Stern
Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition) Pinside Rating
This game received 542 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.733 /10
Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 1st in the game group "Elvira's House of Horrors". The group itself ranks #7 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.715
Artwork: 8.755
Sounds/Music: 8.43
Other Aspects: 8.776
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 3 of us have rated this game.
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Wien
8.412/10
25 days ago
Cullercoats
It’s a fun game with some shots on the easier side. The theming and central spooky house elevates the game and makes it stand out from other Sterns- definitely more novice friendly than other modern Spike 2’s and if you like campy humour and jugs then this is the game for you. Putting the price aside I’d gravitate towards this being an average at best player rather than get my ass handed to me on a John Wick or Turtles
Adelaide Hills
Orlando, FL
9.560/10
44 days ago
had the original scared stiff this is a good revamp keeps a lot of the original ideas iwotu a new twist
for me it’s a better game than scared stiff
made space for it by moving on a JP premium
its an easier game to play than JP
for us that’s good JP was not getting played did not find it fun or really liked the way it looked were as elvira makes us smile looks good and yes fun to play
for me it’s a better game than scared stiff
made space for it by moving on a JP premium
its an easier game to play than JP
for us that’s good JP was not getting played did not find it fun or really liked the way it looked were as elvira makes us smile looks good and yes fun to play
8.705/10
55 days ago
Really fun game. Awesome looking house. Every time you hit a gargoyle it pops up briefly.
Villepreux
8.380/10
3 months ago
Nice game, I only played it a few times, but, at AYCE GOGI, so, I could compare it to all the top games. My only real complaint is that it seemed slow, and I got anxious waiting for the scenes to end. Otherwise, it has nice shots, and a nice layout. It is one of those pins where you stop the ball and prepare your shots, rather, than a fast flow pin. It is well done, and if you like the theme, you will like it. It was not for me.
10.000/10
3 months ago
I bought my EHOH a year ago, and She is one my "bolted to the floor" machines. The theme is great, there are so many callouts that after a year, I still think I am hearing new ones. There are lots and lots of modes and side modes. The quests from the haunted house with the different shot sets then the opportunity to add on to each of these after you complete them. The Deadhead crypt with a dozen different deadheads, the Trunk with the random item inside, to unlock modes or features. The House with the backdoor entry. The Gargoyles that hit the glass, and have their own mode and multiball. There are some tie ins to the calendar, like Santa Clause conquers the Martians. There is the wheel of fate where you can save a ball or receive other awards. So much going on, that the game seems fresh after hundreds of plays. Love this machine.
9.120/10
4 months ago
Amazing to think Elvira has 3 pinball machines from different eras, and though each one is fun and unique, you can’t help but feel each one is better than the last, though it’s a close call with SS. It’s also a testament to how great EHOH is when you see how many different versions there are and yet they keep building more. The sights, sounds and video are top notch, so campy and fun, especially with Elvira providing the commentary. Gameplay is fast and smooth and just a blast to play. Love the house, crypt and trunk and how they integrate into play. Definitely can be a little finicky though getting everything dialed in and working properly.
7.984/10
5 months ago
I really wanted to like this pin as I like some of the earlier Elvira pins. I didn’t however enjoy this one and I feel weird because everyone always says this is a great machine! It was really easy to keep the ball alive but I didn’t know exactly what I was doing. If I ever play this again I’ll update my rating.
7.204/10
5 months ago
I know people absolutely love this game, but I just could not get into it. The house shots, along the crypt and coffin ones are fun and challenging, but the Elvira constant scene cut-ins are beyond annoying and so is her regular commentary / bad jokes. Like I said, some people absolutely love that part of the game, but not for me.
As an overall pinball, it has a good balance of difficulty and being approachable but not impossible. The theme integration is spot on (especially if you love Elvira), toys and mech are cool. Sound and music drove me nuts.
As an overall pinball, it has a good balance of difficulty and being approachable but not impossible. The theme integration is spot on (especially if you love Elvira), toys and mech are cool. Sound and music drove me nuts.
8.842/10
6 months ago
Love this pin so much. I'll always stop to put a few games into it. It's got great shots and doesn't feel clunky. Nice open playfield, though it does feel more like a Stern Pro more than a premium if I'm being honest. Maybe somewhere in the middle of a pro and premium.
The game does seem to break down quite a bit at the arcade I play at but that's likely because it gets played a lot. There's always someone on it because it's so much fun and is gorgeous to look at. Lighting could have been better, I prefer brighter pins but the darkness does fit the theme I suppose.
In the end, this is a great pin and I wouldn't mind owning one because it definitely draws people in to play it and has great fun factor.
The game does seem to break down quite a bit at the arcade I play at but that's likely because it gets played a lot. There's always someone on it because it's so much fun and is gorgeous to look at. Lighting could have been better, I prefer brighter pins but the darkness does fit the theme I suppose.
In the end, this is a great pin and I wouldn't mind owning one because it definitely draws people in to play it and has great fun factor.
8.156/10
7 months ago
Calgary, AB
Fun game with a fun theme! Love the shot paths on the layout as well as the toys/gimmicks that are incorporated into the gameplay. Overall this game would be a great addition to your home collection, as long as the kids will be okay with the artwork;)
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