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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Pinside Rating
This game received 375 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.974 /10
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.228
Artwork: 7.631
Sounds/Music: 7.471
Other Aspects: 8.131
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Centennial, CO
8.800/10
9 years ago
Very deep and challenging game. Game is very underrated, probably because of the theme and art. This game has a lot going on and many different multi-balls. Definitely a game that is challenging enough to keep you coming back. I believe the same game in different theme would get much more love. Great Pat Lawlor design.
7.896/10
9 years ago
Ripley's was a lot of fun. Only the sound was a bit annoying but otherwise this is a very solid pinball. A target rich environment, good game flow, decent variety and just a lot of fun. I was parked in front of this pinball for several hours without even noticing it, typical sign that I was having fun.
Sydney
9.060/10
9 years ago
I recently picked up a super nice example of this and I must say this pin is a blast.It has a vast ruleset,you really need to play it a while before judging it.It has a super light show on the playfield.It has some really great shots that really require consistency.I just love this thing.The lightning and thunderclaps look and sound awesome!This is a very solid machine too,seems very high quality.This is a very Underated machine in my opinion.RBION is rated #63....Really??Ive played quite a few of the top rated games and this one I have just as much fun with if not more!
This is one that will be bolted to the floor in my collection,no doubt.
Play one and you'll see what I mean,it won't disapoint.
This is one that will be bolted to the floor in my collection,no doubt.
Play one and you'll see what I mean,it won't disapoint.
7.384/10
9 years ago
Rutherglen, Glasgow
Really love this table, classic Pat Lawlor.
Only thing I don't really like is the ball save, it goes away really fast. Sometimes even before the ball is on the play field, then say you get a ball drop right down the middle, it isn't really fair losing a ball within 10 seconds.
Only thing I don't really like is the ball save, it goes away really fast. Sometimes even before the ball is on the play field, then say you get a ball drop right down the middle, it isn't really fair losing a ball within 10 seconds.
7.521/10
9 years ago
Fun pin but not a fan of the theme It really doesn't grab me. Very creative play field. The artwork could be better but overall a solid pin.
6.444/10
9 years ago
Would somebody please tell that darn idol just to chill out? Overall this is a fun game, but the sounds in this game are so grating to my ears that I cringe when I hear the bizarre callouts emitting from those speakers.
8.200/10
9 years ago
An underrated Stern, Lawlor put his most effort into this one when he was at Stern. Great game, but the only thing that annoys me is the match sequence. If only I can get rid of the Alvin and the Chipmunks squeal. Other than that, it's a top ten Stern.
9.480/10
9 years ago
This is a helluva fun game, and the one I'm currently playing A LOT. It seems you can really build your flipper skills playing this one. It can be super frustrating.
If you don't understand how to re-light the continents by hitting the right ramp, the game can downright make you want to smash the playfield glass!
But if you take deep breaths and calmly shoot, you'll find yourself getting better and better at not just this machine but at all machines. It's a skill-building machine.
Also it's really a rush to hit a super jackpot... especially after collecting a continent jackpot. Still haven't seen Atlantis; this one will be in my collection likely forever.
If you don't understand how to re-light the continents by hitting the right ramp, the game can downright make you want to smash the playfield glass!
But if you take deep breaths and calmly shoot, you'll find yourself getting better and better at not just this machine but at all machines. It's a skill-building machine.
Also it's really a rush to hit a super jackpot... especially after collecting a continent jackpot. Still haven't seen Atlantis; this one will be in my collection likely forever.
8.936/10
9 years ago
Incredibly under-rated game! I've had tons more fun as have others playing this than much higher rated games. Very nice game with tons of great shots to make, great theme and artwork, lighting and color, very interesting and variable in nature. The playfield has no wasted space with many different angled shots, some good toys.
8.696/10
10 years ago
Ripley has it going on. This is a very deep game that hides its depth by being less linear in play than most deep ruleset games. Modes are important and mostly fun to play, challenging the player to complete them and earn Ripley's letters.
This game holds facts, tidbits, and secrets from the world at large and the inner world of pinball that are always a delight to discover.
The playfield is classic Pat Lawlor: one side a little too close for comfort, long tight shots, two sets of three pop bumpers, with a shot through a set of course.
The most novel feature is the temple grid, awarding big prizes for completing rows, columns, or diagonals.
Mode stacking and the playfield multiplier make for good strategic gameplay.
And there is Atlantis lurking there, always beyond the horizon.
This game holds facts, tidbits, and secrets from the world at large and the inner world of pinball that are always a delight to discover.
The playfield is classic Pat Lawlor: one side a little too close for comfort, long tight shots, two sets of three pop bumpers, with a shot through a set of course.
The most novel feature is the temple grid, awarding big prizes for completing rows, columns, or diagonals.
Mode stacking and the playfield multiplier make for good strategic gameplay.
And there is Atlantis lurking there, always beyond the horizon.
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