Stern

Pirates of the Caribbean

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This game received 534 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.958 _/10

7.958

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #92 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.098

Artwork: 7.777

Sounds/Music: 7.435

Other Aspects: 8.074

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9.392/10

2 years ago

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Pin2jam

Pinside member

Sydney

12y 24,500 6 18

Who doesn't love a pirate theme :)
A really good layout that still holds up against modern machines.
This and JJP version of Pirates are both worth a place in anyones collection.

Pin2jam currently owns this game.

6.528/10

3 years ago

TKB

This game is always going to pale in comparison to the JJP version. However, the Kraken & sinking the ship is certainly fun. I found the rebounds to be maddeningly frustrating, though, and a big reason why I wouldn't want to repeatedly play this game. Definitely worth a few rounds to sink the ship, though, and everyone can enjoy that. Long term, though, meh.

9.460/10

3 years ago

JIM

Jamesays

Pinside+ Addict

San Jose, CA

3y 141K 9,255 8 19 1

this game is a pleasure to play, you can find it for a decent price .if it doesnt have mods get them and enjoy getting familiar with the fun of pinball .if you cant afford the jjp consider this and enjoy the fun

Jamesays edited previous rating on March 09, 2021.
Jamesays has this game on the wishlist.

7.332/10

3 years ago

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wizardofpin

Pinside member

East Syracuse, NY

9y 31,500 2 7

Fun game but didn't have a lasting fun factor. The sinking ship is extremely cool and overall great family themed pin but just lacking to keep bringing me back for more.

wizardofpin has owned this game in the past.

7.020/10

3 years ago

TBO

Toastyboi

Inactive member

Adelaide

4y 18,650 5 1 7

I love the layout of the playfield in this game, it has a decent amount of shots Which feel good to shoot and all do something different with the ball rather then just generic ramps and loops that feed straight back to a flipper. The art package is not so great and the sound was abysmal on the one I played, which had taken a beating. Overall still a fun game with some neat gimmicks, I would probably pick one up if I found one available in good condition.

7.900/10

3 years ago

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Pin-Pilot

Pinside+ Frequent

Cave Creek, AZ

5y 86,650 1,145 7 13

Fun pin, I like the movies so it makes this pin fun and enjoyable. Lots of shots, fast action and challenging

Pin-Pilot edited previous rating on April 04, 2023.
Pin-Pilot has owned this game in the past.

8.493/10

4 years ago

WTR

greenstreet

Pinside member

Glencoe, IL

12y 43,050 90 8 17

Have owned POTC for a few years. It is a fun machine that I still play for a casual game as a change of pace, but it is never my first choice. The shots are easy and repetitive and the rule set is shallow. But, that's the bad and really only applies to more serious pinball players. Now for the good... It is a great looking machine. The light show when you stack multiballs is really amazing. Stern did a nice job incorporating the theme. My kids and other casual players say it's their favorite! For the casual player, banging on the ship, killing the Kraken and popping the trunk are very rewarding (even if they become repetitive for an experienced player). So it's a great pin for a family of casual pinball players or as part of a collection for guests to play.

Update: Have upgraded my review slightly. I've come to realize my personal preference for pins that flow and are fast. POTC isn't a flow game. While there are plenty of shots they all hold-up the ball. I now realize I have a bias against this style and other players may actually favor it. Anyway, I upgraded my rating to try to remove my personal bias for flow vs single shot making.

greenstreet edited previous rating on December 23, 2020.
greenstreet has owned this game in the past.

7.832/10

4 years ago

ECW

Ecw0930

Pinside member

Fredericksburg, VA

4y 69,550 1,017 2 113

This game has something going for it! Like everything is going for it!

Sink the ship. Battle the kraken. Whatever the spinning disc up top is.. that's cool! Multiball is aw some. Slick and smooth game. Great skill shots. No killer drains.

Top 10 game in my book.

After playing way more.... Always on site. The game has to be dialed in very well to really be good. It drains easy everywhere. It's really floaty for a standard pinball game. It's a lot of fun when it's tuned and well kept. It isn't a game I want to play when its not tuned and not well kept.

Ecw0930 edited previous rating on August 01, 2023.

8.480/10

4 years ago

BTP

bpeed99

Pinside+ Frequent

Cin, OH

9y 47,900 53 10 10

Another pin that requires several games before rating. At first the game seems easy but ironically becomes more challenging as your understanding progresses. Still not overly difficult but enough of a challenge completing all of the main objectives that it keeps you coming back. The ship toy is great. Not a fan of the movies but still love the theme for the machine. The machine appears to be top quality and has an overall attractive look. Removing the sneeze guard is a must.

bpeed99 currently owns this game.

8.224/10

4 years ago

NIS

AGFREE12

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

4y 15,500 8 19

I own this machine i feel that at times hitting the ship can be very repetitive and annoying when it goes straight down the middle, but i believe this should at least be rated in the low 30s high 40s on the top 100. Once you get going on this pinball it is an absolute blast chest is awesome kraken is cool its awesome but repetitive.

AGFREE12 edited previous rating on August 06, 2023.
AGFREE12 has owned this game in the past.

