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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8.508/10
1 year ago
Rolla, MO
This was next to the hyped up Toy Story and I played Dialed In about 5 times as much. Its just a lot of fun. Not knocking Toy Story, it was a lot of fun too but the theme just wasn't for me. The theme of Dialed In is also questionable but i didn't find it annoying either. The gameplay was what brought me back to it again and again.
8.668/10
1 year ago
I've owned this game for a few months now and continue to be extremely impressed by what is has to offer. The layout is great with very smooth shots everywhere. Lighting is done well with the color changing bulbs but can be on the dim side in low lit rooms. I will admit I am still learning the rules and general nuances of the game, which has taken a bit longer than my other games, but the more I play the more alluring it has become. Love the animation on the backboard screen during the game but this is actually appreciated more by someone watching than by the player, as even a glance up while playing can spell trouble if you're not quick (lol). JJP certainly makes a solid looking pin. The glossy playfield is tops in the industry and certainly adds to the beauty of the machine. Love, love, love this game.
9.240/10
1 year ago
Dialed in is one of my top 5 pins (at the time of writing this atleast)
I'm already a huge fan of Pat Lawler's other 2 disaster themed pins so I might be a little biased but this is honestly the best of three.
Instead of being based on one natural disaster, this is based on every disaster that you could think of and more.
The game is really good at telling you what to hit, but that doesn't mean it's an easy game, with some shots taking multiple attempts to even get close to hitting (specifically the lock and sim card shots)
The phone is the central mechanic that activates most of the modes and is a satisfying shot to hit, but you need to hit electric man first to charge the phone.
The theater has a hologram effect inside of it that works well to tie in with the game's theme.
The LCD screen that the game uses is utilized well in my opinion.
Also everybody's favorite pinball character, crazy Bob makes an appearance. It seems like he's gone from trying to trap you in a junkyard, to trying to annoy you with selfies and horrifyingly large emojis.
Dialed in is fun intermediate friendly insanity in a pinball table, why not trust it? 10/10 would let crazy Bob sell me a phone again
I'm already a huge fan of Pat Lawler's other 2 disaster themed pins so I might be a little biased but this is honestly the best of three.
Instead of being based on one natural disaster, this is based on every disaster that you could think of and more.
The game is really good at telling you what to hit, but that doesn't mean it's an easy game, with some shots taking multiple attempts to even get close to hitting (specifically the lock and sim card shots)
The phone is the central mechanic that activates most of the modes and is a satisfying shot to hit, but you need to hit electric man first to charge the phone.
The theater has a hologram effect inside of it that works well to tie in with the game's theme.
The LCD screen that the game uses is utilized well in my opinion.
Also everybody's favorite pinball character, crazy Bob makes an appearance. It seems like he's gone from trying to trap you in a junkyard, to trying to annoy you with selfies and horrifyingly large emojis.
Dialed in is fun intermediate friendly insanity in a pinball table, why not trust it? 10/10 would let crazy Bob sell me a phone again
9.860/10
1 year ago
Surrey, BC
This game has some of the best sound effects and music in pinball. For some reason I find myself humming the theme. Packed with toys. The scoring could be a bit better balanced and it's missing the fan-fare on the wizard mode, but most people will never see it. It's an incredible game that is going to turn into JJP POTC at some point when people realized how undervalued it is.
Boulogne-sur-mer
5.430/10
1 year ago
Zürich
Tried hard to like this one. Good shooter despite the wobbly JJP flippers and I could even get past the incoherent theme, but some of the callouts and modes are so cringey, I had to sell it. Still, one of the better JJP machines.
8.560/10
1 year ago
I used to make fun of this game and now after seeing what JJP has released afterwards I’m realizing that this was the best it will ever get for this company. Pat Lawlor ought to have retired here on a high note as this was his swan song. A game that ties in all of his disaster pins from the system 11 era? That’s cool as F. Now…if they just downplayed the goofy CELL PHONE aspect of this game I may have bought it and developed an appreciation for it a few years back. But I did not, can I come play yours? Cool game…but I’m not gonna buy it.
8.878/10
1 year ago
London
Played several times at The Pinball Office in the UK in a line-up of Spooky, JJP and American Pinball pins.
I absolutely LOVED this pin on initial play and keen to explore it further. I understand what people mean by this is a sleeper hit.
It doesn’t have a licensed theme, which probably explains why it was so thematically delightful. You’ve got a mobile phone that generates disasters in the quantum realm, and which an evil corporation are trying to get back. The rules naturally follow - shoot the electricity guy to charge the phone, shoot the phone to trigger a disaster, shoot the quantum tunnel when you see a strange effect.
It is beautifully presented with useful lighting (i.e. the things you need to shoot), some lovely effects and toys on the playfield, and clear graphic design.
Really nice pin as an initial impression - reminds me of a modern version of Whirlwind or Earthshaker.
UPDATE: Played again at The Pinball Office. Still a hugely fun shooter, but less impressive this time. The modes were relatively simple and it didn’t feel like it has as great of a variety of shots.
I absolutely LOVED this pin on initial play and keen to explore it further. I understand what people mean by this is a sleeper hit.
