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Spider-Man

Black Spider-Man

Spider-Man VE

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9.065/10

4 months ago

DRD

DrDrain

Pinside member

9y 42,900 57 163

Spider-Man is one of the best games of all time for me. This version's chrome look and backglass are very good additions to the original red Spider-Man, although they didn't change the biggest artwork related issues which are the playfield art as well as the animations. Spider-Man is the game that really got me into the pinball hobby as a result of its genius gamecode in combination with that awesome layout. It holds a very special place in my heart as it served as a basis for my gameplay, ball control and feeling for shots. Almost every skill I developed I have to attribute to this game.

The layout is superb and every shot has the Steve Ritchie flow. The shot towards Doc Ock is the most satisfying to make for me followed by that sweet side ramp shot.

It seems as if they put everything they wanted into the game, the entire thing looks so well finished. The only real negative aspects about the machine are the mediocre playfield artwork and the movie sequences in the dotmatrix animations. The backglass and cabinet look pretty nice though. Especially on this version with the superbly looking chrome-rails and lockbar.

One of the best aspects is the gamecode. It is very well balanced and Super Hero is one of the best wizard modes I know of. All of the regular modes are fun as well, my favorites being Bonesaw and New Goblin. The gamecode is similar to Attack from Mars' as it has an easily understandable main ruleset, just shoot the villains. But there is also something to achieve for more advanced players. Reaching Super Hero or even Battle Royale will not come that easily.

Overall (Black) Spider-Man is an excellent, beautifully flowing pinball machine with awesome rules, nice satisfying shots and one of the best wizard modes of all time. It is pretty beginner friendly, interesting enough for casual players and even provides a fair challenge for advanced players.

9.380/10

2 years ago

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viega

Inactive member

New York, NY

2y 12,150 1 3 7

We own this, and love it. It's very accessible, yet plenty of replay value. Only thing I'd say is that Green Goblin modes could be a bit more interesting.

viega currently owns this game.

9.396/10

3 years ago

MLF

quasiflannel

Pinside+ Frequent

Harpers Ferry, WV

5y 44,450 30 10 13 1

perfect steve Ritchie tons of flow great ramps and super fun

quasiflannel edited previous rating on August 09, 2021.
quasiflannel has owned this game in the past.

8.036/10

3 years ago

JIM

Jamesays

Pinside+ Addict

San Jose, CA

3y 147K 11,217 8 19

plays fun ,i will look to add to my collection if priced right

9.900/10

4 years ago

AJB

AJB4

Pinside member

10y 96,050 794 5 37

Spider-Man Black and Spider-Man- one of the greatest games ever. Excellent shots and classic callouts. Terrific art package and last-ability. This game set the standard.

AJB4 has owned this game in the past.

9.500/10

4 years ago

SSS

scottydoesntknow

Pinside member

Woodley Reading

11y 36,650 38 4 37

Still my all time fav pin just fantastic code and gameplay super smooth shots and flow a great pin the blk version has those added extras that make a difference nice chrome mirror glass and shaker!

scottydoesntknow has owned this game in the past.

8.740/10

4 years ago

JJS

BrokenTopper

Inactive member

Unknown

4y 8,000 6 9

Fun game with lots to do, finish all modes and then complete battle royale and you have a chance to beat the game in hero mode. Overall a fun pin which in my opinion is the best superhero Pin at the moment.

BrokenTopper currently owns this game.

8.880/10

4 years ago

SCS

Angel

Pinside member

Mississauga, ON

16y 56,550 124 5 39

I realize that this version (playfield wise) is the same as the regular Spiderman, except for the fact that it's chromed, limited to 500, shaker motor, the cabinet art is unique along with the mirrored back glass. Nonetheless, this limited look really makes it standout. The gameplay is great, fast and exciting. Easily the best super hero pin made and one of Steve Ritchie's best.

Angel currently owns this game.

8.120/10

5 years ago

TKM

Daditude

Pinside Moderator

Rockwall, TX

6y 268K 10,228 23 271

This is a very flowy and fun game. I really like the artwork on it. Only 500 were made, so they are tough to find.

Daditude edited previous rating on September 06, 2020.

7.652/10

5 years ago

ADM

PinDoctor82

Pinside member

5y 77,050 279 6 104

This is a fun pin worth trying, but it gets buried a little bit by better comic book themed pins in my opinion. Maybe it's the bad taste that Spiderman 3 left in my mouth. There are enough shots to hit and things to accomplish in this game that it would probably be way more fun once I figure them all out, but the question is whether or not I would continue to play it when it's lined up with a bunch of pins that are a bit more enjoyable. That said, it is Spiderman, and Spiderman is one of the coolest superheroes of all time. I almost wish we had a Spiderman pin based off of the 90's cartoon series.

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9.159/10

5 years ago

PHB

Chisox

Pinside member

Frankfort, IL

9y 129K 4,278 9 37

I’ve owned this for a couple months and can testify that it’s awesome. The Venom ramp is one of the most satisfying ramps in pinball and the other villains are all great to bring down. When you have multiball and the Green Goblin/JK Simmons callouts going..that’s about as good as it gets. Great ramps, great code, if you get the color DMD great everything.

Chisox has owned this game in the past.

9.420/10

5 years ago

MAG

FancyFrank

Pinside member

8y 25,150 6 9

This is definitely my S.A.M favourite. Flowy, fast, varied gameplay, funny callouts, very good sound (with the right hardware :-)). If there only would be drop targets at the Green Goblin. :-)

You've won an extra, extra, extra ball.

