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


Pinside staff rating

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8.653

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


Found 792 ratings (with comment) on this game

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9.320/10
10 years ago
Great pin. Fun for all skill levels. This is a certified classic!!!!
9.520/10
10 years ago
Great all around game. Very fun but challenging for all levels of players.
8.960/10
10 years ago
Addams Family ROCKS. I LOVE the way they incorporated "Thing!"

The PF layout is genius (Lawlor had plenty of time by then to perfect his niche), the audio and animations beautiful, and the game is just plain fun. Totally different than TZ, which is much slower and a thinker, TAF is fast and fun (note: I LOVE TZ, but for different reasons).

Some people claim that TAF is too similar to WW. Yes the layout is similar but I have both side by side and I can honestly say that they really aren't all that similar in actual play. The rules are so different from able another.

Probably my only complaint would be that the call outs can get a little old. If you want a quick, fun game, this should be on the list. I think I still like WW just as much if not better, but TAF is fast and furious!
9.500/10
10 years ago
Very Nice game. One play and you understand why it in top 10 list most amazing games.
8.900/10
10 years ago
What a difference it makes to learn the rules of this game. When I first started to play TAF and didn't understand the rules and progression through the game, I thought it was a good, not great game. Once I learned how to advance through to "Tour the Mansion" I was hooked. I really enjoy every time I step up to play this game now. The basic rules aren't difficult to remember, but trying to hit the upper right flipper for jackpots during multi-ball is no easy task. I definitely prefer the tour strategy, but its also nice to see there are options for picking up points other ways. The magnets do make the game more challenging...and that's a good thing. There is a reason they made so many of these machines, its an all time great.
8.280/10
10 years ago
Played the heck out of it 20 years ago in college. Love to own one today.
8.368/10
10 years ago
good pinball
7.617/10
10 years ago
I know, heretic, but I just don't like the flow on this game... fun, but overrated.
9.940/10
10 years ago
It's always a pleasure to play with it, sound, game play, rules...a real success
really thanks Pat...
8.760/10
10 years ago
One of the best multiball hype up that I can think of. Excellent use of Thing gadget and just great fun!
8.276/10
11 years ago
Had the game for a while and I love it. such a great theme and the toys are awesome. back glass is very cool . Great game for the family. After a while though, we didn't play it as much and sold it.
6.696/10
11 years ago
Oddly enough I wasn't a huge fan of this game - it was ok and yes it was fun to play but I just wasn't over the top about it.
10.000/10
11 years ago
Charming pin that is easy to love.
9.260/10
11 years ago
fun,fun,fun!!!!!!
9.400/10
11 years ago
By far one of the top 5 most fun pins I have ever played. The sound builds up suspense for the game, the lighting is phenominal, music changes and the voices are great. Playfield is well laid out with interesting features but not over crowded either. All in all great game.
9.500/10
11 years ago
Finally had the chance to own one. Probably the most fun Ive had since I played it last in 1993. I MUST find a cleaner example of this table. Its a keeper for sure. It sucks you in and doesn't let go!
9.804/10
11 years ago
Awesome game that my whole family is addicted to.
8.521/10
11 years ago
I love this game and always play it whenever I find it, but I never put too much money in it, this one is not for the casual player. You'd have to spend some time with TAF to understand the shots required to get good at it. Still, if it were affordable I'd buy one just for the theme and overall look alone and gladly spend the time it took to master this game. I certainly understand why this one is so highly respected. The more you play it, the more fun you'll have at it. Great game, rated highly for a reason!
10.000/10
11 years ago
there are a few pins by which all the other's are judged by and this is one of them, is a trio of magnets under the playfield right for every game and everybody? i'd say Yes. without them it's a good game w/ them it's simply one of the best there is
8.924/10
11 years ago
There's a reason why this is the best selling pinball of all time. Iconic quotes, great skill shots, and a rule set almost anyone can easily understand. Great pinball!
10.000/10
11 years ago
This game really does have everything... Great game! I'd love to own one!!
8.032/10
11 years ago
I have tried this one several times, just could not make myself like it even though I know many others do. It seems repetetive and boring, with the same sounds over and over without a very deep rule set. I will give it more chances, just not anything I got excited about or would want to own.
8.716/10
11 years ago
Yesssa, there is a reason that this game was build and sold so often: Its only fun, fun ... very nice rulesheet, great sound , ideas and animations. The TAF was our first pin. We sold it after three years for soething else ... bun at any time we had to buy one again. Sometimes we do not touch it for montah , but than we play it for hours again.
Great in comibation with much gold, color DMD and better speakersystem.
8.555/10
11 years ago
First time playing this game and my wife wants it. I love the magnets in the middle of the playfield. The Thing flipper is way cool as well as when Thing grabs the ball. The sounds are no where near as good as the newer games, but the game more than makes up for that with the gameplay. The start of multiball is awesome. I like the callout when the thing flipper knocks the ball into the swamp.. something on the lines of "Way to go Thing, you really have a hand on that" Great game!
9.900/10
11 years ago
This was and still is one of the best games of all time. This one is in my top 5. Needs more lighting around the upper playfield, but you can get a mod for this. Love thing flips, and the call outs. One of the best multiballs I've played.
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