It doesn’t have a licensed theme, which probably explains why it was so thematically delightful. You’ve got a mobile phone that generates disasters in the quantum realm, and which an evil corporation are trying to get back. The rules naturally follow - shoot the electricity guy to charge the phone, shoot the phone to trigger a disaster, shoot the quantum tunnel when you see a strange effect.
It is beautifully presented with useful lighting (i.e. the things you need to shoot), some lovely effects and toys on the playfield, and clear graphic design.
Really nice pin as an initial impression - reminds me of a modern version of Whirlwind or Earthshaker.
UPDATE: Played again at The Pinball Office. Still a hugely fun shooter, but less impressive this time. The modes were relatively simple and it didn’t feel like it has as great of a variety of shots.
9.880/10
2 years ago
I've now lived with DI for a year now so I feel I can give a fair assessment, with some ownership bias thrown in... I didn't know much about this title or theme, just that it was a Lawlor table, and I really like the flow he designs into his games. I also own TZ, and NGG by him. DI is like a Pat Lawlor greatest hits Album with shots that will remind you of his other tables. it has the modes and long shots he seems to build into a lot of his games. This game is all about flow with long combination shots that feel like butter. It is very deep for the casual player like myself, and offers a massive amount of "Just One More Game"... I got rid of WOZ which was a hard decision given the amazing light show, but it never played even close to as smooth as DI. And DI's light show is incredible. Overall this is a beautiful machine and cab. The build quality of mine is incredible, (this isn't a Stern). I took off one point for the Theme/Title... because the title doesn't make much sense at first glance... I think they should have gone with Chaos in Quantum City.... but they didn't ask. Basically it's you trying to save Quantum city from around 10 different disaster scenarios. These disasters seem to be caused by the top secret cell phone that was accidentally sold to you by the cell phone shop. The characters that accompany each disaster were well thought out and have very unique personalities. I bought this game on the recommendation of a friend that is a dealer here in Florida who said it was an unbelievable sleeper and was one of his all time favorites in his 30 game collection. ( I tried to purchase it from him... he had 2 at the time, but he wouldn't sell...) I don't think I could be happier with it. My adult kids have been blown away by it, and they were pissed when I sold WOZ... now they get it. If you get a chance to play this in a private collection I think you'll be impressed by the gameplay. I say private collection, because there is a significant amount of directions given during the callouts that may be lost in a Bar or arcade setting. Currently holding strong at number 1 in my small 6 game collection. When you look at other people's reviews look at how many say they hate the theme. I've never really cared for IP title games so I don't own any superhero, or band tables... if that's what you need then this may not be a good fit for you. If on the other hand you're just into amazingly smooth and creative pinball machines... check it out.
8.212/10
2 years ago
Played DI regularly in the wild, then picked up a DILE for my collection. I’m a huge fan of the flowing Lawlor layouts and this is no different. With the JJP style of flippers and the flowing layout makes for a fun shooting pin.
Some don’t like the theme but I do, it’s quirky but easy to understand and play. I do love the variety of crazy modes and instant scoring shots in the quantum theater means this isn’t a chopping wood experience, and can be distracting in a good way when playing the game.
The SIM card shot is hard, and I moved my settings to allow for the SIM shot to carry over across balls. It makes the game feel better to me. Maybe I’ll feel different when I can hit it regularly.
This is a start again title for me, if ai play one game I am likely to play 6-10 games. Glad I own it, and enthusiastically encourage anyone to play the pin!
Some don’t like the theme but I do, it’s quirky but easy to understand and play. I do love the variety of crazy modes and instant scoring shots in the quantum theater means this isn’t a chopping wood experience, and can be distracting in a good way when playing the game.
The SIM card shot is hard, and I moved my settings to allow for the SIM shot to carry over across balls. It makes the game feel better to me. Maybe I’ll feel different when I can hit it regularly.
This is a start again title for me, if ai play one game I am likely to play 6-10 games. Glad I own it, and enthusiastically encourage anyone to play the pin!
9.853/10
2 years ago
"Great game": The rules of this game are simple, but effective! Nothing new in these, but I don't why...This game always attracts me!!! The flow is one of the best I know. The light show is top. The music is fun, I like the fact that this accelerates when the game progresses. The multiballs are fantastics!!! I like the three "super jackpots attack" on the flippers. It's a family game, and so a good chalenge to the player. A great title of Lawlor, with a lot of reference of theses best pinball machine. I stil don't understand the theme. But it's doesn't matter! I like this atmosphere.
Klagenfurt
8.124/10
2 years ago
This game has a lot of things on the playfield and really good shot geometry. The lighting and sounds are well done but the artwork can be better. The worst part of this game is with the theme or maybe it could have been implemented better. Overall this is a fun game that wont disappoint.
8.460/10
2 years ago
very cool and fun game. i love the "quantum" theme :) the moving target electrician is great, the powering up the cell phone is cool. I guess there were so many interesting things to look at on the field that it keep it fun. the theme is weird but its original so it works I guess its a futuristic city that comes under attack by aliens.. i probably didnt play it long enough. the lady with the hat reminded me of flo from the progressive insurance commercials haha
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