Wyomissing, PA
I get the allure of the price point but this does not play like a real pinball machine. I know they often say these are good for kids but my advice is to save up for a real pinball machine.
Plus fixing these is a challenge a real challenge due to lack of parts.
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6.320/10
3 years ago
Fireball is a underrated game! The playfield has just enough to make this pin a fun and complete game! Sometimes simple is all you need... This game has been on my list and usually they sell fast... What makes this game fun is the dual spinners on each side of the playfield and having a fast simple playfield you can really focus on the spinner shots! I recommend this pin if you can get it a good price! Plus the artwork is pretty cool too!
Hamilton, ON
6.554/10
8 years ago
The good:
-You should be able to find a minty one for <$300---a price point at which your only other option is likely a broken down scary clown EM.
-Close enough to real pinball to be amusing.
The bad:
-Very simple layout, very simple rules.
-Widespread reliability problems. Lame power supply. An overvoltage on the +5v section tends to destroy the MPU, which probably isn't worth repairing. If I was going to keep one in my collection long term, I'd power the MPU from an old ATX PS.
-You should be able to find a minty one for <$300---a price point at which your only other option is likely a broken down scary clown EM.
-Close enough to real pinball to be amusing.
The bad:
-Very simple layout, very simple rules.
-Widespread reliability problems. Lame power supply. An overvoltage on the +5v section tends to destroy the MPU, which probably isn't worth repairing. If I was going to keep one in my collection long term, I'd power the MPU from an old ATX PS.
6.501/10
10 years ago
Have a family owned one. I have been around this home model my whole life. I tried to be as fair as I could about ratings which are hard for a home model. I can say I have fully LED'd this out and it looks great. Honestly it is a very fun game to play and the art work is stellar for a home model. This would make a great starter pin as they are often found very cheap but a bit of warning on some of the series one models had power issuses. Natrually being a home model parts are not common so be on the lookout for a parting out model. On a positive note all coils are commerical grade and can be found at any game supply store.
6.834/10
11 years ago
I think it's a really fun game. The rules and layout are simple but it's a great table to practice on and learn your shots! Great alleys and spinners. I just can't get enough of the artwork on the playfield.
A lot of people say they can't stand the game but when you read reviews on hocus pocus everyone loves it. The only difference between the two is that fireball lacks one spinner in the middle of the playfield and a ball return.
I think it's a great starter pinball.
A lot of people say they can't stand the game but when you read reviews on hocus pocus everyone loves it. The only difference between the two is that fireball lacks one spinner in the middle of the playfield and a ball return.
I think it's a great starter pinball.
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