, and the gameplay is fun whether you're a beginner or expert. Playfield layout is simple, but well designed. Great toys (castle, gate, trolls, etc), and the entire machine just comes alive during play. It's fun, engaging, perhaps a little simple, but deserving of the many top spots it rates on.

PIN-CPS has this game on the wishlist.

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