Williams

Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure

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This game received 1092 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.610 _/10

8.61

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #20 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.552

Artwork: 8.548

Sounds/Music: 8.382

Other Aspects: 8.694

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8.587

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9.544/10

6 years ago

DBS

Diane_Sauer

Shoot Again Pinball

Hamilton Township, NJ

8y 43,150 77 7 10

One of my favorite games and a game that really does an amazing of integrating its theme in all aspects of design. A true classic.

Diane_Sauer currently owns this game.

6.866/10

6 years ago

DNA

The lastability is just not there for me. The last machine to come into my house and probably the first to go. Don't like how the ball gets lost by the pop bumpers. Too start/stop ish of game play. I don't feel that flow.

danastude edited previous rating on May 17, 2020.

8.052/10

6 years ago

KJD

TrueJedi

Pinside member

Kawartha Lakes, ON

6y 39,050 146 7

I anticipated playing this game for some time after it's extensive high rating over various sites. Recognizing I'm out of the majority I just did not find this title captured me despite loving the IJ franchise. Perhaps it was all the hype leading me to expect more. The playfield, although decent, didn't blow me away. Nor did the toys/features. Voice overs and callouts were great. Perhaps if I have a lot more time to sink into it I'll appreciate it better.

10.000/10

6 years ago

CPG

cgeggis

Inactive member

Carlisle, MA

10y 19,750 1 7

I actually like MM and TZ more, but this one will get a higher numeric score from me, because I didn't really have anything I could ding it on. I gave TZ and MM minor dings because the animations aren't as good as other machines, like this one. It really is a great machine and the theme works well too. I'm glad it came out after The Last Crusade and before Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

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9.380/10

6 years ago

WIL

One_Quarter

Inactive member

Star, ID

6y 31,150 17 5 14

Theme integration is perfect. Call outs and music are big budget as they're taken straight from the movies. A truely immersive game. Modes are diverse and the game really shifts gears during them. The playfield layout does take some getting used to however and I wish the left ramp played a bigger part in the game. Video modes are a fun component as well. This one never leaves my collection.

One_Quarter edited previous rating on January 21, 2018.
One_Quarter currently owns this game.

9.500/10

6 years ago

CAB

regulardaddy

Inactive member

Saskatoon, SK

9y 23,550 20 10

One of my all-time favs, maybe my fav playfield layout ever. Cool modes, fun tilting ball toy thingy, fun shots, simply sublime!

regulardaddy has this game on the wishlist.

8.064/10

6 years ago

SUS

Grayont

Pinside member

Encinitas, CA

6y 51,550 84 1 129

Indiana Jones is one of the best pins of all time. It’s a widebody game but it plays fast. Lots of modes to play through and they are all fun to play. The sound effects are great and who doesn’t like Indiana Jones? Overall an amazing pinball experience.

Grayont edited previous rating on October 30, 2021.
Grayont has this game on the wishlist.

8.192/10

6 years ago

MIK

mjfisher

Pinside member

Boronia

10y 53,800 242 24 18

Great machine - elements on the playfield are beautiful to look at and it's very fun to play. DMD animations and sound are great. I haven't had too many issues with the POA, airballs or the mode start hole but I do wish the pop bumpers did a bit more to randomise the ball play and were a bit more snappy (might be just my machine).

mjfisher has owned this game in the past.

9.900/10

6 years ago

AND

androspl

Inactive member

6y 23,550 53 15

Great pin. Awesome sound and animations, huge replayability, lots of fun. Only downside is that there is not enough light in the center of the playfield.
Lots of missions, 3 video modes, path of adventure, and 6 ball multiball are giving unforgetable moments :)
highly recommended - one of the GOATs :)

androspl edited previous rating on January 18, 2018.

9.640/10

6 years ago

JDS

SwimLaw

Inactive member

6y 28,150 53 19

I am usually pretty critical of “golden age” pins in th 80s and 90s — especially those made by Williams. I feel many of the games are generally rated far too high simply because of nostalgia and groupthink bias. The exception? Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure.

