Stern

Batman 66 (Premium)

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This game received 541 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.512 _/10

8.512

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This game ranks #27 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

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Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.2

Artwork: 8.856

Sounds/Music: 8.398

Other Aspects: 8.515

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8.438/10

50 days ago

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Wata

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

2y 13,000 6

Batman 66 is a really fun machine to play! Lots of things to do in this game, you have to love Batman to appreciate it at its true value!
For me the themes of the 60s don't really speak to me but it remains a superb machine for having fun with the family.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

5.995/10

61 days ago

DRJ

Pin_Sanity

Pinside member

Palm Desert, CA

5y 25,500 3 16

Played it a lot. Kind of just flat. Made me want to purchase and watch the old tv series. That's about it. Video clips were the best part.

6 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.256/10

85 days ago

JSD

JD58337

Pinside+ Frequent

Fairfax, VA

<1y 30,400 17 2 31

Good game, seriously I can see why some people like it but this will not be one I’ll ever own. I like the toys and I like how the layout pulls it all together. It’s a complete package of a game and if you like the theme you’ll like this game but I just… I can’t quite explain why but it just didn’t pull me in.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.556/10

3 months ago

EKS

PanzerKraken

Pinside member

Boynton Beach, FL

2y 70,550 3,074 7 47 1

Love this game, it does have a recycled layout from The Dark Knight, but Lyman really helped create a great game. The amount of assets in the game is also staggering. If you grew up with this show and love that campy Batman feel, everything about that is here with so many great touches. It's a gorgeous game and the theme is perfect for pinball. The scoring rules seem a bit iffy with stuff that can be exploited and exploding values, but it's just still fun, and that's whats important.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.918/10

3 months ago

CHC

chris327518

Pinside member

<1y 16,750 25

I played the Batman 66 (Premium) pinball machine and thought the gameplay was fairly enjoyable. While I am not a huge fan of the 60's Batman television show this pinball machine kept me engaged with the different game gimmicks such as answering the bat phone shot and the penguin's crane (when activated) which would randomly come across the playfield to redirect shots.

chris327518 edited previous rating on March 29, 2024.

7.209/10

4 months ago

CAM

DeputyDrain

Pinside member

Saint Paul, MN

<1y 31,250 138

In terms of art package, use of clips, and theme this is machine is outstanding. It is very appealing to look at and everything is alluring and brings you in. It sounds great too and I like the music variation and sound effects.

But this game is pretty meh. The playfield feels big and empty and there really is no massive variation in what is going on. The crane is neat but if that is the best thing that is going for it, you've really lost me pretty quickly. There's no shots that are overly difficult once you dial it in. I can't speak for old code problems that have been brought up before my time, but the progression seems pretty neat. But there's not enough here to make this one a favorite by any means.

9.017/10

5 months ago

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alexander5815

Pinside member

Wien

3y 37,750 31 56

best batman pinball game.

alexander5815 currently owns this game.

9.240/10

5 months ago

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Charchar

Pinside apprentice

Carlsbad, CA

<1y 10,000 33

Great game. Underrated IMO. The theme is well integrated. Videos are well timed and coordinated. Weird toys and a very old school vibe despite being jammed with modern features.

8.356/10

6 months ago

DRD

DrDrain

Pinside member

9y 42,900 57 159

This is a very interesting game.

In terms of layout you can quite clearly see George Gomez took his old Batman: The Dark Knight layout (which I like very much) and added/improved a few features. I think the second ramp is a much needed addition and the turntable in the middle is a nice and a unique feature. In general this layout has more flow but somehow the "original" layout felt more balanced out to me. I especially miss the "Path of the Dead" thing on the right.

The gamecode is excellent as to be expected by Lyman Sheats (RIP). My only real (minor) complaint would be that the scoring feels a little unbalanced.

In terms of artwork this game is good. In comparison to newer Spike 2 games it looks a bit out of place though. But at least it is better than the 2008 original. This playfield looks much better.

All in all this is a very good game with a lot more flow than its 2008 predecessor. Personally I prefer the original version but that's probably only because of the theming and the non-existent "Path of the Dead". Every fan of Batman 66 will be delighted with this game and it will be fun to play for beginners as well as advanced players.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

9.760/10

7 months ago

TLF

foxvader

Pinside+ Frequent

Columbus, OH

4y 39,400 3 4 11

Batman 66 is a near perfect 2 flipper game!

