Data East
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends Pinside Rating
This game received 161 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.651 /10
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.429
Artwork: 8.357
Sounds/Music: 6.956
Other Aspects: 7.743
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9.164/10
9 years ago
Royersford, PA
I have had this pin for about 5 months now, have played it a ton; so feel that I am ready for a thorough review.
Very fast game, lots of flow; out of all the DE's that I've played, I feel the flow is the best on this; if you crank up the back legs, this game is very speedy...Flippers need to be strong to be able to backhand both ramps; but love the fact that you can hit every shot on the playfield from either flipper.
Has great appeal for kids, with the beautiful backglass and rabbit out of the hat trick.
Scoring is heavy on the left and right ramp and on multiball, it's basic scoring, but super fun; challenging pin, as a ball that doesn't go all the way up the left ramp is usually a STDM drain, unless you nudge the machine hard; you get used to it...Gameplay can get tense at times.
Sound is good, have pinball pro speakers and sub in it, so it literally shakes; very good variety in DMD animations and sound.
Major knock on it is visibility in a darker room, it is hard to see the entire playfield at night; might be that I have some Blue LED's installed, but there just isn't a ton of lighting on the playfield.
Other than that, a very fun pin, with broad appeal...the kids love it and wifey and her friends like it too...Good theme for a family game room.
Very fast game, lots of flow; out of all the DE's that I've played, I feel the flow is the best on this; if you crank up the back legs, this game is very speedy...Flippers need to be strong to be able to backhand both ramps; but love the fact that you can hit every shot on the playfield from either flipper.
Has great appeal for kids, with the beautiful backglass and rabbit out of the hat trick.
Scoring is heavy on the left and right ramp and on multiball, it's basic scoring, but super fun; challenging pin, as a ball that doesn't go all the way up the left ramp is usually a STDM drain, unless you nudge the machine hard; you get used to it...Gameplay can get tense at times.
Sound is good, have pinball pro speakers and sub in it, so it literally shakes; very good variety in DMD animations and sound.
Major knock on it is visibility in a darker room, it is hard to see the entire playfield at night; might be that I have some Blue LED's installed, but there just isn't a ton of lighting on the playfield.
Other than that, a very fun pin, with broad appeal...the kids love it and wifey and her friends like it too...Good theme for a family game room.
8.620/10
9 years ago
Surprisingly fun game with some good shots and good PF layout.It seems a bit underatrated to me but that's just me.I'll be keeping it for a while,it's fun!
8.628/10
9 years ago
Another nostalgia piece from 20 years ago for me; this one was at the local grocery store "arcade room" for several months.
The flow elements and rules are OK, and the gameplay progress is fairly linear (though you can progress towards WABAC and a "puzzle scene" separately).
I found that multiball (or "Tri-Ball" as it's called) is much too easy to achieve, making it less exciting... although hitting more than one jackpot or getting a double jackpot is a challenge.
The animated backglass is unique and cool with Bullwinkle pulling different things out of his hat.
However, where this pin really shines is in the audio... superb callouts (despite "Wrong hat!") and magnificent music--especially the post Tri-Ball jackpot music. It's fantastic--some of the best music in pinball, even though it's just a groovy version of the "Rocky & Bullwinkle Show" theme.
The game can be a little frustrating at times because the rules are so linear and simple, and an untimely drain can really raise the hairs on the back of your neck. However, if you do pull off a "death-save" (which is fairly easy on the machine) the machine recognizes you for it and Mr. Peabody says "Good boy!"
Scoring is a bit inflated; it's a good pin for beginners... I don't imagine it's a great pin for tournament players.
The flow elements and rules are OK, and the gameplay progress is fairly linear (though you can progress towards WABAC and a "puzzle scene" separately).
I found that multiball (or "Tri-Ball" as it's called) is much too easy to achieve, making it less exciting... although hitting more than one jackpot or getting a double jackpot is a challenge.
The animated backglass is unique and cool with Bullwinkle pulling different things out of his hat.
However, where this pin really shines is in the audio... superb callouts (despite "Wrong hat!") and magnificent music--especially the post Tri-Ball jackpot music. It's fantastic--some of the best music in pinball, even though it's just a groovy version of the "Rocky & Bullwinkle Show" theme.
The game can be a little frustrating at times because the rules are so linear and simple, and an untimely drain can really raise the hairs on the back of your neck. However, if you do pull off a "death-save" (which is fairly easy on the machine) the machine recognizes you for it and Mr. Peabody says "Good boy!"