I have never owned this pin, but I have played it and I want to own one very badly. Everything from the themeing, artwork, music, callouts, and sound are superb. But it is the gameplay and playfield layout that really make this game stand out. The multiple drop targets and the hidden targets and gems (including the subway ball lock in the golden idol) really make this game stellar. The upper playfield has a real purpose. The shots are highly satisfying.

All in all, a great pin. This is one of the best ever made actually. One of the few examples where nostalgia actually does note overstate how good of a game this is and was.

7.556/10

6 years ago

AWT

wtuttle

Tuttle Pinball

9y 93,550 394 4 61

don't know why, but I'm not the hugest fan of this one. It is ambitious and has stood the test of time, so I suppose I should give it another shot.

8.275/10

6 years ago

AK

Coolpinballdino

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 188K 4,804 477 2

Indiana Jones is an awesome looking Game it has many cool features but I don't like the game because i feel it's too easy and I end up just going for multiball over and over and some modes.

8.778/10

6 years ago

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80gus

Inactive member

Mackay

6y 11,400 3 1 6

pitty the cabinets all fade, and are so expensive, awesome machine to play, the second play-field is great

9.600/10

6 years ago

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Utesichiban

Pinside member

Sandy, UT

7y 78,550 2,056 10 24

I loved this pin since I first played it at the Pinball Hall of Fame in Vegas last year. I knew I had to get my own after just a few plays.

I grew up with IJ movies so part of that may be the nostalgia factor but it really is a fun machine with that one more play factor that keeps you coming back. Everything from the music, call outs, movie quotes, multiple video modes, and quality is fun, top notch, and very nostalgic. I have always loved the IJ theme music and don't think I'll ever tire of it even having it in my home.

As a wide body, it has a lot of toys like the idol that spits out pinballs for multi ball and the path of adventure. As many that have played or own this machine can attest, the POA can be challenging to keep 100% dialed in but this pin is so cool and fun, it makes any maintenance issues worth it.

There is a reason this is a top 10 pin of all time and the price keeps going up. I would guess it would be next in line for a Chicago Gaming remake except they likely won't fork out the $$ to renew the license so prices will only continue to rise over time.

Utesichiban currently owns this game.

6.803/10

6 years ago

IAN

HEAD_boss_HOG

Pinside member

Murrieta, CA

6y 67,150 580 8 37

Fun game but very difficult to hit shots consistently
I want to love it but the flow is poor. Not sure why it's so highly rated. I love the wide body but design is very clustered up front near flippers. Definitely not a Williams favorite.

I wish the play field was more open considering the awesome theme.

Overall could be excellent but for the clustered play field.

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7.828/10

6 years ago

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Sandman454

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 38,800 253 9

A true adventure pinball game. Plenty of shots to make and some are difficult. Ramps shots have to be spot on. Lots of modes to complete and fun to do. Some times playfield seems a little close and crowded tho and the centre shot is used a lot for multi all and some modes.overall a very good game. Flippers do seem a little week or not enough flipped angle on them at times. Maybe just the machine I used. Fun to play and can be frustrating at times. Would love to own one but not as an only machine.

8.960/10

6 years ago

BUD

Bud

Pinside member

Indianapolis, IN

8y 97,600 1,708 7

I've owned 5 IJs, always have sellers remorse when one leaves. It's a game that doesn't get old, fits well in a small collection, they are easy to sell due to demand and it's a good looking game to look at, sound, rules, are magnificent, this is Williams best pin in my opinion.

Bud edited previous rating on November 14, 2018.