The rotisserie is a great toy that adds variation to the game and a the magnet is used well in the game mode and TV episodes.

The callouts by Adam West and Burt Ward add a really cool experience, especially for the fans of the Batman series from 1966-69

Stern did a great job incorporating the campiness and whimsically of that Batman theme. The joker laugh for Caesar Romero is perfect and never, ever gets old.

The rules, as everyone knows, was rough at the beginning and perfected Lyman. It's a game with lot's of depth that has lastablity and addition of the minor villains adds unique ways to stack and play to build up points. Jack Danger and many others show various ways to add Shane or Mr Freeze to maximize and 2x, 3x, 4x...this game to oblivion.

I've learned over the short years of loving this hobby the theme goes along way with loving a game but the rules and layout help make it a keeper and extend playability. This one has all of these and then some.

I'm hopeful stern, much like they recently did with Jurassic Park, will do a vault of anniversary release of this game. It would certainly sell and the addition of code additions would be great but the code is amazing as is; well so was JP.

The near impossible topper is a great addition, if you can find one. Much like the Star Wars topper.

foxvader has this game on the wishlist.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.703/10

7 months ago

TTE

EvergreenTTE

Pinside apprentice

Champaign, IL

1y 16,650 4 40

This game has a lot going for it. I love the theme (camp works well in pinball and you can't get much campier than the 60's Batman TV series), the art is fantastic and the video is well chosen, varied and fits in with the game play. On the other hand, the layout and shots are just so-so. The rules and software are quite good, except that the scoring can become unbalanced due to the way multipliers and the use of certain minor villains can affect it. I like the inclusion of the minor villains, although it's sometimes easier to defeat one of the major villains than a minor one, which is odd.

Despite my quibbles with it, I love it. It's one of my favorite games. Objectively it probably shouldn't be, but it is.

EvergreenTTE edited previous rating on March 18, 2024.

9.780/10

8 months ago

DAV

WarriorPin

Pinside member

Seattle, WA

3y 41,800 192 5 15

My wife feel in love with this game playing on location. I loved the TV series growing up. Found one to buy local and now have had it for a few months. Love the game, love the theme, very fun to play. Graphics, sounds, artwork are top notch. There are plenty of interesting shot to make. Rules are deep enough to stay challenging.

WarriorPin currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.500/10

8 months ago

PAT

CabinBound

Pinside member

Dunlap, TN

2y 29,050 1 4 34

OK....so Batman 66 is a dream theme for me. This is just a rock solid pin. I have around 20 plays on location and am by no means an expert...but I want to own this game. The ruleset and integration are amazing...what made Lyman Sheets a legend is on full display in this pin...the modes are varied, challenging and the depth of code on this machine are truly great.

The flow is fantastic, this machine is approachable and fun for the novice to flip, but also has some seriously difficult shots and modes as well. Its an all around great machine and I am kicking myself I don't own it!

CabinBound has this game on the wishlist.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

7.953/10

8 months ago

JAM

jroakland

Pinside member

Oakland, CA

13y 60,050 106 7 111

I played it when it first came out and just hated it, re played with updated code recently... it sure was more fun to play...good flow, shoots well, pretty smooth, love batman and robin but I would not want to own, but will play a good working one on location when I see it...not overly impressed..if I owned it it would get a 10..lol.the game reminds me of star wars open lower playfield, shots in the upper part of the playfield..

8.736/10

8 months ago

ABF

Sheev_Palpatine

Pinside+ Frequent

4y 104K 664 69

I really like this machine. Would like to play it more but from what I have played I enjoy it.

9.840/10

8 months ago

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Happypin

Pinside member

London

5y 29,050 6 11 11

Lucky to have one on loan for 3 months, didn’t want to give it back. Love all the modes with very satisfying shots, the family want to get one.

9.980/10

8 months ago

MIK

squeek2m

Pinside member

<1y 20,000 1 9

IMHO Batman 66 is the best of the four new era games...while Avengers: Infinity Quest, Godzilla, and Willy Wonka are also very neat&addicting...Batman 66 is still a level above them...unsurpassed because of...(1) its cool toys: Penguin Crane, Gadget Button, Mini-Turntable with Bat-Phone, Batcave, TV...(2) Lyman's brilliant, challenging, & fun rulesets/features: Collect-or-Continue Bonus, Battling 2ndary TV Villains, Multiple Multi-ball Modes...(3) flawlessly incorporating the character/feel of a classic show into a new medium...(4) including a magnificent selection of callouts, video, music, and sounds...(5) involving Adam West and Julie Newmar by attaching Batman trading cards they autographed adjacent to the playfield...all of those...along with getting to see Frank Gorshin shine in his Emmy nominated role as The Riddler...puts Batman 66 right up there with Twilight Zone...at the top of my pinball pinnacle...