Scoring is a bit inflated; it's a good pin for beginners... I don't imagine it's a great pin for tournament players.
8.904/10
9 years ago
Rocky & Bullwinkle is a lot more challenging and complex than it first appears. This game is all about unlocking features, building rewards and collecting jackpots. You could have a great time flipping around, but it gets more fun as you figure out the stacking and how to play the Tri-Ball mode. Mr. Peabody, Dudley Do-Right, Aesop & Son, Boris & Natasha, the Moon Men, and the titular moose and squirrel all have their own features, making the game as manic and fun as the cartoon show.
7.888/10
10 years ago
Another awesome 1993 effort from Data East, and one of their funnest games. The play field has some nice flow going on with the WABAC ramp, and the modes started from it are as good as a degree from Wossamotta U. Tri-Ball is one of the best multiballs in a DE game yet; the Super Jackpot is extremely hard to reach (complete the Pie during the mode) and the intro is frikin' awesome! It's also well integrated with the cartoon series, unlike several prior DE games.
There are several cons, too. The bumpers are often dead, and the lite Jackpot + 2x Jackpot shots never seem to stick. The Save Nell saw never seems to work on location games. There's also a software bug during Tri-Ball, where if you shoot the Jackpot shot during the intro, it doesn't award you the Jackpot. Finally, "Hey, Rocky, watch me pull a busted plastic out of my hat!" That trick, obviously, never works. Play one if you find one, but this is better off played in a shopped or restored state.
There are several cons, too. The bumpers are often dead, and the lite Jackpot + 2x Jackpot shots never seem to stick. The Save Nell saw never seems to work on location games. There's also a software bug during Tri-Ball, where if you shoot the Jackpot shot during the intro, it doesn't award you the Jackpot. Finally, "Hey, Rocky, watch me pull a busted plastic out of my hat!" That trick, obviously, never works. Play one if you find one, but this is better off played in a shopped or restored state.
6.973/10
10 years ago
North Sydney
Looks great, nice theme, artwork is top notch and playfield is full of colour. Too many balls lost straight down the middle, for a table based on a kids show, it's too hard for its own good.
Maple Ridge, BC
8.240/10
10 years ago
Always loved this game, bright colors, nice lighting, themed perfectly. Some cool game modes go along to make the game pretty playable. Artwork alone is worth it.
8.200/10
11 years ago
This is a fun pin! It has its flaws (wro-wro-wrong hat), but the quality of the theme and animation make up for any repetitive audio.
The back-glass animation is cool, the artwork and colors are bright, the shots are tight, and the mode objectives are really clear.
I played it for the first time for an hour with a friend in a bar, and knew I had to own one.
The back-glass animation is cool, the artwork and colors are bright, the shots are tight, and the mode objectives are really clear.
I played it for the first time for an hour with a friend in a bar, and knew I had to own one.
7.980/10
11 years ago
Excellent example of how good DE pins can be. Masterful use of the DMD animations, and well thought out gameplay.
If you're not a fan of the R&B cartoon, pass on buying one. It does rely heavily on the theme to make up the "total package". If you happen to be a fan, buy it. It will make you smile each game.
If you're not a fan of the R&B cartoon, pass on buying one. It does rely heavily on the theme to make up the "total package". If you happen to be a fan, buy it. It will make you smile each game.
7.752/10
12 years ago
Fun machine, this was my second pinball that I bought and it looks really nice. I wasn't a huge fan of Rocky and Bullwinkle so this wasn't a keeper for me. Back glass is very cool with the magic hat trick. Playfield is very colorful, not a lot of toys but the one spinning saw and girl tied to a log was nice and the gameplay was smooth. Cabinet detail was nice. Overall this is a nice pinball machine if especially if you are a fan of the show!!
7.812/10
12 years ago
Geel
Got this machine in a trade for my double fish tales. I was pleasantly surprised with this one, nice rules and really good flow make up for an exciting game. Artwork is very colorfull and the animations are some of the nicest i have seen.
7.849/10
13 years ago
As a casual fan of the show, this machine was a fun one to play. It was around my house for a year b4 it hit the bricks, and it was simply because it did not have long-lasting challenges. I own a Family Guy and love the seemingly unreachable wizard modes, they give me something to dream about. This machine had Bullwinkle's Treasure, which was difficult but not nearly on the caliber of a wizard mode. The art and color of this machine are striking and lovely, will look great everywhere, especially with the mirrored backglass. I recommend everyone plays it, but cannot see it as a very long term keeper unless you are a big fan of the theme.
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