8.732/10

6 years ago

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Pinnedin

Inactive member

8y 12,000 9

This is one of the best licensed games I've ever owned. If you are in Indiana Jones fan it has to go in your collection, if you are a pinball fan you should strongly consider finding one buyying it. The cabinet artwork itself I don't think it's too great, however all of the playfield and everything for the time it was made is pretty spectacular. One of the funniest things about today's pinball is that all the pinball Machines from the 80s and 90s especially the widebodies seem to operate slow compared to current games. I have adjusted the pitch on my Indiana Jones so it plays really fast, also makes it hard to keep multi-ball on the table, with that so the machine I will always keep

9.503/10

6 years ago

CMW

chriswhitey

Inactive member

Shenandoah, PA

6y 27,150 26 2 35

Perfect as it comes.
I cant think of a better game all around.
Theme, toys, integration, play, art, variation

chriswhitey edited previous rating on May 15, 2018.

9.820/10

6 years ago

TED

Halfwasted

Pinside member

Unknown

7y 50,350 477 8 16

This was my dream pin and it doesn't disappoint. The theme and sounds tie in great. Make sure you machine is level! My mode start hole can be tricky from the right flipper so I am still playing around with the best combo to allow the shot not to bounce out. Backhand from the left flipper to the start mode is good when the machine is level. Now should I redecall the cabinet fade or not... Hmmmmm.

Halfwasted currently owns this game.

8.948/10

6 years ago

MLP

tabascoman77

Pinside member

6y 46,150 4 110

"Indiana Jones", I love you so. You're easily Top Ten material, yet you sometimes make things so hard for us. Ramps are incredibly hard to hit every single time I've played you. But, sometimes, all goes well and I can hit ramps like magic. Your playfield is rough around the edges but so colorful and the toys...the little biplane, the Aztec monument, the "Path to Adventure"...yes, you leave clutter where you've been but DAMMIT, if it isn't clever. The "gun" plunger is REALLY cool. And I love the Adventureland/Disneyland version of you with your modified wood cabinet which fits right into the theme of the shop and land you're in. It's a shame not every single cabinet was made that way but you are what you are and you're still a joy to play. I love to play you...see you tomorrow, Indiana Jones...

10.000/10

6 years ago

WHO

makewhoopi

Pinside member

Medina, OH

10y 22,750 3 4 6

This game is hands down my favorite pinball. I am a huge Indiana Jones fan, this was also the first pinball I ever played and vowed to get one. I think it is packed with shots, it is a challenging pinball and the theme is a fan boys dream. The music is iconic and loaded with movie sound bytes. Family friendly theme, even the people who claim they do not like the Indiana Jones Movies love playing this table. The good news they made a lot of these machines so if you want one you will be able to find them, the bad news they do seem to cost a quite a bit.

makewhoopi currently owns this game.

8.404/10

6 years ago

WXW

Lawlor_and_Order

Pinball 518

7y 81,400 38 112

Another machine I once owned -- that was stolen (long story) -- and which stood the test of time and playability. It is one of the best machines of all-time for encapsulating a commercial theme, employing an amusing variety of modes with great accompany animations that cover the (better) parts of the first Indiana Jones trilogy. It has a few cute toys, including biplanes (not part of gameplay) and a rotating idol (a hilarious storage spot for locked balls) and one of the better incorporated scoops (the Well of Souls), and a labyrinth-like upper playfield element (The Path of Adventure). The Wizard mode may be one of the most fun and frenetic multiballs of all time. My major criticism of it remains it's got a very crowded playfield, with a lot of elements low down, so even the orbit shots (which are largely hidden) don't "play long". But still a terrific machine after all these years.

Lawlor_and_Order edited previous rating on July 21, 2017.

9.760/10

6 years ago

TEW

stbaxter

Inactive member

Mirrabooka

9y 24,650 2 5 12

Finally in my collection, and will not let this one go..
Love everything about it, just awesome fun.

stbaxter has owned this game in the past.

8.920/10

6 years ago

MIK

Micky

Mad Mickys

7y 168K 3,064 42

IJ is an awesome machine. Unlike other machines with simpler rule sets, this one just doesn't become boring and keeps you playing it over and over. The theme and modes are just great.
I'm not a big fan of widebody pins but this one is well worth the extra playfield size and very well used.

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