The Addams Family

Pinside rating

This game received 1352 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.563 /10

8.563

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 1st in the game group "The Addams Family". The group itself ranks #24 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.



Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.664

Artwork: 8.431

Sounds/Music: 8.225

Other Aspects: 8.659


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8.653

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This title is part of group: "Addams Family, The"


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10.000/10
13 days ago
I know it's cliche to think this pinball machine is perfect, but I think it's pretty much perfect.

Everything about the machine is fun. Shots are fun, theme is fun, call lots of fun. When I started getting into pinball, this was my holy Grail. After owning one for 7 months, I'm just as into it as I was before starting my hunt.
10.000/10
25 days ago
Such a classic! When this game works it is a banger on all fronts. It just sucks you in to hours of play. Completely fun and amazing.

if you get the magnets setup just a bit wrong it can be really frustrating in throwing balls down the drain. I imagine that fact has cost it some rating points over time. It takes a bit of touch to keep this game playing at the highest level.

I love this machine and the depth of gameplay.
8.540/10
72 days ago
1st pinball that I ever bought and I will never sell..love the shots..call outs and the magnets..just an excellent exciting game even today
8.354/10
3 months ago
Only gripe is that there is no ball save. This is tough on casual players.
9.577/10
3 months ago
One of the best machines made,definitely needs extra lights though.
7.464/10
3 months ago
I just don't see the hype and big money for this game. I like it and it plays well but the theme does nothing for me and I don't enjoy it more than most other Williams games. The wild thing is there are 20K of these around and they still get top dollar.

Anyways - I always play it but I will never own it. Probably worth owing if you have a bigger collection.
9.360/10
4 months ago
Some day I’ll get one back
8.588/10
4 months ago
great lawlor title! a bit complex to learn, but always a fun experience. one of lawlor's best for sure
8.996/10
4 months ago
The good old AF is still fresh. It can be punishing and the gameplay is quite simple, but I still have fun every time I play it. A timeless piece for sure!
6.247/10
5 months ago
B++ on play
8.920/10
5 months ago
Best selling of all time for a reason
10.000/10
5 months ago
the game by which all others are measured. after moving across the country to a pinball desert, i hadn't encountered it for over a year. when i saw it at pintastic it only took about 10 seconds of play to remember how perfect this game is. have spent many hours on it over the years.
8.112/10
5 months ago
A true classic. For a lot of people The Addams family pinball machine is THE pinball machine. Since I didn't play it before I always thought this was an amazing machine to play. For me the machine is a nice machine with a classic feel. Since I don't have any sentimental value to this machine I rate it like a normal game. I do like the classic artwork on the cabinet and the playfield. I prefer the blue version over the gold version. The game has a lot of shots and I think the lay-out is okey but nothing crazy or special. I do like thing! For me it was hard to get into the machine and it didn't made me play the machines over and over again. For me the only reason I can think of to buy this machine is that it is a true classic but it doesn't do it for me.
8.296/10
6 months ago
The Addams Family is a classic game with cult status.

The layout is very interesting and especially the lock shot (the small metal ramp) and right ramp are the most satisfying shots. I love that the Thing is taking the ball under the playfield. That is one of the best features in classic pinball history. I do not like the Power as it can majorly disrupt the gameplay. But it makes the game more unique I guess.

The rules are alright and pretty straightforward. I like the multiball and especially the callout: "It's Showtime!". That's an awesome moment.

In general the game is a lot of fun and there is a variety of different modes to play. It is kind of like Indiana Jones (WMS) in terms of that. But I think this game is not very replayable in general.

All in all this is a very unique and fun game. I think it is perfect for casual players and beginners.
10.000/10
7 months ago
Stone cold classic that I have enjoyed playing for nearly 30 years and I always come back to. I own one but will still play one if I see it on a site or at a show. The call outs are still funny, and so well tied into the game.
Sure, there are deeper games, there are those who the theme isn't funny. But for those who enjoy feeling good with a simple game of pinball, there are few games that do it better.
8.318/10
7 months ago
THING. GRAB. BALL.
9.500/10
7 months ago
This is one of the all-timers. Until I found this game, I didn't fully appreciate how fun a pinball machine could be! The flow of this game, the shots, the rules, the lights, the board layout; it all just "made sense." And I had never seen a minute of the show, so the theming didn't really do anything for me when I first played it. I played the crap out of this game, wanting to explore all of the modes. Sure, some modern games have eclipsed the "lastability" factor of this machine, but this is still a table I can play for an hour straight.

Even the non-gameplay aspects of this game are amazing. The lights when Thing pops out to grab your ball; the buildup when you enter the multiball; the creaking sound as the vault door opens; THE FLIPPERS ACTIVATING WHEN THE THEME SONG SNAPS!

This is the machine that fundamentally changed my opinion of pinball. It will always be in my personal top 10.
1.675/10
7 months ago
Never understood why this pinball is (often) rated is so high but the movir was good
8.088/10
7 months ago
I enjoyed this game tons and it is one of the best of its era...but I don't think I LOVE it as much as others do. I found the shots somewhat clunky at times and for me the game lacks flow and is a slower shooter. For me this is a "trap and shoot" game with challenging shots and I tend to drain...like...alot.

I like a good challenging pin...but for me it was hard to really get into this one. I have 30 plays or so on on this, but it has never held my attention long enough to really dig into it and progress far in the rule set. I can understand why so may love it...its loaded with toys and mechs and the shots are interesting and fun. It is a solid pin...but when placed next to a ton of other options...I'm easily lured away to spend my cash on some of the more modern options.
9.240/10
7 months ago
A game that’s still in demand 30 years later, a good fun game with great modes, a packed playfield with plenty to aim for. Great multi ball with the topper flashing to get the nerves going.
9.331/10
7 months ago
For me this is the game that started at all back in the early 90s.

This literally blew people away when it came out.

That's why deserves a high rating and it still holds up today great game.
9.760/10
8 months ago
The game that started my addition. I own it and will never sell. I love this game as much as I love anything else( not including family and pets) in life. Just an amazing experience every time I hit start
8.000/10
8 months ago
Legendary pin have played on numerous occasions so going to give my 2 cents. Compared to the newer great games it falls short but as a classic game it still holds it’s own.
7.976/10
8 months ago
I just restored mine and its great added mirrored back glass and led and extra lights to see playfield better
Fixed lots of ramp directions for better angles to the flippers. Mine plays great now. Color dmd.
Im gonna keep it for a long time. Maybe forever
9.120/10
8 months ago
very neat&addicting pin...lots of fun shots/modes...a couple very cool ones being the Thing grab & the automatic shot made by the flipper...
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