Jersey Jack
Dialed In Pinside Rating
This game received 678 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.397 /10
Dialed In
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.74
Artwork: 8.12
Sounds/Music: 8.084
Other Aspects: 8.304
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8.596/10
17 days ago
Pittsburgh, PA
Dialed In LE has stood the test of time in my collection. I purchased long ago and have yet to even think of getting rid of this game. When it first came out, I thought it was the most stupid theme ever....but then I played it. The toys and gimmicks are one of the best ever. The shots are satisfying and smooth. It is not multiball heavy like some other jersey jacks. The SD card shot is kind of weird but can still be made. Everyone that plays my collection ends up liking that game cause its easy to walk up to and just play, but rules have good depth and don't get too repetitive. This will likely stay in my collection for a long time to come. Give it a chance if you haven't yet!
8.547/10
81 days ago
I may be in the minority (at least among my friends I am) but I adore this game. Generally I feel a lot of the JJ gimmick’s are tacked on nonsense, but the camera integration, moving target, playfield holograms, etc. really add a lot of charm to the experience. The theme is about as obscure as it gets (cellphones and disasters?) but it is so off the walls that I can’t help but gravitate towards it.
9.436/10
3 months ago
One of the best machines ever made aside from the theme. This is a very smooth shooting table and highly recommended.
3.975/10
4 months ago
JJP pins just don't appeal to me that much, but I always give each one I come across an honest try. I had heard of the pin and came in knowing that the theme was strange and unappealing, but I think I massively underestimated just how off-putting it really is. I do like the buildings visuals, they give me strong simcity vibes, but everything about the look and the playfield just suck. True to Jersey Jack tradition, everything feels like it could drain at a moment's notice and when you hit the ramps there is a momentary feeling of good, but when that ball skids everywhere and ruins a good run, I can't help but feel cheated by the game. This is a super gross pin, and though I respect the hell out of the people looking past the theme, I simply cannot. I won't rush spend another quarter on this pin when I come across another one.
6.670/10
4 months ago
Interesting game, was mildly fun I have yet to find a JJP i really like. Had some cool little toys and mechs.
8.909/10
5 months ago
It's a great original theme without missing the landing like some original themes. The flow is really cool and the board feels old-school in a very good way despite having ramps and subways. Sound was okay on location but it was loud in there, will update up or down when I play this at my friend's house.
8.920/10
9 months ago
Just played this recently and incredibly impressed, gotta get me one! As a Jersey Jack it is true to form, masterfully smooth and solid, great use of a theme, very well done. Game rules somewhat difficult but well worth learning. A lot of shots that disappear then reappear elsewhere. A greatly underrated game!
9.180/10
10 months ago
Toronto, ON
If someone tells you this game isn't good because of the theme, just tell them they're a moron and pants them. The theme is exactly what pinball should be - super corny and campy. It's not the greatest idea ever, but it fits well. Although the story might be a bit muddled, the rules and your objective is very clear. I love that it makes you play and complete modes of you want to see the end, and I think each disaster mode is unique enough to make you want to play it over and over. There are two gripes I have with this game, and it's not what most people complain about. Firstly, I really wish the final wizard mode had an epic finish. When you fight the boss, it's a pretty awesome battle, but when it ends, there's literally nothing! The other thing is that the MBs don't really do anything, and there are times where I end up purposely draining balls just to get back to the main gameplay. Lastly, I wish the letters didn't disappear when you drain. I get that you can change this in settings, but on location, you can't. It's such a buzz kill to work for all these modes, and then lose everything on a drain.
But bang for buck, I don't think there's a better game out there. This thing is stacked! I've owned Twilight Zone and this game is very reminiscent of that. I might even say it's better!
But bang for buck, I don't think there's a better game out there. This thing is stacked! I've owned Twilight Zone and this game is very reminiscent of that. I might even say it's better!
7.304/10
10 months ago
Very unique idea and game. Shots are different and fun. Hard to understand for sure but if you spend time on it you'll get the hand of it. I never have but the little I know does help. It's a fun shooter even if it does feel a bit crowded with some tough shots.
It's a smooth game that's fun to hit shots on and feels good. But it's also just average for game play and you feel kind of lost as far as what you're actually doing.
It's a smooth game that's fun to hit shots on and feels good. But it's also just average for game play and you feel kind of lost as far as what you're actually doing.
Genk
9.436/10
11 months ago
I have owned Dialed In for about two months, and it is still getting the most play out of my collection. It sparks that “one more game” feeling for me. Sure, it should get dinged on the confusing theme, but the awesome gameplay completely redeems/boosts it to be a desirable game in any collection. It’s the 4th JJP I’ve owned (GNR SE/LE & Wonka) and it shoots the best of all of them. Flipper feel is great, and not mushy like WOZ. I highly recommend snagging a Dialed In!
Öhringen
9.216/10
1 year ago
Gothenburg
Owned it for 9 months by now.... never gets dull, new revelations all the time. Frustratingly difficult to score well, but rewarding when you do. Also, one of the best single hits in pinball (imho), the Big Bang! Fulfilling.
7.084/10
1 year ago
Fun game, it's pretty chaotic but also the theme is just a big wtf. After many plays it's still a head scratcher of what they were even going for with the theme and it also just is kind of ugly as a package. It feels like one of those weird 90s CD Rom party games exploded all over a pinball machine, maybe they were going with the wacky wild presentation of the 90s with games like Road Show and such with wild characters and situations, but it just comes off ugly here with all the CG videos, and more modern looking art. A game that seems made for locations, it's gimmicks are fun, first couple times but can't see them lasting very long in the novelty department.
9.320/10
1 year ago
Happen to pick one up in a trade and so glad I did. The theme is a little out there for me, which kept me from buying one over the years, but wow. It really plays great. I find the theme, cheesy callouts, modes and animation to really pull it all together and it makes me want to play another game. The simple rule set allows family and friends to jump right in and have a blast. It is easy to follow and figure out what you are suppose to do. I think the lighting is excellent, but the pure fun factor is there and will probably keep this around longer then other machines.
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