Bally

Cactus Canyon

Pinside Rating

This game received 389 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.204 _/10

8.204

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Cactus Canyon". The group itself ranks #12 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.159

Artwork: 8.301

Sounds/Music: 7.791

Other Aspects: 8.283

Pinside staff rating

This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 9 of us have rated this game.

8.357

Your Rating?

You need to be logged in before you can rate pinball machines. No account yet? Registering only takes a sec!

This title is part of group: "Cactus Canyon"

Cactus Canyon

Cactus Canyon
(Remake - Special Edition)

Cactus Canyon
(Remake - LE)

Cactus Canyon
(Remake - Special Edition Plus)

Found 212 ratings (with comment) on this game

There are 212 ratings (that include a comment) on this game.
Currently showing results page 6 of 9.

List options

Ratings sort order

Type of ratings to show in list

Owner status of review

Exclude flagged ratings

Keyword or username search

9.560/10

10 years ago

???

nicegirl672

Inactive member

Unknown

10y 4,150 5 19

Hope that they make a remake of this game and complete it with full sound and dmd play this would be a great game for all to get ahold of.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.135/10

10 years ago

ARS

This is a decent game. I'm not quite sure how it ended up so high on the list. I feel like it seriously lacks good flow. The stubby playfield is mostly to blame. Love the pan-handler plunger, that was a neat idea even though it had be done previously in Taxi, otherwise this one didn't really grab my attention.

thedefog edited previous rating on November 26, 2013.

6.535/10

10 years ago

HAY

Peppers

Inactive member

North Bend, WA

11y 40,650 326 2 11

I know this game is somewhat rare, but I play it often at the Seattle pinball museum, I just don't see how some people find this game ultra fun. I guess to each thier own.

9.536/10

10 years ago

ESP

policano

East Side Pinball

Saint Paul, MN

11y 72,900 1,777 19 23

One of my favorite games! I have only had the chance to play it a handful of times and of course a bunch on the Pinball Arcade. I would have this one in my collection in a heartbeat if the price wasn't so out of reach for me. This theme reminds me so much like Sharp Shooter from the 70's. Gotta love the funs on the sides. It will be unlikely to find this pin out in the wild but my gosh, if you get a chance, PLAY IT!

7.177/10

10 years ago

TJP

Dr-Tommy

Pinside+ Frequent

11y 67,550 216 3 7

Great overall western theme. I don't really drink bourbon ,or moonshine, but I want to when I play this. The best part are the targets that pop up on the PF during gameplay. Ball is held by a post just in front of the flipper as targets pop up, ball is released and you have a very limited time to hit the target - as if in a gunfight - and it works nicely. Nice variety of voices - Love the voices of the girls, the sheriff, the bad guys, etc. Feels like you're in a western. I think the plunger shot is a bit boring (pull back plunger and shoot the ball into a plastic cup where it spins, while DMD flips through award options until ball drops and current option is selected). Often times there is not enough variety here. I think the big cowboy face (Black Bart?) in the back right PF is a bit silly. Maybe that was the overall point? For me, having an oversized head on the PF kind of ruins the layout. The hat pops off when you hit the face, but sometimes even that gets boring if the ball rolls around back, then slips down into the catch, then triggers the hat to pop (like a delayed reaction), making it not that entertaining. I like the train that rolls across the PF (right to left) that really puts the pressure for making certain shots at that time. The music is great and a lot of fun. Seems like a decent family game (aside from the "shooting" theme.. maybe not the best idea) and IMHO could have been more "adult" oriented regarding artwork. Overall, a lot of fun to play and a huge variety of skill shots throughout as you work your way to shooting the bad guys and becoming the sheriff.

9.020/10

10 years ago

KRD

Iamdarras

Pinside member

Portland, OR

11y 49,400 1,222 13 22

best stern Yet

Iamdarras currently owns this game.

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.299/10

10 years ago

BCT

Nemesis041

Inactive member

Redmond, WA

10y 34,900 47 3 47

Don't get me wrong, I can't say I dislike this game, but it's not the best I've seen. Sure, it's fun, but it's not terribly lasting to me, and seems to drain a lot. I do wish it wasn't as rare as it was...

7.654/10

10 years ago

???

colonel_caverne

Pinside member

Biscarrosse

10y 80,800 3,262 3 72

Very good looking. quite rare pinball machine. But never get fun on it. Next...

colonel_caverne edited previous rating on August 21, 2015.
colonel_caverne has owned this game in the past.

8.956/10

10 years ago

TOP

Topper20

Inactive member

Galena, IL

14y 24,650 91 15 15

With the new CCC this game has gone way up my list

Topper20 currently owns this game.

8.195/10

10 years ago

ANT

DikkRambone

Inactive member

10y 16,150 16 6 6

Really fun game but suffered from lack of complete code. Also a bit on the easy side. My first game ever IRL I made it High Noon and won. Of course I knew it inside out from playing many games on the virtual recreations. There is a project called Cactus Canyon Continued and uses a PROC to extend the games rules. In my option that really makes it the game it should have been. Lots of fun but not worth the outrageous prices it fetches. The six shooters on the playfield are wicked cool!

7.129/10

10 years ago

HKY

HoakyPoaky

Silver State Pinball

11y 144K 3,675 128

I was lucky enough to play at Pin-a-go-go recently, with the updated CCC software update. Was pleasing to see the new animations & modes, as well as the unfinished coding for a color DMD. That said, the game play is rather easy. It's probably not worth the high cost.

