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Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium)

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This game received 592 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.777 _/10

8.777

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 1st in the game group "Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast". The group itself ranks #5 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.864

Artwork: 8.753

Sounds/Music: 8.61

Other Aspects: 8.681

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Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast
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4.569/10

11 days ago

RBS

Robbe

Pinside apprentice

Neuwied

<1y 11,500 40

A very bumpy and chaotic lower section, steep ramps, hungry outlanes and a lot of tight shots make this game very challenging, quite random and incredibly frustrating. If you don’t play perfectly this game will punish you non stop and leave you little to no room to predict ball movement or to react accordingly. Game flow reminds me of very old school pinball. Not beginner friendly and frankly even experienced players will have seemingly unfair drains.

Ball saves will often launch the ball directly into the left outlane, sometimes repeatedly… definitely not well adjusted at all.

Thematically speaking making this game about their mascot Eddie rather than the band is quite an odd design choice to me. The combination of Egyptians, zombies and world war 2 doesnt really immerse me all that much. It feels all over the place.

To me the call outs are very corny.

Robbe edited previous rating on June 17, 2024.

6 Pinsiders flagged this.

10.000/10

31 days ago

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Delta9

Pinside member

10y 90,300 1,524 35

One of the greatest pins ever made imo flow artwork code game design flawless

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.280/10

32 days ago

BWZ

bowz

Pinside+ Frequent

Frankfort, IL

13y 71,300 626 6 7

I own this pin, and while I enjoy playing it, I can also get frustrated quickly with it. It’s a tough game to constantly score well on, but in theory, that’s a good thing.

bowz currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

3.113/10

44 days ago

EWB

-Gramps

Pinside+ Frequent

Groesbeck, TX

2y 35,800 17 5 21

I’m obviously in the minority here- I grew up listening to Iron Maiden, really enjoyed the music, but the game just didn’t appeal to me. Perhaps I should have been drunk?

8 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.728/10

58 days ago

GSC

tk375

Pinside member

Chula Vista, CA

13y 62,550 823 2 36

Very cool layout. Not a fan of the band but if you are a fan of Iron Maiden this game represents the band perfectly. Very solid game overall.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.515/10

73 days ago

RIC

Rico78590

Pinside apprentice

Villepreux

<1y 12,250 3 8

Cool pin. Not so easy, the fliP is speed. Music very cool, and game play you want to play again and again.

Rico78590 edited previous rating on April 19, 2024.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.300/10

86 days ago

JAY

Buckeyepin

Pinside member

Powell, OH

9y 53,550 114 9 27

This rating is going to be based on the game as a pinball machine that has a rock group attached to it. You see , music based pinball machines can be band based ( AC/DC, GNR, Rush,Aerosmith ) …or they can be mission based with the band music along for the ride (Foo, Metallica). Then there is IM which chose to use its assets ( Eddie) as the basis for stacking modes and completing missions and the songs themselves as themes. It’s like Medievel Madness with a desert theme.

Elwin and the band get it correct across the board . The songs ( whether you love them or not work flawlessly for a pinball theme that is broodish . Aces High , Fear of the dark , and Trooper are genius. As are the Egyptian Theme and multiple manifestations of the groups mascot Eddie. The Art package and lighting are and is awesome …. But so what …. Lots of games have that going on.
So why do I think this is a top 10 game of all time? The genius of design. A Left ramp that is hard , then also leads to a lock. A third flipper that is FAST ( see GZ 3 rd flip ) and a 4th smaller one that takes a while to master but actually does something . The game is so unusual and the twin call outs are funny ( man and woman). And like Foo, it’s nice to have a tally of accomplishments on the screen to remind you what still needs to be done.
So, stop complaining about 80’s metal not being “your thing” and realize Elwin’s first game is probably one of the best premium “ games” you can buy with your boots on.

Buckeyepin currently owns this game.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

7.328/10

3 months ago

???

Flip59

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

3y 6,250 19

Tout le monde n’aime pas la sic Iron Maiden , sinon bon Flip !

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8.532/10

3 months ago

MB

Bellagio

Pinside+ Frequent

Atlanta, GA

8y 84,300 567 3 11

I owned the game for just over 6 months.

The first thing to know is that even if you’re not a fan of the band, which I’m not, this game is enjoyable. It’s a fast-paced game and the music works with the play action.

Playfield layout is original and flows well. Multiple loops and the challenge of hitting the left ramp through the pop bumpers definitely improve your shooting skills.

The main differences in the premium are the sarcophagus ball lock and the lifting ramp. I think the Egyptian-themed artwork was very well done. The cabinet, playfield and backglass complement each other well.

The callouts, sound effects and animations look good and exactly align with the theme.

Despite the highlights above, this game was not popular at all with family and guests. Everyone tended to move on to other pins after a game or two of Maiden. It is a dark theme so it’s not very good at attracting players, especially kids. It’s more of a player’s pin than something casual players enjoy.

As far as maintenance, I didn’t have any major hassles. Once I got the loop shot aligned correctly and the clairvoyant switch adjusted, I didn’t have any further issues.

Bottom line, I’m happy that I had the opportunity to own this game. It’s definitely one to check off the list. It’s a solid pin, but unless you’re a big Maiden fan, for long term it probably needs to be in a larger collection. It didn’t fit in well with my small lineup and therefore it’s not a game that I would consider owning again.

Bellagio has owned this game in the past.

