Pinside rating
This game received 52 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.976 /10
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 1st in the game group "Eight Ball Deluxe". The group itself ranks #84 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.278
Artwork: 7.317
Sounds/Music: 6.651
Other Aspects: 8.466
Pinside staff rating
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This title is part of group: "Eight Ball Deluxe"
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Portland, OR
9.222/10
1 year ago
London
Played several times at the newly-opened Medway Pinball Club.
A stone-cold classic gameplay-wise. Has loads of challenging drop targets - both on the target bank to the right and for the multipliers. The third flipper adds an extra dimension.
Not wild about the cabinet, theme and artwork, but it 100% has that “one more game” feel.
A stone-cold classic gameplay-wise. Has loads of challenging drop targets - both on the target bank to the right and for the multipliers. The third flipper adds an extra dimension.
Not wild about the cabinet, theme and artwork, but it 100% has that “one more game” feel.
8.028/10
1 year ago
Same game as the earlier versions although the cabinet design is horrid. Makes working on it a nightmare.
7.722/10
2 years ago
Probably the most iconic billiards themed pinball. So much so that it was brought back in this "Limited-Edition."
The cabinet is the obvious difference between this and its predecessor, I don't mind the new look but I am partial to the original.
Definitely a winner in the addictive/one more game category. A game with simple, intuitive goals; easy in the beginning but gets more challenging the longer you play. I always find myself needing just one or two more targets to achieve a fantastic score. . .
Solid State 80s sounds/voices are not for everyone but I like them in this sort of game, period correct if you will.
A version of a Classic that fits in just about every collection.
The cabinet is the obvious difference between this and its predecessor, I don't mind the new look but I am partial to the original.
Definitely a winner in the addictive/one more game category. A game with simple, intuitive goals; easy in the beginning but gets more challenging the longer you play. I always find myself needing just one or two more targets to achieve a fantastic score. . .
Solid State 80s sounds/voices are not for everyone but I like them in this sort of game, period correct if you will.
A version of a Classic that fits in just about every collection.
8.112/10
2 years ago
A good friend of mine has this game and I covet it. It stayed with me part of a summer while I was getting it working and sorted and I fell in love with it all over again, the last time being in 1983....
The art package is fine, not outstanding but fits the theme and the era well. The sounds are great! Love the voice that tells you where to shoot next. But the real star of the show is gameplay....
This game can be brutally fast. I've seen shots straight off the pops blow right past the flippers before I could even react. The inline drops are a nice touch and entice the player to go for a fairly dangerous shot. But the row of seven drops along the right is where all the action is. And the third flipper up high on the left is perfect for a crossfield shooting gallery whenever the ball rolls back down from the left arch shot. What really makes this bank special is the memory targets so each player in a multiplayer game gets the targets reset to how they left them. No Multiball, EBD doesn't need it. This may possibly be the best single ball machine ever made . And since this is the section for the LE game, I gotta say I prefer this version. It's harder to transport and service, but I like the looks of the cabinet and having the displays all together down low is neat. Would I recommend it? Oh hell yeah, but good luck finding a deal on one.
The art package is fine, not outstanding but fits the theme and the era well. The sounds are great! Love the voice that tells you where to shoot next. But the real star of the show is gameplay....
This game can be brutally fast. I've seen shots straight off the pops blow right past the flippers before I could even react. The inline drops are a nice touch and entice the player to go for a fairly dangerous shot. But the row of seven drops along the right is where all the action is. And the third flipper up high on the left is perfect for a crossfield shooting gallery whenever the ball rolls back down from the left arch shot. What really makes this bank special is the memory targets so each player in a multiplayer game gets the targets reset to how they left them. No Multiball, EBD doesn't need it. This may possibly be the best single ball machine ever made . And since this is the section for the LE game, I gotta say I prefer this version. It's harder to transport and service, but I like the looks of the cabinet and having the displays all together down low is neat. Would I recommend it? Oh hell yeah, but good luck finding a deal on one.
9.032/10
2 years ago
Bally had three production runs of this classic for good reasons and I'm sure a fourth would be well received (are you listening over at Chicago Gaming???)
From a player's perspective, EBD in any cabinet is EBD. 39 years after the initial release it remains a great game for two reasons: 1) absolute "just one more game" factor 2) each time you play the results are different--3 or 5 bail matters not!