7.833/10

4 years ago

SCR

MightyRipples

Pinside member

West Fargo, ND

4y 38,300 74 4 29 1

This game is an absolute blast! Shooting the ball into port royal and watching it build the progress towards multiball on the back lights is brilliant. Also I like that this game doesn’t trap you into modes like almost all other “newer” games, that it is set out as a todo list and everything can stack makes it super fun and super replayable!

MightyRipples edited previous rating on June 09, 2021.
MightyRipples has owned this game in the past.

7.273/10

4 years ago

MWT

mwthatch

Pinside member

Palm Desert, CA

6y 38,050 21 16 23

Fun game, glad that I have it, but it does get repetitive.

mwthatch edited previous rating on October 20, 2020.
mwthatch has owned this game in the past.

8.677/10

4 years ago

TOM

marioparty34

Pinside+ Frequent

5y 176K 1,460 123 2

I am in the minority, but I love this game more than JJP's version.

marioparty34 edited previous rating on February 23, 2020.

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8.616/10

4 years ago

BRI

United555

Pinside member

København

8y 25,450 97 4 15

Very nice machine!

United555 has owned this game in the past.

8.336/10

4 years ago

GPD

greg92867

Pinside member

4y 24,150 8 19

I used to own this game. Bought it new in the box based on the theme. I had it for several years, but then sold it and haven’t regretted it. I liked the playfield, the sound, callouts, and art. I had trouble with the ship. It needed to be repaired twice with home use and low plays on it. Lastability was an issue for me. It’s a fun game overall.

9.260/10

4 years ago

TKM

Daditude

Pinside Moderator

Rockwall, TX

5y 266K 10,123 23 271

There is a lot to do in this game, but sinking the ship takes the cake! It's a fun toy/gimmick.

The lighting and artwork are also pretty fantastic.

Daditude edited previous rating on August 22, 2020.

8.552/10

4 years ago

PET

dahlman

Pinside member

Degerfors

7y 49,050 113 26 33

Great game! Maximize the outlanes (remove posts), set the slings “aggressive” and you have a challenging and fun game!

8.845/10

4 years ago

REW

woody76

Pinball Marketing

Nashville, TN

9y 142K 6,848 6 98

Picked one up at a fantastic price and I am pleasantly surprised. Super fun pin with TONS of toys and shots. Stern really packed this thing out and is way more fun that some other Sterns ranked higher on the list.

woody76 has owned this game in the past.

5.084/10

4 years ago

LUC

Lucas66568

Pinside member

Bologna

6y 21,000 27

Really lack of difficulty on this game, just like most of 2000s Stern pinball machines. I did almost 300M after 5 games. I get bored on playing machines like this. It's a shame because it has good rules and shots.

Lucas66568 edited previous rating on June 12, 2019.

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7.676/10

4 years ago

ADM

PinDoctor82

Pinside member

5y 77,050 278 6 104

I actually enjoyed this game a lot more than I thought I would. Knowing the gap between this and the JJP POTC, I anticipated that this game would be fairly weak, but it wasn't. There are some nice toys in the playfield and some pretty cool shots. I love sinking the ship. Multiball is pretty fun with this machine too.

10.000/10

5 years ago

JAS

pinheadaustralia

Pinhead Australia

5y 40,150 3 81 23

I really enjoy this game. It is simple enough for a fresh player to understand but deep enough for a more experienced player. if set up steep with a tight tilt this game is a real challenge. Great game to try and stack tortuga and destroy the ship (forget its actual name) multiball with. the kraken and ship are awesome toys. if you can find one at a good price this is a quality stern from around this time - i like it more than LOTR & TSPP

pinheadaustralia currently owns this game.

7.738/10

5 years ago

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usandthem

Pinside member

Canton, MI

11y 76,050 3,176 6

Really fun family game from Stern. Feels high-quality too. There's no sign of the "cheapness" that defines later Sterns. Also, let's face it, the sinking ship toy is probably the coolest Stern toy that ever was. In fact, it's the best single toy on any POTC game, including JJP's.

usandthem has owned this game in the past.

7.016/10

5 years ago

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cyberbear

Pinside apprentice

Glasgow

5y 18,750 43

I really liked this game, better than I thought it would be, again one of the better sterns. Good flow, quite a lot of fun, would love to try JJP's POTC to compare.

9.880/10

5 years ago

DAV

dsmoke1986

Pinside member

Royersford, PA

10y 67,050 1,784 3 22

Love this game!! My favorite Stern pin ever!

Whoever said this is a slow stop and go pin did not have it setup correctly. Add a little steepness and make sure this is level and those standup targets become deadly.

So much to shoot for, great skill shot off the plunge, many toys and added features and just a ton of fun. I never expected to like this pin as much as I do, and I don’t like the movies. It’s more of a generic Pirate theme to me, but it works really well, so much fun. A+++

dsmoke1986 has owned this game in the past.

9.140/10

5 years ago

JDS

Chromiesnwhites

Pinside member

Spokane, WA

5y 21,750 23 10

Game is a blast to play. Always have loved shooting the ship. Liked the game so much that I bought one.

Chromiesnwhites currently owns this game.

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