9.520/10

3 months ago

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Eman1

Pinside member

<1y 30,650 55 16

By far my fav game yet! Spent the day running some coin thru one at cafe one in Daytona. Game play was awesome, really good lighting job on this one. Flippers felt great, shots are well placed and enjoyed the tunes. I am currently working a deal with a member to purchase this unit because I liked it so much.
I would highly recommend playing this game and stopping at cafe one if your in the area.

So another update, still by far our best pin. Keeps you coming back for more and the different multi ball modes phenomenal!

Eman1 edited previous rating on March 24, 2024.

10.000/10

4 months ago

SSG

hiker2099

Pinside+ Frequent

Crestview, FL

2y 76,300 1,123 4 23

Best game in pinball. I put off buying this game because I owned all of Elwin's other cornerstone games. I am really happy with this game in every aspect. I really didn't like Godzilla or JP but this game is the best ever.

hiker2099 has owned this game in the past.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.668/10

5 months ago

DJS

Buglous02

Pinside member

Plainfield, IL

<1y 26,650 39 2 9

Loved playing this game at the Expo. It was super unique and very fun. I am not a big IM fan so that is what has held me back from buying.

8.093/10

5 months ago

???

plutgen

Pinside member

Unknown

2y 9,900 1 4 17

Fun game, but very loud .

6.555/10

5 months ago

RIK

UCFKnight71

Pinside member

Debary, FL

2y 31,800 134 1 23

I thought the Premium would be much better than the Pro, but it's also just not that fun. It's a game I really want to like, and I've tried it many times on location. Even though the theme does nothing for me, gameplay could easily make up for it, since I don't hate the theme. The game is just so average and doesn't feel interesting or exciting. Elwin's Godzilla and Jurassic Park are both masterpieces, but Avengers is awful and Iron Maiden is just plain average.

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10.000/10

5 months ago

???

Hawks

Pinside member

8y 79,550 375 9

Iron Maiden is my favourite pinball machine
Love the theme, layout and rules
Just an awesome game

Hawks edited previous rating on June 07, 2024.

9.263/10

6 months ago

AJK

gamble89

Pinside member

1y 32,800 40 5 6

I owned this game for 5 months now . Iron maiden , Jurassic park , and godzilla are all interchangeable number 1 games for me on any given day . I tend to favor this game more because its the quickest balltime and more straightforward rules then the other 2

Loop shots are some of my favorite shots in all of pinball.

I never listened to the band before i bought the game. The music isnt my favorite , but it works for pinball.

This game punishes missed shots like nothing ive played . I need to be on my A game to do anything in this game

gamble89 currently owns this game.

4 Pinsiders starred this!

9.407/10

6 months ago

JMC

Jmclairmont

Pinside member

Dayton, OH

<1y 12,250 1 14

Played this at Pincinnati, and in a room full of 100 machines set to free play I found myself continually returning to this. It ended up in my top 5 list for the show. Game play way fun and quickly understandable, had a variety of shots that were fun to hit, and the music was good.

10.000/10

6 months ago

DAG

Inferno23

Pinside apprentice

Pamplona

3y 12,000 9

Es una maquina preciosa y muy intensa!

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

6.405/10

6 months ago

CAM

DeputyDrain

Pinside member

Saint Paul, MN

<1y 31,400 144

Another solid music pin from Stern. Iron Maiden has always had some excellent art and it really carries this pin. I am lukewarm on them, and the music doesn't do much for me, and more than a lot of other music pins I think caring about the music and theme is crucial to liking this one. There's some tough shots, some easy shots, most of them pretty satisfying, but I don't love this particular one and don't find myself coming back to it very often on location.

4 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.078/10

6 months ago

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SuperNinjaMonkey

Pinside member

Los Angeles, CA

1y 37,550 248 7 30

Fantastic Pinball Machine super fun great shots and layouts. The theming is not for me but i can't deny it's one of the best pinballs i've ever shot.

9.746/10

6 months ago

SJP

peely

Pinside+ Frequent

Melbourne

10y 51,050 108 6 18

Owned the LE when new and 3 months ago purchased a premium. Thought I'd wait a while until i ranked it. So, so good. The flow in m opinion, is the best of the modern stern. Chasing a 3x to achieve a high score is a great risk/reward strategy. Hitting ramps, left to right is sooooo satisfying and part of the modes - and awards more if achieved.
Desert island game

peely currently owns this game.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

5.979/10

7 months ago

???

Blast

Pinside+ Frequent

New York, NY

1y 23,400 20 1 21

Not a fan of the theme or the ugly ghoulish characters. The baby sized 4th flipper looks like mini-me’s charm’

7 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.840/10

7 months ago

NIK

PiNiK

Pinside member

Johannesburg

<1y 16,150 14 1 10

This game has a great flow with really awesome shots, I love the theme and the music fits this machine and pinball really well. The callouts are good, great rules that are easy enough to understand and follow. This machine is a lot of fun, for me it definitely has that one more game draw and appeal. One of the best machines out there.

PiNiK currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

7.287/10

7 months ago

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foxwilly

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

3y 15,000 3 19

I really like this game but don’t feel it objectively is a great layout. It just feels a bit lacking. The mechs are average and the pro is probably preferable. Like many Sterns the rules are quite basic and linear: stack multiball on top of modes etc just not a lot of depth or options. Just don’t think the game has a distinctive toy or mech that makes it stand out - a ball lock alone is kind of boring. Uniqueness of playfield layout is probably the highlight for me.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

10.000/10

7 months ago

RDN

RivaNeto68

Pinside+ Frequent

2y 26,900 1 16

Game is challenging, ramps are tough shots, music is phenomenal!

3 Pinsiders flagged this. 2 Pinsiders starred this!

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