FancyFrank edited previous rating on January 10, 2019.

9.080/10

6 years ago

FAD

DrDQ

Pinside member

Easton, PA

7y 67,550 273 6 31

Mayhem Meets Strategy!
Very fun adrenaline filled game, with a lot of shots.
Game flow is very good. But some shots are tight: when you are on there is great flow, when your ramp shots are off not so much. So the game is a mix between downright crazy, skill shooting (Ramps, Orbits, Doc Oc) , target bashing (Goblin and Sandman targets) and rule based strategy and you adjust depending on how your game is going.
Modes are stackable and can be added during Multiball and the Octo Multiball...this leads to total craziness as the shaker and all various call outs and lights kicking in... one shot can lead to several scores. I think the center post adds to the strategy also, it can hurt you as much as it helps.
Overall the artwork on the Black is fantastic. The DMD animations aren’t that great,but some of them grow on you. Music and call outs are cool, and there seems to be different call outs very often.
Overall very fun and well themed game.

DrDQ has owned this game in the past.

9.400/10

7 years ago

SYD

Onwallst

Pinside member

Denver, CO

8y 82,550 655 95

Great game but not a black fun. Stay with the original

Onwallst edited previous rating on January 02, 2021.

8.376/10

7 years ago

ZZZ

sevenrites

Pinballer

9y 129K 2,200 97

Fun in a dark and evil kind of way, decent layout, gets going pretty fast, and always worth playing if it's around.

8.840/10

7 years ago

SEA

hillbilly

Pinside member

18y 82,400 264 104

Great game. Can't see how it could be rated lower than the pro. Cost isn't one of the measures to rate it on.

10.000/10

7 years ago

???

xpirate

Inactive member

Unknown

16y 15,900 1 1 10

Not sure why we need a separate listing for the Spiderman Black Edition. It is the EXACT same game as the top 20 Spiderman game listed on Pinside. The black and chrome cabinet is much better looking in my opinion, making this a more attractive cabinet than the standard.

xpirate currently owns this game.

9.320/10

7 years ago

???

richyrich

Pinside member

Melbourne

15y 38,300 66 6 23

A great looking Pin and a great playing pin.
Wish I never sold mine.
What more can I say.

richyrich edited previous rating on December 16, 2016.

8.564/10

7 years ago

PSG

PeterG

Pinside member

9y 88,300 2,169 65

Owning the red version, I do not understand the fuzz about the black version. Indeed it is one of the first LE's and limited in number. But spiddy needs to be red and not black i.m.h.o. For the rest the same game.

7.576/10

7 years ago

BW

KingBW

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 116K 3,186 102 1

Yes, I've played one of these Black Spidey versions several times. This is a pin I would play at a location every time I go, but the "Lastability" of it as a HUO game would probably not be that long for me, except that it is pretty rare. The game design is ok, but wish there was better theatrics or better modes or something to keep my interest better. I like the theme and others would play it just for that. Maybe some extra modes can add some excitement/eye candy rewards. I do like the artwork graphics better than the original version or VE version. I like the pin, but it would get old after the honeymoon love period for owning one.

KingBW edited previous rating on December 31, 2018.

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9.480/10

8 years ago

JCS

jeffspinballpalace

JeffSPinballPalace

21y 242K 19,087 560

Best superhero themed pin. Fully developed theme, art, sounds and rules are well rounded. Backglass looks spectacular.

jeffspinballpalace edited previous rating on March 19, 2018.

9.076/10

8 years ago

CDM

Pinballer81

Inactive member

Nashville, TN

9y 26,150 13 2 8

I'm not a big fan of comic book themed anything, but this machine is super fun to play and gorgeous to look at. Superb light show and great variety of shots. The magnet locking feature on Doc Ock is really really cool.... best toy on the machine. Sound is decent (the again, I haven't upgraded the speakers). Callouts have decent variety. If you get several ramps or combos in a row, Spiderman yells "Woooooo Hoooooo!", which I love. Hahaha. I have owned this game for about 2 months now and do not regret buying it. I play it every day, and definitely has a "one more game" factor. Bottom line: GREAT game, even if you don't like comic book themed games.

Pinballer81 currently owns this game.

9.500/10

9 years ago

TMK

tk-the-jammer

Pinside+ Addict

10y 101K 379 12 109

One of the Best Games out there. Fine example of modern Stern twist on a classic title. Out of all the marvel pinball games this is the best. Includes all three Spider-man movies. I just could not wait to include this into my collection. I just really get charged on adrenaline while playing. An aggressive pinball to play. In general I like the fighting style pinballs most. This is another level of excitement! The music, sound, and lighting are choreographed beautifully. A shaker is a must although the "BSM" already has it included.

tk-the-jammer edited previous rating on February 10, 2017.
tk-the-jammer has owned this game in the past.

7.663/10

9 years ago

MOT

tommygroove

Inactive member

New Baltimore, MI

10y 18,900 22 19

Love the lighting of the play field

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.584/10

9 years ago

BRI

LEE400

Inactive member

10y 40,650 186 4 25

Very fun and quick game with many tight ramp shots and the Sandman right in the middle. Graphics on DMD are great. Game is well lit with no dark or hidden spots. Just an all around nice Stern layout.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

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