Stern Electronics
Seawitch Pinside Rating
This game received 114 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.816 /10
Seawitch
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.863
Artwork: 8.118
Sounds/Music: 6.48
Other Aspects: 8.055
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8.792/10
4 months ago
Upper Saint Clair, PA
I've owned this game for over 5 years now and even though there are parts of it that drive me nuts (Looking at you inability to hit the upper loop to the left from the lower flippers) and overall the gameplay is pretty basic - there's just something that continue to bring me back to this one. I have mine set extremely evil (posts out, max incline) and I find myself playing ten games at a clip trying to increase my score. My kid loves it too, the sea wooshing sound is awesome... I could go on and on. Go play Seawitch.
7.621/10
7 months ago
Seawitch is one of the most iconic of the Stern Electronics games. It has a great layout, but can shoot a little bit rough, especially the upper loop. I like the art package, but to be fair, it's not flawlessly executed. I wish that loop was repeatable like it should have been. But Beatles fixes this shortcoming. You gotta appreciate the original here. Good rules for its era.
8.209/10
1 year ago
It's a simple pin but it works and has plenty of appeal. From the crashing wave background sound to the silly cool back glass image, it is fun. Limited shots and a repetitive "best way" to earn points, but the target shooting aspect of the one repetitive way gives it legs. In fact, it's surprisingly good for essentially a one trick pony. It's also a fast mover. There is a loop shoot to go for, but the geometry (or my limited skill) makes that an impractical goal if hunting points. The sum is greater than the parts when it comes to game play. I wouldn't want it to be my one and only, but I've enjoyed it regularly in a five pin lineup. I'll add that it is one of my favorite early Stern machines, and I've played many of them.
6.392/10
1 year ago
It took me owning The Beatles to come back and loves this game. The flippers work great for the playfield and once I figured out the scoring with getting all the drop targets I have really come to love this game.
8.595/10
2 years ago
Surrey, BC
One of the best classic Sterns.
Shoot the drops to build a massive bonus multiplier that carries forward. Some amazing shots between the drops up tight, the middle strafable drop row, and the top which can be sniped from the lower right flipper, or bump them off the pops.
4 flippers, but fast drains keep you coming back for more...
Shoot the drops to build a massive bonus multiplier that carries forward. Some amazing shots between the drops up tight, the middle strafable drop row, and the top which can be sniped from the lower right flipper, or bump them off the pops.
4 flippers, but fast drains keep you coming back for more...
9.537/10
3 years ago
Most classic pins are slow in comparison with modern machines. That is not the case with Seawitch. It plays fast and requires some skill. The playfield is unique and definitely not a fan layout. More of a figure 8 (if such a thing exists). It is a drop target game with flow that just happens to have a spinner too. The sound of crashing waves is super cool and a very special feature in my opinion. One if the top 3 classic Sterns for sure.
8.867/10
3 years ago
Great art package and sounds for the era. Very unique layout, the rules are fun, and the gameplay is fast. Left and right orbits are extremely tight requiring accurate shots. However, that makes those shots more satisfying...play better!
8.725/10
3 years ago
I think Seawitch is underrated amongst the classic Stern Electronics pins. It’s an absolutely beautiful pin with a lot of shots that, for me, has that one more time draw. Knocking down the three sets of drop targets (being precise with the middle set) to increase the loop value and then hitting the loop for that value is, to me, such a incredibly satisfying shot. I will say hitting the loop isn’t the easiest shot, but that’s okay. Just a reason to make it all that more satisfying. Seawitch also has a great spinner to rip. I know others have said differently, but I find it just as satisfying to rip as any other spinner, such as the spinner in Meteor.
The last thing I’ll mention is the sounds. Of course, the pin does not have the sound package that a modern pin has to offer, but they really made the absolute best with what was available at the time. When you really get a good ball going with all the different sounds firing off it creates such a cool and hectic pin environment. I guess it’s hard to explain, but I think the sound package for what it is is excellent.
