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Elvira's House of Horrors (Limited Edition) Pinside Rating
This game received 239 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.692 /10
Elvira's House of Horrors (Limited Edition)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Elvira's House of Horrors". The group itself ranks #8 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.655
Artwork: 8.788
Sounds/Music: 8.384
Other Aspects: 8.714
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 1 of us has rated this game.
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8.434/10
14 days ago
Forest Grove, OR
Straightforward and accessible map despite all the bling going on; still beginner friendly.
9.140/10
38 days ago
I have owned my Blood Red Kiss for 8 months now and it is my daughter's favorite game in the collection (although she did say when seeing the backglass "wow, Elvira sure is confident").
I find this title to be a very nice evolution of the fan layout offering a variety of shots and interesting mechanisms. The multiple ball locks and different approaches towards playing make it very entertaining. The rules are really where this title shines for me with unlocked modes through repetitive shooting the house and then following the inserts. Multi-balls must be earned and do not disrupt the flow of the game. The mode based multiballs are exceptional with the opportunity to really blow up the machine.
As other have alluded, Gappa Angry, is really where this machine shines. A 6 ball progressive locking system that creates a sense of anxiety and pushes skills to the maximum. In 150+ plays I have locked all six balls just once.
Ultimately, this is a game that will remain within my collection because it is my daughter's favorite and the BRK edition is easily one of the most beautiful looking games I have ever seen. It does not have that overwhelming "one more game" draw that some other titles have however it is also not a brutal a$$ kicker like so many other titles that create that "just one more game" approach. The code is exceptional, the mechs are super interesting and fun and it creates a clear "choose your own adventure" approach that many other titles do not provide. Highly recommended. 8.5/10.
I find this title to be a very nice evolution of the fan layout offering a variety of shots and interesting mechanisms. The multiple ball locks and different approaches towards playing make it very entertaining. The rules are really where this title shines for me with unlocked modes through repetitive shooting the house and then following the inserts. Multi-balls must be earned and do not disrupt the flow of the game. The mode based multiballs are exceptional with the opportunity to really blow up the machine.
As other have alluded, Gappa Angry, is really where this machine shines. A 6 ball progressive locking system that creates a sense of anxiety and pushes skills to the maximum. In 150+ plays I have locked all six balls just once.
Ultimately, this is a game that will remain within my collection because it is my daughter's favorite and the BRK edition is easily one of the most beautiful looking games I have ever seen. It does not have that overwhelming "one more game" draw that some other titles have however it is also not a brutal a$$ kicker like so many other titles that create that "just one more game" approach. The code is exceptional, the mechs are super interesting and fun and it creates a clear "choose your own adventure" approach that many other titles do not provide. Highly recommended. 8.5/10.
7.010/10
10 months ago
I have to admit I was wrong about this machine. I had watched others play it on location, and though I still feel very strongly on this Elvira being just super dumb, the rest of the game outside of the large bosomed character is pretty slick. I love the vintage horror movie vibes, and the playfield with the house and shed are really cool. The house ramps, and honestly everything else, feels so buttery smooth to hit and FUN to hit. Shots are not super difficult and it is not hard to get the ball under control when you want to, or lean into the flow and strike with a lot of momentum. Elvira is super dated and totally cringy, but the way this game feels makes up for a lot of it.
London
8.472/10
1 year ago
Brisbane
All my reviews are going to follow a simple formula for those reading.
Number of shots to make - Pro's - Con's - Must Have Mods - What To Look For When Buying
Number of shots - 7 - average
Pro's:
* Lyman’s code is the absolute standout here. All of it but particularly…..