From a collector's standpoint: the LE cabinet has its own unique personality--especially among other machines.
From a service tech standpoint: never had problems servicing an LE, Mr. & Ms Pac-Man, or Centaur II in the leftover Rapid Fire cabinets. Certain things are actually easier to service in the LE cabinet.
BTW: I actually uncrated the early production EBD's that shipped with *white* pop bumper caps and had the lower guides on the outlanes and flippers (similar to Flash Gordon).
From a player's perspective, EBD in any cabinet is EBD. 39 years after the initial release it remains a great game for two reasons: 1) absolute "just one more game" factor 2) each time you play the results are different--3 or 5 bail matters not!
From a collector's standpoint: the LE cabinet has its own unique personality--especially among other machines.
From a service tech standpoint: never had problems servicing an LE, Mr. & Ms Pac-Man, or Centaur II in the leftover Rapid Fire cabinets. Certain things are actually easier to service in the LE cabinet.
BTW: I actually uncrated the early production EBD's that shipped with *white* pop bumper caps and had the lower guides on the outlanes and flippers (similar to Flash Gordon).
8.261/10
3 years ago
I love this game. Great artwork, lots of drops, fun callouts (one of my favorites in ALL of pinball), and that one more game feel.
The LE is actually far cheaper than the original, and I like it even better because of the quirky design.
The LE is actually far cheaper than the original, and I like it even better because of the quirky design.
8.523/10
5 years ago
Hawkesbury, ON
Everyone knows Eight Ball Deluxe is an awesome game, but I love the Limited Edition Cabinet even more. A little more unique in the lineup than just a bunch of cookie cutter cabs. The head design also reduces playfield glare considerably.
9.162/10
6 years ago
always one of the most fun games to play- the LE has one of the ugliest cabinets ever.
8.358/10
6 years ago
I really love playing this game, and never get tired of it. Lots of challenging shots, and it's not easy to set yourself up for a high score. I like the backglass on the original EBD, but for some reason, I like this Limited Edition better. I just think it looks cool. Maybe because it's so different from most other machines.
I had this in my collection 25 years ago and sold it because I was young and moving a lot. Have been keeping my eyes open for another one, and when I find a good one, it will be back in my collection permanently.
I had this in my collection 25 years ago and sold it because I was young and moving a lot. Have been keeping my eyes open for another one, and when I find a good one, it will be back in my collection permanently.
7.570/10
8 years ago
Good Game. Same as regular Eight Ball Deluxe but different cabinet. Classic 80's pool theme game.
7.827/10
8 years ago
One of the greatest games ever made as far as the actual game play is concerned. The game is fast, very fast, fun and trains your reflexes. The rules are simple but the shots are challenging. The annoying voice tells you what to go after. This is helpful if you don't know the rules but gets old very quickly after you figured it out. On the down side, the machine is not much to look at. The cabinet and artwork are goofy. What were they thinking? That's a real shame, such a great game deserved better artwork and cabinet. The regular edition was way better in terms of looks.
The play field offsets nicely against the fast moving ball, flippers are strong, the 3 bumpers work well together in the confined space up top. The side targets are relatively easy, the 8 ball and bonus multipliers are a bit more difficult.
After you take the side targets down you're left with stand up targets which is cool. There is really not that much "stuff" on the playfield but it all works together well for a coherent whole. A game for the advanced skill level that never gets old.
The play field offsets nicely against the fast moving ball, flippers are strong, the 3 bumpers work well together in the confined space up top. The side targets are relatively easy, the 8 ball and bonus multipliers are a bit more difficult.
After you take the side targets down you're left with stand up targets which is cool. There is really not that much "stuff" on the playfield but it all works together well for a coherent whole. A game for the advanced skill level that never gets old.
8.626/10
9 years ago
Villejuif
Pros: I love the inline drop targets. (warning: I am biased! I love all inline drop targets!). PF design. Use of the third flipper. Overall illumination.
Cons: some quotes become repetitive. Theme does nothing for me.
Overall, a classic game that fits nicely in a tourney.
Cons: some quotes become repetitive. Theme does nothing for me.
Overall, a classic game that fits nicely in a tourney.
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