I don’t see Seawitch leaving my collection any time soon. In fact, I am on the hunt for more Classic Stern.
The last thing I’ll mention is the sounds. Of course, the pin does not have the sound package that a modern pin has to offer, but they really made the absolute best with what was available at the time. When you really get a good ball going with all the different sounds firing off it creates such a cool and hectic pin environment. I guess it’s hard to explain, but I think the sound package for what it is is excellent.
I don’t see Seawitch leaving my collection any time soon. In fact, I am on the hunt for more Classic Stern.
3.325/10
3 years ago
Overall a fun game. No major thrills, but a good time none the less. Good for long play.
Brockenhurst
6.080/10
4 years ago
I've played quite a bit of Seawitch in a home setting. After I understood the rules, I was able to really make this game sing. I love the spinner, the orbit shot is so satisfying to repeat. It's a fairly simple game overall, but for the era it represents, it's one of the games that can really hole my attention compared to many, many more of those comparable. If I grow my collection, I'd strongly consider this pin as a great example of fun in an early SS era.
8.034/10
4 years ago
Seawitch definitely has the "feel" of a Classic Stern -- that is a good thing. :)
Drop targets have a nice mix of easy vs. the need to take your time and plan your shot vs. just a bit of luck. Miscalculate your shot on the center bank and expect to drain, a little luck on the upper bank is always helpful.
The loop shot is rewarding; so far I've been able to hit it with both right flippers. Not so much with the lower left flipper -- I may need to learn to play a bit better. As far as the spinner goes. . . . Just like Christopher Walken needed more cowbell I need more spinner from this game. The spinner shot is rather tight and it is a challenge to rip it good. Again, if could just be me.
The sound of waves crashing is very fitting for the game, combined with the other standard Stern sounds it fits the era. There does seem to be a bit more silence/lack of background noise vs. my other Sterns.
I really like the cabinet artwork -- splashing waves of water are easy on the eyes. Backglass is a bit busy but still fun to look at; playfield is good but almost has a touch of a cartoonish vibe.
I like Seawitch and enjoy having it in my collection. I prefer the play/imagery of Cheetah and Nine Ball but couldn't/wouldn't/didn't pass the chance to add Seawitch to the lineup. I prefer the Turkey and Stuffing at Thanksgiving but still add Mashed Potatoes/Gravy to the same plate. . . its sort of the same thing, right? :)
Drop targets have a nice mix of easy vs. the need to take your time and plan your shot vs. just a bit of luck. Miscalculate your shot on the center bank and expect to drain, a little luck on the upper bank is always helpful.
The loop shot is rewarding; so far I've been able to hit it with both right flippers. Not so much with the lower left flipper -- I may need to learn to play a bit better. As far as the spinner goes. . . . Just like Christopher Walken needed more cowbell I need more spinner from this game. The spinner shot is rather tight and it is a challenge to rip it good. Again, if could just be me.
The sound of waves crashing is very fitting for the game, combined with the other standard Stern sounds it fits the era. There does seem to be a bit more silence/lack of background noise vs. my other Sterns.
I really like the cabinet artwork -- splashing waves of water are easy on the eyes. Backglass is a bit busy but still fun to look at; playfield is good but almost has a touch of a cartoonish vibe.
I like Seawitch and enjoy having it in my collection. I prefer the play/imagery of Cheetah and Nine Ball but couldn't/wouldn't/didn't pass the chance to add Seawitch to the lineup. I prefer the Turkey and Stuffing at Thanksgiving but still add Mashed Potatoes/Gravy to the same plate. . . its sort of the same thing, right? :)
7.438/10
5 years ago
Seawith is more fun to play for me than Beatles. That may be because of theme but both were at a pin show and I kept coming back to this. I had never played it before and loved the underwater feel. With some cool modern lighting it could really be superb!
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