* Gappa Angry is a brilliant mode with rewards if you don’t complete which is so cool
* 3 different physical ball locks
* House mech complicated in a good way
* Skill shot for the back of the house a true skill plunge
* “Debbie! Your deadbeat parents are looking for ya!” I’ve lost balls from laughing at that call-out
* Nice homage to Scared Stiff with the spinning wheel
* Topper is worth the investment, the screaming is well integrated
Cons:
* General call-outs aren’t on par with the scared stiff ones which is a disappointment. No adult mode
* Mode starts are lengthy and once you’ve heard it a couple of times it’s not exciting. Lucky it can be skipped
* There isn’t that “one shot” that makes you want to repeatedly hit it
* The deadheads are somewhat uninspiring, again not on par with the Scared Stiff ones. Plus killing them is a pain due to the VUK
* Right orbit light is difficult to see, making you think you’ve finished a mode when you haven’t
Must Have Mods: (Note I will not include things like LED's, Color DMD, Invisiglass or Speaker Upgrades unless it's really badly needed)
* Get the Stern topper
* Medisynal Mods ramp and grass set
* Crypt entrance sign
What To Look For When Buying
* That the VUK is consistent in that it hits the same target each launch, extremely frustrating when it doesn’t
* The left orbit shot is adjusted so that the ball doesn’t hit the left sling each time on the way down
* Check all the physical ball locks work properly
Number of shots to make - Pro's - Con's - Must Have Mods - What To Look For When Buying
Number of shots - 7 - average
Pro's:
* Lyman’s code is the absolute standout here. All of it but particularly…..
* Gappa Angry is a brilliant mode with rewards if you don’t complete which is so cool
* 3 different physical ball locks
* House mech complicated in a good way
* Skill shot for the back of the house a true skill plunge
* “Debbie! Your deadbeat parents are looking for ya!” I’ve lost balls from laughing at that call-out
* Nice homage to Scared Stiff with the spinning wheel
* Topper is worth the investment, the screaming is well integrated
Cons:
* General call-outs aren’t on par with the scared stiff ones which is a disappointment. No adult mode
* Mode starts are lengthy and once you’ve heard it a couple of times it’s not exciting. Lucky it can be skipped
* There isn’t that “one shot” that makes you want to repeatedly hit it
* The deadheads are somewhat uninspiring, again not on par with the Scared Stiff ones. Plus killing them is a pain due to the VUK
* Right orbit light is difficult to see, making you think you’ve finished a mode when you haven’t
Must Have Mods: (Note I will not include things like LED's, Color DMD, Invisiglass or Speaker Upgrades unless it's really badly needed)
* Get the Stern topper
* Medisynal Mods ramp and grass set
* Crypt entrance sign
What To Look For When Buying
* That the VUK is consistent in that it hits the same target each launch, extremely frustrating when it doesn’t
* The left orbit shot is adjusted so that the ball doesn’t hit the left sling each time on the way down
* Check all the physical ball locks work properly
10.000/10
1 year ago
Paris
This pinball is wondeful, i like the colors of the hauting house, so great. It’s one of the best toy seen on stern
Pinball. The deep crypt is not so bad ( that’s remembre my walking dead ).
The flow is good, shots are a little easy but enough for me.
I ‘d have preferred metal ramps, but the plastic ramps allow you to see the game better.
Pinball. The deep crypt is not so bad ( that’s remembre my walking dead ).
The flow is good, shots are a little easy but enough for me.
I ‘d have preferred metal ramps, but the plastic ramps allow you to see the game better.
7.968/10
1 year ago
elvira's hoh is a pin that i believe benefits heavily from the LCD screen and the spike 2 system as a whole.
elvira and pinball work really well together (I mean she has 3 pins, they have had to do somewhat well for more than one right) and this pin really puts that into perspective.
the shots are easy, quick and satisfying to make.
the ruleset isn't hard to pick up and can be learned as you play but i would still recommend looking up a tutorial for this pin.
the house is the main attraction in the game but it feels like there is some wasted potential.
the crypt is a fun bash and lock mechanic, but not the main thing to shoot for
the game feels really mode heavy, but i don't believe that makes it a definitively bad game.
so in the end the game feels like it has some wasted potential and is lacking in some places, but i can't resist to play a few games when i see it on location.
elvira and pinball work really well together (I mean she has 3 pins, they have had to do somewhat well for more than one right) and this pin really puts that into perspective.
the shots are easy, quick and satisfying to make.
the ruleset isn't hard to pick up and can be learned as you play but i would still recommend looking up a tutorial for this pin.
the house is the main attraction in the game but it feels like there is some wasted potential.
the crypt is a fun bash and lock mechanic, but not the main thing to shoot for
the game feels really mode heavy, but i don't believe that makes it a definitively bad game.
so in the end the game feels like it has some wasted potential and is lacking in some places, but i can't resist to play a few games when i see it on location.