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.900/10

8 months ago

CMS

splitcms

Pinside member

Santa Clarita, CA

6y 75,800 329 31 21

I personally think this is Lyman’s best coded game. The layout isn’t the best but it’s fun and challenging. The code is really what makes this game and there’s so many ways to attack this game which makes the game feel fresh and not repetitive. This has become easily one of my favorites

splitcms currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.660/10

9 months ago

TIM

Timdog78

Pinside+ Frequent

Bismarck, ND

3y 38,250 7 17 11

If you’re an old school Batman fan or fan of the ‘60s…this is the pin for you. I personally loved the old tv show, and I love this pin. It’s a complicated pin to step up and play but once you get to know the main rules…fun fun pin. If you can find one…I’d recommend it.

Timdog78 currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.676/10

9 months ago

DAD

BondLE

Pinside member

Nsw

1y 22,650 34 2 9

Played again after code update and what a difference, the channel selection and depth in this game now is amazing. I found myself going back again and again.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

10.000/10

10 months ago

EEE

eee_Thailand

Pinside+ Frequent

2y 30,750 20

WOW, drain champion, but one of the best of the best. Put to 5 balls and you hardly can stop to play and try again....

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.320/10

10 months ago

NEG

NunoDirector

Pinside+ Pro!

1y 58,300 408 7 10 1

Once again Mr Gomez did it! Batman 66 wasn't a theme I would jump straight to. To be honest I was very reluctant to give it a try at first, but it's a George Gomez Pinball, how can I ignore it? Thank god I didn't because I had a blast fluttering that machine! It's fun, it's hilarious, the whole "world under glass" is something palpable with this one. Im impressed how much assets, video, music, callouts got into the game. It's perhaps one of the most complete games I ever witnessed that not only serve justice of the source material but also gives an beautiful homage and representation of the brand. The art package it's just GORGEOUS! The music, even though it's kind of repetitive for me, nevertheless didn't stop me to have a great time! The multi ball is amazing, the crane is chaotic fun, the villains are super cool to defeat and the whole journey of batman through episodes/missions are extremely rewarding for the casual and pro player. I never thought I would walk out the game thinking I wanted to go back again: To the batmobile!

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.440/10

1 year ago

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Nicholastree

Pinside+ Frequent

Locust Grove, VA

1y 64,050 1,275 5 12

This is not a game I can walk up to a have a high score every time. It is rare that I have a great game on it. But when I do, it's fantastic. Getting in the flow of BM66 is a special experience, but when you're not hitting every shot it is still awfully fun. And I grew up watching the TV series so the theme resonates with me. The most striking thing about it is the colors - it is gorgeous in its comic-book art. And the way the designers worked in the TV video clips with the game play was brilliant. It really comes together well. And there is a lot of depth because of all the villain modes. Plus, I dig moving targets like Count Dracula in Monster Bash. Here, the crane is a moving target and it's a nice challenge to activate it and hit it. Well done!

4 Pinsiders starred this!

8.496/10

1 year ago

AGD

LegoYoda

Pinside member

Brighton

2y 34,900 234 1 16

Love this game, I can play it for hours. Shots are varied and interesting with a few that definately are not easy to pull off every time. The code is deep and can stack mode on mode with bonus upon bonus. I personally love the theme and think the table as a whole captures the campy sillyness of the TV show perfectly. The music can get repetitive but it never wound me up or annoyed me. SFX and callouts are generally good (excepting the bat turn... <shudder>).

Can the ball times be a little long, possibly, can the game suffer from the "right" order to do modes? yeah, for sure. Do I have fun playing it. Yep, it's a blast... every time...

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.920/10

1 year ago

PNP

imoknu

Pinside apprentice

Seattle, WA

1y 10,000 1 11

This game is very well themed, including the onomatopoeia (thwack! pow!) from the original TV series. Many different paths make game play a blast and lastability strong.

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