HoakyPoaky edited previous rating on March 07, 2019.

9.016/10

10 years ago

DMF

dtown

Pinside member

10y 76,900 1,292 2 20

Bally/Williams's last WPC pin proved to be a great "filler" title till RFM was ready. Too bad it was never finished but I did play Cactus Canyon Continued at Pinfest and was mighty impressed. I love the western theme and always wondered "where's the female baddy that's featured on the backglass?" Is she just in the art for effect or wasn't there time to add her to the software?

Even in its unfinished state CC is still one fun pin. Light show is a little weak but the call outs and music is fantstic. However, for me, much like MM, it'll never be worth the CRAZY money this table commands.

8.652/10

10 years ago

*I*

sterlingpinball

Pinside member

11y 49,300 336 3 24

Really enjoyed new code cactus canyon continued. This is a HOME RUN

9.224/10

10 years ago

SAP

seshpilot

Pinside member

11y 112K 2,530 169 3

Too bad these are ridiculously expensive. What a game! So much to do, so many cool gimmicks, and FANTASTIC FLOW! Hard to find much bad about this game. Wow. MUCH better than the version on my iPhone! ;)

seshpilot edited previous rating on February 18, 2017.

8.336/10

10 years ago

JIM

Captive_Ball

Pinside+ Frequent

Cypress, TX

11y 128K 7,186 17 86

It's really too bad Williams wasn't able to put in a good run of at least a few thousand of this game. The theme is fantastic. The game does get a lot of love because it is just not around at a lot of locations to play. The price on the game would be a lot lower if they had made a good number of them.

This all being said, it is a lot of fun to play. It may not be a real deep rule set, but is enough to have fun playing and wanting to put in a couple more quarters to play another game. It seems like Williams was hitting its stride in the late 90's and this game fits into that group of A list titles.

If you have never played one before...definitely put a few games on it, you will leave entertained.

Captive_Ball edited previous rating on September 13, 2016.

10.000/10

11 years ago

AB

arizonabuck

Pinside member

Phoenix, AZ

11y 19,400 158 6

with ccc, this is special

9.420/10

11 years ago

NOB

Nobrain

Pinside member

11y 23,900 40 1 21

lot of detail, lot of shot, lot of toy... this pinball is amazing with the software of epthegeek !!!
I rate with the official software.

Nobrain edited previous rating on April 23, 2013.
Nobrain has owned this game in the past.

8.600/10

11 years ago

ATE

AdamTheGamer

Pinside member

11y 56,150 270 2 133

I loved "Cactus Canyon."I'd probably try to own it, if it wasn't so expensive. Great shots, music, personality, and more. This game is a classic that I wish had more success!

8.140/10

11 years ago

CJL

Chris_james0

Inactive member

Los Banos, CA

11y 19,400 130 5 16

Fun game that is easy to love

7.628/10

11 years ago

RJT

rolandthoms

Pinside+ Addict

Danville, CA

11y 70,300 824 10 8

I love hitting the villain! (Ash , 11)

Fun game, great theme. Great shots

8.090/10

11 years ago

RSJ

juster

Inactive member

Van Nuys, CA

11y 27,650 23 5 12

Shame they didn't finish the software, still fun as hell if you can find one!

8.176/10

11 years ago

CCA

catkins

Pinside member

11y 24,400 6 1 11

Great pinball with plenty of unique aspects -- moving trains, shooter spinner feature, quick-draw/shootout moving targets. Lots to explore. Somewhat confusing mode structure (but still more coherent than NGG or Dr. Who). Lackluster flow -- not a fast game. Play dependent on making shots, not moving ball rapidly from one feature, ramp, or flipper to the other.

8.520/10

11 years ago

LAN

Bluefishy

Pinside member

Hornchurch

18y 58,150 20 5 69

Fun game, good play and looks good. Rules were not finished so ultimately is limited until that gets sorted

Bluefishy edited previous rating on July 24, 2013.

8.758/10

11 years ago

JEW

marc99

Inactive member

Auckland

11y 28,150 2 11 15

A brilliant theme and top ten game for me, great flow, top callouts with some trying shots and combos. Can't find a bad word. Have been lucky to play on a mint game which allows a true appreciation. If you can find one get it as you won't regret it

marc99 has this game on the wishlist.

8.420/10

11 years ago

MAT

chalkup8

Pinside member

Sunshine

12y 72,800 1,134 4 17

Only had a few briefs games on this one including one time at the PHOF Vegas.

Can't comment on the rules too much.It's all about the killer theme,that's enough for me.Also being the last proper pinball machine from Williams.It instantly became rare the day the last one left the factory.

What could go wrong in owning this title,other than me not being able to afford it?

Previous Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

There are 212 ratings (that include a comment) on this game. Currently showing results page 6 of 9.

You too can add your own comment by rating this game! Click here to rate this game!

Over the years

Visualizing this game's rating and rank over the years

Hey there! Welcome to Pinside!

Donate to Pinside

Great to see you're enjoying Pinside! Did you know Pinside is able to run without any 3rd-party banners or ads, thanks to the support from our visitors? Please consider a donation to Pinside and get anext to your username to show for it! Or better yet, subscribe to Pinside+!