9.760/10
1 year ago
This game is stunning! I have had a chance to play a premium on locations several times now…luckily work takes me to a community that has one… It compares favorably to all the recent “top” Sterns. Deep, but easy to understand rules are a big plus here. Very inviting to players of all skill levels. The callouts, with all the innuendos are light hearted and funny as hell!
All models of the game are stunning….and while very subjective, I think the LE with the purple cabinet art is beautiful…
All models of the game are stunning….and while very subjective, I think the LE with the purple cabinet art is beautiful…
8.308/10
2 years ago
Played Elvira at the UK Pinball Open in the People's Bank.
It's basically the Medieval Madness castle (the castle shots, not the castle, we'll come to that in a minute) with a couple of crypts and boxes from earlier Elvira games. The layout is pretty standard fan layout, the shots are somewhat 'leisurely' (at best) and the castle doesn't move.
The result is somehow less than the Bally-Williams era pins it's copied off. It plays leisurely like Monster Bash and, despite putting up a mediocre score in the match (in the whole tournament in fact), I found it a bit dull and easy.
It's basically the Medieval Madness castle (the castle shots, not the castle, we'll come to that in a minute) with a couple of crypts and boxes from earlier Elvira games. The layout is pretty standard fan layout, the shots are somewhat 'leisurely' (at best) and the castle doesn't move.
The result is somehow less than the Bally-Williams era pins it's copied off. It plays leisurely like Monster Bash and, despite putting up a mediocre score in the match (in the whole tournament in fact), I found it a bit dull and easy.
9.244/10
2 years ago
Elvira strikes again with another awesome Pin!!! I was not going into this thinking I was going to like it, but in fact I loved it. Does everything right a pin should do. I would rate it a little higher but feel it is placed right at 7-15 on the top 100! Play it and love it.
8.149/10
2 years ago
I am not the target audience for this game, and frankly the absurdly sexualized backglass would make this too embarrassing to have in my collection, like something a 12-year-old would love. That said, this game punches way, way, way above its weight in terms of fun.
I saw an interview with the actress behind Elvira, and she seems like a really fun person. That charm oozes into this game and her video clips. I'd probably go as far to say that she is one of the more talented actors doing shot callouts in any Stern title. Compare her "jackpot" lines to the ones in Turtles, Avengers, Deadpool, and it's very clear who has talent. It genuinely draws you in.
Which is why it's a shame the table layout is so basic, and the gameplay is a bit slow. The shots are not particularly interesting, nor are the ramps or toys. The main interactive feature are the fun video clips and the voice acting.
Overall, this game adds up to way more than the sum of its parts.
I saw an interview with the actress behind Elvira, and she seems like a really fun person. That charm oozes into this game and her video clips. I'd probably go as far to say that she is one of the more talented actors doing shot callouts in any Stern title. Compare her "jackpot" lines to the ones in Turtles, Avengers, Deadpool, and it's very clear who has talent. It genuinely draws you in.
Which is why it's a shame the table layout is so basic, and the gameplay is a bit slow. The shots are not particularly interesting, nor are the ramps or toys. The main interactive feature are the fun video clips and the voice acting.
Overall, this game adds up to way more than the sum of its parts.
6.745/10
3 years ago
London, ON
When I first SAW the game, I thought "wow"! What great art work and design. Then I PLAYED the game and all the "wow" went away. The game does too much talking (annoying) and the playfield is just plain average. So there you have it: An OK game that is very well dressed up........disappointed and overrated.
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