Scorch's ratings

I just don’t get it. Maybe I need some more games but this was just boring to me. I love the theme, and the game looks good, but once I started playing I just couldn’t get into it. I’ll m not a fan of the layout, and there does not seem like there is enough shot variation.

About as close to perfect as you can get. I was a huge fan of the band growing up and this pin has absolutely everything. Lots to shoot for, a great rule set, amazing lighting, toys… the only thing I wish was a bit better was the sound quality on this music pin, but I think a pinwoofer will be installed soon.

To me, this is the ultimate Pin, especially considering how turned off I am with the theme.... but other than that it has everything. Lots of great shots, and great flow and an all around fun game to play. I only played a couple of games on it, and the only negative comment (besides theme) which is a little nit-picky is that it seemed to allow for very long ball times... though I might have been having just one of those games, since I did end up with a high score and I am an uber amateur.

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This is a massively under-rated pin. I've had this game now for 5 years and it still doesn't get old. What I love about this game is the following

So much to shoot for, and lots of different modes means that every game is different and it never gets repetitive. There is also a very good mix of easy shots and difficult shots. Also, DE threw the book at this machine with the crane toy, shaker, magnets under playfield, three scoops and the ripper. In the five years I've had this game, I've never made it to wizard mode which is probably part of the reason I keep coming back.

Thankfully the downsides to this game are all addressable.
1) The translite is terrible.... but the alternate one is far better
2) The original sounds and music were just OK .... but pinsound with some of the user mix's completely change the game
3) The lighting is very poor in this game.... but Stadium lighting helps a ton.

I think if this pin hadn't been based on a colossal flop, it would be worth 2-3x what they go for now, and may even be a top 40 pin, but as it is now, this is a fantastic value pin

I actually really like this game. There is alot to shoot for, and you can stack modes which can make the game pretty exciting. The RPG is pretty good too, though rather easy (especially because the graphics on the backglass allow you to line up your shots).

This game is probably best enjoyed by beginners and intermediate players, as I could see advanced players just motoring through this pin. This will also quickly become a favorite of guests due to the theme, easy ruleset, backbox toy, fun callouts, and it's fairly forgiving.

Love the supercharger and general flow of the game. Great for a couple quick games, but after a few months, there were just not enough shots to make. Probably would be great in a large collection, but in my small collection of 3 pins, there was just not enough to keep my interested.

I love this one. At first few plays it was kind of frustrating, but after a dozen or so plays, this thing really provides non-stop action. Also love the theme... good toys, and file cabinet is a fun one to hit. Not sure why people are complaining about the tight ramps... if they were easier, I think this game would be rated much worse, or they would have to drastically change the rule-set since the goal of this game is primarily to hit those ramps.

Half of the fun of pinball for me is modding the games, and this one has unlimited possibilities to mod due to the theme, so another gold star in my book.

This is also probably one of the biggest bargain games out there. these can easily be had for under $2000 which is crazy since apparently there were only 1500 made.